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POTATO POINT CURRENT INFORMATION


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...........WELCOME.........


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TO THE POTATO POINT RFS WEBSITE

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FEBRUARY
9thSatTraining 2pm ~ 4pm
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MARCH
9thSatTraining 2pm ~ 4pm
9thSatGENERAL MEETING ~ 4:30pm
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NEW ROAD RULE


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Cambathin Island fire

"); document.writeln("Tuesday the 12th, total fire ban, there was a fire on the island.
"); document.writeln("Apparently started by a campfire which was not properly extinguished.
"); document.writeln("The helicopter which is located at the Mogo facility was used to
"); document.writeln("bucket water onto the fire.
"); document.writeln("At the same time there was a fire at Belowra (tree hit by lightning a few days ago),
"); document.writeln("plus a medical incident at Bodalla, and another campfire at Batemans Bay !

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HAZARD REDUCTIONS

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We have succuessfully completed several HRs at Potato Point

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Please call 000 in case of fire/smoke etc.

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"); document.writeln("By all means call the captain after calling 000
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"); document.writeln("This is a must have app for everyone, not just firefighters
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NEWS

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"); document.writeln("Automated Fire Danger Ratings
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"); document.writeln("BOM WEATHER

"); document.writeln(""); document.writeln("Thursday maintenance/training days have been very well attended.
"); document.writeln("Everyone is welcome to drop in for a chat and a cupper.
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HAPPENINGS

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"); document.writeln("Police were informed, and have spoken to the driver.
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FIRES

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"); document.writeln("We extinguished a pile burn which had been lit way back in July!!!
"); document.writeln("Just shows you how long a combination of dirt and leaves, burns undground!!!
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"); document.writeln("PP members attended the Tahra fire, in the Bodalla and Dalmeny trucks.
"); document.writeln("Many lessons were learnt.
"); document.writeln("Number 1: get rid of any wood chip mulch in your garden !!!!!!

"); document.writeln("POTATO POINT fire
"); document.writeln("75ha (3km border) burnt out along Tarourga Road
"); document.writeln("Fire was active for just over a week.
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"); document.writeln("Call Frank Hopkins or Frank Vroombout to obtain a permit.
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RECENT WEATHER

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"); document.writeln("Yes, we had some good rain, but;
"); document.writeln("The bush is still very dry
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Camp fire culprit

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New Pro-pak portable foam unit

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Pro-pak in use by James

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Foam wet line around fire

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Somtimes we fight fires

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Other time Search & Rescue

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"); document.writeln("Don't forget - someone is usually at the fire station every Thursday around 1000 - 1100

"); document.writeln("Drop in for cuppa, or a bit of extra training or a play with the equipment etc etc.

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"); document.writeln("Regards

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