Premium Content Subscriber only THE Byron Shireâs brand new emergency dashboard had a âbaptism of fireâ over the weekend, according to mayor Simon Richardson. âItâs been an amazing baptism of fire for the dashboard, but itâs really holding up well and itâs really showing its benefits for locals who can access it,â he said. Unveiled only last week, the dashboard is a dedicated website by council where Byron Shire can bookmark on their phones or computers, with access to emergency information when a flood or fire arises. The dashboard links to other websites or social media feeds for the most up-to-date information available, Mr Richardson said.