Churchill Fire Brigade in Churchill, Victoria | Community organisation

Churchill Fire Brigade

Locality: Churchill, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 5122 2121

Address: 1-3 Philip Parade 3842 Churchill, VIC, Australia

Website: https://linktr.ee/ChurchillCFA

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25.01.2022 Due to COVID-19 restrictions, engagement with the community (to help plan and prepare) cannot go ahead in the usual format. CFA’s Fire Prevention and Preparedness team have put together a ‘quick poll’ a one-question survey to determine how to best engage with communities ahead of the fire season. You can complete this quick poll here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NKRHNWL

25.01.2022 Firefighters call for action after tragic spate of house fires Victorias fire and rescue services are calling for action after six Victorians lost their lives in house fires in the three months from April through to June this year. CFA Acting Chief Officer Gary Cook said Victorians should never downplay the importance of a working smoke alarm.... In July alone CFA saw residents in Olinda, Neerim East and Gonn Crossing escape from blazes each of these homes had a working smoke alarm that alerted residents and allowed them to get out in time. From April through to June we saw a 15 per cent increase in the number of house fires weve attended in CFA districts. #cfavic #cfagippsland #gippsnews

24.01.2022 An impressive display of using CAFS to provide a roadside fire break. Well done Tasmanian Fire Service. #CAFS #CFAVic

23.01.2022 Tomorrow evening, Wednesday 29th April at 5:40 pm, many CFA brigades across Victoria will sound their sirens four times. Each siren sounding will represent and honour the brave Victoria Police Officers who lost their lives in the line of duty in Kew at 5:40 pm Wednesday 22nd April 2020. If you can hear our sirens at 5:40pm tomorrow, there is no reason to be alarmed. We encourage community members to utilise this time to take a moment to reflect and remember the sacrifice mad...e by Leading Senior Constable Lynette Taylor, Senior Constable Kevin King, Constable Josh Prestney and Constable Glen Humphris. You can add your individual condolences to the Victoria Police In Memoriam page here; https://bit.ly/2x5MqG4

22.01.2022 Change your clocks, check your alarm Firefighters urge Victorians to check their smoke alarms are in working order when daylight savings ends at 2 am this Sunday. Mindful of the current situation with many people being indoors at home as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic, its never been as important to ensure you have a working smoke alarm.... If your smoke alarm is more than 10 years old, please make sure you replace it. The technology has advanced since they were first introduced, and we know a working smoke alarm is one of the best ways to save lives. For more information www.cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepare/fires-in-the-home

21.01.2022 Have you thought about emergency vehicle access? Important safety tips; *Ensure your property number is clearly visible from the street... *Gates and driveway entrances must be wide enough to allow emergency services vehicle access * Emergency services vehicles must be able to access your property if you are not home *Electric gates must be able to be opened manually in the event of power loss *Heavy foliage and overhanging branches must not block the driveway *When parking in a narrow street, make sure you allow enough clearance for emergency services vehicles *Drivers must not park within one metre of a fire hydrant. Keeping it clear for emergency use #cfavic #fireactionweek2020

20.01.2022 Did you know you cant smell smoke when youre asleep? All smoke alarms in your home should be interconnected - this means that no matter where a fire... starts - all alarms will sound. #cfavic #homefiresafety #workingsmokealarmssavelives #frvic See more

20.01.2022 In an emergency, can our brigades get to you? Here are some ideas to consider as you set about preparing your property for the Fire Danger Period. #cfavic #ffmv #cfagippsland #gippsnews #burnoff #prepareyourproperty #firedangerperiod

20.01.2022 Far too often our firefighters are called to house fires caused by laundry appliances, some with devastating consequences, which could have been prevented by some simple maintenance. Good housekeeping is essential for a safe laundry especially as the laundry contains electrical items and is used to store cleaning products and chemicals. Laundry fire safety tips:... Clean lint filter after each use. Always let clothes dryers complete its cool-down cycle before stopping. Keep electrical appliances away from water. For more information visit https://bit.ly/FiresinHomes #cfavic #homefiresafety

19.01.2022 Equipment boost for volunteers thanks to generous community donations Defibrillators, thermal imaging cameras, special truck licences and apparel will keep CFA volunteer firefighters safer, better equipped and more comfortable as $4.8m from the generous donations during the most recent bushfire season has been allocated through a tools and equipment program. Acting CFA Chief Officer Garry Cook said CFA had been incredibly humbled by the influx of donations from all over Austr...alia and the world during the extreme 2019/20 season, and members were very grateful. Its great to see these tools, additional skills and equipment filtering through to our brigades and members before the next bushfire season. Thats where they will make a real difference to the vital work they do in keeping our communities safe, #cfavic #cfagippsland #gippsnews

18.01.2022 Bit smokey in the Latrobe Valley today. Please take care, minimize your exposure as much as possible, and seek assistance if you have any respiratory issues.

18.01.2022 The Premier of New South Wales is awarding a Bushfire Emergency Citation to recognise the outstanding contribution of volunteers and service agency personnel who played a significant role in the emergency response effort to combat the 2019-2020 bushfires in NSW. #cfavic #nswrfs #nswbushfires

17.01.2022 A Churchill home has been gutted by fire this afternoon. CFA crews from Morwell, Traralgon, Yinnar, and Churchill were on the scene of the Fraser Court, which started at about 2.30pm. The heat presented a big issue for firefighters in their recovery so we brought in specialist rehab units. #cfavic #churchill

17.01.2022 Anyone can make a contribution to the recovery effort if you have some time and energy to offer - no experience necessary. Making a contribution to those who have lost so much is very fulfilling, and a lot of fun.

17.01.2022 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/warnin.../find-your-fire-district See more

17.01.2022 Everyone in Victoria who lives near dense forest, bush, grassland or the coast needs to prepare their property for bushfire. By preparing properly, you give your house the best chance to survive fire, even if you plan to leave early. For information on how to prepare your property for fire season head to http://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/.../how-to-prepare-your-property

17.01.2022 The fire danger period (FDP) finishes at 1am on Monday, March 16 in the following municipalities in Gippsland: East Gippsland Shire Wellington Shire Council Latrobe City Council... Baw Baw Shire Council South Gippsland Shire Council Residents that wish to conduct burn-offs on their private properties still need to follow some basic rules: - register your burn-off; - check weather conditions; - notify your neighbours; - make sure you have sufficient resources on site to deal with any fire escapes; - follow local council laws and regulations. Registering your burn-off ensures that if somebody reports smoke, the incident will be cross-checked with the burn-off register which will prevent CFA crews wasting resources and showing up unnecessarily on your door. Landowners can register their burn-off with the Emergency Services Telecommunications Authority (ESTA) by calling 1800 668 511 or by emailing [email protected]. Landowners will be required to provide some basic information including location, date, expected start and finish times, estimated size, and what they intend to burn. Please be safe, and take extra care, as there is still potential for fires in our bush landscapes.

17.01.2022 Before burning off * Check and follow council regulations * Check the weather forecast for the day of the burn and a few days afterwards. It is the wind that causes most fires to escape. ... * Register the burn on 1800 668 511. This Is important because people passing by report fires, sometimes from kilometres away, way more often than in the past. Registering the burn avoids embarrassment and avoids disrupting volunteers. * Establish a 3 meter fire break. Dry grass around a pile leads to fire escape. * Make sure there are enough people, water and equipment to monitor, contain and extinguish the burn safely. * Notify the neighbours http://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepare/burning-off/

17.01.2022 With the restriction easing, we have been able to undertake our pre-summer training using COVID-19 safe practices. Now is the time to make sure you are ready for summer, make a plan today! Do you have a hydrant near your property? Make sure we can access it when we need it. ... #PlanActSurvive #cfavic #cfagippsland See more

15.01.2022 Today a new crew from Churchill joined with Strike Team 13-13 and the CAFS Pumper crew from Tasmania to work on the peat fire at Sarsfield. The peat fire is now almost out, so crews wet down hotspots with water and A Class foam. Nearly done now. #CAFS #CFAVic

15.01.2022 Burning off grass, stubble, weeds, undergrowth or other vegetation is generally permitted outside the Fire Danger Period. Consider disposal at your local landfill or in your usual green waste, mulching or, if you’re allowed, you may be able to burn off before summer*. http://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/.../how-to-prepare-your-property... *Check current COVID restrictions for your area on the DHHS website. www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus

15.01.2022 Did you know that only 1 in 10 Victorian households have smoke alarms in recommended locations? In the last 10 years, 22 people across regional Victoria have died due to fires in their bedrooms. Install interconnected smoke alarms in every bedroom and living area in your home. It could save your life.

15.01.2022 If you haven't already started preparing your property for this fire season, now is the time to start.

14.01.2022 With cold weather well and truly settling in, residential house fires become a bigger risk in Victoria. There have been many instances that our favourite appliances cause house fires due to overheating or faulty electrical equipment. Make sure you turn off electrical appliances before going to bed. When leaving your home unattended it is best to unplug your electrical appliances. #cfavic #mfbfire #FRV

13.01.2022 Want to join Forest Fire Managements forest firefighting team? Their firefighters play a crucial role in protecting communities, as we saw over #summer. Applications are now open in a range of locations across the state for Project Firefighters to join our team next season. Learn more and apply online jobs.careers.vic.gov.au/pff... In response to the #coronavirus pandemic, they have retained a large number of our project firefighters from last season. As a result, vacancies are limited this year. #ffmvic #firefighter #wildlandfirefighter #cfavic #projectfirefighter

12.01.2022 We’ve responded to two fire’s in as many day this last week. The first was a car fire in the pine plantation off Glendonald Rd east of town. Second was a small shed fire In the backyard of a property in town, neighbours stopped the fire spreading along the fences’ with garden hoses. ... #cfavic #homefiresafety #frv #victoria #firebrigade

11.01.2022 Be fire safe during these cosy times indoors With cold weather well and truly settling in, residential house fires become a bigger risk in Victoria. Our firefighters dont want anyone to come home to their house on fire, so spending the time to check the condition of your appliances and ensuring you turn them off properly is essential. #cfavic #mfbfire #FRV

10.01.2022 Celebrating Australia Day at the Swan Reach Base Camp with our emergency partners and the wonderful support team at dinner time tonight. A fantastic Army Reserve piper gave us a few tunes, and a great rendition of Advance Australia Fair. This was followed by an amazing recital of The Man from Snowy River by one of our CFA volunteers.... A great celebration for those still out on the front line working on the East Gippsland fires.

10.01.2022 The CFA (Country Fire Authority) South East Region Community Safety Team has developed a Fire Safety Outreach Program for the residents of Gippsland. The Fire Safety Outreach program is a free service for community members and professionals to access fire safety information from experienced CFA personnel. Find out about: Bushfire planning for your household... Property preparation for bushfire Understanding the fire danger ratings Where to gain trusted information during emergencies Fire restrictions, what you can and cannot do Home fire safety information Support education sessions for your community groups and clubs CFA community education officers will get in touch at a time that suits, via whatever communication method works for you. To register your interest in the program please contact E: [email protected] or M: 0419 874 484 (BH) Latrobe City Council #cfavic #gippsnews #cfagippsland

09.01.2022 We are urging residents to check their electrical appliances including computers and televisions which are more readily used in home at present. Check youre not overloading power-boards or have loose cables, ensure monitors, laptops, televisions and other equipment have good airflow around them and are not in confined spaces or covered for example leaving laptops and mobile phones on your beds #cfavic #mfbfire #frv

09.01.2022 Strike team 2730 Leader Mark King recently arrived home from his deployment to NSW. The strike team carried out a range of duties to help prepare and protect

09.01.2022 Fire restrictions in Latrobe City will end on the 16th of March. No burnoffs may be lit without a permit until that date. Once restrictions are lifted, please register all burnoffs by ringing 1800 668 511.

08.01.2022 One year ago this week firefighters from #Gippsland headed off to assist the NSW Rural Fire Service with the multiple wildfires across the state. Members from #Churchill were part of Task Force 2 initially deployed to #Goulburn before moving on to #Wilberforce and #ColoHeights tasked with asset protection and fuel reduction along #PuttyRoad. #cfavic #nswrfs #firebrigade #summer19 CFA (Country Fire Authority) Merton Group CFA Hyland Group CFA

06.01.2022 Firefighters were called to extinguish two piles of mulch that had caught fire on Old Melbourne Road in Maryvale at around 8am on Monday, 20 July. Eight CFA units from Traralgon East, Traralgon West, Hazelwood, Yallourn North, Churchill, Morwell and Tyers arrived to support Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) at the scene. Crews worked to successfully douse the mulch piles, both at around 15m x 20m in size, using Class A foam and water.... Full Story here: https://bit.ly/30DoGnj

05.01.2022 DAYLIGHT SAVINGS REMINDER This Sunday the 4th October @ 2am, we will turn out clocks forward by one hour. As you turn your clock's forward this weekend, remember to test your smoke alarms are in clean and working condition. Replace the battery or the whole unit if it is more than 10 years old" for more information head to; ... https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepare/fires-in-the-home See more

05.01.2022 People need to remember that when electrical appliances are left on for an extended period of time they could overheat and have disastrous effects. We also recommend checking your electrical appliances for product recall notices using the www.productsafety.gov.au website. #cfavic #mfbfire #FRV #VicEmergency

05.01.2022 Siren sounding four times as a mark of respect to the four Victorian Police Officers who tragically lost their lives last week. We thank you and may you Rest In Peace.

05.01.2022 Just before 11pm on Thursday night (02/07/20), the Brigade was responded to a reported car on fire in the area of Nadenbouschs Rd & Brodribb. Crews from CFA (Country Fire Authority) Churchill & Fire Rescue Victoria (FS78) arrived to find the car fully alight, crews began to extinguish the vehicle. The suspension of the vehicle had been burnt out making access underneath the car difficult and the Magnesium burning in the cabin also hinders efforts as it reacts violently to wa...ter. #VicPol is investigating the cause of the fire. #cfavic #FRVfire #MagnesiumFire

04.01.2022 Registered burn-offs boom as fire season looms CFA (Country Fire Authority) has praised Victorians for registering their burn-offs as thousands more have taken the opportunity to clean up their properties this #winter compared to last year. Six thousand more burn-offs were registered with ESTA 000 between the start of May and the end of August, fresh data shows. #cfavic #burnoff

03.01.2022 Crews have spent the weekend working at the peat fire in #Sarsfield with our CAFS tanker trying to reduce smoke levels so crews could setup hose lines and monitors too cool and flood the area. A new crew from Churchill and Traralgon West started early this morning. @ Sarsfield, Victoria, Australia

02.01.2022 On Monday evening, Boolarra Fire Brigade was called out to a barn fire in Piggery Road. Supported by CFA brigades from Yinnar, Yinnar South, Churchill, Morwell,... Driffield, Mirboo North, Traralgon and FRV ST78 pumper, we worked together to contain and extinguish the fire and to protect other buildings on the property. #WeWorkAsOne See more

01.01.2022 In May this year, Nary and her family were eating breakfast when they heard a faint beeping noise. Within a matter of minutes, the entire top storey of their house was alight, from a fire likely started by a faulty electrical blanket. Narys whole family were able to safely escape with just the clothes on their back, and credit their safe evacuation to having a working smoke alarm. Install interconnected smoke alarms in all bedrooms and living areas, and ensure you test batteries monthly. Only working smoke alarms save lives.