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Eagle Bay Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade |
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Phone 000 in case of a fire |
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The Eagle Bay Brigade has two Toyota Land-Cruiser Light Tankers (500
L) well equipped, and a trailer based pump/suction unit. These are
regularly maintained by our members.
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The Brigade is trained and ready to respond to fires in the area.
It’s primary role is to prevent and control Bush Fires but will
respond immediately to House (structural ) fires and play a
supporting role to the Fire and Rescue Service from Dunsborough who
are trained and equipped to fight these fires.
There are over 20 Trained Volunteers in the Brigade and a call out
roster is maintained throughout the year. Regular fortnightly
Training Sessions of a Thursday afternoon keep our members up to
speed.
The Fire-Shed is equipped to be used as a control centre for
communications and logistics, catering etc as well as to garage and
maintain our vehicles.
The Brigade is responsible for Fire prevention in the Northern
section of the Meelup Regional Park and works closely with the
Management Committee and Shire to this end.
Land Owners must be responsible in maintaining their property to
standards set by the Shire.
Busselton Fire Regulations. Colin Sanderson is the Eagle Bay
Fire Control Officer (97567365) and is to be contacted to obtain
Permits during the Restricted Burning Times.
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If you want to learn more about prevention and Bush-Fire awareness
go to:
FESA of WA
Bushfire Advice.
You should prepare yourself with a Bushfire Survival Plan. |
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Total Fire Ban |
When a Total Fire Ban is declared it is illegal to do anything that
is likely to start a fire.
That means you must not:
Cook outside using an open fire or barbeque.
Undertake ‘hot work’ such as metal work, grinding or the like unless
you have an exemption.
During a Total Fire Ban you will still be able to: |
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• Use a gas cooker or barbecue with an enclosed flame or an
electrical stove at home or in a designated area. |
• Use a chainsaw, plant or grass trimmer or lawn mower but it is
best to postpone this work as it could still start a fire.
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Prevention |
Controlled Burns in winter may help protect your home this summer!
The intensity (heat) and spread of a bushfire is determined by the
amount of fuel (vegetation) available to burn. If you reduce the
amount of fuel around your property, a bush fire will burn cooler
and slower and will be less likely to impact your home.
There are a number of ways you can reduce fuel levels. These
include:
• Hand clearing (raking and removing leaf litter);
• Mechanical (mowing, slashing or pruning vegetation);
• Chemical (using herbicides to remove vegetation); and
• Burning.
FESA, with the support of Western Power, have produced a Free Guide
and DVD to assist you in conducting a burn on your property. Visit
the FESA
website for information. |
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Contact Details |
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Colin Sanderson is the Eagle Bay Fire Control Officer (97567365) and
is to be contacted to obtain Permits during the Restricted Burning
Times. |
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Phone 000 in case of a fire. |
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Residents of Eagle Bay Association, PO Box 64, Dunsborough,
Western Australia 6281 |
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