Bulletin (PDF 18.3 MB) - City of Armadale

Information Bulletin – Issue No. 22/2010 Page 12Information Items from the Community Services DirectorateMONTHLY OFFICER REPORTS3. Fire ServicesRangers continue a high profile in relation to hazardous blocks and offer advice toland owners with regard to fuel reduction and ongoing maintenance of firebreaks.Ranger Services attended to two hundred and sixty six (266) enquires, during thisreport period, mainly associated with alternative style firebreaks and adviseregarding general fire safety.Volunteer Bush Fire Brigades experienced the usual amount of calls to bush/scrubfires, during November. However, due to the excellent response from members ofthe public they have been able to deal with those incidents in a timely and effectivemanner, thereby reducing the potential for a major fire situation.4. GeneralRanger Services are now actively engaged in the annual firebreak inspectionsprogramme. This year, Rangers have been particularly vigilant in targeting vacantland with long dry grass.5. Statistics – November 2010/2011DOGS November November 2010/2011 2009/20102010 2009 ProgressiveTotalProgressiveTotalWandering 59 40 284 231 Up 23%Dogs for Pick Up 31 38 156 165 Down5%Barking 22 21 145 115 Up 9%Attacks 18 9 99 54 Up 83%Lost & Found 82 27 431 317 Up 36%Multiple / Restricted Inspections 6 0 36 N/A UpGeneral Information 19 9 63 57 Up 11%Sub Total 237 144 1214 939 Up 29%Office Phone Enquiries 346 356 1230 1238 SameTotal 583 500 2444 2177 Up 12%