Waterfall Creek Rural Fire Brigade wish to advise that they will be conducting hazard reduction burns in the Blackfriars area, this Saturday September 16th September 2023 (weather and conditions dependent).
Should you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Sonya Bryce on (0474) 324 153 or 1st Officer Josh McAllister on (0437) 694691.
You are invited to attend a public meeting on Saturday the 30th September at 10:00 am at the Paluma Community Centre.
The meeting is being held to discuss the setting of the Fire Levy for 2024.
Come along for chat and also find out what the brigade is up to over a cuppa and piece of cake.
If there are any queries in the lead up to the meeting, please contact:
Sonya Bryce – Treasurer/Secretary of Paluma Rural Fire Brigade on email: sonyab360@gmail.com
The Paluma Push is 5 weeks away on the 15th July with preparations in full swing. As you are all aware, the very generous donations that we have received from this event over many years, has greatly supported the expansion of our fire-fighting equipment and capability.
I spoke with Sam Stedman today about manning the race checkpoints which is essential to the safe running of the event. Currently, the following checkpoints require volunteers/more volunteers to fill them.
Checkpoint 2 – 4 people required, site in rainforest on other side of Paluma dam wall.
Checkpoint 4 – another 2 people required, site in drier country, up the hill on Hidden Valley Station. Sonya & Ross at checkpoint currently but are flexible on where stationed.
Checkpoint 4b – 2 people required with quads preferred. Site in drier country, up the hill on Hidden Valley Station.
Checkpoint 4c – 2 people required with quads preferred. Site in drier country, up the hill on Hidden Valley Station.
If you are planning on helping out or have friends who may be interested, please let me know or alternatively contact Sam 0421 484 211 or Aline 0401 572 071 or email: info@outerlimitsadventure.com.au.
It’s a great social day out and in spekky country. A big thank you to those who have all ready volunteered for the event.
If you have any questions at all about the day, checkpoints or what to expect, please don’t hesitate to give me a call. See you around the next couple of weeks.
Kind regards
Sonya Bryce
Secretary / Treasurer, Paluma Rural Fire Brigade, Mobile (0474) 324 153
Please be advised that QPWS will be conducting prescribed burn operations on the Range Rd on Tuesday June 13, 2023, between Little Crystal Creek and the rainforest towards Paluma (weather and conditions dependent).
As a result of this, smoke may impact the area from Tuesday next week and may persist for several days following. Traffic control will be in place for the duration of burn operations on June 13 (approximately 10:00am to 3:00pm).
Should you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Sonya Bryce on (0474) 324 153 or Ranger in Charge, Tim Devlin on (07) 4777 3112.
Please be advised that QPWS will be conducting controlled burn operations on the Paluma Range Road, Monday May 15 and Tuesday May 16, between ‘The Saddle’ and Little Crystal Creek (weather and conditions dependent).
As a result of this, smoke may impact the Range Road from Monday May 15 and may persist for several days following. Traffic control will be in place on Tuesday May 16 for the duration of burn operations (approximately 10.00 am to 3.00 pm).
Should you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Sonya Bryce (Paluma RFB) or QPWS Ranger in Charge, Tim Devlin on (07) 4777 3112.
Text by Sonya Bryce
Serving the Community for 40 years – Happy Birthday Paluma RFB!
Last Saturday the fire gods were shining down on the Paluma Community Centre and our beloved fire truck ‘Paluma 51’ was adorned with yellow and red balloons to give thanks to past members of the Paluma Rural Fire Brigade.
A modest but jubilant crowd of 30 people gathered to raise their glasses and help celebrate the 40th Anniversary, including a couple of visiting families. Paluma 51 as always was popular with the children. Don kindly manned the BBQ to cook an array of BBQ meats to perfection which was accompanied by gourmet salads of the exceptional Paluma standard.
Following lunch, 1st Officer Ross Hyne thanked those who had made the Brigade what it is today, still here after 40 years and to others for helping celebrate this auspicious occasion. Lynn Hyland provided some early historical narrative on the very beginnings of the Brigade which humbly started in April 1983 with a small loan from the Paluma Progress Association to purchase a trailer for housing firefighting equipment.
Following the speeches, the cutting of the cake was undertaken by some of the longest serving members of the Brigade, founding member and former 1st Officer Len Cook and Lynn and Les Hyland who have been active members for 36 years.
May the Brigade be here for another 40 years!
Interested in joining the Brigade or wondering how you can get involved? New members are always welcome. For more information, please contact Sonya on (0474) 324 153.
Text by Sonya Bryce, Secretary/Treasurer, Paluma Rural Fire Brigade. Photos by Sonya Bryce and Michele Bird.
The following important contact information has been compiled for Paluma residents and visitors, courtesy of Charlie Allen from the SES.
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Help us Celebrate!
Paluma Rural Fire brigade is 40 years young!
Come along to our open day and see what we’re about! All Welcome.
When: Saturday 15th April 2023
Where: Paluma Rural Fire Station / Paluma Community Hall
Time: 11am – 3pm with BBQ lunch provided. Drinks will be available for purchase from the PDCA bar.