Fire captain urges resident action

Residents should observe local fire danger signs and take early action to be prepared for bush fires, according to Killcare Rural Fire Brigade captain Mr Steve Farrell.

He has warned residents to be well prepared and informed about the danger of bushfires.

"Even though we are a third of the way into the bushfire danger period, it is important to have a well prepared and well informed community," he said.

He said the motto was: "Prepare well, act decisively and survive."

"The fire danger sign located at the corner of Wards Hill Rd and Empire Bay Dr displays the fire danger rating and is an early indication of potential danger and should act as your first trigger for action.

"Review your plan and know what to do depending on the rating.

"Your bushfire survival plan will help you make important decisions which need to be made well before there's a fire," he said.

Newsletter, 27 Dec 2010 Allan Wilson, Hardy's Bay Residents' Group