Bushfire Emergency Kits for Australia – Be Ready to Evacuate Safely

In a bushfire emergency, there is no time to pack.. A properly prepared bushfire emergency kit gives you a fast, safe, and organised way to evacuate with the essentials you need to protect your life and support yourself until help arrives.

Whether you live in a Bushfire Prone Area, travel through rural regions, or simply want to be ready during bushfire season, a well-planned kit ensures you can respond quickly during an emergency.

Our SSA Premium Bushfire Emergency Survival Kit is put together specifically for Australian conditions and aligned with guidance from state fire services.

Why You Need a Bushfire Emergency Kit

Bushfires move fast and can be unpredictable. Embers can travel kilometres ahead of a fire front, and smoke can quickly reduce visibility and air quality. In an emergency evacuation, bushfire kits reduce hesitation and minimise panic while leaving for safety..

A Grab-and-Go Bushfire Kit ensures:

• Faster, safer evacuation when alerts escalate
• Gear to protect from smoke, embers & radiant heat
• Access to first aid & burn treatment
• Clean drinking water if roads or supplies are cut off
• Reliable communication when power and phone towers fail

What to Include in a Bushfire Emergency Kit

A complete bushfire kit should contain protective equipment, first aid supplies, communication tools, water, and essential documents. Fire services across Australia recommend packing items in three core categories:

1. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Protective essentials for ember attack, smoke and radiant heat:

• P2 respirator mask
• Safety goggles (anti-fog)
• Leather or wildland fire gloves
• Wool fire blanket
• Hi-vis vest for visibility in smoke

2. Health, Water & First Aid

• Full first aid kit (include burn dressings and burn gel)
• Drinking water (minimum 3L per person)
• Water filtration bottle or system
• Medications, inhalers, and personal health needs

3. Communication, Lighting & Essentials

• Emergency radio (ideally powered by battery, solar or hand-crank radio) to listen to emergency broadcasts
• Power bank and cables to keep your phone charged
• Torch & spare batteries
• Emergency whistle & signalling device
• Printed emergency plan
• Copies of ID & important documents
• Map with evacuation routes

A bushfire kit should be packed in a bag, stored in an accessible location, and checked before every fire season to ensure you’re stocked and prepared.

Our Premium Bushfire Emergency Survival Kit

We’ve built our complete kit around bushfire-specific risks, ensuring each item has a clear purpose when you need it most.

Includes:

• SSA Premium Backpack
• FairAir Fire Mask (S/NZS 1716:2012 P2) – Made in Australia
• Solar + Hand Crank Radio Torch
• Star Flash Floating Signal Mirror
• Creswick Wool Bushfire Blanket
• Lifestraw Go 2.0 Water Filtration Bottle
• AERO Regulator Remote Work First Aid Kit
• Burn Gel Sachets & Burn Dressing
• Personal Hygiene Kit
• Vest Day & Night Orange
• Firestorm 220 Anti-Fog Goggles
• Crossfire Type 1 Wildland Gloves
• Multifunction Emergency Knife
• AAA Batteries (x3)

Everything is packed in a tough, ready-to-grab bag designed for rapid evacuation.

Preparing for a Bushfire Evacuation

Stay aligned with guidance from CFA, NSW RFS, DFES, CFS, QFES:

Monitor Fire Conditions

• Check official warnings daily during fire season
• Know the Australian Fire Danger Rating (AFDRS)
• Follow Advice → Watch & Act → Emergency Warning alerts

Have a Practised Evacuation Plan

• Pre-identify at least two evacuation routes
• Choose safe meeting points
• Include pets and livestock in your plan

Keep Your Bushfire Kit Ready

• Store in an accessible location
• Ensure all family members know where it is
• Refresh consumables each season

Leave Early - Don’t Wait

If conditions worsen, evacuation is the safest option. Leaving early reduces exposure to smoke, embers, and radiant heat - the primary causes of bushfire injuries.

Bushfire Kit Checklist

We provide a printable PDF checklist so you can prepare, update, or customise your kit each fire season.

FAQ - Bushfire Kits

1. What is a bushfire emergency kit?

A bushfire emergency kit is a packed evacuation bag containing PPE, first aid, water, communication tools, and documentation needed to leave quickly and stay safe during a bushfire.

2. Why should I prepare a bushfire kit?

Because bushfires can start and spread rapidly, leaving little or no time to gather items. A kit helps you evacuate faster and reduces the risk of injury.

3. What should be in a basic bushfire kit?

P2 mask, goggles, wool blanket, gloves, water, first aid, radio, torch, medication, documents, and communication tools.

4. Do bushfire kits expire?

Some items do (medications, water, batteries). Kits should be checked at the start of each fire season.

5. Where should I keep my bushfire kit?

Near your main exit so it can be grabbed quickly during an evacuation.