March 11, 2026
Employees of a large tourism and hospitality business on the Bunya Mountains have received special fire evacuation training tailored specifically to its unique mountain environment.
Torkit Business Solutions provided the on-site training recently for staff of The Bunyas, which operates a tavern, restaurant, general store and accommodation.
The workers received with practical instruction in general evacuation and first response procedures as well how to identify site risks and understand fire safety equipment.
They also took part in a practice evacuation drill.
The Bunyas’ HR manager Kirstin Curtain said ensuring staff feel confident and prepared was a priority for the business.
“It’s important that everyone understands exactly what to do in an emergency and feels confident responding calmly and effectively,” she said.
Bunya Mountains Community Association secretary Carol Weekes – who is also the community liaison officer for the Bunya Mountains Local Disaster Management Subgroup – was also invited to provide a short presentation.
Mrs Weekes explained the broader evacuation processes which would operate across the Bunya Mountains in the event of a bushfire or major emergency.
“While our primary focus is our own site procedures, it’s valuable for our staff to understand how a whole-of-mountain evacuation would work and how our business fits into that broader response,” Mrs Curtain said.
Torkit Business Solutions director Tina Torrens said the focus of the training was on practical preparedness.
“Fire, evacuation and emergency training is most effective when it’s tailored to the environment people actually work in,” she said.
“Our focus is on making procedures clear, practical and easy to follow, so staff feel confident if they ever need to put them into action.”
