NSW Rural Fire Service are urging property owners across the MIA to protect their assets from bush fires by creating and maintaining fire breaks on their land.
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Inspector Jason Wall says these preparation are vital, as the region is headed for a deadly fire season.
"We're coming into possibly one of our biggest fire danger periods within a few years," Mr Wall said.
"People need to start planning to have a fire protection plan in place to protect their livelihood, and to protect their families as well."
Many properties which have been devastated by fire never fully recover, echoing the importance of having a fire safety plan.
This has made the importance of fire breaks more apparent than ever, Inspector Wall citing that fire breaks around individual paddocks can help reduce the spread of fire.
"Fire breaks are a critical part of property preparation as the fire season approaches, and should be maintained all year round," Mr Wall said.
"A properly constructed and maintained fire break can help in slowing or stopping a fire from reaching crops, or if the fire has started on your property, from leaving it.
"The most obvious fire protection measure is to plough a wide fire break around all crops.
"A stock rotation plan can help keep paddocks near buildings well-grazed, and a clear area should be set aside as a refuge for livestock if a fire breaks out.
"Property owners must also remember to maintain their fire breaks, to ensure they're ready for whenever a fire may affect their land."
NSW Rural Fire Service have encouraged four simple steps to be bush fire ready.
Prepare your property and take action, discuss what you will do in the event of a fire, know the conditions and keep bush fire information numbers, websites and applications.
Anyone who would like assistance devising a fire safe plan for their property should contact the MIA District on 6966 7800.
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