Mar2015_the DDRFB Chatter
Dayboro & District Rural Fire Brigade
Well it’s been a huge month for QLD Fire & Emergency Services (QFES) with deployments to Western Australia to help with bushfires as well as preparations and recovery work for the Queensland Coast for storms and flooding resulting from Tropical Cyclone Marcia.
During these local severe weather events I realised so many residents still aren’t sure about the best method to get updates. Having access to up to date and accurate information allows you to respond quickly and appropriately to these events.
Warnings issued by Council, the Bureau of Meteorology or Emergency Management Queensland provide timely information and advice and may direct you to:
Finalise preparations, including securing items
Activate your emergency plan
Shelter in place
Evacuate to a safer location.
If you haven’t already, we suggest you register for MoretonAlert to ensure you receive necessary advice and warnings from Council. This alert system sends out alerts about local disaster events via text and voice message, e-mail, web or social media updates to local residents who are registered. The system may provide warnings about possible major dam releases and flood conditions within the region.
It will complement existing warnings provided by the Bureau of Meteorology and the Emergency Alert system used by the State Government.
Don’t wait until it’s too late – register now!
..VCE & Community Activities..
Australia Day weekend saw many local brigades hold sausage sizzles at Bunnings. Our crew were at the Lawnton store.
VCE Nadine assisted Closeburn RFB with their Landholders Fire Management Workshop. The workshops are part of a suite of services the SEQLD Fire and Biodiversity Consortium provide to Landholders and are aimed at teaching landholders how to develop their own fire management plan for their property. To check out more free products visit www.fireandbiodiversity.org.au
Nadine also picked up a bargain at last months markets. Travis was selling his old toy cars and trucks, which have now made their way to head office to be used on our Bushfire Simulator. She even scored some aircraft. Thanks Travis!
Have you checked your yellow post since we got all the rain?
Check that it is unobstructed and visible to approaching vehicles.
Check the number hasn’t faded or fallen off.
If it needs maintenance by council please contact them via phone 3205 0555 or online at www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au
IF WE ALL DO A LITTLE, WE’LL ACCOMPLISH A LOT
VIP – Contacts
(Very Important Post)
Tricked ya…the regular VIP has been replaced with a reminder of our brigade’s main contacts. Lee is still receiving many calls that should be directed to John as he is our current Dayboro Fire Warden. Please note the station phone number is not manned all the time so your main contacts are listed below.
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
Chairman
Glenn Bell – 3425 2260 or 0407 700 758
Secretary
Lee Tapper – 3425 1165 or 0438 253 317
the Wardens’ Word
***ALL FIRES-ongoing request***
The wardens for the areas below are requesting a courtesy call before lighting ANY fire please. Even fires below the 2x2m permit requirements. This is ‘not’ mandatory just a safety precaution. With conditions as they are, any smoke noticed is inspected. So a quick call will save valuable time.
Thanks for your co-operation!
Remember…. YOUR FIRE, YOUR RESPONSIBILITY
…DIDYANO?…
You can register as an emergency volunteer with
Volunteering Queensland at :
or you can find out what is urgently needed and pledge donations by visiting GIVIT.org.au
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 & Clear Mountain. Why not check them out too.
ALWAYS PHONE ‘000’ TO REPORT EMERGENCIES
DON’T LEARN FIRE SAFETY BY ACCIDENT
