Fire Brigade Open Day - Saturday, 8 October 2005

The Scotland Island Rural Fire Brigade invites everyone to visit the Station (Catherine Park, Scotland Island) during our OPEN DAY, to be held on Saturday, 8 October 2005 between 10.30am and 3pm: 

 

§         Meet your local volunteer firefighters

§         Learn how to protect your home

§         Find out how your brigade operates

§         Learn about emergency procedures for the Island

§         Sausage sizzle

 

 

Fire Permits Required from 1 October 2005

Fire permits are required for open burning during the Bushfire Danger Period. The Bushfire Danger Period commences this weekend, running from 1 October to 31 March.

 

Permits are required in order to reduce the risk of burn-offs getting out of control and becoming major bushfires. The permit system informs fire authorities of exactly when and where landowners intend to burn so they can plan for emergencies.

• you need a fire permit to burn off (available from your local RFS Brigade or Warringah-Pittwater Fire Control Centre)
• notify your neighbours at least 24 hours before you light the fire
• make sure someone is there all the time the fire is alight
• observe all conditions of the permit
• fire permits are suspended if a Total Fire Ban is declared

For further information, look at the Rural Fire Service website, www.rfs.nsw.gov.au, or call your local Brigade.