Council part of fire training exercise at Mt Nebo
Mt Nebo was the scene for a mass bushfire training exercise this week, which involved Moreton Bay Regional Council and more than 60 people from emergency services and national parks and wildlife.
The training event, which simulated a large bushfire threatening Mt Nebo’s township, tested emergency response and evacuation procedures as well as incident management practices.
The training event, which simulated a large bushfire threatening Mt Nebo’s township, tested emergency response and evacuation procedures as well as incident management practices.
Div. 11 Councillor Bob Millar with Kevin Walsh QFRS Superintendent, Peter Varley, QFRS Caboolture Area Director and Gary McCormack – QFRS I-Zone Coordinator.
Mt Nebo was the scene for a mass bushfire training exercise this week, which involved Moreton Bay Regional Council and more than 60 people from emergency services and national parks and wildlife.
The training event, which simulated a large bushfire threatening Mt Nebo’s township, tested emergency response and evacuation procedures as well as incident management practices.
The exercise, managed by Queensland Fire and Rescue Service (QFRS), involved a scenario which required the evacuation of Mt Nebo Public School.
The school students were successfully evacuated to Samford Showgrounds where they were entertained by Blazer the Bear and participated in a fire safety education session.
Council officers worked with QFRS, Queensland Police, State Emergency Service crews, Queensland Ambulance and Parks and Wildlife rangers to carry out the emergency exercise.
Mayor Allan Sutherland said council took part in the mock bushfire response efforts as part of its commitment to being bushfire and disaster prepared.
“This successful training exercise has been valuable in heightening awareness about our procedures and actions we need to take if we are confronted by an emergency situation,” Cr Sutherland said.
Division 11 Councillor Bob Millar said while council does everything it can to protect its communities, residents should also ensure they are prepared for emergencies such as bushfires.
“Council continues to work closely with all relevant agencies including the Qld Fire and Rescue Service delivering community bushfire preparedness education sessions, carrying out hazard reduction burning and maintaining fire trails.”
“Although the exercise was planned for months and was not in response to the Victorian bushfires, the devastating events in Victoria are a timely reminder of how unpredictable fires can be and proves that training exercises such as these are vital for the protection of our communities.”
“The exercise also reinforced the importance of residents living close to bushland areas to prepare their own evacuation plans.”
The training event, which simulated a large bushfire threatening Mt Nebo’s township, tested emergency response and evacuation procedures as well as incident management practices.
The exercise, managed by Queensland Fire and Rescue Service (QFRS), involved a scenario which required the evacuation of Mt Nebo Public School.
The school students were successfully evacuated to Samford Showgrounds where they were entertained by Blazer the Bear and participated in a fire safety education session.
Council officers worked with QFRS, Queensland Police, State Emergency Service crews, Queensland Ambulance and Parks and Wildlife rangers to carry out the emergency exercise.
Mayor Allan Sutherland said council took part in the mock bushfire response efforts as part of its commitment to being bushfire and disaster prepared.
“This successful training exercise has been valuable in heightening awareness about our procedures and actions we need to take if we are confronted by an emergency situation,” Cr Sutherland said.
Division 11 Councillor Bob Millar said while council does everything it can to protect its communities, residents should also ensure they are prepared for emergencies such as bushfires.
“Council continues to work closely with all relevant agencies including the Qld Fire and Rescue Service delivering community bushfire preparedness education sessions, carrying out hazard reduction burning and maintaining fire trails.”
“Although the exercise was planned for months and was not in response to the Victorian bushfires, the devastating events in Victoria are a timely reminder of how unpredictable fires can be and proves that training exercises such as these are vital for the protection of our communities.”
“The exercise also reinforced the importance of residents living close to bushland areas to prepare their own evacuation plans.”
