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CFA District 12

Locality: Seymour, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 5735 3100

Address: 39 McIntyre Strret 3660 Seymour, VIC, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 Today is RUOK Day. We should never hesitate to check on one another or be afraid to ask someone how they are feeling. It is even more important to do so now in these hard times.... So ask and then listen. Are you ok? Who will you be checking in with? Learn what to say next: https://ruok.org.au #RUOK #RUOKDay

25.01.2022 A mix of hot and windy conditions on Friday and Saturday make it dangerous to burn off. Mitchell Shire Council Murrindindi Shire Council

25.01.2022 Derek has made it to Eildon. Click below to see the latest

24.01.2022 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....Continue reading

23.01.2022 Severe Weather Warning for DAMAGING WINDS For people in parts of Central, North Central, North East and West and South Gippsland Forecast Districts.... Issued at 8:16 pm Thursday, 1 October 2020. STRENGTHENING NORTHERLY WINDS Weather Situation: A high pressure system over the NSW coast will move over the Tasman Sea early on Friday. DAMAGING WINDS, averaging 50 to 60 km/h with peak gusts of around 90 km/h are forecast to develop across the warning area around dawn on Friday before easing below warning threshold by late afternoon. Locations which may be affected include Kyneton, Daylesford, Yarra Glen, Bacchus Marsh and Mt Baw Baw. 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 am AEST Friday. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

23.01.2022 Severe Weather Warning for DAMAGING WINDS For people in Central, South West and parts of East Gippsland, North Central, North East and West and South Gippsland Forecast Districts.... Issued at 9:58 am Monday, 21 September 2020. SQUALLY CONDITIONS FOR SOUTHERN AND MOUNTAIN VICTORIA TUESDAY Weather Situation: A series of cold fronts will cross Victoria over the coming days. DAMAGING WINDS, averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts of around 90 to 100 km/h are likely to develop out elevated areas (above 500m) overnight Monday night into Tuesday morning. DAMAGING WINDS are also possible about remaining areas of the warning area, developing about the southwest at first early Tuesday morning and extending to central parts later in the morning. These winds will most likely be associated with showers and/or thunderstorms. Winds will gradually ease from the west later on Tuesday, clearing the east of the State during Wednesday morning. Locations which may be affected include Warrnambool, Ballarat, Geelong, Melbourne, Wonthaggi and Bacchus Marsh. 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 AEST Monday. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

23.01.2022 If you live in Wallara Waters in Wallan, don't forget to register for this important fire safety information session. Tonight at 7.30pm on Zoom. Please register using the link in the event and you will be sent the login details for the meeting.

21.01.2022 Update 0930 The GV Highway has now reopened between Thornton and Eildon. SES crews and a small excavator removed much of the tree, however a much larger timber ...industry excavator was required to be floated in to remove the main trunk of the tree, it was a whopping 1.5m in diameter. Monday 23 November 0600 Hrs Goulburn Valley Hwy closed between Thornton and Eildon with very large tree down. Alexandra SES were called out at 4.15am this morning. Vic Roads are also attending the scene. The road remains closed. The tree was that old it actually had old telephone line insulators attached from days gone by.

19.01.2022 Severe Weather Warning for DAMAGING WINDS For people in parts of Central, East Gippsland, North Central, North East and West and South Gippsland Forecast Districts.... Issued at 4:29 pm Sunday, 20 September 2020. DAMAGING WINDS OVER ELEVATED AREAS OF VICTORIA SUNDAY NIGHT Weather Situation: The first in a series of cold front will move across Victoria Sunday night, clearing the east of the State Monday morning. DAMAGING WINDS, averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts of around 90 to 100 km/h are possible about elevated areas (above 500m) of western and central parts overnight, extending to the Alpine peaks Monday morning. Winds will strengthen from the west late Sunday evening, extending to eastern parts of the warning area early Monday morning. Winds will ease rapidly from the west during Monday morning, dropping below warning threshold in the west in the early hours, and in the east later on Monday morning. Locations which may be affected include Mt Baw Baw, Falls Creek and Mt Hotham. 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 11:00 pm AEST Sunday. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

19.01.2022 Weather Warning for DAMAGING WINDS For people in North Central and parts of Central, South West and Wimmera Forecast Districts.... Issued at 10:44 am Tuesday, 10 November 2020. DAMAGING NORTHERLY WINDS DEVELOPING DURING WEDNESDAY Weather Situation: Strong northerly winds will increase during the early hours of Wednesday morning ahead of a cold front that will move across Victoria during Wednesday afternoon and evening. DAMAGING WINDS, averaging 50 to 60km/h with peak gusts of around 90 km/h are possible over elevated areas (above 400m) of western Victoria from around midnight tonight, extending into central parts by around dawn on Wednesday morning. DAMAGING WINDS are expected to ease in western parts during Wednesday afternoon. Severe thunderstorms with the potential for damaging wind gusts and heavy rain are possible outside the warning area as the cold front moves through western parts on Wednesday afternoon, and central parts during the evening. Refer to severe thunderstorm warnings issued during Wednesday. Locations which may be affected include Stawell, Ararat, Kyneton, Ballarat, Daylesford and Mt Baw Baw. 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 Tuesday. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

15.01.2022 Derek Wilson has officially started his 24Hr challenge supporting this years Melbourne FireFighters Stair Climb (MFFSC) Walking 100km to raise funds for Black ...Dog Institute, 000 Foundation and Lifeline. If you too would like to support Derek on his journey please dig deep and donate following the link - https://www.firefighterclimb.org.au//derekwilson-54cd07f3/ If you would like to follow Derek’s live Tracking click on this link here - https://livetrack.garmin.com//8F7C469F23E091331714CC88165D1 If you see Derek out on the road, please give him a wave a show your support!

14.01.2022 How do you get help in an emergency? Find out how to get help in an emergency from Police, Fire Rescue and Ambulance Services in Victoria by calling triple zero (000). For other language options visit: https://www.esta.vic.gov.au/language-options

14.01.2022 Mitchell Shire Council Mitchell Shire Council Fire Information Murrindindi Shire Council

10.01.2022 When we say install smoke alarms in all rooms, we are not kidding! Do yourself and your family a favour, install them tomorrow or this weekend.

10.01.2022 Think about the Fire Danger Rating this weekend and know what area your in.

09.01.2022 Everyone in Victoria who lives near dense forest, bush, grassland or the coast needs to prepare their property for bushfire. Below are some tips from Captain Koala on preparing your property: Roof gutters - Keep gutters and roof areas clear of leaf litter. Leaf litter in guttering is a ember ignition point. Keep grass short - Keep grass cut to less than 10cm. Fire can ignite and travel quickly through long grass. Mowing and slashing can greatly reduce fine fuel levels.... Leaves and Twigs - Get rid of dry grass, leaves, twigs and loose bark. Less fuel = less fire. Prune shrubs -Prune lower branches of shrubs to separate from surface fuels underneath. Prune shrubs well away from branches of mature trees. Cut back branches - Cut back overhanging tree branches close to property no branches in 10m space. For more information on preparing your property please see here: https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepare #CKDoesSummerPreparation #LessFuelEqualsLessFire #PlanAndPrepare #CleanUpBeforeABushfireDoes

08.01.2022 Get on board everyone and donate to this very important cause. Click on the link in the Alexandra Fire Brigade post to make your donation. Keep up the good work Derek

07.01.2022 We have a few haunted house tips to have your property looking spootakular and most importantly safe this bushfire season... Remove flammable items from nea...r your home like coffins, crucifixes and broomsticks. Clear away overhanging branches and cobwebs. Keep your lawn mowed but watch out for zombies in the long grass. Seal up your windows to keep away the bats. Trim back shrubs, you never know what gremlins could be hiding in there! Never leave your jack-o-lantern candle unattended. And remember to always check restrictions before lighting your cauldron this summer.

07.01.2022 Happening today

06.01.2022 This is the video we planned to share on Fathers’ Day as a surprise from Haydn & Emma Fellows to their beloved Dad and CFA volunteer, Darren Fellows. Tragically..., Darren passed away unexpectedly on Saturday. At the family’s request, we share the video today to honour his memory and to remember all the CFA dads who are no longer with us. Vale Darren Fellows, 1/2/1962 5/9/2020

06.01.2022 Are you preparing your property for the coming fire season? Do you have rows of Conifers around your property, house or maybe lining your driveway? Have you given a thought about their flammability and what happens to them when they catch fire?... Conifers are really good at being a wind break but can be explosive in a fire. This is due to the high oil content in the foliage and the amount of dry and dead leaf litter that accumulates up the centre of them. If your driveway is lined with Conifers you may be at risk of being trapped on your property or if you have them around your house you could be completely surrounded by an intense wall of fire and embers, costing you your house and even your life. To make your Conifer row safer, keep the tree clear of foliage at least 1.5-2m from the ground and keep grass around them short. This will help prevent a fire from climbing into the dry foliage and turning your Conifers into a row of matches. And please remember: if you are planning on removing the trees altogether, please check with your local council regarding any permit requirements. (video courtesy of Mount Macedon CFA)

05.01.2022 Puckapunyal Burn Update 26/11/2020

03.01.2022 ## PLANNED BURN NOTIFICATION ## Pyalong Fire Brigade Tooborac, Victoria, Australia, Hilldene Fire Brigade Heathcote Fire Brigade

01.01.2022 Severe Weather Warning for DAMAGING WINDS For people in parts of Central, South West, North Central, North East and West and South Gippsland Forecast Districts.... Issued at 10:38 am Saturday, 19 September 2020. Damaging wind gusts developing about elevated areas Saturday afternoon and evening Weather Situation: A low pressure trough moving over South Australia will move eastward into northwestern Victoria Saturday afternoon, before clearing eastward during Sunday. DAMAGING WINDS, averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts of 90 to 100 km/h are possible about elevated areas (above 500 metres) during Saturday and Sunday. Winds are expected to develop about western parts during Saturday afternoon, extending to central parts in the evening and to the eastern ranges early Sunday morning. Winds will ease from the west overnight, dropping below warning thresholds by early Sunday morning in the west, and later in the morning in the east. Locations which may be affected include Ararat, Kyneton, Daylesford, Falls Creek, Mt Hotham 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 AEST Saturday. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.