BEAUMONT Volunteer Rural Fire Brigade

In This Issue:

- Bush Fire Danger Season

- Notice of Annual General Meeting

- Tree Selection for Fire-Prone Areas

- Positions Vacant

- Donations

BUSH FIRE DANGER SEASON

The Bush Fire Danger Season officially ended on the 31st March. This does not mean that all fires are safe! Although permits to burn piles of garden rubbish are not now required, great care must still be exercised with all fires.

Do not endeavour to burn oversized piles or wind-rows. Keep fires small and continue adding material as the fire burns down.

Any Hazard Reduction burn is subject to the NSW Rural Fire Service Burn Plan, Environmental Compliance Checks and Health & Safety Compliance Check.

NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Please note that the ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of the Beaumont Volunteer Rural Fire Brigade will be held at the FIRE STATION, 899 Kangaroo Valley Rd, Bellawongarah on SATURDAY, 17th APRIL 2004, commencing at 2:00PM.

The Business of the Meeting:

To Confirm the Minutes of the 2003 AGM

To Receive & Consider the Report of the Captain

To Receive & Consider the Financial Statements & Auditor's Report

To Receive & Consider the Equipment Officer's Report

To Elect Field Officers for the ensuing 12 months

To Elect Administrative Officers for the ensuing 12 months

To Transact any other such Business brought forward in conformity with the Constitution.

All Members of the Community are Invited to Attend.

Refreshments will be Served at the Conclusion of the Meeting.

DONATIONS

The Brigade wishes to thank those Property Owners who have sent their Generous Donations. Without these donations, the Brigade would not be able to function as efficiently as we do and our equipment would become outdated and unsafe.

For all expenditure, (Day to Day Running Expenses, Upkeep & Maitenance, Training & Safety and Equipment Replacement etc.) great care is taken to allocate funds, in the most effective manner.

We appreciate your ongoing support.

POSITIONS VACANT - NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY

Two (possibly more) positions exist for women and men to become Volunteer Firefighters. If you:

enjoy working in a team environment,

have a few spare hours each month and

have a reasonable level of fitness,

this Great Opportunity would suit YOU.

WE OFFER:

FREE Comprehensive Training,

FREE Eye-catching Uniform,

BRILLIANT Cameraderie with Truly Nice People

VALUABLE Life Skills

Many Openings for ADVANCEMENT (Limited only by your Enthusiasm)

THE REWARDS

The wages may be very low ( $0.00 ), but you achieve Personal Fulfillment & Satisfaction in the knowledge that you are serving and enhancing the safety of YOUR Local Community, in a worthwhile and dynamic manner.

TO APPLY

It's Easy, just phone Robert Richards on 4464 2345 or Ted Jenkins on 4464 2070

Do It Now !!

TREE SELECTION FOR FIRE-PRONE AREAS

All plants will burn, but some are more tolerant of fire than others. Select plants that match the conditions of the environment (soils, rainfall, temperatures, frost and wind), but don't overlook fire as a factor. Some species may be invasive in different environments.

Click Here for detailed information on "Tree Selection for Fire-Prone Areas"