Testimonials for
Essential Bushfire Safety Tips
and
The Complete Bushfire Safety Book
From bushfire authorities, and householders.
Essential Bushfire Safety Tips
Senior Principal Research
Scientist (Retired), former Head CSIRO Bushfire Behavior and Management, N P Cheney PSM FIFA:
‘This book is a
valuable community resource. I believe
that the advice given has saved and will continue to save lives and property in
the future.
Former Commissioner
for Emergency Services, Bruce Esplin:
‘Now more than ever communities communities must have access to material
prepared not only by the fire agencies, but also by other credible sources – material
that is comprehensive and is written in a way that is easily understood and
which will lead to actions being taken that mitigate risk to lives and
property. ‘The 3rd edition of Joan Webster’s book provides such
material. It has potential to help save lives and homes.’
Steven Warrington, Deputy Chief
Officer Country Fire Authority, Victoria
‘This is truly an outstanding achievement and a book that certainly
could help save lives within the community.’
The Fireman, review ‘Community
members should read this book’
Community Safety Officer, NSW Rural Fire
Service:
‘As a
practitioner in this area, a concise yet comprehensive resource such as Essential Bushfire Safety Tips 3rd
edition is invaluable.’
CFA volunteer:
‘There
would be fewer bushfire deaths if more people read the book.’
Staging Area Manager, CFA Dandenong Ranges
Group:
‘In my opinion, it is the best written on the
subject of how to prepare oneself, one’s home and to be acutely aware of the
area they live in. The accurate information supplied in the book can only
contribute to the saving of lives and property.’
Editor, Natural Hazards Observer,
Natural Hazards
Center , University of Colorado-Boulder
The Complete Bushfire Safety Book
Senior Principal Research Scientist, Bushfire Behaviour & Management
Group, CSIRO National Bushfire Research Unit, Phil Cheney:
`This book is so important. ... ...I
commend this book to every Australian. I urge you to consider the information
and advice and put it into practice if you live or travel in rural Australia
David Packham OAM, Former Deputy, Director of the Australian Counter Disaster
College
`Essential for house-holders in the Blue
Mountains, Dandenongs and Adelaide Hills as compulsory reading, especially
by those who do not think they have a problem'.
The 'Fireman' Journal (CFA Victoria
'There is no doubt that anyone who
reads this book, and gives due weight to the information it contains will
survive their next bushfire. No
household in afire prone areas should be without a well read copy ... the most
authoritative publication of its type available'.
NSW Bushfire Brigades Association
former Secretary, Martin Pedder:
'I want every country dweller in NSW to read and understand this book. A masterpiece’.
'I want every country dweller in NSW to read and understand this book. A masterpiece’.
'We
always recommend your book when discussing bushfires and associated problems
with concerned residents. 'We will
continue to promote it to anyone'.
The Volunteer, journal of the Country Fire
Service South Australia
'This is an important book that
cannot be overlooked – it is essential reading for every householder in
bushfire prone areas...’
CFS Prevention and Community
Awareness Officer, Country Fire Service South Australia
‘An excellent resource and something all residents should consider purchasing.’
‘An excellent resource and something all residents should consider purchasing.’
The Tasmanian Fire Commission:
'We will bring to the public's
attention the value of The Complete Australian Bushfire Book’.
R.L. Burke, Senior Inspector Queensland
`It is my pleasure to recommend the authoritative fire control book The Complete Australian Bushfire Book by Joan Webster’
`It is my pleasure to recommend the authoritative fire control book The Complete Australian Bushfire Book by Joan Webster’
W.K. Godwin,
Senior Fire Control Officer, Bush Fires Council of The Northern Territory
'Your book has been well accepted in the Northern Territory . All Bush Fires Council's Field Staff have
been issued with personal copies and have shown, and spoken about the virtues
of the book at Volunteer Brigade and Regional Committee Meetings. We will continue to publicly recommend the
book.'
Rural Fire Division, Queensland
`The Division sees great merit in dispersing
information about your book’.
Fire Australia
`There is something for every urban-fringe and
country property owner, city holiday-maker and traveller, farmer, hobby farmer,
resort proprietor, bushwalker, school, hospital and other institution should
know’.
Major General B.W, Howard, Director
General, Natural Disasters Organisation, Commonwealth Department of Defence:
' The book forms part of the public reference
material on bushfires for this Organisation and its training arm, the Australian Counter Disaster
College
Australian Disaster Research Directory:
`Its succinct and well-structured layout
would make it an ideal text for course work in school classes … and for
relevant training organisations associated with disaster, welfare, planning and
government aspects’.
Emergency Management Australia
`An excellent publication that continues
to remain current.’
G.F. Boileau, Acting Assistant Director
Corporate Services, Victoria
'Excellent and comprehensive. I
congratulate you '
South Australian Police Department:
'A valuable reference source.’
National Safety Council of Australia
`This is a book everyone should read’
Department of School Education, NSW Government:
`The Learning Materials Committee
of the Department of School Education considers the content of your book
suitable for use in NSW Government Schools.
W. J. Bainbridge,
Assistant General Manager, Resources, Victorian Education Department, in a
memorandum to Principals of Schools in Fire Hazard Areas:
`I
suggest that you give serious consideration to the purchase by your school of Joan Webster
Australian Institute
of Building Surveyors:
`Urgent! Please read this book. It is complete. Also
entirely readable’.
Anne Williams, Extension Officer, Department of Natural Resources and
the Environment 1998:
`A
wonderful book’.
Anna Wright, Community Fireguard
facilitator, Darlington WA
Keith Fisher, Country
Fire Authority Region 7, North Geelong :
`A wonderful
book. I will promote it to CFA Community Education, to our Community Action
groups and all brigades in the area’.
Helen Wositzky, Community Fire Guard facilitator, Region 13,Yarra
Ranges, Victoria: ‘This season I made up a kit for all our presenters &
facilitators, added both full book & safety tips to each kit, so they will
be getting a showing around our CFG groups. Congratulations on an excellent
resource’.
Country Fire Authority
Brigade Captain, Strathlbyn:
'Without doubt
the best book of its type published. I
have used its material for lecturing and for crew members' study.'
Ex-captain Country Fire Authority Brigade, Emerald:
'I held a copy of The Complete Australian
Bushfire Book up in a crowded newsagent's and said "This is the best book
ever written! Everybody in Australia
Householders
Buxton/Taggerty, Victoria :
‘Your book was critical in helping to deal with the wildfires on Black Saturday.’
‘Your book was critical in helping to deal with the wildfires on Black Saturday.’
`Your book has helped us make decisions about what we will do. It has
given us confidence.’
`This book took the fear away
from staying with our home’
‘You have made a big difference
to the fire preparedness of a family in East Gippsland .
I am not in the habit of looking up writers of books and lauding them,
in fact I would normally be very disinclined to do so, but really, when we keep
referring to your books like we have been, I want to give you total credit for
informing us so well. For example, today (a day of fire danger) our family had
a different sort of day than we would have had we not read your books.’
‘Your book does save lives, and
when not saving lives it saves sanity. I was able to refer back to your book so
many time, I'm someone who needs to know I'm doing everything I can and in the
right way, your book gave me the knowledge to help myself and others.’
Central Goldfields, Victoria
`For a couple of city slickers who are
moving to the country in just two weeks, your incredibly comprehensive and
user-friendly book is absolutely essential’.
`I believe it to be a
valuable work of Australian lifestyle and design for building and tragedy
avoidance.’
Upwey, Dandenong Ranges ,
Victoria
Mrs Tricia Wright was away from her Bellbrook Rd. Melbourne Dandenong
Ranges
Mrs Wright said:
‘Your book was the only thing that kept me sane while I was away during the
bushfire season,’ she said. `My daughter and son had been reared on it,
involved in planning and practicing with it since they were small. My son came home after the fire front had
passed and helped with patrolling and mopping up. Neither had any fear they
would fail to save our home. They had confidence from the full knowledge and
understanding that your book gives’.
Former
timber worker, Milton NSW, Jack Wallace.
`I am thrilled with your book. Every household
and school should have one. I purchased 40 copies at over $1,000 and donated
one to every school between Wollongong
Mortdale, NSW:
`In a country like Australia
`I’m writing to compliment
you on your wonderful book. Every school throughout the country and the Shire
Councils as well should be given the opportunity to see it’.
Martin Lack & Associates P/L, Kenmore Hills Queensland
‘Your book is fantastic. We’ve
been following its advice for ten years’.
Radio talk-back caller:
'Joan is God'.
