All Fired Up - Farm Fire Fighting Unit Grants

BlazeAid’s All Fired Up grant program supports farmers in bushfire-prone regions across Australia to upgrade their Private Fire Fighting Units (PFFUs). These units — including slip-on tanks, pumps, hoses, radios, and safety gear — play a vital role in early bushfire response and property protection.

This time-limited initiative runs from October 2025 to February 2026, offering grants of up to $10,000 per applicant. Most grants are expected to be around $2,000 or less, covering repairs, upgrades, or essential safety equipment. Farmers are encouraged to purchase the items upfront, with BlazeAid reimbursing a percentage based on need, merit, and safety standards. Pre-approval is available for those with limited funds.

Eligible applicants must:

• Be farmers located in high fire-risk areas across Australia (excluding South Australia, where similar government funding is already available).
• Be known to their local CFA Captain or Lieutenant.
• Demonstrate recent bushfire impact or high risk of exposure.
• Submit photos of current equipment, quotes for upgrades, and CFA endorsement.
• Attend local CFA preseason briefings and maintain good communication with neighbours.

Applications are assessed in collaboration with CFA representatives, who rank applicants based on reliability, safety, community engagement, and readiness.

Examples of eligible items include:

• Pump upgrades (e.g. petrol to diesel)
• Baffled water tanks
• Fire hoses, nozzles, and hand tools
• UHF radios
• Personal protective gear (helmets, gloves, goggles, P2 masks)
• First aid kits
• Any equipment deemed necessary for safe and effective fire response

Farmers can apply by emailing their application to admin@blazeaid.com.au with the subject line:
All Fired Up – Funding Farmers Private Fire Fighting Units

Include:

• A brief summary of your situation
• Photos of your current equipment
• Quotes for upgrades or purchases
• CFA endorsement or contact details for verification

Applications are reviewed within 3 business days, and successful applicants will be notified promptly.

This initiative reflects BlazeAid’s commitment to community resilience, disaster preparedness, and supporting farmers on the front lines of bushfire risk.

Application can be found here