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23.01.2022 **FIRE SAFE KIDS** Preparing for summer. What needs to be done to this house to make it safer for summer? How can these problems be fixed?... The answers will be posted on Thursday

23.01.2022 ** FIRE SAFE KIDS** Getting ready for summer

22.01.2022 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.

20.01.2022 **FIRE SAFE KIDS** Fire Danger Ratings tell us a lot about how fires will behave on that particular day. Choose one of the 6 Fire Danger Ratings and find out what that means for fire behaviour and what that might mean for your family's decisions that day. ... This link might help :) https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/warnin/about-fire-danger-ratings

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

19.01.2022 In the midst of this world wide pandemic and the devastating fires on the west cost of the USA, we are thinking of our American colleagues today on the 19th anniversary of 9/11.

18.01.2022 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.

17.01.2022 Tomorrow is the final Fire Safe Kids session on Facebook. We will be looking at Summer fire safety and preparing for the summer season. See you at 10am! Fire Safe Kids is a program run by trained volunteers to teach children from early childhood to year 6 about aspects of fire safety. For more information or to book a session for your classroom, visit https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/kids-schools/fire-safe-kids

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

16.01.2022 Important information on clearances required for a fire truck to get to you quickly and safely.

16.01.2022 **FIRE SAFE KIDS** Coming your way tomorrow at 10am. This week we are looking at Fire Danger Ratings and what they mean, as well as Fire Ban Districts, declared Fire Danger Periods and Total Fire Bans. This it not just for the kids. If you're not sure what all this means, tune in tomorrow, or watch the video later in the day. It will help everyone be better prepared for summer!

16.01.2022 Risk of thunderstorm asthma tomorrow

15.01.2022 **FIRE SAFE KIDS** Declared Fire Danger Period & Total Fire Ban days. What can you do and what can't you do during the fire danger period? What can you do and what can't you do on days of Total Fire Ban?... Use the link below to help you answer the questions. https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/warnings-restrictions/can See more

15.01.2022 Found near the footy oval playground by a local resident. If it's yours, or if you know who it belongs to, it's been left on the seat near the playground.

14.01.2022 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

13.01.2022 AEDs save lives.

12.01.2022 Quick reminder about the council by-laws re burning off. Only burn for fuel reduction and biosecurity purposes Wind speed must be less than 19km/hr... You must supervise the burn at all times, have water available and ensure it is extinguished before you leave Smoke must not be offensive or create a traffic hazard The fuel must not be offensive or noxious You must have three metre clearance above and around the fire Please advise your neighbours before burning off You must not, without a permit, light a fire in a public place Permits will not be issued during the CFA Declared Fire Danger Period or on days of Total Fire Ban Permits are only issued in exceptional circumstances and contain strict conditions The burn must be registered with ESTA (Emergency Services Telecommunications Authority) At the moment winds are over 22kph at the Belgrave South Fire Station making it too windy for safe burning off. If you have a fire going, extinguish it immediately and wait until weather conditions are more favourable to a safe fire.

11.01.2022 More windy weather on the way

10.01.2022 **FIRE SAFE KIDS** Making a bushfire survival plan. As a family make a start on your bushfire survival plan. Find resources on the CFA website to help, or message your local fire brigade to get some brochures and local information.... https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/about/plan-and-prepare. Follow your local brigade Facebook page and keep an eye out for community meetings and information sessions to help you and your family be better prepared this summer. That's all for Fire Safe Kids. Enjoy your school holidays and remember to be safe around fire.

09.01.2022 **FIRE SAFE KIDS** What can you remember from what you've learned this week? Quick quiz (maybe you can quiz the grown ups to see what they've learned)... 1. What do you do if your clothes catch fire? 2. What's the best thing to do to get our of a smoke-filled room? 3. Where does everyone meet so you know everyone is safe? 4. What number do you call if you need the fire brigade? 5. What sound does a working smoke alarm make? 6. How far should you be away from a heater or fire to be safe? See you next week when we learn about fire danger ratings and what they mean over summer.

08.01.2022 This page is run by volunteer members of Belgrave South Fire Brigade and is not monitored. If you have an emergency that requires the fire brigade, dial 000

06.01.2022 **FIRE SAFE KIDS** Outdoor fire safety. Hopefully when the summer holidays come around, we will be able to do a lot more outdoor activities. When using fire as part of those activities you need to make sure you do it safely.

06.01.2022 **FIRE SAFE KIDS** Do you have smoke alarms in your house? Do they work? Here's a couple of worksheets to do to help you be home fire safe. Ask a grown up to test the smoke alarms and make sure they work! Remember - Only working smoke alarms save lives.

05.01.2022 **FIRE SAFE KIDS** Fire Danger Ratings. What is the Bushfire Risk in your area? Research your local area to find out about the bushfire risk. use the internet and ask local people and see if you can find the answers to these questions.

03.01.2022 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

03.01.2022 **FIRE SAFE KIDS** Did you find all the things to fix around the house? Here's the answer sheet to check. What can you do around your own house? Take the grown-ups you live with for a walk around the outside of your house. Using what you have learnt in see if you can find things that can be done to make your home safer for summer.