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Mossman Fire & Rescue

Locality: Mossman, Queensland

Address: 16 Therese Drive 4873 Mossman, QLD, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 Happy National Volunteer Week, Queensland! Despite the circumstances, we will spend the week celebrating, because we think its important to continue supporting each other and the terrific work our volunteers do!

25.01.2022 QFES is prepared, are you? Today marks the official start of Queenslands bushfire season for 2020. With more than 100 structures lost and countless resources utilised, lets take a look back at what we faced last season.

24.01.2022 BACK IT UP The below photos were taken on the Daintree Coast a few years ago. In the event of floodwater on the road, there are many decision-making factor...s that can overwhelm drivers into making the wrong choice under pressure. But the decision to 'Back It Up' is the bravest and smartest thing you can do. Be prepared. Stay connected. http://dashboard.douglas.qld.gov.au/

24.01.2022 DID YOU KNOW The inside of a camp fire can reach 900C! Above a camp fire the flame reaches around 320C. Always remember to extinguish your campfire with w...ater, as fires covered with dirt or sand can hold more than 100 degrees of heat for up to 24 hours after theyve been extinguished. See more

23.01.2022 IDQ20023 Australian Bureau of Meteorology Tropical Cyclone Warning Centre... Media: The Standard Emergency Warning Signal should NOT be used with this warning. PRIORITY TROPICAL CYCLONE ADVICE NUMBER 15 Issued at 4:19 am EST on Tuesday 19 January 2021 Headline: Cyclone Kimi has weakened into a tropical low off the north Queensland coast. Significant impacts on the coast are no longer expected, although heavy rainfall remains a possibility. Areas Affected: Warning Zone None Watch Zone None Cancelled Zone Lucinda to Bowen. Details of Ex-Tropical Cyclone Kimi at 4:00 am AEST: Intensity: Tropical Low, sustained winds near the centre of 65 kilometres per hour with wind gusts to 95 kilometres per hour. Location: within 55 kilometres of 18.3 degrees South 147.6 degrees East, estimated to be 250 kilometres southeast of Cairns and 135 kilometres northeast of Townsville. Movement: slow moving. Cyclone Kimi has weakened into a remnant tropical low off the north Queensland coast. The system is expected to remain slow-moving well off the coast through much of today, then begin tracking back towards the north-northwest from late this afternoon as a weak tropical low. A coastal crossing as a tropical cyclone is no longer expected. Hazards: GALES are no longer expected about coastal and island areas. HEAVY RAINFALL with the potential to produce flash flooding and major river flooding may still affect coastal areas between Innisfail and Bowen on Tuesday and Wednesday if the remnant low moves closer to the coast. A Flood Watch is current for this area; refer to that product for more detail. Tides will be slightly higher than normal between Bowen and Lucinda, however the sea level is not expected to approach the highest tide of the year. Recommended Action: None. Next Advice: No further advices will be issued for this system.

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22.01.2022 Filming notice - pyrotechnics & flames Our friends at Dive Club will be filming scenes featuring pyrotechnics and flame effects at a location on Old Port R...d tonight. The filming will take place from 9PM to 11.30PM. This activity will be carried out under supervision of a qualified pyrotechnic personnel, workplace health and safety supervision & attended by the Port Douglas Fire Brigade. There will be flames and a small amount of smoke, however please note this is a ‘controlled’ situation and there is no cause for concern. The crew has asked for the public to stay clear of this area while they go about our work and apologise for any inconvenience caused. MOSSMAN CEMETERY FILMING - WED 20 JAN The crew will also be filming at the back of the Mossman Cemetery tomorrow. Please expect additional vehicles along the Captain Cook Highway, adjacent to the cemetery. Apologies for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your understanding and consideration.

22.01.2022 Seniors Week Our senior Rural Fire Service (RFS) and State Emergency Service (SES) volunteers dedicate countless hours to help educate and protect Queenslan...ders, not to mention the retired Fire and Rescue Service (FRS) firefighters, who pass on their wisdom to the next generation. The experience they bring to QFES and our communities is invaluable. Please join us in saying thank you! See more

22.01.2022 Did you see Santa arrive at the Douglas Shire Council’s Mossman street party last night? We were excited to have the important task of delivering the jolly old man in our ...

21.01.2022 Were expecting to see parts of the state hit a very high fire danger rating this week. Now is the time to prepare: Remove hazards and flammable materials fro...m your property. Regularly mow your lawn. Trim overhanging branches. Prepare your Bushfire Survival Plan. See more

21.01.2022 Today's theme centres on moving aside for emergency vehicles as we motor through #NationalRoadSafetyWeek, and we ask drivers to protect those who protect us by ...slowing down & giving emergency vehicles the space they need to stay safe when responding lights and sirens. Every minute counts in a life-threatening emergency, so it is vital our paramedics manoeuvre quickly through traffic and get to the patient. If you hear sirens or notice our flashing lights while driving, remain aware of your surroundings. Scan your mirrors regularly and move calmly and carefully out of our way if the emergency vehicle is approaching, usually to the left-hand lane. As an ambulance passes you, keep in mind that there are often multiple units or other emergency services responding to a scene, so stay aware of other emergency vehicles travelling through the area. Lastly, always indicate your intentions when pulling over or switching lanes - through the simple gesture of giving way to our responding crews, you could be saving a life.

21.01.2022 Today is WOW Day! (Wear Orange Wednesday) We would like to say a massive thank you to all our SES volunteers! #QFES #WOWDay #ThankYouSES

20.01.2022 We are very proud to have one of Mossman Fire stations long term auxiliary firefighters graduate in todays ceremony at Townsville Academy. Congratulations Corey on your new position as a permanent fire fighter.

20.01.2022 Tomorrow is wear orange Wednesday, in recognition of the hard work and dedication by our SES members!!! Show your support by adding a bit of orange to your day! #ThankYouSES #WOWDay Mossman Area SES Unit, Qld State Emergency Service

19.01.2022 Over the past four weeks, 20 QFES and four Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS) personnel spent time at Whyte Island undertaking their Urban Search and Rescue (US...AR) category two training. USAR is a skill that operates under the Australia-1 Disaster Assistance Response Team (AUS-1 DART) and is the process of searching a site or collapsed building to locate trapped persons and then bring them to safety. After the four week training that included a 48 hour continuous exercise, the personnel will join the internationally Classified AUS-1 DART team and will be able to deploy internationally to incidents similar to the 2011 Christchurch Earthquake, the 2011 Japan Tsunami and various Indonesian earthquakes. Take a look at how realistic the set up for the training and exercise is! Its all part of making sure our teams are well prepared to face adversities on the ground.

18.01.2022 PUBLIC NOTICE Tomorrow morning, Thursday the 19th of November we will be hosting the yearly road safety 'crash simulation' at Mossman State High School. The public may notice a large presence of emergency service personnel. We wish to advise the public that there is NO cause for alarm.... This road safety message is an important part of the outgoing year 12 students education. The presentation gives the students insight to the risks that are present when travelling on our roads and aims to reduce the overrepresentation of young drivers injured or killed in traffic crashes.

18.01.2022 As TC Kimi moves further south, the Douglas community has been praised for its swift preparation The Mossman Gorge Centre & Daintree Ferry have returned to n...ormal operation The Bloomfield Track & Shannonvale Causeway are now OPEN. The following roads remain closed: CREB Track The southern section of Douglas Shire is still in the warning zone and residents in that zone should still be prepared for gales, as per the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) advice The majority of the Shire is expected to be spared of any significant weather associated with TC Kimi. Read more here https://bit.ly/39KXLe1 Stay connected at Douglas Disaster Information and the Douglas Dashboard. https://dashboard.douglas.qld.gov.au/

18.01.2022 Did you know more than one third of families dont have a home fire escape plan? One of the reasons is they dont know how to start, so this is where we come in... to help! Take a look at this great kid-friendly animation that steps you through the process of creating a home fire escape plan! The full version and all the info you need is on our website www.qfes.qld.gov.au/fireescape

18.01.2022 Battling a huge bushfire or rescuing victims from a burning home, its all in a days work for our fire fighters. Tonight, we take you inside Queenslands new virtual training hub designed to prepare recruits for every emergency. #9News

18.01.2022 Thank you to the Mossman Mill employees and the Emergency Services personnel who extinguished a bagasse fire yesterday. Special mention to Will Morris who ident...ified the fire and managed to safely shut down the boilers, and Andy Orchard who was the first on the fire hose and last FNM employee on the fire hose. The quick actions of the workforce ensured the fire was put out quickly and no one was injured. There is a bit of wiring damage but we will be working around the clock to be up and running again soon. See more

17.01.2022 This year alone, we have already seen more than 100 lives lost on Queensland roads. Two Forensic Crash Unit officers have told their own stories, in their own words. Read more here: https://mypolice.page.link/j544

17.01.2022 Delivering Santa to the street party in Mossman last night!

17.01.2022 With some pretty wet weather predicted in the coming months, it’s important to remember that it’s dangerous to attempt to drive through flooded areas. Some Que...ensland Fire and Rescue Service (FRS) firefighters are also qualified in swiftwater rescue. They’ve been brushing up on their skills at Wivenhoe Dam to ensure they’re ready to go at a moment’s notice. Have a look at what it takes for them to rescue just one person from a vehicle stuck in fast-flowing waters We say it every year if it’s flooded, forget it! Wivenhoe Dam | October 2020

17.01.2022 What a difference a year can make. This day last year was our busiest for bushfire activity and included 111 bushfire community warnings across the state in 24... hours. Fast forward to 2020 and QFES personnel are still busy, but this time assisting with storm clean-up. Whether it’s bushfires, storms or cyclones, we’re here for you Queensland.

17.01.2022 Register for notifications at Douglas Dashboard Subscribe to receive email & SMS alerts for weather warnings, road closures and emergency news. Follow the Douglas Disaster Information page to be prepared this wet season. Be prepared. Stay connected.

17.01.2022 Auxiliary Firefighter Q&A Want to know more about Auxiliary Firefighters? Lieutenant Bawden has it covered! Thanks to everyone who submitted questions on... Instagram (@qldfire). Well be back with some more answers in the coming weeks. For more information, visit: www.qfes.qld.gov.au/employm/jobs/auxiliary-firefighter.html See more

16.01.2022 The science, challenges and changing world of bushfire mitigation in Queensland is explained by the experts in a new documentary produced by QFES. The Burning Question will be launched on Friday. Tune in!

15.01.2022 Road safety is everyones responsibility!

15.01.2022 We are happy to announce that our annual lolly drop will be going ahead. See event for set times and locations.

13.01.2022 Are you bushfire ready? Operation Cool Burn the bushfire mitigation period between April and August each year is under way, and we need all landholders to... play their part. Consider whether your property may benefit from fire line construction, slashing, grazing or a hazard reduction burn. Rural Fire Service crews are already safely carrying out burns across the state, including this one at the Gold Coast. If youre interested in conducting a hazard reduction burn on your property, remember to obtain a Permit to Light Fire first.

13.01.2022 Mossman Mill harvest starts soon. Watch for trucks on the range. #staysafe

13.01.2022 The Burning Question outlines the science, challenges and changing world of bushfire hazard mitigation in Queensland. Hear from our experts, along with The Bur...eau of Meteorology, Department of Natural Resources, Mines and Energy, Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service, The Carpentaria Land Council Aboriginal Corporation and The Inspector General of Emergency Management to understand the practices and strategies of bushfire mitigation in Queensland, weather and climate factors that guide the implementation of bushfire mitigation methods, traditional and emerging burning practices and what Queenslanders can do to combat bushfire risk on their own land. See more

13.01.2022 Stuck between a rock and a hard place? Little Dusty knows the feeling all too well This cheeky floofer found himself in a pawful situation when he became wedg...ed in the crevice of two huge boulders on Monday night, 1.6 metres deep and in temps as low as 3 Luckily for Dusty, a crew from Stanthorpe Fire and Rescue Service Station got to work to free him. After an extensive operation that involved a neighbours excavator and tested the crews resourcefulness, the puppy was freed with paw-fect execution and no injuries. Great work to the crew and everyone else who never gave up on little Dusty

12.01.2022 Did you know our very own Captain of Mossman Station, Melissa Mitchell is also a QFES volunteer Scientific Officer. We are very lucky to have her scientific expertise in the Douglas Region.

10.01.2022 Thank a volunteer today! #Thanks

10.01.2022 A reminder that even if your fire is under 2m squared and may not require a fire permit, it may be in breach of your local council bylaws.

10.01.2022 If it’s flooded, forget it! Back it up!

10.01.2022 DID YOU KNOW The hydraulic rescue equipment carried on our fire appliances generate immense cutting, crushing and spreading force that are focused down to a po...int of contact. Our rescue appliances have a cutter that can generate a force of up to 144 tonnes which is the same size as a blue whale, or 2,000 people, or 2.5 tanks bearing down on blade edges! See more

08.01.2022 For more information, head here: https://www.qfes.qld.gov.au//jo/auxiliary-firefighter.html

08.01.2022 A friendly reminder that the mill is starting soon.....please be cane train aware

06.01.2022 Have you ever needed to dial Triple Zero (000)? For some, it can be overwhelming making that phone call. Weve simplified things in this video so you know what to expect when our awesome Fire Communications Officers answer your call. Check it out for yourself!

06.01.2022 Mossman Fire & Rescue Crew photo 2020. Absent FF Rowsell & FF Favier.

04.01.2022 What a purrr-fect rescue in the far north today and the first animal rescue for this crew! The Fire and Rescue Service auxiliary crew from Millaa Millaa responded to a cat stuck in a tree (stereotypical, we know!). Rosie was 5m up and was successfully rescued and returned to her owner.

04.01.2022 The crew were stoked to grab a Santa photo along with our friends from QAS Mossman, after delivering Santa to the Douglas Shire Council’s Street Christmas party in Mossman.

04.01.2022 Its a great idea to still be prepared, even when storm season is over. Heres an Emergency Kit Checklist to help

04.01.2022 The grass is greener in Far North Queensland! Up to 300mm of rain was recorded overnight between Cairns and Ingham, with our friends at Bureau of Meteorology ...expecting more in the coming days. A Minor Flood Warning for the Tully River was issued Wednesday morning so remember: If its flooded, forget it! Keep the kids out of flood waters, storm drains, dams and weirs. Follow BOM for updates. Call Triple Zero (000) in an emergency. If you need SES assistance call 132 500. Maree Cowan. South Johnstone bridge Wednesday 20/5

04.01.2022 ***Warning*** Photos of Road Crash reenactment may be upsetting to some. Today’s road crash scenario was a success, delivering the strong message to the year 12 students that ‘every action has a consequence.’ The crew at Mossman Fire Station wish to thank all year 12 students for their participation today. Congratulations on graduating and be safe on our roads.... Today’s presentation would not be possible without the support of the following organizations: Mossman state high school Burmack Panel Beating & Mech Repairs JKC Auto Mossman Windscreens Zammataro Plumbing Pty Ltd Community Funerals Douglas Shire Council Queensland Police Mossman SES Douglas Shire Multi-Purpose Health Service Queensland Ambulance Port Douglas Fire & Rescue - QFES Mowbray Valley Rural Fire Brigade

03.01.2022 Far Northern Region started SES Week off on Saturday with our annual award ceremony, this year held in Cairns. Awards were presented by QFES Regional Acting Assistant Commissioner Adam Gwin and SES Acting Assistant Commissioner Brian Cox

03.01.2022 The crew attended the naming ceremony of Wonga Beach RFS appliance Wonga 51. The crew of Wonga Beach RFS joined Mr Adam Gwin AFSM A/Assistant Commissioner, Far Northern Region in unveiled the naming of Wonga 51 as ‘Billy’, in memory of William ‘Billy’ Crimmins. Billy had a combined service to the Douglas community of 46 years. He served 15 years at Wonga Beach RFS and 31 years as an auxiliary firefighter at Mossman. Billy’s legacy will live on, as he continues to ride with the crew to each and every call.

03.01.2022 Our crew conducted fire education classes today at St Augustines Primary and Miallo State Schools.

03.01.2022 Today we say THANK YOU to our crew and all of our first responder colleagues keeping our communities safe!!!

02.01.2022 THURSDAY TUTORIAL TIME If you could contact one person today, who would it be? Why not make it your local fire warden and apply for a Permit to Light Fire? ...Conducting a hazard reduction burn on your property will help stop a bushfire from starting and spreading. Not sure if you need a permit to light a fire? Fires that dont need a permit are: Less than two metres in any direction. Lit outdoors in a proper fireplace for the purpose of cooking (e.g. BBQ and camp fires) Certain fires used by primary producers and for industrial purposes. See more

02.01.2022 COMMUNITY NOTICE FROM WONGA BEACH RURAL FIRE BRIGADE. This Saturday 14th November, Mr Adam Gwin AFSM A/Assistant Commissioner, Far Northern Region will visit our station here at Wonga Beach for a Truck Naming Ceremony. Our newest truck, Wonga 51, will officially be named "Billy". William Crimmins, know as Billy to us, served 15 years with the Brigade here. His different roles during that time were Deputy Fire Warden, 2nd Officer and 1st Officer. He also had 31 years as an auxiliary firefighter in Mossman. Billy passed away after a short illness in December 2017. Billy is greatly missed by the Wonga Crew and the naming of the truck will be a dedication to his memory. Photo is of Billy receiving the keys to Wonga 51 in 2016. Ellen R.Ross(Secretary)

02.01.2022 The operators over at FireCom do an awesome job of keeping us informed, telling us where we need to go and what we need to know when responding to an incident. Your information is crutial for them to be able to do that, so please give as much info as you can when you call 000!

01.01.2022 Are you looking to volunteer in your community? Want to learn great skills, gain qualifications and make great friends? The Mossman SES are seeking volunteers to support the Mossman Area SES Unit, Qld State Emergency Service.

01.01.2022 The kids at St Augustines Primary school know what to do in the event of an emergency after a fire education visit from FF Dan & FF Mick.