Eton Rural Fire Brigade in Eton, Queensland, Australia | Community organisation

Eton Rural Fire Brigade

Locality: Eton, Queensland, Australia

Phone: +61 427 595 699

Address: Barrier st 4741 Eton, QLD, Australia

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

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24.01.2022 Public Notice!! As of Saturday 9th of November at 1000hrs the there is a ‘Total Fire Ban’ for the Central Region. All existing permits have been canceled until further notice.Public Notice!! As of Saturday 9th of November at 1000hrs the there is a ‘Total Fire Ban’ for the Central Region. All existing permits have been canceled until further notice.

24.01.2022 As of 20th November 2019 the Declaration of State Fire Emergency has been lifted from 6pm for the Mackay Area. Local Fire Ban will take effect from 6pm. Local Fire Ban will not include the burning of Cane tops and trash. Seasonal Permits are active again until the end of this season. Any other exceptional fire requests to the Area Director, 0417731937.

23.01.2022 There is going to be a permitted burn in the area of Kinchant Dam Wall (Leichhardt Road) on Wednesday, 19 August, weather permitting. Smoke may affect residents and motorists in the area. Residents should close their doors and windows and keep medication close by if suffering from a respiratory condition. Motorists should be especially cautious in LEICHHARDT ROAD AREA and drive to conditions. If you believe your property is under threat you should call 000 immediately. If you have any queries call 1st Officer John Muscat on 0427 595 699

22.01.2022 LOCAL FIRE BAN EXTENDED Central Region Due to heightened fire conditions, a local fire ban has been imposed for the following Local Government Areas: C...entral Highlands Woorabinda Banana Gladstone Livingstone Rockhampton Mackay Isaac Whitsunday Barcoo Barcaldine Longreach Blackall-Tambo Winton Isisford For residents in these areas, the ban will remain in place until 2359 hours Monday 11 November. Under a local fire ban, open fires are prohibited and all Permits to Light Fire which have been issued in the designated areas have been cancelled.

21.01.2022 A quick little project to promote awareness in the community.

21.01.2022 Here is a Compliance Checklist for all of the Cane Farming members of our community in regards to the burning of cane throughout this period of dry weather. https://www.ruralfire.qld.gov.au//QFES-CaneBurningNotifica

20.01.2022 DECLARATION OF LOCAL FIRE BAN PROHIBITION ON THE LIGHTING, MAINTENANCE AND USE OF FIRES IN THE OPEN In accordance with the provisions of Section 86A and Section 86E of the Queensland Fire and Emergency Services Act 1990, and with due regard to fire conditions and the weather forecasts issued by the Bureau of Meteorology, a Local Fire Ban is hereby imposed as described below. A prohibition on lighting fires in the open applies for the period 1800 hrs on Wednesday, 4 December ...2019 to 2359 hrs on Friday, 20 December 2019 in the fire ban area(s) specified hereunder: Within the whole of the Local Government Areas of: -Central Highlands Regional Council -Isaac Regional Council -Mackay Regional Council -Whitsunday Regional -Woorabinda Aboriginal Shire Council -Banana Shire Council -Gladstone Regional Council -Livingstone Shire Council -Rockhampton Regional Council All Permits to Light Fire previously issued in the local fire ban area are hereby cancelled, subject to the following exemptions. THE FOLLOWING EXEMPTIONS APPLY: Fires within a properly constructed barbeque are permitted provided they are not left unattended. Fires for the purpose of disposal of animal carcasses are permitted, subject to the issue of a permit by the local Fire Warden. Fires of commercial necessity are permitted subject to the issue of a permit to light fire by the Chief Fire Warden. Fires lit for the purpose of burning standing sugar cane for harvest in accordance with the established practice of the industry. The burning of standing cane is permitted between 1800 hrs and 0500 hrs (6pm and 5am) the following day once a permit to burn has been obtained from the local fire warden for those blocks of cane that require a permit to burn. Fires lit for the purpose of burning tops and trash between the hours of 1800hrs and 2359 hrs (6.00pm and 12:00am) once a permit to burn has been obtained from the local fire warden for those blocks of cane that require a permit to burn. Fires lit in accordance with the provisions of Section 86A of the Queensland Fire and Emergency Services Act 1990, Part 6 Sections 53 Powers of authorised officer in dangerous situations and 55 Powers of authorised fire officer for preventative or Investigative purposes. Information on Fire Bans and the exemptions that can apply to a ban of the lighting of fires in the open can be found on the Rural Fire Service website. www.ruralfire.qld.gov.au Note: Power tools including lawn mowers and mechanical slashers may be used, however the Queensland Fire and Emergency Services encourages people to use these with extreme care and to ensure that adequate equipment is available to extinguish any fire that may start. This could include having a person available to watch out for any ignitions that occur.

20.01.2022 Due to unforeseen fire commitments the planned Kinchant Dam Wall burn for 19 August is postponed to a date to be advised.Due to unforeseen fire commitments the planned Kinchant Dam Wall burn for 19 August is postponed to a date to be advised.

19.01.2022 A controlled hazard reduction burn is planned to take place on Wednesday and maybe Thursday afternoons(5th and 6th August 2020) in the Kinchant Dam area subject to favourable weather conditions. The controlled burn manages areas of underlying vegetation to reduce the potential for and lessen the intensity of future bushfires that may occur in this area. It is expected smoke will be generated in the area until the burn is completely extinguished. If you or any of your family have any medical conditions that the smoke will affect please close your doors and windows and remain inside and take necessary precautions. If you have any questions contact 1st Officer on 0427595699

19.01.2022 Total Fire Ban is still active across Central Region. For further information go to Rural Fire Website or contact Mackay Area Office.Total Fire Ban is still active across Central Region. For further information go to Rural Fire Website or contact Mackay Area Office.

18.01.2022 Public meeting and AGM on 17th of April starting at 4pm. Everyone is welcome to come along and there will be a BBQ afterwards. If you wish to attend please RSVP for catering purposes. John: 0427 595 699Public meeting and AGM on 17th of April starting at 4pm. Everyone is welcome to come along and there will be a BBQ afterwards. If you wish to attend please RSVP for catering purposes. John: 0427 595 699

17.01.2022 Due to current period of unfavorable weather and High Fire danger ratings, the Local Fire Ban has been extended until 1800 Hrs 4th of December. This includes the Mackay Regional, Isaac Regional and Whitsunday Regional Council Areas. Any concerns please contact Andrew Houley on 0417 731 937.

16.01.2022 ATTENTION The postponed permitted burn in the area of Kinchant Dam Wall (Leichhardt Road) will be going ahead on Thursday 20th August, weather permitting. Smoke may affect residents and motorists in the area. Residents should close their doors and windows and keep medication close by if suffering from a respiratory condition. Motorists should be especially cautious in LEICHHARDT ROAD AREA and drive to conditions. If you believe your property is under threat you sho...uld call 000 immediately. If you have any queries call 1st Officer John Muscat on 0427 595 699

16.01.2022 Last night some of the Eton Rural crew received a visit from Browny with a prototype fire truck that is visiting the area. It was a great opportunity to collaborate ideas for future designs. Thank you to all that could make it.

10.01.2022 Haven't things up North been absolutely devastating? Some sources are saying that the rain is making it's way south towards Mackay. We don't know for sure what'...s going to happen, BUT that doesn't mean we can't prepare ourselves for the chance that it does come our way. Head over to Mackay Regional Councils website and check out their flood inundation map. Get fimilar with your zone and start thinking about an evac plan.. See more

08.01.2022 Thank you to all that attended our AGM and community BBQ yesterday. Positions remain as follows: Chairman / First Officer - John Muscat Treasurer / Third Officer - Andrew Vassallo... Secretary - Todd Blackburn Second Officer - Philip Blackburn Training Officer / Forth Officer - Mark Sayles See more

08.01.2022 Planned Hazard Reduction Burn A hazard reduction burn is planned for ETON HILL for Thursday 13th August 2020, weather permitting. Smoke may affect residents and motorists in the area. Residents should close their doors and windows and keep medication close by if suffering from a respiratory condition. Motorists should use caution and drive to conditions. If you believe your property is under threat, you should call Triple Zero (000) immediately. If you have any queries call 1st Officer John Muscat 0427595699

03.01.2022 Hi everyone. Weather permitting, QFES will be conducting a hazard reduction burn on the northern side of the Peak Downs Hwy, between the end of Bergman's road a...nd Old Rocky Waterholes road tomorrow evening. There will be a significant area alight so don't be alarmed. We will have several crews on scene to control it. Thank you See more

02.01.2022 Eton Rural Fire Brigade will be holding their AGM tomorrow afternoon at 3:30pm followed by a community BBQ at 5:30pm.