 You may have seen there's a new simplified fire danger rating system, so no matter where you are in Australia, you'll see the same system being used. If you're travelling over fire season, make sure you are familiar with the new ratings. First off, there are only four ratings you need to remember. The lowest risk level is moderate. This means most fires can be controlled, but you need to plan and prepare. Fire means fires can be dangerous, so you need to be ready to act. The extreme rating means fires will spread quickly and be very dangerous, so you need to take action straight away to protect your life and property. Catastrophic, which means if a fire starts and takes hold, lives are likely to be lost, so you need to leave bushfire risk areas early. Ideally, you're already out of the area. Whether you live in a bushfire risk area or getting away to see some of Victoria's Great Outdoors. Over fire season, make sure you check the fire danger ratings daily.