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Dandenong CFA

Locality: Dandenong, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 9791 7611

Address: 184-194 Princes Highway 3175 Dandenong, VIC, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 NAIDOC Week is held across Australia each year to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This year’s... theme 'Always Was, Always Will Be' encourages the community to explore, learn about and appreciate the wealth and breadth of Indigenous Nations, languages and knowledge of our continent. See more

23.01.2022 Stay at home restrictions are now in place for Melbourne and Mitchell Shire. There are only 4 reasons to leave home. And if you have symptoms, get tested. We ca...n’t fight this virus alone. We need you to play your part. Staying apart, keeps us together. For all current restrictions, or to find out more if you live outside the impacted areas, go to coronavirus.vic.gov.au/ language or call TIS National on 131450 and ask for the coronavirus hotline.

23.01.2022 What would you take with you in an emergency like a bushfire? Your Emergency Kit should contain essential items - like important documents, water, a mobile phone and charger, medicines and a change of clothes.

22.01.2022 Update: Boil Water Advisory Notification lifted across all suburbs. Water quality testing has confirmed that the water supply in the network is safe to drink. ...Please see latest post https://www.facebook.com/YVWater/posts/3564687696915692 --------------- Boil Water Advice: Our potential water quality issue is affecting the suburbs listed below. The water comes from closed catchments and has been mixed with disinfected water so the likelihood of any illness being caused is low. But we believe it is better to be safe than sorry. We are working with Melbourne Water and DHHS and will confirm when the boiled water notice is withdrawn. If you have already drunk the water, there is a low risk of potential gastro type of illness. People should contact their GP if this occurs. ATTWOOD BAYSWATER BAYSWATER NORTH BLACKBURN BLACKBURN NORTH BLACKBURN SOUTH BORONIA BOX HILL NORTH BROADMEADOWS BULLEEN BUNDOORA BURWOOD BURWOOD EAST CAMPBELLFIELD CHIRNSIDE PARK COBURG NORTH COLDSTREAM COOLAROO CRAIGIEBURN CROYDON CROYDON HILLS CROYDON NORTH CROYDON SOUTH DALLAS DONCASTER DONCASTER EAST DONVALE DOREEN ELTHAM EPPING FAWKNER FOREST HILL GLEN WAVERLEY GREENSBOROUGH GREENVALE HEATHMONT KALORAMA KANGAROO GROUND KILSYTH KILSYTH SOUTH KINGSBURY LALOR LILYDALE LOWER PLENTY MEADOW HEIGHTS MERNDA MILL PARK MITCHAM MONBULK MONT ALBERT NORTH MONTMORENCY MONTROSE MOOROOLBARK MOUNT DANDENONG MOUNT EVELYN MOUNT WAVERLEY NORTH WARRANDYTE NUNAWADING OLINDA PARK ORCHARDS PLENTY RESEARCH RESERVOIR RINGWOOD RINGWOOD EAST RINGWOOD NORTH ROXBURGH PARK SILVAN SOMERTON SOUTH MORANG TEMPLESTOWE TEMPLESTOWE LOWER THE BASIN THOMASTOWN VERMONT VERMONT SOUTH VIEWBANK WANTIRNA WARRANDYTE WARRANDYTE SOUTH WARRANWOOD WESTMEADOWS WOLLERT WONGA PARK YALLAMBIE YARRAMBAT

21.01.2022 Captain Koala, CFA (Country Fire Authority)'s cuddly mascot, has had a busy summer... but his work isn’t over yet. He has popped into Kidsafe with some great t...ips to remind kids to be fire-safe all year round. Check out his tips in this month’s blog https://www.kidsafevic.com.au/kids-you-can-be-a-fire-safe-/

21.01.2022 Are you planning to use fire this summer? Do you know if you need a permit? Victorians can now apply for permits online using the Fire Permits Victoria website.... If you’re planning your next burn-off, outdoor catering event or celebration using fireworks, Fire Permits Victoria should be your first stop to check, apply and notify. firepermits.vic.gov.au See more

20.01.2022 For #FireActionWeek2020 we've asked Firefighter Justice from Heyfield Fire Brigade CFA to help us answer some of your questions about preparing your property for fire season.

19.01.2022 FIRE SERVICE REFORM Wednesday 1st July 2020 is set to be a historical date for Victoria's fire services, when the State Government’s Fire Service Reform agenda becomes effective. On this date, the State of Victoria will see an amalgamation of all officers, firefighters and employees of the Melbourne Metropolitan Fire Brigade (MFB), and all career officers, career firefighters and some non-operational employees of the Country Fire Authority (CFA). This newly formed organisatio...n will be known as Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV). All current CFA Volunteers will remain with the CFA, which will revert to being a volunteer-based fire service. Up until 1st July, the Dandenong Fire Brigade, as part of CFA, operated on an ‘integrated’ fire station basis. This meant the station is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with a minimum of 12 career firefighters on duty, supplemented by a group of volunteer firefighters who respond to emergencies when needed. For Dandenong, career firefighters respond to the majority of calls the brigade receives, whether it is to calls in the Brigades own response area, or responding to assist neighboring brigades like Noble Park, Keysborough, Hallam, Springvale, or the Metropolitan Fire Brigade. From 1st July, both FRV career firefighters and CFA volunteers will continue to serve the community, co-located at the current station on Princes Highway. FRV stations however have been allocated a new station number, so you will see some rebranding of the station, with FRV personnel operating under the banner of ‘Fire Station 87’, along with the existing CFA livery which will also remain in place. This rebranding will extend to some of the firefighting appliances which have been transferred to FRV they will incorporate the new FRV badge in lieu of their current CFA one. CFA volunteers will continue to utilise the remaining CFA appliances. The Dandenong Fire Brigade has had a long and proud tradition of working with career firefighters in the integrated station model since staff were first appointed to Dandenong in 1953. Regardless whether we are paid or unpaid, volunteer or career, CFA or FRV, the service to the community is our highest priority and will continue to be provided as it is now. Whilst reform of this scale will no doubt bring some challenges, the Dandenong Fire Brigade looks forward to continuing our service as a volunteer organisation, while working alongside our colleagues in the newly formed Fire Rescue Victoria.

16.01.2022 Today we attended a high angle rope rescue in Launching Place to assist with a 40yo male and his 11 week old Rottweiler Pup. The dog has fallen into an abandone...d mine shaft and owner was unable to get himself and the dog out and both were approx 6-8m down the shaft. A high angle rescue system was rigged using 2 trees and members from CFA and SES made the the haul team. Thanks to all who attended this successful call: Monbulk CFA, Wandin CFA, Dandenong CFA, Hallam CFA, Hoddles Creek and Little Yarra CFA, Upper Yarra SES and Ambulance Victoria. #weworkasone See more

16.01.2022 Happy International Dog Day! A round of appaws for our favourite four-legged friends Whether it's making a safe escape from your home or planning for the upcoming fire season, our pets should always be included in our fire plans.

15.01.2022 Today marks the beginning of #FireActionWeek2020. From today until Sunday, CFA and our emergency services colleagues are focussing on getting Victorians better ...prepared for fire season. So we are asking everyone, what are you doing to prepare? Start now by: Preparing your property and clean up green waste and debris Make a bushfire plan for yourself and your loved ones Keeping an eye out for our Fire Safety Essentials workshops in the coming weeks

14.01.2022 What would you take with you in an emergency like a bushfire? Your Emergency Kit should contain essential items - like important documents, water, a mobile phone and charger, medicines and a change of clothes.

14.01.2022 All Victorians should be prepared and ready to act during the fire season, but some people may need extra help to prepare their fire plan and to leave early. Is there anyone that you need to help or check up on?

14.01.2022 Horses and Fire: preparing for the coming fire season Webinar CFA invites you to participate in a Horses and Fire Webinar. This is targeted to horse owners... in bushfire / grassfire risk areas (that’s pretty much all), the webinar with be hosted by Abbey's Run Equestrian and co-hosted by Lee Manning AgVic, April Padbury CFA and guest speaker Moyna Smeaton. Interested; you can find out more information and register through Eventbrite at the following. [http://www.eventbrite.com.au/.../horses-and-fire](http://www.eventbrite.com.au/.../horses-and-fire)... Date and Time Thu, 8 October 2020 7:00 PM 9:00 PM

12.01.2022 Today, the Bushfire and Natural Hazards CRC released its seasonal outlook for December to February. Average to above average rainfall during spring, combined wi...th an outlook of above average rainfall for much of Victoria, indicates we will experience a less severe bushfire season this summer but an increased risk of grass fire. Here’s what Victoria’s fire agencies say this means for fire risk. Fire Rescue Victoria | Forest Fire Management Victoria

12.01.2022 COMMUNITY INFORMATION - STRUCTURE FIRE Incident Location: Keysborough, Keysborough Issue Date: Saturday 15 August 2020, 10:25 am Next Update: Saturday 15 August... 2020, 12:30 pm This message is being issued for Dandenong, Keysborough. - There is a factory fire on Bridge Rd near Eastlink. - Firefighters are currently responding to this fire. - You may see or smell smoke. There is no immediate threat to the community and no action is required. More details at http://emergency.vic.gov.au/respond/

12.01.2022 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 di...ed due to fires in their bedrooms. Install interconnected smoke alarms in every bedroom and living area in your home. It could save your life.

12.01.2022 Last night (Friday 26 June) at about 10.30pm a man fell at a skate bowl in Noble Park sustaining a fractured femur. Paramedics requested assistance from the Fir...e services to extricate the injured man. A high angle rescue crew from CFA Dandenong assisted by crews from MFB’s Ladder Platform 25 secured the patient into a stretcher and then used the ladder platform to transport the patient to ground level. Whilst only about 3m down, with the patients injury and consideration for emergency workers safety, the ladder platform is an effective rescue tool. The man was transported to the Alfred Hospital for emergency surgery. Greater Dandenong SES also provided support and lighting.

11.01.2022 Thank you Dandenong - and Victoria - for your ongoing support. Continue being awesome

10.01.2022 CFA was humbled to receive millions of dollars in donations over the 2019/20 fire season. The support shown for our volunteers was overwhelming and we are plea...sed to announce how we are distributing $20.5m. Highlights include millions of dollars for brigade equipment, a new leadership and development program for volunteers, ten mobile community education vans and mobile tablets for online volunteer learning and training. Donations given to specific brigades are also being spent on ultralight tankers, field command vehicles and other items needed to support our brigades. To everyone who contributed: we cannot thank you enough. Read the full story: https://news.cfa.vic.gov.au/-/cfa-rolls-out-20.5-million-in

10.01.2022 Dandenong volunteers will soon be completing their burn over drills in preparation for the fire season. This is essential training to keep our members prepared during fireground operations

09.01.2022 Being able to give your precise location in an emergency can save vital time and lives. The free #emergencyplus app has been upgraded with @what3words - Ever...y 3 metre square in the world has been given a #whatthreewords address so you can #HelpTripleZeroFindYou with just three words. Be prepared this summer and download the app!

09.01.2022 Do you work in or travel through high bushfire and grassfire risk areas over summer? Bushfire Safety for workers is an online workshop for those who work in hig...h bushfire risk areas. The session helps participants understand their risk, how to prepare and stay safe during fire season. #FireActionWeek2020 is the perfect time to start planning and preparing your organisation for summer. www.cfa.vic.gov.au/bushfire-safety-for-workers See more

08.01.2022 A record 51 aircraft will hit Victorian skies to help fight fires and keep communities safe this summer season. The 2020-21 aircraft fleet includes a mix of w...ater bombing aircraft, air supervision and air intelligence-gathering aircraft. Two Large Air Tankers, which can carry up to 15,000 litres of water, foam or retardant, and two 7500-litre Aircranes, will contribute to the 51 aircraft in the core-fleet and provide essential support to other aircraft across the state.

08.01.2022 If you live in the City of Casey or City of Greater Dandenong an SMS will be sent to you today as a reminder to get tested if you have symptoms, however mild. ...The following pop up testing sites are available from 9am to 4pm, everyday: - Noble Park, off Memorial Drive - Hallam Secondary College, on site in car park - Clyde Recreation Reserve Footy Pavilion Getting tested helps keep your family and community safe, and it is free for everyone. See our website for details, and information about testing for children under 5: https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/where-get-tested-covid-19 Please note if you are near Casey or Greater Dandenong you may also receive the SMS.

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 Mark and Honor live in Tintaldra, located in North East Victoria. Last year when the fires tore through the area, their property came dangerously close to bein...g impacted. The two diligently prepared their property ahead of fire season and share with us how important it was in the survival of their home when they made the decision to leave early. #FireActionWeek2020

07.01.2022 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]

06.01.2022 CFA has received a number of calls from community members regarding bonfires to mark the ‘Spark in the Dark’ event this evening. We appreciate those who are tha...nking our frontline workers, but urge you to keep fire safety front of mind. As today’s conditions are windy in some areas we are urging those who wish to participate to not do so by lighting bonfires or using fire pits. If you are choosing to light a candle, please ensure it is monitored by an adult and extinguished properly. You might like to mark the event by using a torch or outside light. Thank you and stay safe.

05.01.2022 Today is World Mental Health Day, an opportunity for us to reflect upon our mental health and wellbeing. The past months have brought many challenges for everyo...ne, especially healthcare workers, emergency services personnel and for people with mental health conditions, many experiencing even greater social isolation than before. I encourage you to check in with yourself, your friends and colleagues during what is an incredibly challenging time - and listen, provide support and encourage action. CFA Wellbeing Support Line 1800 959 232 Lifeline 13 11 14

02.01.2022 Today is an historic day for fire services in Victoria. Today we welcome Fire Rescue Victoria as our new fire and emergency service partner. And today, CFA beco...mes a proudly volunteer fire service. We are skilled, determined and here to serve Victorians now and into the future. We are from the community and for the community. We are CFA. #CFAVic #OurCommunityOurCFA

02.01.2022 Be fire safe during these cosy times indoors

01.01.2022 Dandenong CFA's pumper is now sporting a brand new Aboriginal artwork, painted by Gunai-Kurnai artist Uncle Ian Harrison. The artwork, titled 'Healing Country' ...aims to connect with local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people and encourage them to be fire safe Aboriginal Art by Ian Harrison

01.01.2022 Fantastic team work from all agencies involved in the search of William Callaghan, and for the support of the local communities that saw him reunited with his family today. Victoria Police Ambulance Victoria Victoria State Emergency Service