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25.01.2022 Drive in movies in Redland Bay tonight. Only $25 per car. Details in the link below.

24.01.2022 https://www.ruralfire.qld.gov.au//Membership-and-Applicati

23.01.2022 Do you think more could have been done to prevent the catastrophic bushfires in Queensland this season?

23.01.2022 Hazard reduction vs back burning explained We see alot of people including the media get the meaning of Hazard Reduction and Backburning mixed up. Hazard reduction is carried-out out before a bushfire starts in order to protect people and assets. Backburning is used during a bushfire emergency, to help control the fire and protect people and assets.... Hazard reduction burning (HR) is often called controlled or prescribed burning . This is conducted during favourable weather conditions to reduce fuel loads. So if a bushfire was to start in an area that had recently had a Hazard reduction there will be less fuel for it to burn reducing the intensity of the fire and the risk of uncontrollable bushfires impacting on assets and properties. Backburning occurs during a fire emergency when firefighting personnel determine that the best way to inhibit the progression of a bushfire is by burning back towards the oncoming fire. This removes fuel from the path of the fire, which can be an effective method of stopping its spread or reducing its impact on structures. Backburning needs to be carefully coordinated.

21.01.2022 Green light !! https://www.redlandcitybulletin.com.au//redlands-rural-f/

21.01.2022 For years we have been calling for a Volunteer Rural Fire Brigade (VRFB) to service Mt Cotton, Shailer Park and Daisy Hill. Now that we finally have one,... did you know it is the only VRFB in Queensland that is NOT allowed to fight fires? I have plans to change this! Today I announced that if elected this October, I and the LNP will commit $500K for the VRFB in Mt Cotton to equip our dedicated volunteers, so they can protect their families, homes and businesses from fire in this community. Fire truck Shed Equipment Training With more than 1000 hectares of fuel in Mt Cotton and high-risk surrounding suburbs, it's time to safeguard our community. Only the LNP will deliver the change we need.

19.01.2022 Wondering what to do at home over the long weekend? Why not start getting ready for fire season.

16.01.2022 Need help lodging your application but cannot get to the IGA next Saturday.. Call Adam Smith from our committee to orgainse collection. Email - [email protected] Phone - 0428 029 883

16.01.2022 Fire at Cornubia today.

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13.01.2022 If you see a fire truck on the road over the Christmas break - please give them a wave and show your thanks to the firefighters who are out keeping Queensland safe.

13.01.2022 On the money Henry Pike. Bushfire mitigation programs are critical to save life’s and protect property.

13.01.2022 Amazing News, the local brigade memberships are being processed and the ID cards have started coming out in the mail.. We have setup a private page for those that have received their letter.. Jump on to stay up to date with formal notifications and upcoming training sessions.. https://www.facebook.com/groups/263574008204253/

12.01.2022 Missing Person Mount Cotton !! Police helicopter searching 13yo Boy, black shorts, Grey hoody Contact Police ! **Update Boy Found**Missing Person Mount Cotton !! Police helicopter searching 13yo Boy, black shorts, Grey hoody Contact Police ! **Update Boy Found**

12.01.2022 Learn the Lessons A focus to mainland Rural Fire Services and more fuel load management across the region are the two urgent tasks State LNP candidate for ...Redlands, Henry Pike says is needed for Redlands. Mr Pike says we have seen years of indecision on a mainland Rural Fire Service brigade. Bushland in the southern Redlands is regarded as a high to very-high bushfire hazard and while Redlands is well serviced by a network of permanent fire stations, there is a strong case to be made for a volunteer rural fire brigade on the mainland to mitigate the community’s high exposure to bushfire. Strong community demand for a mainland RFS brigade has been demonstrated in multiple public meetings since 2015. In October 2019 the Government established a ‘steering committee’ to consider the proposal, despite emphatically ruling out the establishment of an RFS brigade in Mount Cotton in 2017. Shadow Minister for Fire, Emergency Services and Volunteers, Lachlan Millar says the Government’s lack of serious consideration of a mainland Redlands RFS brigade was of deep concern. Four fire seasons have come and gone without any progress from the Government towards establishing a volunteer unit. Mr Pike says permanent urban fire units were not a substitute for the proactive mitigation work undertaken by RFS brigades. This isn’t just about Redlanders living in rural blocks. If a catastrophic fire took hold in the Mount Cotton area it could threaten homes in Redland Bay or Victoria Point in a matter of hours. Redland Bay in particular, with one lane roads in and out, could be the scene of a nightmare scenario if the recent Gippsland/South Coast NSW conditions were replicated in our region. "Missing the controlled burn target for one year is bad luck. Missing the target for four years in a row is nothing short of negligence. Longer fire seasons should be the cause for more controlled burns, not an excuse for less.

10.01.2022 Courier Mail article, A rural fire brigade which has no fire truck, no paid fire fighters and no shed, is at the centre of a major election stoush in one of the state's most marginal seats. The Brisbane Region Headquarters Rural Fire Brigade, which has 72 volunteers, has become the centre of an election funding war between LNP and ALP candidates in the seat of Springwood....Continue reading

08.01.2022 Signing on folks for our rural fire brigade.

08.01.2022 Great to see the next generation of State Government representation gets what we are after and why.

08.01.2022 Rural Fire Brigades and Fire Wardens are local volunteers who support local landholders in managing planned and unplanned fires. In Queensland, you as the landh...older are responsible for managing the fuel load and fire risk on your property; and you as the landholder must ensure that fire does not travel off your property. Permits to Light Fire The RFS controls the use of fire by not allowing fires to be lit without a specific permit. Fire Wardens and authorised fire officers manage the permit to light fire system. A permit to light fire is required for any fire that exceeds two metres in any direction and can be acquired free of charge from a fire warden. Need a permit? - www.ruralfire.qld.gov.au/Pages/fw_finder.aspx

06.01.2022 Today’s Courier Mail.. https://www.couriermail.com.au//ec108119e2bbac384990af1276

05.01.2022 Although data states that 2/3 of Black Saturday fatalities died while sheltering in or near their house, research by bushfire scientists revealed that they did ...not die BECAUSE they were sheltering. They died because they did not know how to shelter safely. SO WHEN THE BUSHFIRE EMERGENCY MESSAGE IS It I s too Late to Leave, You Should Take Shelter and Stay Indoors - WHAT SHOULD YOU ACTUALLY DO? IF YOU CANNOT SHELTER IN A BUILDING * Shelter behind a wall; beside a large fire resistant tree (that has no flammable undergrowth); in nor beside a car; in a dam (if no vegetation is near either), in a ditch, (cover yourself with earth or blanket); crouch beneath a blankets (must be PURE WOOL and DRY) on bare ground or an already burnt area. - Dry pure wool has the quality of extinguishing sparks and embers. IF YOU CAN SHELTER IN A BUILDING Before you go inside: * Shut off gas and electricity at the mains. * Put pets inside: dogs on leash, cats in covered cages. * Take in outdoor furniture, doormats, hanging baskets, plastic pot plants. When you are inside: * Make sure all doors and windows are securely shut. * Turn off air conditioners; cover their internal vents. * If windows are unshuttered, cover with blankets (must be PURE WOOL), heavy quality quilts, foil or wet towels. *Move flammable furniture away from windows. * Close internal doors to limit fire spread if embers enter and ignite inside. * Put on protective clothing and nose mask and drink often. * Keep blankets (must be PURE WOOL and DRY) handy. * Cool off when possible. * Watch the conditions outside if possible through a small window or peephole. Do not open a door or window to look outside. * When you are sure flaring shrubs have blackened, it’s safe to go out again. (Burning tree trunks do not generally emit killing radiant heat.) PASSIVE SHELTERERS * DO NOT SHELTER IN AN INNER ROOM. Not in the hallway. Not in the bath. If you shelter in ANY kind of inner room no matter how many doors it has you could be trapped. Embers may have ignited sub-floor or wall cavities or rafters in the ceiling space,. Flaming walls or ceiling could collapse on you. Toxic fumes from smouldering furnishings, synthetic furniture or wall linings could overcome you. * STAY BY A DOOR THAT EXITS TO OUTSIDE in protective clothing and with blankets (must be PURE WOOL and DRY). * It is vital for passive shelterers to exit as soon as the potentially killing radiant heat from fames has died down. ACTIVE SHELTERERS * Take hose, sprayers and ladder inside with you. * Fill bath & troughs with water, immerse towels, roll up and place at door gaps and window ledges. Plug keyholes with play dough, blue-tack or soap. * Fill containers (e.g. garden sprayers) with water; put these, with dippers, mops etc, in each room. * Watch for invading embers. Particularly in the ceiling space, through windows, gaps under doors. Spray or hit with wet mop any sparks, embers or smouldering furnishings. * If any ignition cannot be extinguished, close the door of that room. * Maintain easy access to an exit door. * Never go outside during a flame front to douse an outside ignition. EXITING * Exit with great care, preferably from a door that is sheltered from the wind. * Wear protective clothing & nose cover, cover yourself with your blanket (must be PURE WOOL and DRY), crouch, lower your eyelids and open the door gradually. The quintessential bushfire survival resource is a HEAVY DUTY DRY PURE WOOL BLANKET. Covered with such a blanket and with a flask of water people have survived the most catastrophic conditions. Extracted from my Essential Bushfire Safety Tips (CSIRO 2012), www.publish.csiro.au/pid/6969.htm (If you can't afford to buy - most libraries have it.) See more

04.01.2022 Amazing - Full House again at our Mt Cotton Fire Brigade Meeting at Mount Cotton Scout Hall today.. Thank you again to the community for coming out in force to show their support, as we now move to build our membership and get locals trained and equipped for OPERATION COOL BURN commencing in the coming months..

04.01.2022 Sound advice from our Mayor. Let's be prepared. Redlands Coast Redlands mayor urges residents to have a fire action plan despite forecast of rain this week... AS a swag of bushfire protection measures hover over the tinder dry Redlands Coast, residents are being urged to prepare for the worst despite the forecast of rain. Redland City Mayor Karen Williams said devastating bushfire emergencies across parts of the country were powerful reminders for local householders of the importance of having an emergency plan in place. She said authorities across the region which includes bushland areas of Mount Cotton and Redland Bay were on watch should bushfire threats arise. All QFES (Queensland Fire and Emergency Services) and rural fire stations on Redlands Coast remain fully prepared, Cr Williams said. Cr Williams said the council’s Local Disaster Coordination Centre was also prepared for immediate action and the council’s Disaster Planning and Operations Team was maintaining a watching brief on current conditions and received daily briefings from the State Disaster Coordination Centre. The action comes as people from across Queensland join in Quest Community News’ campaign to send their messages of love, support and thanks to fire fighters and those already affected by devastating fires around Australia. While the drought-stricken Redlands Coast had so far avoided infernos such as those gripping much of New South Wales, one of the worst fire seasons the country has experienced which has claimed the lives of at least 27 people nationally could press on in Queensland until the end of summer. However, rainfall predicted for the remainder of the week could bring a welcome change to the parched southeast. Along with much of Queensland, rain is predicted for the region this week. According to the Bureau of Meteorology showers are expected from today through until MondayRain is forecast for the Redlands this week but residents are still asked to ensure they have a bushfire emergency plan in place. Today and Wednesday are expected to be the best chances of rain, with a 95 per cent chance of showers today and an 80 per cent chance tomorrow. However Cr Williams said it was still vital the region was bushfire ready. Emergencies can happen fast and can be frightening and, at times, confusing, Cr Williams said. She said the council’s Disaster Management Plan for each suburb and island were available at disaster.redland.qld.gov.au. More: Strike teams on standby to protect Redlands as fires grip state Hazard reduction burns for southeast Queensland island Redlands fundraiser to help fire victims on ravaged Kangaroo Island She said the region had also been well-prepared ahead of bushfire season following a series of prescribed burns at several locations. Council is well prepared, with conditions having allowed 28 prescribed burns in 2019 an increase of approximately 65 per cent over 2018, she said. Extensive maintenance work has continued across the city’s large network of trails in addition to new trail work at Lagoon Road, Russell Island and planning for further mainland fire trail infrastructure. Emergency response teams have also participated in several joint disaster rehearsal exercises designed to help ensure complete readiness. Cr Williams said that while council and emergency agencies had been working to prepare the city, it was important everyone took steps now to prepare themselves and their properties. I urge everyone to do so, also as a mark of respect for those who stand ready to help us when we need them, she said. You and your family will feel safer and more confident if you have prepared, rehearsed and planned. Residents should clean their gutters and remove fire fuel loads from around their homes and backyards. She asked locals to consider what their best evacuation route would be in an emergency, how to best secure and evacuate pets, and to have emergency kits on standby that contain important documents, medical prescriptions and essential contact details. She also asked people to remove fire fuel from places like gutters and back yards and find out how to help neighbours in an emergency. Be prepared for fires with these simple steps to do today Create an emergency evacuation kit Have a plan for what you would do and where you would go in an emergency Get to know who your neighbours are so you can be a source of support for each other during emergencies There is great advice about preparing at Council’s dedicated disaster management website: disaster.redland.qld.gov.au Also keep an eye on Council’s social media Facebook and Twitter: you don’t need an account Additional information for fire preparation: Keep grass and undergrowth trimmed Rake up and reduce leaf litter and overgrown shrubs Remove branches overhanging buildings and leaf litter from roofs and gutters Store fuels and chemicals away from dwellings Move woodpiles away from buildings Seal gaps, vents and roof spaces to prevent embers from entering a building Display house numbers clearly and provide access for fire trucks

01.01.2022 Aerial firefighting efforts have just received another $11m boost from the Federal Government to help combat these terrible bushfires. This is on top of the $15 million already provided each year.

01.01.2022 Opt-In for FREE updates to receive #RedlandsCoast emergency news, Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) weather warning updates and notifications of flooding roads. 1. ...Go to https://disaster.redland.qld.gov.au 2. Click on the blue ‘Opt-In Notifications’ button 3. Click on the ‘Register’ tab, enter your details and click 'sign up' to create an account 4. Follow confirmation email instructions to complete the mobile verification process and select your subscription choices. Be sure to check your spam folder This notification service is designed to complement, not replace, other emergency notification systems such as those offered by Bureau of Meteorology and Queensland Fire and Emergency Services - QFES

01.01.2022 EXPLAINER: FIREWORKS Fireworks DO NOT fall under a local fire ban currently in place in some parts of Queensland. This means they can be used by licensed ...professionals. Only when a Declaration of State of Fire Emergency is in place (which it is not) that there is restrictions. Fireworks are controlled under the Explosives Act 1999, not the Fire and Emergency Services Act 1990. Only those issued with licences under the Act are allowed to use them. This means only competent and licensed fireworks contractors can possess, use and organise a fireworks display