The new system, which came into place on September 1, will be more accurate, reliable and simpler for the community.
Community feedback was used in the design process to help make it easier to understand and to provide you with clearer advice about how to stay safe.
The new Fire Danger Ratings have four levels (instead of six) – Moderate, High, Extreme and Catastrophic.
There’ll be actions for each level, so you’ll know what to do to protect your life, family and property.
What you need to know:
The Australian Fire Danger Rating System is an entirely new way of determining and communicating Fire Danger Ratings.
The rollout of the system will be supported by an extensive community engagement and education campaign.
Using the latest science and community input, the new system aims to provide more accurate and timely information about fire danger.
The new system has four levels of fire danger ratings and actions, bringing national consistency to the public display of ratings.
For more information on the updated rating system head to https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/news-and-media/fire-danger-ratings-are-changing-soon.
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