Whitsunday SES in Proserpine, Queensland | Community organisation

Whitsunday SES

Locality: Proserpine, Queensland

Phone: +61 7 4945 0670

Address: 45 Hinschen Street 4800 Proserpine, QLD, Australia

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25.01.2022 This afternoon Whitsunday SES responded to a call with QAS to assist an injured mountain bike rider on The Great Walk. Great job team.

25.01.2022 The Whitsunday SES is having an open night down at the Cannonvale shed on the 11th of February from about 7pm onwards. The following week on the 18th of February we are having an open night at the Proserpine Shed again starting at 7pm. If would like to find out more information please feel free to come along.

25.01.2022 It’s unsafe and inaccurate to test waters by foot. Conditions can change by the time you’re back at your car. Back It Up.

25.01.2022 Great work by members of Gracemere, Yeppoon & Gladstone SES Groups at Hedlow Airport. Fantastic work turning planes around in around 5mins.

21.01.2022 Saturday saw the guys assisting with a fuel burn at Dingo Beach. The ATV'S are really proving there worth, enabling our team to observe, and pass information on the fire back to base. Great working with the local rural brigade and expecting more work leading up to fire season.

20.01.2022 Before disaster happens, check your local disaster risk, have a household emergency plan and pack an emergency kit.

20.01.2022 Guardian Control training leading up to the storm season for the Whitsunday SES crew. Please watch this space for upcoming recruitment intake.

19.01.2022 Our annual Cyclone Saturday & Sunday events provide a one-stop shop for locals and tourists to obtain free information and access to local emergency services re...presentatives about disaster planning, preparation, response and recovery! We want to help our community to make informed decisions and undertake measures to minimise the effects of cyclones and other disasters that occur in our region. Saturday 31st October - Airlie Beach Markets. Includes a live broadcast with Star 90.7 (please note, there will be minor traffic changes between 8am 12pm in the vicinity of the Whitsunday Sailing Club parking area). Sunday 1st November - Bowen Markets. Includes a live broadcast with 4MK 1026 Residents and visitors will have the opportunity to get a copy of our new Emergency Action Guide and win a brand new generator thanks to Star 101.9 Mackay / Classic Hits 4MK radio! Don’t delay, be ready for the upcoming storm season, have a plan and keep your family safe

19.01.2022 Livingstone Shire Council LDCC activated Saturday for our local fires. Working with some amazing people using Guardian by QIT Plus software to ensure a smooth multi agency approach for our community.

18.01.2022 **Important Information** Do you have a tarp on your roof? Maybe it is time to check the ropes and tighten them up. The following instructions may help you wi...th doing this important maintenance work. #qfes #ses #RFS #beprepared #areyouready #getready #stormseason #volunteering #ipswichqld

18.01.2022 A great day for SES Groups in the Mackay Area. Member for Mackay, Julieanne Gilbert representing Craig Crawford the Minister for Fire and Emergency Services att...ended a function in Mackay yesterday and officially handed over new equipment to Mackay, Moranbah an Proserpine SES Groups. Mayor Greg Williamson also handed over the keys to the new Rescue Truck to the Mirani SES Group, this vehicle is valued at over $170,000.00 and is a great addition to the SES fleet. *Mackay SES Group received a new 5.3m Swift Flood boat. *Moranbah SES Group received a new 4.6m Swift Flood boat *Proserpine SES Group received a new fully enclosed tandem axle Trailer *Moranbah SES Group also received a single axle partially enclosed storm response trailer *Mirani SES Group received their new rescue truck which was fully funded by the Mackay Regional Council. This new equipment has a combined value of over $380,000.00 and will greatly enhance the capability of the SES in the Mackay Area, A huge thank you to all who attended.

18.01.2022 There are some people you should call in an emergency, and others you definitely should not! You should always phone Triple Zero (000) immediately in an emerge...ncy. If you see smoke or fire, regardless of the size, do not assume someone else will alert QFES. Nearly all large fires were once little fires and we consider these an emergency act quickly as time is of the essence! Remember, do NOT phone your local Fire Warden, Rural Fire Service brigade or Fire & Rescue station. These firefighters may not be in the station and this delays any response to the incident. The number to ring is Triple Zero (000).

18.01.2022 SES Training, Community Engagement, Event Suspension. All non-operational SES activities are suspended until further notice. - This decision has been taken as ...part of wider measures to combat the spread of COVID-19. - Please do not attend any training sessions, community engagement activities, or any SES events or venues. - Members will still be asked to activate in response to incoming jobs as required. - Health and safety considerations will be made when assessing responses to any incoming jobs. If you have any questions, please contact your Group Leader. Message from QFES (Queensland Fire and Emergency Services)

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16.01.2022 The benefits of being in the Whitsunday SES, you have dawns like this.

15.01.2022 We’ve got your New Year’s resolution sorted QFES is recruiting auxiliaries! Auxiliary firefighters are paid, casual, firefighters who respond to emergency si...tuations and are a key part of our front-line response, particularly in regional areas. If you’re chasing a rewarding career in the new year, auxiliary firefighting could be for you: https://www.qfes.qld.gov.au//jo/auxiliary-firefighter.html

14.01.2022 Just a reminder that Whitsunday SES is having it's first open night tomorrow night (11th) at the Cannonvale Shed followed next week (18th) at the Proserpine Shed. For anyone that is interested in coming along to find out more information please feel free to attend either open nights starting at 7.30pm.

13.01.2022 A quick trip through the photo archives of the State Library highlights Qld’s history with cyclones, and February is prime time. Since 1970 alone, 51 cyclones h...ave made landfall during the shortest month of the year, including Winifred 34 years ago today. March takes second spot in the cyclone frequency stakes with 42 systems recorded in the past 50 years, so there's never been a better time than right now to make sure you’re ready for whatever the rest of summer brings: Get Ready Queensland Check out these incredible historical images from the State Library of Queensland showing the impact of cyclones past, and think about what you can do to be set for the next one State Library of Queensland Cassowary Coast Regional Council Tablelands Regional Council Cairns Regional Council Whitsunday Regional Council Douglas Shire Council Mackay Regional Council Libraries See more

11.01.2022 KARIJINI RESCUE A Swiss woman has been rescued overnight from Karijini National Park in the Pilbara, after falling in a gorge and breaking her leg. The 47-year-...old woman and her brother activated an emergency beacon about 6pm. Police from Tom Price and park rangers found the woman about 600 metres into Kalamina gorge, lying by a pool. She was carried out of the gorge in darkness and rain and taken to Tom Price hospital. Police said the rescue is a reminder of how crucial emergency beacons can be if you're hiking in remote places. By activating the Personal Locator Beacon, or PLB, the injured woman was able to immediately alert authorities to the fact she was in distress, and the PLB provided police with her location, they said in a statement. Had the woman not had the PLB with her she may have remained injured and unable to move for an extended period of time. PLBs and EPIRBs are critical pieces of equipment when hiking, especially in remote or rocky places. This incident serves as a timely reminder to everyone just how valuable they are to your personal safety. : Tom Price Police

11.01.2022 Cairns SES Volunteers helping unload some essential supplies to Meals on Wheels, helping ensure they can continue to support their clients that are even more isolated than normal.

10.01.2022 Crews from Airlie Beach and Proserpine SES responded with Police, Fire and Ambulance to a boat on fire at Peter Faust dam this morning. Fortunately boaties in the vicinity raced to the rescue and recovered all involved and transported all involved back to the boat ramp where they were met by emergency services and treated by paramedics. Hoping all involved are ok.

08.01.2022 For the last week the Whitsunday unit has been honored to have members of 2RAR use our Proserpine HQ as a base for there activities during exercise Talisman Sabre 2019. A wonderful group of young men carrying on the tradition of the Aussie digger. Thank you for your service.

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07.01.2022 Bowen SES Group members joined Proserpine and Cannonvale SES Groups to train more Working Safely at Heights operators last weekend. From all accounts a very suc...cessful weekend with thanks going to the Instructors, Gary, Mark, Greg and Kevin. With completing a First Aid course recently, the Bowen group have increased their capability to assist their community during an Emergency. See more

06.01.2022 Please stay safe in this wet weather. If you require sand bags they can be located at the Proserpine SES Shed (45 Hinschen Street) or the Cannonvale SES Shed (22 Schnapper Street, end of the street on the right hand side). Both sheds have a wheelie bin outside with sand bags in them with shovels there to fill your own sand bags. Also, please stay up to date by following the Whitsunday Disaster & Emergency Information Dash Board at disaster.whitsundayrc.qld.gov.au

05.01.2022 Merry Christmas to everyone from the Whitsunday SES Team

05.01.2022 Thanks to the Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS) staff at Schoolies in Airlie Beach for 2019. They have given the crew at the Whitsunday SES nightly tips on first aid and casualty management. Great team work between all services. If your interested in joining the local SES, please keep watch of this page for our next intake.

05.01.2022 It's wet out there so please drive safely and don't take unnecessary risks - if it's flooded, forget it. To keep up to date with the latest road closures, visit our Disaster Dashboard - http://disaster.whitsundayrc.qld.gov.au/

05.01.2022 Fire Ban - Whitsunday Regional Council Local Government Area A fire ban prohibiting lighting fires in the open applies for the period 0001hrs on Tuesday 1st December 2020 to 2359hrs on Monday 14th December 2020 - https://bit.ly/37eWr1N The fire ban is within the whole of the Local Government Area of Whitsunday Regional Council. All current Permits to Light Fire issued for the local fire ban area are hereby cancelled, subject to the following exemptions.... THE FOLLOWING EXEMPTIONS APPLY: * Fires lit for the purpose of cooking, that are: a. within a properly constructed receptacle such as a barbeque, gas or wood fired and pizza oven, and b. where the fire cannot escape or cause embers to drift, and c. there must be a fire extinguishing device available (e.g. garden hose or fire extinguisher) are permitted provided they are not left unattended. * Fires lit for the purpose of providing warmth that are: a. lit within a properly constructed receptacle, such as fire pits and braziers, and b. that are used in suburban back yard, and c. no larger than 1m x 1m x 0.5m, and d. there is a fire extinguishing device available (e.g. garden hose or fire extinguisher),and e. the area is cleared of vegetation and embers cannot drift from the fire, and f. provided they are not left unattended are permitted between 1800 hrs to 0600 hrs. (6pm to 6am). This exemption does not include bon fires. For information on current bushfires, visit - https://newsroom.psba.qld.gov.au/

03.01.2022 Whitsunday Regional Council would like to remind residents that the burning of green waste or materials that may cause a smoke nuisance, fumes or threat to prop...erty are strictly prohibited across the Whitsunday region. Fires contained within a fire pit or brazier and directly associated with the purpose of warmth or cooking are permitted, but must be attended to by an adult whilst lit and extinguished immediately after use. We encourage you to be mindful of your neighbours and reduce smoke and fumes by using clean, dry, non-toxic material, not burning wet, green vegetation, giving your fire maximum airflow and observing weather conditions before lighting fires. If you are concerned about backyard fires in your neighbourhood, please contact Council’s Local Laws Team on 1300 972 753.

03.01.2022 There’s no deluge forecast but preparation never stops for QFES. Swiftwater rescue firefighters Brett Williams and Greg Watts shared their knowledge with SES me...mbers from Emerald and The Gemfields who undertook Level 1 training that could help save lives during flood and water emergencies. The training including drills in the pool, throw bag practice and a raft of other lifesaving techniques. See more

01.01.2022 Happy International Volunteer Day! Did you know that in addition to our dedicated SES and RFS volunteers, we also have volunteer Peer Support Officers, Chaplain...s, Scientific Officers and USAR K9 Handlers (plus their canines)? A BIG thank you to all our volunteers for everything you do for Queensland communities.

01.01.2022 Today we celebrate the women of QFES who are working hard to help their communities and are empowering others to do the same. Happy International Women’s Day!