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25.01.2022 What to expect if your child needs to be tested for Covid 19.
22.01.2022 From midnight Sunday 2 August face masks and coverings will be mandatory across Victoria in public places. Lets do our part to stop the spread. Together we can do this!
19.01.2022 UPDATE. TOMORROW 20TH NOVEMBER AT 1PM-3PM. RICHARD RIORDAN HAS INVITED THE SHODOW MINISTER FOR EMERGENCY SERVICES TO VIEW THE TOWER AND DISCUSS THE SITUATION. ...WE AS A COMMUNITY NEED TO SHOW OUR SUPPORT. What is suggested is that concerned community members line the sides of Mooleric Road. PLEASE OBSERVE CURRENT COVID RESTRICTIONS. PARK SAFELY. Today we have had word that Mt Gellibrand fire tower will not be in use this upcoming fire season and will be decommissioned. This was not a decision from CFA. Taking away Mt Gellibrand fire tower leaves a huge gap and will be a huge loss for CFA as an early detection. There are also fire lookout towers, which form part of an early warning fire system, at Peters Hill, Mt Anakie and Mt Gellibrand Now Decommissioned . Not all towers can see each area and Peters hill can not see passed Mt Gellibrand leaving Hesse, Wingeel and all of District 6 (Colac and beyond) in a black spot area. Bushfire detection methods can be generally grouped into two distinct categories: 1. Volunteer reporting-public reporting (Triple 0), public aircraft, ground based field staff (agency and industry field staff) 2. Operational detection systems: fire towers, aerial patrols, electronic lightning detectors, automatic detection systems. A fire tower can form part of the decision on the outbreak of a fire and is critical to the immediate decision making process involved in initiating suppression. They can tell us how quick it is building, the direction its heading in, any possible homes in the way. All this gets taken into account even before trucks arrive. At this stage there is no plans to replace or repair the tower. So you tell me how you feel about this.
18.01.2022 I'm absolutely gobsmacked!
16.01.2022 COMMUNITY GATHERS TO PROTECT FIRE TOWER A community meeting in Winchelsea is underway, with residents protesting the decision not to utilise the Mt Gellibrand o...bservation tower this summer. The CFA says the observation tower's being taken offline this season due to safety concerns, and that there are other towers nearby which can compesate its removal. Surf Coast Shire councillor Heather Wellington says some volunteer firefighters have been worried about the tower for years and she's concerned about the timing of the decision. A CFA spokesperson said other towers in the region have vision across the area, and that community safety won't be compromised. What do you think should be done? (Image: What's on in Winchelsea)
14.01.2022 I know it's still relatively green down here, but soon enough summer will be here and all that long green grass will dry out! Are you prepared?
13.01.2022 What a lovely tribute <3 "The Mint also announced $125,000 of the proceeds from the sale of the coins will go to fire and emergency service organisations across the country, including CFA."
12.01.2022 Must be nearly summertime, are you prepared?
09.01.2022 DAYLIGHT SAVINGS REMINDER Don’t forget tonight we will turn out clocks forward by one hour. As you turn your clock's forward remember to test your smoke alarm by pressing the test button, check they are in clean and working condition. Replace the battery or the whole unit if it is more than 10 years old" for more information head to; https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepare/fires-in-the-home
06.01.2022 Happy Father's Day out there to all the Dads. Thankyou to all the Dad's that are in our Brigade, helping to keep our community safe.
06.01.2022 "This week, Coulson Aviation's N261CG, or in Australia, 349, officially started on contract in Colac, Victoria. This aircraft will be assisting with much needed aerial support to all Firefighting efforts in our area."
05.01.2022 Before you leave, if you can still feel any warmth rising up from the fire, you haven't used enough water to put it out! Save our vols the trouble and make sure your campfire is well and truly out before you leave, please!
03.01.2022 See details of Covid mobile testing at Birregurra Hall on Wednesday 26th August below. Registration on the day. https://www.facebook.com/200106423425464/posts/2631257240310358?sfns=mo
03.01.2022 Hi Barwon Downs community, I have been notified that the CFA Property Advice Visits Service (PAVS) team will be door knocking Barwon Downs between the 6th and 8th of December. The idea of PAVS is to help give information on how to prepare your property for bushfire. I don’t have any more information at this time as only received an email last night that this was occurring and wanted to make the community aware. If any questions or feedback from a visit (good or bad) ple...ase let me know. Thanks Gavin Brien Captain Barwon Downs CFA See more
