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25.01.2022 All CFA volunteers have to re-certify critical skills each year before the start of the summer fire season. COVID-19 has made this difficult however, with the approval of the Chief Health Officer, COVID training for all members and the creation of a COVID safe plan we are able to return to limited training with a maximum of 10 people.

19.01.2022 We're still having cold nights so here's a timely reminder to take care when heating wheat bags to keep warm. https://www.abc.net.au//coroner-issues-wheat-pack/12817650

17.01.2022 Reminder: burning off in winds higher than 19kph is not permitted. Today is NOT a day to be burning off.

15.01.2022 A busy night for the brigade last night. Twelve members started brushing up on their summer skills with some draughting practice at Birdsland Reserve. And then soon after midnight we were called to a single car motor vehicle accident on Belgrave-Hallam Road. The single occupant of the car was taken to hospital with non life-threatening injuries. Thanks to Monbulk Fire & Rescue (CFA), Belgrave Fire Brigade - CFA, FRV Station 86, Victoria Police and Ambulance Victoria for their assistance in removing the occupant and providing the necessary medical care.

11.01.2022 Most people in the community rely on the internet to stay in contact with friends, family, workplaces and education. This has been particularly impo...rtant during the COVID-19 pandemic and has highlighted the fact that, for many areas in Yarra Ranges, internet services just aren’t good enough. We want to help change that. We’re putting together a map of internet and mobile coverage and want more detail about the quality of your internet to advocate to the State and Federal Government for better internet and telecommunications infrastructure (such as phone towers) and to assist Council in reducing isolation to communities in the threat of a natural disaster. Take our short survey at yrc.vic.gov.au/telecommunications

10.01.2022 Today's Grassland curing map. Why is this important? It shows how dry, or "cured" the grassland is across the state. Over the next few weeks, with the warm/wet weather cycles, we are likely to see an increase in grass growth. With that comes an increased risk of grassfires.... With grassfires, the length of the grass has a direct impact on flame height. The recommendation is to keep all grass at 10cm or less. Take care when driving farm vehicles or machinery through grasslands and if you need to pull your car off to the side of the road at any point, avoid pulling over into long grass as the heat from your exhaust can start a fire. Create and maintain a defendable area around your assets by keeping your grass short and bushes and trees trimmed back from buildings. If you're concerned about long grass on roundabouts and road edges, contact the council or VicRoads. https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepare/grassfires-rural

10.01.2022 AEDs save lives.

02.01.2022 Risk of thunderstorm asthma tomorrow