Bushfire Grants for Farmers 2026: Firefighting Equipment

Bushfire grants for farmers can help landholders improve their firefighting readiness before the next fire season. At the Longwood BlazeAid Camp, we look at the new All Fired Up program and what farmers need to know.
Applications open 1 September and close 30 September 2026, with BlazeAid putting prevention alongside the disaster recovery work it is already known for.

Blazeaid https://blazeaid.com.au/all-fired-up-grant-2026
Firefighting Gear https://www.tti.com.au/product-category/fire-fighting-tanks-equipment/

At the Longwood BlazeAid Camp I speak with camp coordinator Deb and BlazeAid coordinator Melissa about the extraordinary amount of work volunteers have completed following the January fires — and a new approach aimed at helping farmers prepare before the next emergency.

Deb reports that more than 883 volunteers have passed through the Longwood camp, completing more than 790 km of fencing and helping 157 farmers, with 282 farmers registered for assistance.

But this story isn’t only about rebuilding after a bushfire.

BlazeAid’s All Fired Up program is aimed at helping farmers and landholders in fire-prone areas improve their preparedness with firefighting equipment such as tanks, hoses, PPE and other practical equipment.

Melissa explains why cooperation between farmers and their local CFA, rural fire service or local fire brigade is an important part of the system. Farmers and property owners can sometimes be among the first people at a developing fire, so having suitable equipment, knowledge and coordination can matter enormously during those early stages.

The video also explains the application timeframe and the importance of getting organised before applications open.

Applications: 1–30 September 2026
Program: BlazeAid All Fired Up
Location: Longwood BlazeAid Camp

This is useful viewing for Australian farmers, landholders and rural property owners interested in farm bushfire preparedness, farm firefighting equipment, rural fire safety, private firefighting units, firefighting water tanks, pumps and hoses, PPE, CFA cooperation, rural fire services, disaster recovery and farm fencing after bushfires.

The bigger lesson is about systems thinking: equipment alone isn’t the complete solution. Farm fire preparedness also involves knowledge, local coordination and making sure both people and equipment are ready before they are needed.

Watch next on Farm Learning:
Farm water systems and emergency water storage
Practical rural property and farm infrastructure
Farm fencing construction, repair and recovery

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If you know a farmer or landholder preparing for the coming fire season, share this video with them.

And I’d be interested to hear from farmers: what part of your farm firefighting setup do you most want to improve before summer?

Video details

Guests: Deb – Longwood Camp Coordinator; Melissa – BlazeAid Coordinator
Program: BlazeAid All Fired Up
Topic: Farm bushfire preparedness and firefighting equipment grants
Equipment discussed: Fire tanks, hoses, PPE and firefighting equipment
Application window: 1–30 September 2026
Longwood results reported: 883+ volunteers, 790+ km of fencing, 157 farmers helped and 282 farmers registered

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00:00 BlazeAid’s New Fire Preparedness Program
00:39 883 Volunteers and 790 km of Farm Fencing
01:29 How Far BlazeAid’s Recovery Work Has Reached
02:09 All Fired Up: Preventing Fires Before They Grow
02:50 Why Farmers and Fire Brigades Must Work Together
04:01 Getting Farm Firefighting Equipment Ready
05:20 Bushfire Grant Dates: 1–30 September 2026
05:53 How Farmers Can Prepare to Apply
06:19 Why Local Fire Service Involvement Matters
06:55 Getting Your Farm Ready for Fire Season