Frequently Asked Questions
The Models and kits include:
Bushfire Model
Supports rural fire scenarios including grassfires, forest fires and Rural–Urban Interface incidents. Available in the separate Standard and Enhanced Kits, with most customers selecting both to gain the greatest benefit.
Standard Kit
Includes all the core components needed for rural fire training scenarios, appliances, machinery, aircraft, assets, a variety of fire shapes and lots more. The landscape mat is the centrepiece, providing a versatile foundation for building scenario‑based exercises.
Enhanced Kit
Adds terrain features, including roads, rivers, and pipelines, to create additional scenarios. Ideal for Rural Urban Interface scenarios, with a broad selection of residential structures at varying stages of impact.
Basic Model
A streamlined option that covers rural fire essentials when funding is limited.
Urban Model
Designed for structural firefighting scenarios in residential, commercial and industrial environments.
Emergency Services Model
Built for SES operations including flood response, storm damage and land search
Specialist kits expand capability and are compatible with all core models.
HAZMAT Kit
Enables hazardous materials scenario development.
Crash/Rescue Kit
Supports road, rail, aviation and general rescue scenarios.
Whiteboard Kit
A rural fire set designed for whiteboard use, offering cleaner images and reduced clean-up.
Large Landscape Mat
Expands training area for large TEWTs and group exercises
More information is available from our Buyers Guide and on our products page
Ordering is as simple as letting us know what you would like, we will then let you know when your order is complete and ready for shipping.
Models can be ordered in packaged kits; the Standard & Enhanced Kits are the most popular.
Packaged kits can be modified by adding or removing items.
Entire models can be built to order.
An invoice is sent once the model is built and ready for shipping.
Prices for models can be found on the Products page noting that we can customise the models to meet the customer's needs and budgets.
A cost for shipping can also be provided.
It takes us about a week for us to build a typical order of a Standard and Enhanced Kit.
Please allow a little more time for larger orders and customising.
Building the models and their individual components is a rewarding, yet time-consuming process.
As example:
The fire shapes need to be moulded and allowed to set before being hand-painted.
The semi-trailer / road train is one of the more intricate items with 20 separate pieces involved.
There are well over 200 different items available with the Bushfire Model kits and accessories.
This number doesn't include the growing number of custom-made models for Fire & Rescue and State Emergency Services.
We are able to arrange shipping to all Australian States and Territories.
Shipping and tracking information is provided on all orders.
Please contact us to discuss arrangements for shipping outside Australia.
Yes, orders can be customised by:
ordering individual items
changing the quantities in existing models / kits or
adding custom items.
The existing models and kits have been customised for each state / territory with agency specific appliances and other items included.
Ordering and customising is easy.
The Products page lists the items and models available. Please let us know if there is something that you need that is not listed.
Please let us know if you would like a custom order and we will send you an easy-to-use form for customising your order.
The labels used on the models are high quality and very durable.
Although the models are designed for indoor use, the labels we use are rated for the outdoors and exposure to the elements.
These labels are made using high-quality waterproof / weatherproof / oil-resistant vinyl material.
Labels are printed using lightfast water-based inks with a protective matt laminate applied.
There are no limits.
We are able to meet requests for small orders for individual items through to state-wide orders.