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Maleny community invited to attend bushfire preparation workshop |
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Written by Les Fawkes
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Wednesday, 21 July 2010 |
The Queensland Fire and Rescue Service is urging Maleny residents to arm themselves with information ahead of this years fire season by coming down to a bushfire preparation workshop.
Hosted by Maleny Rural Fire
Service Volunteer Community Educators (VCEs) and Maleny Urban
firefighters, the event is being held from 7-9pm on Wednesday 28 July at
the Maleny Neighbourhood Centre, Bicentenary Lane (off Coral Street).
Maleny
VCEs Donna and Norm Lewis have been involved in the local Rural Fire
Service for more than five years and will be on hand to speak to
residents about the steps they can take to help protect themselves and
their property.
| Norm Lewis from the RFB and ladies from the
Maleny Craft Group discuss fire safety
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“The
workshop is a great opportunity for the community to speak to the
Service about what measures they can take now in order to be best
prepared,” Donna said.
“Together
with the Maleny Urban Fire Service, we’ll cover topics such as the fire
permits system, fire safety around the home, how to prepare your home
for the bushfire season and how to reduce fire hazards around your
property.”
“Residents
can enjoy light refreshments on the night and we’ll also be handing out
informative pamphlets and materials for residents to take home too.”
North
Coast QFRS Mitigation and Education Officer and VCE Manager Craig Magick
said it was important the community attended workshops like these to
get on the front foot ahead of fire season.
“VCEs
like Norm and Donna play an integral role in the community by dispersing
information to residents— they have a wealth of knowledge on how best
to protect you and your family in the lead up to this year’s fire
season. I would encourage all community members to attend,” he said.
For
more information contact Community Safety Media on 3247 8186
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Last Updated ( Friday, 13 August 2010 )
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