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Northern Territory Emergency Service, Katherine Volunteer Unit

Locality: Katherine East

Phone: +61 401 116 521

Address: 14 Chardon Street 0850 Katherine East, NT, Australia

Website: http://www.pfes.nt.gov.au

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24.01.2022 NT VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARDS 2020 ARE NOW OPEN Let’s let our volunteers, volunteer managers, coordinators and everyone working in the volunteering sector kno...w just how much they are appreciated. This year, more than ever, we are asking for your help in recognising and acknowledging the all-important work that these amazing people do every single day. For more information and nomination applications, please visit our website and we look forward to making this year’s Awards the best ones ever. https://www.volunteeringsa-nt.org.au//nt-volunteer-of-the- Nominations close on the 9th August 2020

24.01.2022 Australian Institute of Disaster Resilience (AIDR) The Volunteer Leadership Program will be conducted in Darwin over the weekend of 13-15 November. If you are interested, please follow the link below to register.... Nominations close 28 October 2020. https://www.aidr.org.au/events/10312?locationId=21950

22.01.2022 OPERATIONAL CALLOUT Thank you to Mick and Leroy for giving up your time on Tuesday to assist NT Police and TRG with the initial search. This was also Leroy's first callout as an NTES volunteer.... Well done team!

22.01.2022 Please make sire you are prepared this wet season.

21.01.2022 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING NTSESVA AGM is a great opportunity to get involved with a group of passionate people who want the best for NTES volunteers across the Northern Territory. The NTSESVA Committee generally meets every 3 months to discuss relevant issues and give updates on any tasks that the Committee has set to achieve.... Membership is free and available to any current NTES volunteers in the NT. For a membership form or call-in details, please email us [email protected]

20.01.2022 SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING includes Katherine. http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDD21033.shtml

20.01.2022 FIRE BAN ADVICE - THURSDAY 27 AUGUST 2020 The Chief Fire Control Officer, Bushfires NT and the Director, NT Fire and Rescue Service have declared a 24 HOUR FIRE BAN PERIOD for Thursday 27 August 2020 for the following areas. Darwin and Adelaide River, Daly South, Gregory, Carpentaria and Arnhem West Fire Weather Forecast Areas and the Northern Fire Protection Zone and Katherine Fire Protection Zone.

20.01.2022 Great work Katherine Volunteers!

19.01.2022 TRAINING 30 JULY 2020 Given the number of volunteers that will be away due to employment, his week's training will focus on commencing Induction for those who need it. It will commence at 6:30pm at the NTES shed on Chardon Street.

19.01.2022 OPERATIONAL CALLOUT Thanks to Mark, Brett and Dave who helped NT Police and Park Rangers look for a missing person at Nitmiluk over the weekend. You help was greatly appreciated.

18.01.2022 Call for information Overdue party Katherine Northern Territory Police are appealing for any information that may assist in locating a Victorian tourist be...lieved missing in Nitmiluk National Park. An extensive search is currently underway for Daymon Ness, 30, from Melbourne. Mr Ness had been travelling alone and arrived Katherine from Darwin by hire car on Monday 19 October. Mr Ness arrived at the Nitmiluk National Park sometime after 1pm on Tuesday 20 October 2020; police believe he was alone at the time. Police believe Mr Ness went for a walk on one of the Nitmiluk trails however he did not return. Police together with Parks and Wildlife staff are currently searching the national park. Mr Ness is described as a Caucasian male, thin build, 185190cm tall, dark brown hair, hazel eyes and was last seen wearing a black top, green/grey pants and red shoes. Police are appealing to anyone who may have seen Mr Ness or knows of his whereabouts to contact them on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 and quote reference 9458035. See more

17.01.2022 OPERATIONAL CALLOUT Thank you to Mick, Brett, Leroy, Dave and Ron for your quick response to assist NT Police in the search for Zina tonight. The riverbank search had some challenges due to thick bushes and blankets of vines, but everyone remained in high spirits.... Fortunately Zina was found safe and well by NT Police at a residence in town.

16.01.2022 Australian Honours Nominations Australia Day 2021 Nominations are invited for the Australian Police Medal (APM), the Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM) and the Emergency Services Medal (ESM) as part of the Australia Day 2021 Honours List. https://www.pmc.gov.au/g/its-honour/emergency-service-medal... Nominations are to be made 'in-confidence' and should address the criterion outlined in the nomination form. The Commissioner and CEO needs to be given a clear idea of what the nominee has done to fulfill the criteria of distinguished service. It should not be assumed that the Commissioner and CEO has a detailed knowledge of the area in which the nominee has worked, or a full understanding of the significance of certain achievements. These achievements should be put into context in the nomination statement. Nominees should not be made aware of their nomination. Nominations are NOT to go through the Chain of Command and are to be submitted directly to Protocol via internal mail or electronically via email to [email protected] by 18 August 2020. For a copy of the nomination form, feel free to PM us or email [email protected]

11.01.2022 We laid a good man rest yesterday morning. Bronte Way was member of the Palmerston Unit of NT Emergency Service and was also the Vice Captain of the Howard Spri...ngs Volunteer Fire Brigade. Bronte served for 23 years the HSVFB Bronte was a member of PVU from 2003 to 2006 and had rejoined NTSES in 2019. Bronte, or Mr. B as he was also known, had dedicated his life to serving and protecting others. Gone but not forgotten. You will be missed. RIP, Mr B! See more

10.01.2022 KATHERINE VOLUNTEERS RECOGNISED AT NT VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARDS Congratulations to dedicated volunteers Mick and Mark who were recognised last Thursday night at a ceremony in Darwin. Mick has responded to nearly every one of Katherine Volunteer Unit's COVID ASSIST taskings, which have taken him to Mataranka, Kakadu and out to the Western Australian border. In addition, Mick has consistently responded to short notice taskings around Katherine, even taking on Team Leader re...sponsibilities for a number of them. For his outstanding effort, Mick was presented with a Certificate of Appreciation. Mark was nominated for the Emergency Service Volunteer of the Year. Mark has been outstanding in his support of the Katherine Volunteer Unit since he joined in 2017. Mark has been outstanding in ensuring the vessels and equipment are maintained and operationally ready at all times. Mark is a volunteer that patiently mentors new volunteers to ensure all team members are confident and competent across the required skills. Mark has made himself available for many callouts, including the Paddy Moriarty Search, Crystal Falls Rescue and recently the search for Daymon Ness in Nitimulk National Park. Mark's hard work and dedication was recognised with a Highly Commended Award within the Emergency Service Volunteer of the Year category. Well done Mick and Mark for your dedication and commitment to the people of the Northern Territory through your valuable volunteering effort with Katherine Volunteer Unit.

09.01.2022 Thank you for Annie and Jana from NTES for an informative presentation to students and staff about Flood and Cyclone procedures. We appreciate you taking the time to drop by and help educate us about planning for flood and avoiding risky choices. #ntes

09.01.2022 FIRE BAN DARWIN & TOP END SUNDAY 6 SEPTEMBER Fire ban for 24 hours, starting at midnight Sunday 6 September 2020 in Darwin and Adelaide River, Daly ...South, Gregory North West and Arnhem West fire weather forecast areas and the Northern and Katherine fire protection zones. No person shall light a fire or cause a fire to be lit in the open in parts of the NT within the fire ban area. This includes Darwin, Batchelor, Adelaide River, Pine Creek, Katherine and Mataranka emergency response areas, the Litchfield Municipality and Coomalie Shire. If your life is at risk, call Triple Zero (000) immediately. More information from Bushfires NT https://bit.ly/356qiK2 Tune in to ABC Radio Darwin on 105.7FM, stream at www.abc.net.au/darwin or on the ABC Listen app If you're not sure what to do if a bushfire threatens, visit our website for advice https://ab.co/2F90SAu

08.01.2022 Vale, Vice Captain Bronte Way On Friday 3 July, we bid farewell to our friend and colleague, Vice Captain Bronte Way, aged 66. Bronte joined the Northern Territ...ory Fire and Rescue Service in July 1996 and served for 23 years with the Howard Springs Volunteer Fire Brigade. He was a well-respected Volunteer Training Officer and leader, and was awarded the National Medal and the 10 year Northern Territory Fire and Rescue Service Medal and subsequent 20 year Clasp. Bronte also recently re-joined the Northern Territory Emergency Service. Our thoughts and sympathies are with his wife Maxine, their son Lachlan and their stepdaughter Samantha. Bronte was a highly regarded member of the tri-service family and will be missed by all. A funeral service will be held at the Thorak Regional Cemetery at 9:30am on Thursday 9 July 2020. I acknowledge that Bronte’s passing is incredibly sad for members of our agency. We will support you in any way we can at this time, and should you feel the need, I encourage you to seek assistance from our Support and Wellbeing team and our Chaplains. On behalf of the Northern Territory Police, Fire and Emergency Services and the community in which he served, farewell and rest in peace. Jamie Chalker APM Commissioner and CEO

06.01.2022 Update: The hotline has been closed and is no longer active. ***** BUSHFIRE INFORMATION HOTLINE... A Bushfire Information Hotline has been established to provide information on bushfires, park closures, and road access. For any questions relating to these topics, phone 89464147. To keep up to date on bushfires in your region, follow Bushfires NT and SecureNT. You can also visit securent.gov.au

06.01.2022 14 NOVEMBER 2020 SEVER THUNDERSTORM WARNING - KATHERINE REGION. http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDD21033.shtml

05.01.2022 NT Volunteer of the Year 2020 The NT Volunteer of the Year Awards highlight exemplary volunteer work and recognise the outstanding contribution of NT volunteers, volunteer involving organisations, corporate volunteering programs and volunteer managers who make an invaluable contribution to our communities. The Awards are an initiative of Volunteering SA&NT, with the Northern Territory Government as major sponsor and supporters INPEX and Jacana Energy.... The Awards are now open and close at 5 pm on Sunday 9 August 2020. Nominations will be assessed by an independent Judging Panel chaired by Volunteering NT. The NT Volunteer of the Year 2020 Nominations are open now! Head to https://www.volunteeringsa-nt.org.au//nt-volunteer-of-the-

03.01.2022 THIS THURSDAY'S TRAINING This week will cover off on a number of awards and recognition that is available to volunteers across Australia. Information, forms and examples of successful nominations for Commonwealth, NTES and organisational awards will be presented.... If you know anyone in Australia who you think deserves recognition for what they do in their community, this will be an evening you don't want to miss? Any member of the general public is also welcome to attend. Katherine Fire Station - from 7:00pm

03.01.2022 FIRE BAN AGAIN FOR KATHERINE

01.01.2022 Happy Territory Day! Territory Day is traditionally the one day of the year members of the public can purchase and set off fireworks, but this year in different.... In maintaining crowd and gathering numbers under COVID-19 directions, firework displays and events across the Northern Territory have been cancelled. Northern Territory Police are reminding the community that anyone found igniting, discharging or in possession of fireworks would receive a fine of $1570. Acting Superintendent Adrian Kidney said the community has been largely cooperative with restrictions. We’ve been fortunate community members have been understanding and cooperative of the COVID19 precautions, however this Territory Day is different to previous years and fireworks are not permitted at all. Under the Dangerous Goods Act, it is an offence to ignite, discharge or possess fireworks. We understand for some it is a tradition, but letting crackers off will cost you. Northern Territory Fire and Rescue Service, A/District Officer David Letheby said he didn’t anticipate a busy night with fuel loads across the Central Australia and Barkly region were reasonably low. We’ve not seen any decent rainfall for months and as such, there is little fuel load for us to be too concerned about. We do, however, still encourage people to stay vigilant around any fire. "Cooking and comfort fires need to have a four metre clearance around them, and bonfires, which are only permitted in the rural area, require a permit and a four meter round clearance.

01.01.2022 OPERATIONAL CALLOUT Thanks to Mark, Isaak and Ron for assisting NT Police with lighting at the accident on the Stuart Highway last Friday evening.