REPORTING A FIRE - Ring 000 or on your Mobile 112 or 106 Text Emergency Call
This is the quickest way to report a fire, Calling brigade members or Fire Control will just slow down the response to the fire
BROGO COMMUNITY FIRE STATION
The Heart of our Brogo Community
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CURRENT INCIDENTS
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NOTICES
Training Thursday 2 February 2012 Training will be held on Sunday 18 March 2012 0930 hrs at the Brogo Station and will involve training relevant for the Bushfire Fighter Qualification
Bushfire Danger Period for the Bega Valley has ended and is not expected to recommence until 1 September 2012. While permits are not required you are reminded that before lighting any fires that you are required to advise your neighbours and Bega Fire Control of your intention to light a fire at least 24 hours in advance. You should also be aware that undertaking hazard reduction burn will require an environmental approval if native bush land is involved. Details on Hazard Reduction Certificates can be obtained here. If you require assistance with hazard reduction burn or pile burns please contact the Brogo Captain Mike Jay on 0450 223 084 or the Brogo Community Engagement Officer David Philp on 0407 375 035
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Permits
Always obtain a Permit before you light any Fire.
For a permit contact Steve Maginnity on 0428 602 312 or Dave Lucas on 0419 938 423 or Mike Jay on 0450 223 084 or Bega Fire Control Office on 6494 7400 for any details regarding Fires.
Should you Go or Stay and Defend?
Click on the link above to see an excellent RFS publication on Bush Fire Survival. Every home must have a Bush Fire Survival Plan encompassing the decision to either "Leave Early" or to "Stay and Defend" to ensure that you are prepared and know what to do in the event of a bush fire. This publication will assist you in compiling a Survival Plan for your House and Property. |
Bega Valley Bush Fire Risk Management Plan
A copy of the risk management plan can be asccessed by clicking here. The plan currently rates the residential areas of Brogo as having a very high fire danger risk. So while serious bush fires are not frequent they are so potentially dangerous and stressful that it is a wise move to have a well thought thru survival plan
Before you light any Fire
Click on the link above and read this before you light any Fire | 584 K |
Total Fire Ban - General Information on Total Fire Bans
total_fire_ban_information.pdf click on the link above for Total Fire Ban information | 168 K |
Rural Fire Service Brigades working for the Community
Tax Exemptions for Volunteer Firefighters
Tax_exemptions_for_volunteer_fire_fighters.pdf Click on thie link above for details of New payroll tax exemptions for employers of volunteers 2008 | 31 K |
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