About the base
Headquarters of the Pilbara Regiment, one of three Regional Force Surveillance Units conducting surveillance and reconnaissance of remote areas of northern Australia.
Access
Animals are not permitted. Exception: Military working dogs and Assistance animals by prior arrangement.
Visiting hours
8 am – 4 pm Monday – Friday.
Road rules
Speed limit is 20 km/h throughout the Base unless otherwise signposted and not to exceed 10 km/h when overtaking formed military members.
Hazards
| Hazard Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Fuel Point | Do not smoke in area, correctly use fuel pump, use spill kit if fuel is spilled on ground and obey signs. |
Sirens will communicate information about the base security status and procedures. In the event you hear any of the following emergency warning tones, stop what you are doing immediately and follow the direction of your escort or ECO Warden. In the absence of direction, follow the procedures below and those detailed in the following pages of the National Base Induction.
|
Status |
Sounds |
Procedure |
|---|---|---|
|
Alert |
‘beep, beep, beep’ tone + ‘alert alert alert’ voice command |
Prepare to receive direction and maintain awareness. |
|
Evacuation |
‘whoop, whoop, whoop’ tone + ‘evacuate, evacuate, evacuate’ voice command |
Exit building and assemble at predetermined assembly area. Remain at assembly area and await further direction. |
|
Lockdown |
Rapid short ‘beeping’ tone + ‘lockdown, lockdown, lockdown’ voice command |
Follow the CLOSE procedure.
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Stand down |
Low-pitched ‘buzzing’ tone + ‘stand-down, stand-down, stand-down’ voice command |
Resume normal activities. |
Call 000 for life threatening, critical or serious situations.