Ballarat Fire Brigade CFA in Ballarat, Victoria | Emergency rescue service

Ballarat Fire Brigade CFA

Locality: Ballarat, Victoria

Address: Corner Barkly and East Streets 3350 Ballarat, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.cfa.vic.gov.au

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25.01.2022 Today we remember the brave people who sacrificed their lives serving for our country. We also pay our respects to those who continue to serve our communities to this day. Lest we forget.

22.01.2022 Fire season is fast approaching don’t leave it to late to prepare.

20.01.2022 During the day and into tonight crews continued to monitor the grass and scrub fires that occurred yesterday near Tinworth Avenue Mount Clear. Crews found some small hot spots and extinguished these throughout the day into the evening. Members used the brigades Thermal Imaging Camera (TIC) to locate any further hot spots that were unable to be seen.... When crews left tonight we were unable to locate any further hot spots. The owners of the land will continue to monitor the area and will notify the brigade if any further hot spots are found.

10.01.2022 This week is National Road Safety Week. Tomorrow Friday 20 November 2020 is Shine A Light On Road Safety, we urge all drivers to turn their headlights on to support this day and help spread the word about road safety. We ask all road users to take extra care on our roads. ... It would be ideal if our rescue unit isn't called this week, if our rescue is called it means someone has been involved in a serious collision. Please share your road safety message in the comments below. Road Trauma Support Services Victoria

09.01.2022 Tomorrow we will see the first high fire danger for the area for this fire season. Parts of the state (Mallee and Wimmera) will see very high and severe fire ratings with the remainder of the State with high ratings. It’s now time to prepare for the fire season. If you have burnt off or currently burning off please make sure they are completely extinguished before tomorrow’s warmer temperatures and windy conditions.

09.01.2022 TURN YOUR HEADLIGHTS ON Friday 20 November to Shine a Light on Road Safety. Please share and let's get all road user's participating on Friday. #shinealightonroadsafety #NRSW

08.01.2022 Fire is merciless and does not discriminate. Victoria Police has today launched Operation Safeguard to help prevent and detect the occurrence of intentional and reckless fires go.vic.gov.au/XHKctv If you have concerns about someone’s activities or see something suspicious, report the behaviour to police straight away.... For immediate police assistance, always call Triple Zero (000). You can also report confidentially to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

06.01.2022 Tonight for our junior program we ran a quiz night. Our junior brigade were asked questions about the brigade history, the appliances, radio communications, the management structure and general questions relating to the brigade. The night was done via a video call and was fully enjoyed by all. Unfortunately due to COVID our junior program still can’t meet in person.

06.01.2022 This afternoon we were responded to an unattended smouldering camp fire in bushland at Brown Hill. It was upsetting to find that a fire was left and not completely extinguished before those responsible had left. Please remember to extinguish fires completely prior to leaving the site.... Some helpful tips are 1. Use a purpose-built fireplace where provided, otherwise light your campfire in a trench at least 30cm deep. Ensure the trench is no larger than one square metre in size and the area around the trench is cleared of flammable material up to three metres in all directions, including above the campfire. 2. Branches and logs on your campfire must be less than one metre long keep your fire just big enough for warmth and cooking. 3. Never leave a campfire alight or unattended. You must maintain a 50-metre line of sight of the campfire at all times. 4. An adult must be present at all times when the campfire is alight. 5. Ensure your campfire is completely extinguished using water, not soil. The fire burnt an area around two metres by two metres. We thank the young boy who pointed it out to his mum while walking in the area. Well done and thank you for reporting it. With the winds predicted over night this fire may have spread into further bushland. For more information on campfires go to. https://www.ffm.vic.gov.au//know-the-campfire-rules-and-st Forest Fire Management Victoria CFA (Country Fire Authority) Ballarat Council

02.01.2022 TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST Severe Weather Warning for DAMAGING WINDS For people in Central and parts of South West, North Central, North East and West and South Gippsland Forecast Districts.... Issued at 10:33 am Saturday, 14 November 2020. DAMAGING WINDS SOUTHERN VICTORIA ON SUNDAY Plan Image Weather Situation: Strong northerly winds developing ahead of a low pressure trough expected to cross the State later Sunday into Monday morning. DAMAGING WINDS, averaging 50 to 70 km/h with peak gusts of around 100 km/h are expected to develop about elevated areas (above 400m) of western Victoria early SUNDAY morning, extending to elevated areas in central parts and west Gippsland during morning. DAMAGING WINDS, with peak wind gusts around 90 km/h are possible through remaining parts of the warning area from late Sunday morning. Winds are expected to continue to extend east along the ranges overnight Sunday, but will ease from the west following a westerly wind change extending from the west later on Sunday, moving through central parts overnight and eastern Victoria Monday morning. Locations which may be affected include Ararat, Ballarat, Melbourne, Bacchus Marsh, Mt Baw Baw and Mt Buller. The State Emergency Service advises that people should: * Be aware that trees that have been damaged by heat or fire may be unstable and more likely to fall when it is windy or wet. * Check that loose items such as outdoor settings, umbrellas and trampolines are safely secured and move vehicles under cover or away from trees. * Stay indoors and away from windows. * If outdoors, move to a safe place indoors. Stay away from trees, drains, gutters, creeks and waterways. * If driving conditions are dangerous, safely pull over away from trees, drains, low-lying areas and floodwater. Avoid travel if possible. * Stay safe by avoiding dangerous hazards, such as floodwater, mud, debris, damaged roads and fallen trees. * Stay away from fallen powerlines always assume they are live. * Stay informed monitor weather warnings, forecasts and river levels at the Bureau of Meteorology website, and warnings through VicEmergency. The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 5:00 pm AEDT Saturday.