No Standards so far for Fire Bunkers!

The Federal MP representing some of the bushfire affected areas says the Victorian Government had a plan to put fire shelters in schools 20 years ago, but only one was ever built.

The Liberal Member for McEwan, Fran Bailey, says each school needs to have a fire shelter to protect students and residents during future blazes.

“Back in 1988, I have discovered, that the Victorian Education Department had a plan to build 72 of … what I call a community and school safe shelter,” she said. “Only one has ever been built. We’ve got to do better than that.” Prime Minister Kevin Rudd says the Government will examine the issue.

Ms Bailey also asked the Government to ensure the state governments and local councils reduce the fuel load in the bush. Ms Bailey told Mr. Rudd he should put conditions on the millions of dollars that goes to the state and local governments for roads. “I’m going to suggest here today that we tie that funding to fuel reduction programs because unless we do something, nothing will be done,” she said. Mr. Rudd told Ms Bailey that he will work with her on all the issues she raised.

So far it looks like there will be no resolution on Fire Bunkers and Australian standards to apply to them, at least for this upcoming Bushfire season!

The only company that has continually gone to great lengths to ensure all the major components on their Bushfire Bunker are Fully Fire Rated and Comply with Australian standards is Fire Proof Shelters.

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