Mt Larcom State Emergency Service in Mount Larcom, Queensland | Community organisation

Mt Larcom State Emergency Service

Locality: Mount Larcom, Queensland

Phone: +61 7 4975 1344

Address: Popenia Road 4695 Mount Larcom, QLD, Australia

Website: http://ses.mtlarcom.org.au

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24.01.2022 Traffic Control has been getting lazy so time for some exercise. Monday night training will be a Traffic Control exercise to update our log books.

24.01.2022 Tonight for training we will be doing a storm damage exercise away from the shed.Tonight for training we will be doing a storm damage exercise away from the shed.

24.01.2022 Brian and Chris our 2 new Volunteer Community Educators at the Mt Larcom Rural Transaction Centre this morning. Had a morning talking to locals during SES week. Good job.

22.01.2022 What a year 2020 has been. I would like to thank all our volunteers for their service and hard work through the year. We have not posted many photos this year so here are just some from our busy year.

21.01.2022 Training at 1900hrs Monday. Time for annual CPR update.

20.01.2022 tonight we start off with a planning meeting to work out what we will be doing for the first few months. If any one would like to find our what SES does join us from 7PM at our headquarters in Popenia Road or call 49751344

18.01.2022 This week is SES week as part of our community awareness Brian and Chris will be at Mt Larcom Rural Transaction Centre on Thursday between 9 and 1 with information for the upcoming season. If you would like to find more about SES they can help

16.01.2022 Daniel at work delivering training at Agnes Water

15.01.2022 We are returning to training this Monday night. There will still be some restrictions in place. We will be planning how we go forward with our training. We are working on a way to attend by video for those who wish to attend that way.

14.01.2022 The new Mount Larcom 401 one of 3 vehicles recently handed over by Gladstone Regional Council. The other 2 went to Boyne Tannum and Miriam Vale Groups

14.01.2022 Advice received will update as it is received.

13.01.2022 **Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) crews are no longer required on scene at this incident.** Bracewell (near Mount Larcom) - bushfire as at 5.25pm,... Thu 15 Oct Multiple Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) crews remain on scene at a bushfire burning between Lucke Road and Dunnetts Road, Bracewell near Mount Larcom. The fire is contained and burning within containment lines and is posing no threat to property at this time. Fire crews will continue to work through the night to strengthen containment lines. Nearby residents may be affected by a smoke haze throughout the day. Residents are asked to close windows and doors and if suffering from a respiratory condition, keep medications close by. Motorists should drive with caution and to conditions. If residents are concerned their property is under threat, they are advised to call Triple Zero (000) immediately.

13.01.2022 TAMS is our focus this week. There will be a review of the procedures followed by a practical exercise. While the current operators will have a run through it will also be of use for our future operators to be introduced to TAMS. Tams stands for Task and Management System which is the system used to manage all calls for assistance no matter the size. Anyone who would be interested is seeing what SES does is welcome to come and visit. Training and meeting night Mondays at 7:00pm at the headquarters Popenia Road Mount Larcom ph 0749751344

12.01.2022 Training again tonight at 1900 hrs. A practical night where we will put several of our skills into practice.

12.01.2022 Paddy sure does get around

11.01.2022 With changes to restrictions we are back on Monday night. Focus will be revising the plan and ensuring everything is right to go. Video conferencing via teams will be available if there is interest in this mode.

11.01.2022 Day one Chainsaw Operations Level one with two of our Mt Larcom girls attending to sharpen their skills.

10.01.2022 TAMS 2 training was conducted at Mt Larcom with participants from Mt Larcom and Calliope groups. The upgraded TAMS was well received. Training to come for the rest of the Unit.

10.01.2022 Group Leader Francis Moynihan and Rural Fire First Officer Andy Urban

09.01.2022 Training continues tonight at 7:00pm. We have a significant addition or is it a change to our equipment check it out. Headquatrers in Popenia Road Mount Larcom Phone 0749751344, it will be answered by our duty officer.

05.01.2022 Tonight we will be making sure our vehicles and equipment are all checked and ready to continue with our operational role. 10 members maximum to attend and maintain physical distancing.

04.01.2022 Today two of our members participated in under 8’s day at Ambrose school. This included Ambrose, Mt Larcom and Yarwin schools. Mt Larcom SES were there along side with QAS, QPS and QRFS from Mt Larcom.

04.01.2022 Day 2 chainsaw operations lv1 Out in the field practice handling chainsaws and pole saws. Thank you to the instructors, and Tannum SES A lot was learned on the weekend.

03.01.2022 All emergency service personal should read this offer from Woolworths.

03.01.2022 Training again Monday night. We expand on our casualty handling with a visit to QAS and an exercise.

01.01.2022 Tonight we expand on casualty handling