FireRescue.com.au Terms of Use
These terms explain how visitors may use FireRescue.com.au, its public safety
information, educational content, downloadable resources and related website features.
Effective date: 2 June 2026
This site provides learning and awareness content only.
Do not rely on this site as emergency, legal or professional advice.
1. Acceptance of These Terms
By accessing or using FireRescue.com.au, you agree to these Terms of Use.
If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use this website.
These terms may apply to website pages, blog posts, downloadable resources,
checklists, guides, forms, course support material, images, graphics and other
content published on this site.
2. Operator Information
FireRescue.com.au is operated from Ballarat, Victoria, Australia. The website
provides public safety information, emergency preparedness content, fire safety
education, product references, learning support resources and general awareness material.
3. General Information Only
Content on this website is provided for general information, education and awareness.
It is not legal advice, emergency advice, engineering advice, medical advice,
workplace compliance advice, accredited training or operational instruction.
In an emergency in Australia, call 000. Always follow official
emergency warnings, workplace procedures, local council advice and relevant authorities.
4. Use of Website Content
You may read, download, print and share content from this website for personal,
educational and non-commercial use.
You must not copy, sell, republish, scrape, reproduce, redistribute, modify or
commercially exploit website content without written permission from the site owner.
5. Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise stated, all original text, images, graphics, layouts, downloadable
resources, logos, checklists and learning materials are owned by the site owner or
used under permission, licence or fair use principles.
Brand names, agency names, government references, product names and third-party
trademarks remain the property of their respective owners.
6. User Conduct
When using this website, you agree that you will not:
- Use the website for unlawful, harmful or misleading purposes.
- Attempt to hack, disrupt, overload or damage the website.
- Upload or send offensive, abusive, defamatory or infringing material.
- Copy or harvest website content using automated tools without permission.
- Misrepresent FireRescue.com.au content as official emergency service advice.
- Use the site in a way that breaches Australian law or the rights of others.
7. Comments, Forms and Submitted Information
If the website allows comments, contact forms, subscriptions or user submissions,
you are responsible for the information you provide.
We may remove, ignore or moderate submissions that are spam, abusive, unlawful,
misleading, unsafe, promotional or not suitable for the website.
8. Affiliate Links and Product References
Some pages may contain affiliate links, advertising, product references or commercial
recommendations. If you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, the site may
earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.
Product information may change. Always check current price, suitability, warranty,
safety requirements, shipping, returns and local rules before purchasing.
9. Third-Party Websites and Services
This website may link to third-party websites, tools, services, videos, forms,
affiliate networks, analytics platforms or external resources.
We are not responsible for third-party content, policies, availability, accuracy,
pricing, privacy practices or security. You should review third-party terms and
privacy policies before using those services.
10. AI-Assisted Content
Some content on FireRescue.com.au may be created, edited, summarised or supported
using artificial intelligence tools.
AI-assisted content is intended to be reviewed before publication where practical,
but errors may still occur. Readers should verify important safety, legal, compliance
or emergency information with official and qualified sources.
11. No Guarantee of Accuracy
We aim to provide useful, clear and accurate information. However, we do not guarantee
that all content is complete, current, suitable for your situation or free from errors.
Laws, warnings, agency procedures, products, prices, training requirements and safety
guidance can change. You use this website at your own risk.
12. Website Availability
We aim to keep the website available and working properly. However, we do not guarantee
uninterrupted access, error-free operation or that all features will remain available.
We may update, suspend, remove or change website content, features or services at any
time without notice.
13. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, FireRescue.com.au and its operator are not
liable for any loss, injury, damage, cost, claim or consequence arising from your use
of the website or reliance on its content.
This includes direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential or economic loss,
including loss linked to safety decisions, emergency planning, product purchases,
training choices or third-party websites.
14. Indemnity
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless FireRescue.com.au and its operator from claims,
losses, liabilities, costs or expenses arising from your misuse of the website, breach
of these terms or infringement of another person’s rights.
15. Privacy
Your use of this website may also be covered by our privacy-related pages, contact form
notices, cookie notices or other website policies.
Do not submit private, sensitive or emergency-critical information unless necessary.
16. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms of Use from time to time. The updated version will be posted
on this page with a revised effective date.
Your continued use of the website after changes are posted means you accept the updated terms.
17. Governing Law
These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of Victoria, Australia. Any disputes relating
to these terms or the website will be subject to the courts and tribunals of Victoria,
Australia, where applicable.
18. Contact FireRescue.com.au
If you have questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us.
Email:
info@firerescue.com.au
Location: Ballarat, Victoria, Australia
FireRescue.com.au Terms of Use V1.1.0. This page is provided for general website
governance and transparency. It should be reviewed by a qualified legal professional
if legal certainty is required.
FireRescue Training Hub
Access practical fire and emergency study support resources, downloads, checklists, audio guides, and member-only course content.
- Course library
- PDF downloads
- Audio guides
- Checklists
Study support only. Not accredited training or a replacement for workplace procedures.
About the author and safety review
Ken Walker (AU)
Former career firefighter and Station Officer
Fire and emergency service educator with 40 years of career and volunteer experience.
Qualifications: Associate Diploma of Applied Science in Fire Technology; Institute of Fire Engineers studies.
Author profileThorian Blackwell (UK)
FireRescue safety reviewer
Reviewed for clarity, Australian context and alignment with official safety guidance.
Reviewer profileGeneral information only. Follow official warnings, local procedures and manufacturer instructions.
