Bluewater Estate Rural Fire Brigade in Townsville, Queensland | Government organisation

Bluewater Estate Rural Fire Brigade

Locality: Townsville, Queensland

Address: Corner of Forestry Rd and Bluemountian Drive 4818 Townsville, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.ruralfire.qld.gov.au

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25.01.2022 Hi Bluewater, I would like to urge residents to make some preparations for the imminent fire season eg; clean the leaves from your roof gutters, clean up around your property boundary particularly if you back on to bushland area's, mow a fire break to prevent fire entering your property, if you have any question or need some advice, don't hesitate to contact me on 0407623092, we would also like residents to consider joining your local Rural fire brigade. cheers Lee

25.01.2022 Hi All We have re-scheduled the burn off below, to tonight at about 6.30 & again on Wed night, the winds have been dropping off in the evenings so this should give us the opportunity to do the burns. Can you please advise those around you close to the end of Bluemountain drive (end of Bitumen) Cheers Lee

22.01.2022 This warnings is no longer current. For the latest information go to www.ruralfire.qld.gov.au. Bushfire ADVICE message for Bluewater (near #Townsville) as 3.30p...m Fri 4 Sept: Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) is advising: A large bushfire is burning near King Street, James Street and Bluewater Drive, Bluewater (north of Townsville). Multiple fire crews are working to contain the blaze, which broke out around 10:20am. Firefighters are continuing to protect property in the area with the assistance of air support and water bombing. A large smoke haze is affecting areas of the Bruce Highway and motorist are advised to slow down, drive to conditions and be aware of emergency services working in the area. Residents should consider taking precautionary measures including: Putting on protective clothing; Drinking lots of water; Moving car/s to a safe location; Closing windows and doors and shutting blinds; Bringing pets inside, restraining them (leash, cage or secure room) and providing water; Wetting down fine fuels close to buildings; Removing garden furniture, doormats and other items; Sealing all gaps under doors and screens; Filling containers with water - eg bath, sinks, buckets, wheelie bins; Having ladders ready for roof space access (inside) and against roof (outside); Having a generator or petrol powered pump ready; and Checking and patrolling outside for embers, extinguishing any spot fires and seeking shelter as the fire front arrives. Residents are advised to call Triple Zero (000) if they believe their property comes under threat. Regular updated information will be provided on the Rural Fire Service Queensland (RFSQ) website at www.ruralfire.qld.gov.au or listen to local radio. For information on current bushfire incidents visit http://www.ruralfire.qld.gov.au/map.html. #QldBushfires15 See more

17.01.2022 Hey all for your information about the weekend to give you all a heads up so your all prepared

15.01.2022 Hi All We have postponed this burn due to unpredictable wind gusts, best to be safe. We will advise on here when we plan to go ahead. Thanks Lee

13.01.2022 Hi All Don't forget our State of Origin Night, if you would like to come just let me know see the message below for all details. cheers Lee

13.01.2022 Hi Bluewater, This is just a short message to let you know that the smoke in our area is from a fire burning to the South of us on the other side of the range, it poses no issue for our area ATM other than a smoke haze. Lee Burke

13.01.2022 Hi Bluewater Just an update on the "Fire" to our South in the hills, the fire has crested the main ridge & will continue to burn in our general direction, which will at times mean allot of smoke over the area. Rural Operations have done a "Chopper" flight this morning to gather information to help us to plan our approach to this fire. Bluewater Estates RFB, Bluewater RFB & other stakeholders are communicating to form a plan to deal with the fire before it poses a threat to t...he community. I would urge residents to continue with your own preparations to reduce fire impact on your property, especially those who back onto bushland. Please share this page or email a link to all those you have contact with in the area as this our main tool to keep residents informed of our activities & what fires may affect us. There is no direct threat to your safety & no need to be worried. Lee Burke, Bluewater Estates 1st Officer, 0407623092

13.01.2022 Hi Bluewater This is a community announcement to advise residents about our plans to deal with the fire in the hills to the south. On Sunday 15th RFSQ will be conducting a large scale "Back Burn" to contain the fire, this will occur from Forestry road along the "Power-link" easement in an Easterly direction to Mill road (Black River area) then South along the old Rail corridor. We ask residents to assist us by limiting all non essential traffic in these area's to aid in the "...Safety" of our "Fire Crews". As a result there will be heavy smoke in the area for most of the day & potentially for a few days to come, any questions/ problems you can call me on 0407623092, Remember if it is an "Emergency" call 000 See more

08.01.2022 Hi All I forgot to add can you please share the message below, as you guys did an "Awesome" job & reached 2600 people with the update message, well done folks. cheers Lee

03.01.2022 Hi All We had a successful hazard reduction burn tonight, there is still some logs burning well within the burnt area & we will have a crew monitoring the area tomorrow, the next burn will take place later this week or early next. cheers Lee p.s thanks to the crew for tonight!!!

01.01.2022 Hi Members of the Bluewater Estates area. Bluewater Estates RFB will be "Hosting" a "State of Origin" night at the fire shed at Bluemountain drive, this will be held on the 17th June @ 7pm, we have approval to have a few beers so it will be a BYO drinks ( just a few social drinks). We will be providing a BBQ dinner for all who attend, so for catering can you please message us if you intend to come along, this is an open invitation to ALL Bluewater residents!!!!! if you have any questions about "Fire Safety" then come along & have a chat & a burger!!!!!!!!!!! You can contact me on 0407623092, Lee Burke 1st officer.

01.01.2022 Hi All Be advised we will conducting a small "Hazard Reduction burn this afternoon in the area of "Bluemountain drive & Endeavour road where the dirt section of "Bluemountain drive starts, this is the first of several burns we have planned for the land associated with the "Equestrian Centre" this will create a buffer zone for the houses in this area. Please share this message & if you know anyone in this area who may not be on FB please try to get the message to them, we will do a door knock shortly for those close by. thanks Lee