It may not feel like it this morning, but Summer is almost here again. From midnight tonight (1/12/2020) the City of Kalamunda moves into the "Prohibited Burning Period" until the 31st of March 2021. No burning is permitted between these times. For more information visit, www.kalamunda.wa.gov.au/our-city/fire/dates and Protect what matters most by having a bushfire plan for you and your family. Create one at www.mybushfireplan.wa.gov.au or by downloading the app 'My Bushfire Plan'.
How fireproof is your plan?
I would leave immediately, fire is so unpredictable.
The fire danger rating for the City of Kalamunda on Tuesday the 24th of November 2020, is VERY HIGH. All permits to burn are invalid. There is no burning allowed - even small piles between 6pm and 11pm.
Follow emergency.wa.gov.au/ for all the latest updates. Go to www.kalamunda.wa.gov.au/our-city/fire/ for more information.
🚒👨🚒👋 Come on down to the Kalamunda Markets this morning to have a chat with the City team and the Kalamunda Volunteer Bushfire Brigade about getting ready for the fast approaching Bushfire season!
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It's good to see the old Mazda pump being used. It's looking amazing.
On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month
When the guns fell silent, we will remember.
10 key takeaways from the bushfire royal commission's final report
10 key takeaways from the bushfire royal commission's final report
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The introduction of a national state of emergency, an all-hazard emergency warning app and a national fleet of water bombers are among the recommendations in the bushfire royal commission's final report.Early warning: human detectors, drones and the race to control Australia’s extreme blazes
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For a century, humans high up in fire towers have sounded the alarm. But breakthroughs in technology may offer something more
Hazard reduction burns are an integral part of what we do to protect the community and environment.
For more information visit our website:
kalamundabfb.org.au
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Over the weekend the Kalamunda VBFB did our pre-season assessments.
These included burnover drills, pre-season refresher and a timed practical component.
It is important that each and every operational volunteer firefighter is competent when turning out to incidents.
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