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Denman Prospect Community Fire Unit
Phone: +61 413 125 719
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24.01.2022 As mentioned in our press conference this afternoon, our staff and volunteers are working to strengthen containment lines and bolster asset protection. Bulldoze...rs and other heavy machinery create boundaries around vital assets which help to slow down the pace of active fires and offer protection. Photos below show plant machinery enhancing what are already very sound containment lines around some important assets. In the map below: - The blues line is an access trail to allow firefighters to get to the fire - The black crosses are implemented containment lines to slow the fire spread - The black dotted line is the ACT
23.01.2022 Denman Prospect Community Fire Unit (CFU) is actively looking for new recruits! If you are keen to help out within your local community and learn some fantastic skills, we are keen to hear from you! You will be joining a friendly and supportive team who understand your existing life and family commitments.... The Denman CFU unit is also fortunate to have access to exceptional equipment and facilities. No experience is required and all training is provided. We encourage anybody with an interest to get in touch for more information - please get in touch! Denman Prospect ACT Community Fire Units - CFU ACT Fire & Rescue
23.01.2022 WATCH AND ACT - ORRORAL VALLEY FIRE This is a WATCH AND ACT level bushfire warning. You need to keep up to date and decide what actions you will take because b...ushfire conditions are changing. The ACT Emergency Services Agency (ESA) advises that people in the remote areas of Orroral Valley and surrounding areas could be affected by a bushfire near Boboyan Road, Apollo Road, Top Naas Road, conditions are changing and could get worse. You need to be ready to follow your Bushfire Survival Plan. If you do not have a plan you should start preparing now because the situation could get worse. No properties are under threat at this time. Call Triple Zero (000) immediately if you or your property is under threat. Begin your preparations now. Do not wait to see firefighters or signs of fire to act. What you should do: Activate your Bushfire Survival Plan if you have one: > If you do not have a Bushfire Survival Plan identify where you will go if you need to leave > Go to esa.act.gov.au for regular bushfire updates > Listen to your local radio station > Bring your pets inside, close windows and doors to minimise smoke exposure > Locate important documents, emergency kit, medication, animals, and family members > Inform your family, friends, and neighbours of your plans and see if they need help preparing > Moving your car outside if you have an electric garage door > Arrange alternative transport in case of evacuation if you do not have access to a car > Taking any additional action to protect your livestock and property. Current situation: The fire is travelling in a south east direction. The fire is out of control and firefighters are responding to the fire. People in the area may be affected by smoke, which could reduce visibility and air quality. If conditions change, firefighters may not be able to protect every property. You should not expect a firefighter at your door or in your street. Keep up to date: > Check the ESA website (esa.act.gov.au) > Follow ESA Twitter account (@ACT_ESA) and ESA Facebook account (@ACTEmergencyServicesAgency) > Download and monitor the NSW RFS Fires Near Me mobile app > Stay tuned to your local radio station > Contact Access Canberra on 13 22 81. Next update will be provided by 4:30pm or if the situation changes.
23.01.2022 Denman CFU unit will be training this evening with our neighboring CFU unit, Duffy CFU.
21.01.2022 Total Fire Ban - 23 January 2020 ACT Emergency Services Commissioner Georgeina Whelan has declared a Total Fire Ban for the whole of the ACT under Section 114 ...of the Emergencies Act 2004 for the duration of Thursday 23 January 2020. The Bureau of Meteorology is forecasting hot, windy conditions with temperatures predicted to reach 33 degrees. Areas of dust haze are possible. The forecast Fire Danger Rating (FDR) is predicted to reach VERY HIGH. Residents in Bushfire Prone Areas are urged to review their Bushfire Survival Plan or if you don't have a plan in place, to take the time to create one. Keep up-to-date via the ESA website esa.act.gov.au, the ESA Twitter and Facebook accounts, local ACT media outlets or by calling Access Canberra on 13 22 81. To find out more about Total Fire Bans, including any closures or restrictions visit esa.act.gov.au or call Access Canberra on 13 22 81.
16.01.2022 Two new urban fire trucks have arrived to the ACT Emergency Services Agency to help keep Canberrans safe. There’s a new pumper equipped with a 25 metre ladder a...nd rescue platform. It's named after former F&R Chief Officer Mark Brown in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the ACT Community. And a second impressive new larger truck with a 42 metre aerial platform for accessing multi-story buildings. This delivers on our $4.2 million commitment to the vehicles to help ensure ACT Fire & Rescue firefighters are well equipped and prepared. More info: www.cmtedd.act.gov.au//new-fire-trucks-and-station-to-help
15.01.2022 ACT Fire & Rescue Chief Officer Mark Brown is retiring tomorrow after four decades of remarkable service. Thanks Mark for your dedication and service to firefig...hters and the Canberra community. Mark's experience was on display during the 2019-20 bushfire season. He led an effective response to several urban fires including the Beard Fire that threatened lives and property. Mark has passionately advocated for greater inclusion and diversity in the ACT Emergency Services Agency by breaking down barriers to Indigenous and female recruitment. I wish you all the best in retirement.
13.01.2022 Huge respect for this 16yo who spent his summer school holidays fighting bushfires Jack Kelly joined the NSW Rural Fire Service volunteers at just 14, and af...ter two years of basic training, is old enough to be on the front line. He put that training into practice fighting the recent fires alongside some of the most experienced firies. His mum said she couldn’t be more proud of him and everyone who spent long hours protecting our beautiful country. Now Jack is looking at a future career as a firefighter. Well done, Jack! via Australian Story
11.01.2022 Denman CFU are enjoying some beautiful winter days at the moment, it's a nice break from the brutal summer of 2020. Meanwhile, our equipment was recently serviced by ACT Fire & Rescue and regular training for Denman CFU resumes in August. Interested in joining? #DenmanCFU #CFU Denman Prospect
09.01.2022 The newly established Denman Prospect Community Fire Unit (CFU) unit is looking to recruit new members! If you live in Denman Prospect and want to help protect your local community from the threat of bush fires, please get in touch with us for more information. You will be joining a highly supportive team with access to exceptional training opportunities and facilities.... CFU members also have great flexibility as we can work around your existing work and family commitments. Get in touch if you are keen to be involved and make a difference. Denman Prospect ACT Fire & Rescue ACT Community Fire Units - CFU
09.01.2022 ADVICE - Grassfire - Stony Creek Nature Reserve This is an ADVICE level bushfire warning. A bushfire has started. You need to keep up to date. The ACT Emergen...cy Services Agency (ESA) advises that a grassfire has started at the Murrumbidgee River, near Stony Creek Nature Reserve. People in the remote area of Mt Stromlo could be affected by a grassfire. If you are in the areas of Wright, Denman Prospect or Coombs you need to stay up to date and monitor conditions. No properties are under threat at this time. Call Triple Zero (000) immediately if you or your property is under threat. Current situation: The fire is being controlled and firefighters are on scene. The size of the fire is currently 20m x 20m. Under current weather conditions, the fire is easy to control. Keep up to date: > Check the ESA website (esa.act.gov.au) > Follow ESA Twitter account (@ACT_ESA) and ESA Facebook account (@ACTEmergencyServicesAgency) > Stay tuned to your local radio station > Contact Access Canberra on 13 22 81. Next update will be provided by 4pm or if the situation changes.
08.01.2022 Keen observers might have noticed some additions to the Canberra firefighting fleet. With the current heightened fire risk, Canberra has secured the use of 2 av...iation Panther Ultra Large Fire Vehicles (ULFVs), for at least a week. The vehicles were secured through the cooperation of ACT Fire and Rescue, Airservices Australia and the United Firefighters Union of Australia. They arrived from Avalon (Victoria) on the weekend. The Panther ULFVs are designed for fighting aircraft fires, but obviously provide an additional level of attack for a large fire front. They have been strategically placed in Canberra, along with their crews from Avalon (Victoria), Hobart and Brisbane. We welcome our aviation firefighter colleagues. A speed of up to 120 kmh, and water capacity of 10,000 litres makes the Panther ULFVs a welcome enhancement to our current capability.
06.01.2022 Information Update - Dunns Road Fire The Dunns Road Fire is approximately 18km from the ACT border and 48km from the urban interface. It has been mapped overni...ght. 620 firefighters and 128 vehicles are working to control the fire. An ACT Task Force, under the direction of NSW RFS is assisting. While the size of the fire has increased, the rate of spread has been much slower than yesterday's predictions. The fire still remains within containment lines. The fire is burning south of the Hume Highway in areas around Tumblong, Mount Adrah and Adelong. The current warning level has been set at Advice. To view the map in detail visit the ESA incidents map here: https://esa.act.gov.au/ Further information from NSW RFS is available here: https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-inf/major-fire-updates/mfu
05.01.2022 Congratulations to 10 ACT Fire & Rescue Firefighters who today graduated from the Station Officer Development Program. They have completed an intense 16-week tr...aining including a Diploma in Public Safety and are fully equipped for the day-to-day challenges of leading their teams. They will work on the frontline to keep you safe alongside ACT Ambulance Service, ACT Rural Fire Service, ACT State Emergency Service and our Community Fire Units.
05.01.2022 Your Bushfire Survival Plan takes just 20 minutes to complete. If you haven't already, download the plan here: https://bit.ly/3a8hS5g
05.01.2022 Just a couple of snaps from our latest #ACTRFS Bush Firefighter Course! You. Are. All. AMAZING!
04.01.2022 Our CFU trailers are now on site at Denman Prospect and we are on the look out for more volunteers. If you’re interested in becoming a volunteer for the Denman Prospect Community Fire Unit - CFU email Aaron for more info on how to register at [email protected]
04.01.2022 Did you know that more than 21,000 ACT properties are located in a Bushfire Prone Area (BPA)? ESA urges Canberrans who reside in a BPA to understand their level... of risk and ensure they’ve done the necessary work to prepare themselves and their property. Visit the ESA website (https://esa.act.gov.au/cbr-be-emergency-ready/bushfires) and use the online Bushfire Prone Map Tool, that will provide information including whether your address, or a loved one’s home, is on bushfire prone land.
03.01.2022 Don't be alarmed if you see smoke lingering over Canberra. Two prescribed burns start today at Kowen Forest and Majura to remove piles of pine slash and dead ti...mber. The burn is expected to last through the week. For more information: bit.ly/ACTBurns ACT Emergency Services Agency ACT Health Asthma Australia
02.01.2022 Do you know where your nearest fire hydrant is? It's critically important to make sure fire hydrants are not covered by grass and/or soil and can be easily accessed by ACT Fire and Rescue in the event that they are needed at short notice. You may observe CFU members doing routine checking and maintenance of fire hydrants in Denman Prospect in the coming weeks.... Please come and have a chat to us and say hi - we are on the lookout for new members. Denman Prospect ACT Community Fire Units - CFU
