Fireban

Fireban gives you instant access to Australia's official fire danger ratings and total fire ban information — all in one app.

FEATURES

• Live fire danger ratings for every fire district across Australia, updated every 5 minutes
• Total Fire Ban (TOBAN) alerts sourced directly from state fire authorities
• 3-day fire danger forecasts so you can plan ahead
• Interactive map with colour-coded districts based on the Australian Fire Danger Rating System (AFDRS)
• Coverage for all states and territories: NSW, VIC, QLD, SA, WA, TAS, NT & ACT
• Works offline — cached data available even without connectivity
• Real-time updates via push notifications when conditions change

HOW IT WORKS

Fireban pulls official fire danger data from Australia's Bureau of Meteorology ESRI services and state government fire authority feeds. Ratings are displayed on an interactive map using the standard AFDRS scale: No Rating, Moderate, High, Extreme, and Catastrophic.

WHO IT'S FOR

• Rural and regional Australians
• Farmers, landowners and property managers
• Outdoor workers and contractors
• Campers, hikers and bushwalkers
• Emergency services volunteers
• Anyone who needs to know if a total fire ban is in place

FIRE DANGER RATING SYSTEM

Fireban uses the Australian Fire Danger Rating System (AFDRS):
⚪ No Rating – No significant fire risk
🟢 Moderate – Plan and prepare
🟡 High – Be ready to act
🟠 Extreme – Take action now to protect your life and property
🔴 Catastrophic – For your survival, leave bushfire risk areas

Stay informed. Stay safe. Download Fireban today.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER
Fireban is an independent, privately developed application and does not represent any Australian government entity. While this app aggregates official government data for public safety and convenience, it is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by any state, territory, or federal government agency.

OFFICIAL DATA SOURCES
The fire danger ratings, total fire ban alerts, and spatial data displayed in this app are sourced from the following official government public data feeds:
• National System: Australian Fire Danger Rating System (https://afdrs.com.au)
• Weather & Forecasts: Bureau of Meteorology (https://www.bom.gov.au)
• New South Wales: NSW Rural Fire Service (https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au)
• Victoria: Country Fire Authority (https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au)
• Queensland: Queensland Fire Department (https://www.fire.qld.gov.au)
• South Australia: SA Country Fire Service (https://www.cfs.sa.gov.au)
• Western Australia: Emergency WA / DFES (https://www.emergency.wa.gov.au)
• Tasmania: Tasmania Fire Service (https://www.fire.tas.gov.au)
• Northern Territory: SecureNT / Bushfires NT (https://securent.nt.gov.au)
• Australian Capital Territory: ACT Emergency Services Agency (https://esa.act.gov.au)