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Ensure you comply with local firebreak requirements. Check condition of roof and repair any spaces where sparks can enter. Cover in open eaves. Locate LP gas cylinders on the side of the house away from the likely direction of a bush fire. Have protective clothing on hand for all the family - long sleeved cotton shirt, long cotton trousers, good boots, hat, goggles, gloves. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dd37be801440d5350b1ca69/1579518827034-6LEQY7I2Y4GO5OQ9PTWJ/12118931_767937646662609_8964189830364189710_n.jpg Bushfire Preparedness - Checklist if Fire Approaches Protect yourself - wear protective clothing (see above). Drink plenty of water, even if you don't feel thirsty. Wet down the house, block down pipes and fill gutters. Turn off airconditioners (but leave the water running). Bring outdoor furniture inside. Bring in hoses and hose fittings so they wont be destroyed when a fire approaches. 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The Brigade has been very active in fundraising which has amongst other things resulted in a purchase of an Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) and the construction of a fast fill trailer to be utilised on the fire ground to allow trucks to fill up near to the fire rather than travelling some distance to fill. This allows for more time on the fire ground to fight the fire. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dd37be801440d5350b1ca69/1580569458644-3R9FD400115M82DYQC48/59668549_2413455002039653_6209799828365377536_n.png Fundraising https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dd37be801440d5350b1ca69/1580570638978-5HJAN6AYWL5WFHZMHMN0/78953771_2846918682026614_1578528668873916416_o.jpg Fundraising - Fundraising House A major project we are undertaking which so far is about 3 years in the making is the development of a new fire depot. Through the very generous support of the Joint Venture Partners of Oyster Harbour Estate, WA Home group, numerous tradesmen and suppliers a residence has been constructed at 23 Ballandean Avenue, Bayonet Head. This residence is now for sale through Wellington & Reeves with the net proceeds to got to the Brigade for the purpose of building a new depot. We are very excited about the future in relation to this project which we hope will provide modern facilities to include a meeting/training room, ablutions, garaging and a kitchen. 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These cameras will assist is the control of any flare ups post fire. WHY do we need them you ask? TIC’s allow us to see what the naked eye can’t. Hotspots show up as high resolution images and this helps us to safely and effectively identify and extinguish fires. TIC’s are especially useful for grass fires where the organic matter can sometimes burn for days long after the fire has passed over.