Maintaining a fire watch

Leading Aircraftman Storm Richter assess fire risks at the fire control tower at RAAF Base Amberley.

AS parts of Australia lie charred and blackened in the wake of recent bushfires, staff at RAAF Base Amberley have been urged to keep an eye out for fire during one of the most dangerous seasons in years.

Reservist Leading Aircraftman Storm Richter, a member of Operational Support within No. 23 Squadron, said “increased vigilance” was essential during one of the driest summers in history.

RAAF Base Amberley has a well-established capacity to manage fires associated with air incidents.

This season the base has already fought a brush fire that threatened flying operations and expected it might be called on again during the period up until March, depending on rainfall.

23SQN’s Reserve personnel staff the fire facilities during working weekends.

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