July2015_the DDRFB Chatter
Dayboro & District Rural Fire Brigade
It’s hard to believe we are in the second half of the year already. Congratulations to Grace Lye for receiving the Young Achiever Award at the Dayboro Day Festival Ceremonies. Grace is our VIP for this month.
I’ve had a few residents ask for information about when to call ‘000’ and what to expect when you call.
If you need Police, Fire or Ambulance in an emergency call triple zero (000)
When should you call triple zero (000)
If a crime is happening now.
When a life is threatened.
When the event is time critical, for example a fire.
When reporting a fire these are some of the questions the operator may ask you:
What is the location of the fire?
The street name and number and suburb? The nearest intersection?
What is the type of incident? Building fire, home fire, bush fire, car fire, etc.
How many people are involved?
Are there people in the house or car?
Is other assistance required? Ambulance or police.
What is your name, address and telephone number?
Obligations and Responsibilities of Permit Holders
The Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) has produced a brochure which is designed to provide awareness of the obligations and responsibilities associated with the use of a QFES Permit to Light Fire (permit). This brochure is available to download from their website.
It is highly recommended that anyone who already has a permit, or is contemplating using fire within Queensland read this brochure. www.rurlafire.qld.gov.au
Remember, hazard reduction burns aren’t the only form of mitigation landholders can use to reduce fuel loads – they can also put in fire breaks, clear up your property, slash overgrowth, ensure they have enough firefighting equipment on hand and create a property fire management plan.
Are your family, home & neighbours prepared?
Download brochures/plans from www.ruralfire.qld.gov.au
IF WE ALL DO A LITTLE, WE’LL ACCOMPLISH A LOT
VIP – Grace Lye
(Volunteer Info Profile)
I joined the brigade because I wanted to do more to help out my community and be involved in it. I am really enjoying the family feel to the brigade and its brilliant community involvement. I have lived in Dayboro all my life and love it so much! I work at an Outside School Hours Care at St Joseph’s Primary school at Bracken Ridge. I work with the preps and grade ones and love it very much. In my spare time I run the local youth group and meet with friends and family. I some how get insanely busy catching up with every one.
the Wardens’ Word
***ALL FIRES-ongoing request***
A reminder that to burn any material that exceeds 2 metres in any direction requires a permit. Please contact one of our Fire Wardens to apply for a permit. Thanks for your co-operation!
Remember…. YOUR FIRE, YOUR RESPONSIBILITY
…DIDYANO?…
The Rural Fire Service Queensland (RFSQ), made up of approximately 35 000 volunteers (approximately 1500 rural fire brigades) and around 2400 fire wardens, and is the volunteer side of the QFES and it is these volunteers who provide fire services to 93% of Queensland.
…FIRE WARDENS…
John Juleff – Dayboro Ph: 0429 539 684
Dick Baker – Laceys Creek Ph: 3425 1515 or 0419 701 428
Stan Chambers – Mt Brisbane, Mt Pleasant Ph: 3425 1231 or 0427 200 937
ALWAYS PHONE ‘000’ TO
REPORT EMERGENCIES
Don’t forget to check our Facebook page for more up to date information on events and workshops, safety tips, cool stuff (& the hot stuff), hazard reduction burns, & photos.
Our 4 closest neighbouring brigades all have Facebook pages including Ocean View, Samsonvale, Closeburn and Clear Mountain. Why not check them out too.
DON’T LEARN FIRE SAFETY BY ACCIDENT
