CFA District 14 in Melton, Victoria | Government organisation

CFA District 14

Locality: Melton, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 8746 1400

Address: 251 High Street 3337 Melton, VIC, Australia

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

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23.01.2022 Victoria is one of the most fire prone areas in the world. If you live near areas that have significant bush, forest or long grass, then you need to plan ahead for the fire season. A written and preferably well-practised plan will help you remember what needs to be done during a crisis. https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepare/your-bushfire-plan

21.01.2022 Do you know the difference between a Total Fire Ban and the Fire Danger Period? There are different restrictions that apply in the open air on days of Total Fire Ban and during the Fire Danger Period. Understand the difference between the two to avoid penalties.... https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/warnings-restrictions/can

21.01.2022 Happy Sad Man is a charming and uplifting documentary that provides a truthful look at men’s mental health with insight into the lives of five very different Australian men. Touching, funny and tender, this must-see documentary is set to shine a light on and change the dialogue around masculinity and mental health. Click here to register https://www.members.cfa.vic.gov.au/mycfa/Show)

19.01.2022 What is your trigger to leave? Leaving early is the safest option to protect yourself and your family. Leaving early means leaving the area before a fire starts - not when you can see flames or smell smoke. Your trigger to leave is what prompts you to act. You should use the Fire Danger Rating to determine your trigger. On Severe, Extreme or Code Red days you should not be in a high fire risk area.... www.cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepare/your-bushfire-plan

14.01.2022 Are you a Crew Leader, Strike Team Leader, Sector Commander or Divisional Commander in District 14? Due to COVID restrictions, District Commanders are holding the Seasonal Focus Briefings for the 2020/21 fire season via the Online Learning Hub virtual platform using MS Teams. The briefings will be capped at 30 members per session. The briefings are for those members who perform the roles of either Crew Leader, Strike Team Leader, Sector Commander or Divisional Commander. ... Eligible members please register via the Learning Hub from Monday 5th October 2020 under the Catalogue Tab then select Forums and Briefings. The course name will be District Pre Season Briefing 2020/2021. A range of dates will be available throughout November. Contact your Catchment Team for further information.

13.01.2022 Understanding Warnings and Emergency Information You should never wait to receive an official warning before you leave. Fires can start quickly and threaten homes and lives within minutes. Understand the levels of warnings and don’t expect warnings to be issued in any particular order. The first warning you could get could be an Emergency Warning.... https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/warnings-restrict/about-warnings

07.01.2022 Great work is done by all Rehab Units, especially our friends at Mernda!

07.01.2022 Have you ever heard fire truck sirens and wondered what they are there for? Download VicEmergency, the official app for emergency warnings and information. This app is just one tool to assist you to access emergency warnings and information, however you should never rely on just one information channel. https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepare/vicemergency-app

07.01.2022 Great to see our brigades making a connection with their community!

06.01.2022 It's competition time! Have your prepared your property ready for the fire season... If so, send through a photo of your well prepared property to [email protected] or upload your photo in comments below and you could win. Competition closes 31st October 2020 and winner will be notified in the first week of November 2020.

04.01.2022 Do Know Your Total Fire Ban District? Victoria is divided into nine Fire Districts which are based on council boundaries. Make sure you always know what fire district you are in whether at home or travelling.... https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/warnings/find-your-fire-district

03.01.2022 Today we remember the brave people who sacrificed their lives serving for our country. We also pay our respects to those who continue to serve our communities to this day. Lest we forget.

01.01.2022 What have you packed in your Emergency Kit? Your Emergency Kit should contain essential items - like important documents, water, a mobile phone and charger, medicines and a change of clothes. https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepa/what-to-take-with-you