🏕️ Campfire Safety Setup & Shutdown Checklist – Australia (Printable PDF)
Stay Safe. Stay Prepared. Make Memories—Not Mistakes.
Planning a camping trip in the Australian bush? Whether you’re a grey nomad, weekend adventurer, or family caravaner, having a campfire is part of the experience. But with that enjoyment comes responsibility—and that’s where this Campfire Safety Setup & Shutdown Checklist comes in.
Designed by a fire safety expert and award-winning checklist designer, this printable A4 PDF guide is your must-have companion for lighting, managing, and extinguishing campfires safely and responsibly in Australia. With detailed, easy-to-follow instructions, this checklist ensures that you and your loved ones can enjoy the glow of a fire—without risking your safety or the environment.
🔥 What’s Inside?
This professional-grade checklist is divided into three clear and actionable sections, making it easy to follow—even for first-time campers:
✅ SETUP – Before You Light a Campfire
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Confirm local fire bans and restrictions
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Choose a safe, open site at least 3 metres from tents, cars, and vegetation
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Clear a 1-metre radius of flammable material
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Use a proper fire pit or safe rock circle
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Keep water, a shovel, or extinguisher close by
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Stack wood safely and avoid overhead hazards
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Burn only dry, untreated wood (never rubbish or accelerants)
🔥 WHILE THE CAMPFIRE IS BURNING
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Never leave it unattended—someone must always be nearby
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Supervise kids and pets at all times
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Keep flames low and avoid flammable materials
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Monitor wind and fire behaviour continuously
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Ensure your vehicle and escape routes are clear
✅ SHUTDOWN – Putting Your Fire Out Safely
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Let wood burn to ash when possible
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Douse with water, stir, and test for heat (it must be cool to touch)
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Never use sand to put out fires—it can trap heat
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Leave only when the fire is fully extinguished
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Pack out all rubbish and debris
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Report any escaped fires to 000 immediately
📌 BONUS SAFETY REMINDERS
The checklist also includes vital extra tips:
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Never light fires on Total Fire Ban days (harsh penalties apply)
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Be aware of wind conditions—fires can spread quickly
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Always have multiple fire extinguishing options ready
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Share your fire plan with fellow campers
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Remember: A safe campfire is a fun campfire!
🧑🚒 Why This Checklist Matters
Australia’s fire conditions are unique—and unforgiving. Every year, careless campfires contribute to bushfires that destroy property, wildlife, and lives. With this checklist, you’re not just protecting your group—you’re helping protect the land we all love.
Crafted by experts in fire safety, this printable resource reflects best practices recommended by Australian emergency services, and is ideal for:
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Grey Nomads and off-grid travellers
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Caravan and camper trailer enthusiasts
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Scout groups, schools, and outdoor educators
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Holidaymakers in national parks and bushland
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Anyone lighting a fire in the outdoors!
📄 Product Format:
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Digital Download (PDF)
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A4 size – Perfect for printing and laminating
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Designed with clear checkboxes, bold headings, and iconography
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Stylish Dodger Blue border with award-winning layout
🎁 Suggested Uses:
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Laminate and store in your caravan or camping gear
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Print for family members or kids to follow
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Use as part of your fire safety education program
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Include in bushfire go-bags or emergency kits
💬 What Buyers Say (sample preview):
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Simple, clear, and potentially life-saving. Every camper in Australia should have this!”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Printed and stuck in our van. Love the layout and clarity—no fluff, just solid info.”
⚠️ Disclaimer:
This checklist is for guidance only. Always follow current fire regulations and instructions from emergency services and local authorities. Fire conditions can change rapidly—your awareness and preparation save lives.
🔗 Get Ready, Get Safe, Get It Now
Whether you’re heading into the outback or setting up in a local reserve, don’t leave your safety to chance. Download this Campfire Safety Setup & Shutdown Checklist today—and enjoy the warmth of your campfire with peace of mind.
