Koriella Fire Brigade in Fawcett, Victoria, Australia | Fire station

Koriella Fire Brigade

Locality: Fawcett, Victoria, Australia

Address: 50 Stoney Creek Road 3714 Fawcett, VIC, Australia

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

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24.01.2022 Did you know we have simplified our burning-off laws? This is to make it easier for you to maintain your property in preparation for the summer fire season. You... may now burn off at any time (excluding the Fire Danger Period) without requiring a permit, providing you meet certain conditions. More information about these conditions can be found on our website at www.murrindindi.vic.gov.au/burningoff Any fire that does not meet these conditions will require a permit from Council. As always, please ensure you register all burns with the CFA by contacting 1800 668 511 before lighting your fire.

23.01.2022 Have you got a bushfire plan for your family and animals? Consider your risks, property and what your animals will need for a safe relocation well in advance of an emergency situation. Be prepared www.cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepare/horses-and-bushfires

22.01.2022 Too close to home. The virus is not spreading, humans are spreading the virus. It's simple people. Stay at home! We are all in this together and it takes unified cooperation for this to work.

21.01.2022 From firefighter uniforms to hoses, foams to teddy bears - and even cars! Chief Officer Garry Cook provides a sneak peek behind the scenes of CFA's State Logist...ics Centre in action. The State Logistics Centre is key to our fire season preparations and this week we want the community to join us in getting fire ready. #FireActionWeek2020

20.01.2022 CFA issues haystack warning to Victorians! As regional Victoria begins to experience spring growth of pastures and crops, CFA has issued a warning to farmers to... exercise caution with the cutting, baling and storage of hay. CFA Acting Chief Officer Garry Cook said CFA crews responded to 86 haystack fires across the state last year. Rainfall deficiencies are starting to emerge across parts of the Mallee, Wimmera and Far South West, which is a concern for CFA, A/CO Cook said. However, above average spring rainfall has been predicted for many regions across the state, which should result in greater yield and hopefully a successful hay season for many. We are urging all Victorians farmers to take care of their hay and crops this bushfire season. Fodder conservation and storage is a vital and valuable component of the year-round farming operations. It is important for farmers to ensure haystacks are prepared well and bales are able to be stored safely. He emphasised that haystacks pose a fire danger which could occupy crucial firefighting resources during Victoria’s bushfire season. When a haystack ignites, depending on the size of the stack, it can remain burning and smoulder over a long period and CFA crews are often required to monitor it for several days to make sure it doesn’t spread, A/CO Cook said. Haystack fires can start quite easily from lightning strikes, sparks from equipment and machinery, but a major source of ignition is spontaneous combustion of the haybales themselves. Spontaneous combustion can occur when hay has either not properly dried before baling, or has been exposed to rain or damp conditions, meaning moisture content in the bales is higher than the recommended levels. This can happen to any hay bales, regardless of size. After baling, check the heat and smell of the bales before stacking them into haysheds or large external stacks, and leave any suspect bales separate from the rest. Hot bales will often omit an odour like burning tobacco, and heat inside bales can be detected by inserting a steel rod or crowbar into the centre of a bale or stack of hay. Since 2008, CFA has responded to around 1600 haystack fires. By producing hay in the right conditions and checking bales for heat before stacking haystacks, you can limit the chances of adding this seasons hay to those statistics and save yourself from loss of valuable fodder and other costly impacts of a fire. Important Tips It is important to ensure hay is well cured before bailing. Know the history of the hay you purchase. Keep haystacks to a limited size. Monitor moisture and temperature of your hay regularly. Watch for unusual odours such as pipe tobacco, caramel, burning or musty smells. Store hay in separate stacks or sheds away from farm equipment and other buildings. Keep your hay dry. Protect it from rain, leaking rooves or spouts, and runoff. Cover stacks with tarps or hay caps. Don't stack hay right to the top of a hay shed. Allow some air to circulate at the top - this helps to carry away moisture. Temperature Guide what to do when your hay is overheating Use a thermometer in a probe or insert a crowbar into the middle of the stack for 2 hours Less than 50C (can handle bar without discomfort): Check temperature daily. 50C - 60C (can only handle crowbar for short time): Check temperature twice daily. Remove machinery from shed. 60C - 70C (can touch bar only briefly): Check temperature every 2-4 hours. Move hay to improve air flow. Over 70 C (bar is too hot to hold): Potential for fire. Call 000 immediately. Avoid walking on top of haystack. For more information please visit: https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepare/hay-and-fire-safety

20.01.2022 A picture paints a thousand words. #staysafe #stayathome

19.01.2022 https://www.facebook.com/7390614415/posts/10159024801779416/

19.01.2022 Burning Off Safely - Vital Information for Private Burns With a number of recent responses to out of control private burns, it is important that people properly... manage their private burns. The current and forecast weather are vital ingrediants in the mix; in particular you need to consider the wind at the time of ignition but also what is it going to do. Locally, the wind blows along the valleys every afternoon. If the wind is up then it probably isn't the right time to be burning. If you do decide to light up, you need to have plenty of water at hand; either a hose with plenty of flow or a water extinguisher or knap sack or similar. It is recommended that a minimum of 10 Lt of water be located at the burn. Preparing the area is critical to a successful private burn. Clear at least 3m all around and above the burn area. The amount of heat given off by radiation and convection is all too often under-estimated by individuals. Nearby trees and scrub are regularly the cause of private burns getting away when they are ignited by radiant heat or embers in convection columns from the burning materials. A cleared area is equally important for when you are gone; think about what may happen if the burn pile re-ignites. Finally, ensure the fire is properly extinguished before you leave it. All too often, burn piles re-ignite because they haven't been fully extinguished. The wind might be blowing on the pile for some time and get it going again. It is your responsibility to monitor the burn area after the actual burn. Alternatively, think about using the Council's free Green Waste option.

18.01.2022 An update from Premier Daniel Andrews

17.01.2022 Download the COVIDSafe app. Slow the spread. Save lives. For the latest information on coronavirus (COVID-19), please visit www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au.

17.01.2022 Today is International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT), a day to celebrate our LGBTIQ+ community and raise awareness of the discrimi...nation they may face. Here at CFA, we are proud to stand against this discrimination and provide a welcoming and supportive community for all of our members, regardless of gender or sexuality The diversity within our community is what makes us who we are, so today - and every day - let's stand together and be proud Kingston Fire Brigade CFA

15.01.2022 Summer can mean fire and floods. New directions are now available on the steps to take if you need to travel to a regional property to prepare for an emergency. https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/emergencies-and-coronavi

13.01.2022 Happy Father's Day.

13.01.2022 VALE BJORN VALSINGER 21.08.1942 - 18.06.2020 It is with great saddness that our brigade announces the loss of one of our members, Bjorn Valsinger.... Our thoughts are with Bjorn's family and friends during this sad time. Bjorn was born in Sweden, served in the Swedish army which supported his MBA/Economics at the University of Lund. He left the army with the rank of Captain. He started his own marketing consultancy based in Stockholm before moving to Melbourne as President of an international marketing company in 1980. On retirement he moved to Alexandra and joined the Koriella CFA in 2002 and trained as a firefighter. He took over as Secretary/Treasurer from Jim Swanton in 2006 and continued in this function until he retired in 2018. He passed away on 18 June, his Swedish name day, after being diagnosed with an advanced and aggressive cancer. He is survived by wife Mandy, three sons and 6 grandchildren. His blue eyes live on in two individuals in Melbourne to whom he donated his corneas. His wife Mandy asks that people please consider donating their corneas and other organs and give the gift of sight and life.

10.01.2022 A new app released by the Australian Government. Please download it and have a look. https://apps.apple.com//app/coronavirus-austr/id1503846231

10.01.2022 Virus: first M’dindi victim, 24 new cases in region The first Coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) case has been reported today (Fri.) in Murrindindi Shire. The news... comes as figures released this afternoon by the Department of Health show 24 new cases in the North-East region over the past 24 hours. This is an increase in 23 per cent in one day. Alarmingly, the Banyule municipality which includes Heidelberg and Greensborough, had 14 new cases reported in 24 hours. The latest figures are: Banyule 62 Mansfield 2 Murrindindi 1 Mitchell 9 Nillumbik 18 Strathbogie 2 Whittlesea 15 Yarra Ranges 19 There are 1085 cases across Victoria. The North-East region accounts for 11.8 per cent of the state’s cases. Victorian Chief Health Officer, Professor Brett Sutton, said that a man in his eighties died yesterday (Thurs.) n hospital, taking the number of people who have died in Victoria from Coronavirus to seven. The total number of cases includes 577 men and 504 women. Cases range in age from babies to their early nineties. There are 62 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Victoria that may have been acquired through community transmission. More than 51,000 tests have been conducted to date. Currently 37 people are in hospital including seven patients in intensive care and 476 people have recovered. Of the total 1,085 cases, there have been 866 in Melbourne and 205 in regional Victoria. A number of cases remain under investigation. The Department of Health and Human Services follows up and monitors all close contacts of confirmed cases and provides them with information and support. All close contacts must self-isolate for 14 days. There are only four reasons for Victorians to leave their home: food and supplies, medical care and care giving, exercise, and work or education. All people arriving from any international destination must also self-isolate for 14 days as per Commonwealth Government direction. All travelers returning from overseas to Victoria will be placed in enforced quarantine for the self-isolation period of 14 days. Police have strong powers to enforce these directions and can issue on the spot fines, including up to $1652 for individuals and up to $9913 for businesses. Under the State of Emergency people who don’t comply could also be taken to court and receive a fine of up to $20,000. Companies face fines of up to $100,000. Professor Sutton today stressed the importance for Victorians to get a flu vaccine ahead of the coming influenza season. Influenza is a serious illness that kills many Victorians each year. With COVID-19 now also circulating in the State, a widespread influenza outbreak would be a devastating double-whammy for our health services to cope with, he said. The best way to prevent flu is by getting vaccinated each year and I encourage everyone to get their annual flu shot from now. It is also important that workplaces that are still operating continue to offer their usual employee influenza immunisation programs. The Victorian Department of Health and Human Services has a hotline for public information on COVID-19, which is 1800 675 398. Large numbers of calls can result in some delays and we ask Victorians for their patience as we work to manage the volume. https://www.dindi.com.au//virus-first-mdindi-victim-24-ne/

09.01.2022 ATTENTION CREATIVE MINDS!

09.01.2022 Thank you for your service.

08.01.2022 The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will begin 1am, Monday 19 October 2020 for the following municipalities. Make sure you know what you can and can't do during the F...ire Danger Period this summer season. Visit www.cfa.vic.gov.au/can Mildura Rural City Council Swan Hill Rural City Council Yarriambiack Shire Council (North)

08.01.2022 Today we mark one year since the start of the devastating bushfires which deeply affected Victorian communities across the state. On 21 November, 2019 the first... ‘code red’ fire danger rating in almost a decade was declared in the Mallee and Northern Country, and dry lightning strikes in East Gippsland that started three fires which grew to a widespread bushfire disaster that burned for months. Today we reflect on the devastation and challenges that followed 21 November and the incredible support from all emergency services who came together to aid the communities impacted by the unprecedented fire season. Forest Fire Management Victoria Victoria Police Victoria State Emergency Service Fire Rescue Victoria Vic Emergency Australian Red Cross [These photos were taken by CFA Members, Members of the community and Forest Fire Management Victoria]

07.01.2022 Ever wondered how fast a grass fire burns? Temperatures are set to go up into the 40s over the next few weeks, stay alert, act safely, and have a plan. Conta...ined experiment by CSIRO and RFS 2015. #nswrfs #haveaplan #grassfire #beprepared #firesafety #stayalert #actsafely #firefighter #fire #summer #makeaplan

06.01.2022 Today is National Sorry Day, a day to remember and recognise the Stolen Generations.

06.01.2022 CFA is proud to stand with millions of Victorians masking up to keep themselves and their communities safe. Our firefighters from Kilmore Fire Brigade have join...ed our Victorian partner agencies to spread the word and show that we are all in this together. Created by the Australian Federal Police Southern Command Community Liaison Team, the COVID mask will be doing the rounds on vehicles across Melbourne. See where it goes next and share your masked selfies with us using the hashtags #MaskUpVictoria #MaskUpMelbourne

03.01.2022 Check your barbie before the bounce! If you are planning to celebrate the AFL Grand Final on Saturday with a BBQ for your household, there's still plenty of ...time to make sure it's in good working order. These simple safety checks might prevent a Grand Final day visit from your local CFA. See more

03.01.2022 Our thoughts are with the Beirut Fire Department and all the citizens of Lebanon.

03.01.2022 Tomorrow 27th March 2020 will bring Warm and Windy conditions across our district so we are asking you to again use your brain and don't light up your burns. Al...though the Fire Danger Period has now ended in Mitchell Shire and Murrindindi Shire, we do still have dry conditions in most areas. See more