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Dereel CFA Brigade

Locality: Dereel, Victoria, Australia

Phone: 000

Address: Swamp Road 3352 Dereel, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.dereelcfa.org.au

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25.01.2022 Its Spring now it’s time to prepare your property for the fire danger period Landowners and tenants should be preparing their properties well before the start... of the Fire Danger Period. A lot of things can be done in the garden and around the home to improve the chances of surviving the impact of a bushfire or fast moving grassfire. Now is the time to clean up leaves, twigs, bark and long grass around the home and farm properties as fires cannot be lit in the open air during the Fire Danger Period without a written permit from CFA or a Municipal Fire Prevention Officer. During the pre- Fire Danger Period clean up, if you plan to burn those piles of fallen branches, bark and leaves, call the VicFire Burn-off notification line on 1800 668 511 to avoid an unnecessary fire brigade callout. Once the Fire Danger Period has been declared in your municipality by CFA, lighting a fire in the open without a permit can attract a penalty of $17,000 and 12 months imprisonment. There are even greater restrictions for Total Fire Ban days due to the greater risk of fire. To view or download the Can I or Can’t I brochure, go to the CFA website www.cfa.vic.gov.au or call 1800 226 226 See more

23.01.2022 How well do you know the Fire Danger Ratings? Did you know the Fire Danger Rating predicts fire behaviour should a fire start and how dangerous it would be to put it out!

22.01.2022 Santa Run - 13th December 2020 (this coming Sunday) CHANGES TO NOTE DUE TO COVID GUIDELINES: - Santa is NOT allowed to leave the back of the fire truck... - We are NOT allowed to drive up residents driveways this year (We apologise for these changes being in place this year, it is an unfortunate side effect of the situation the world finds itself in and we hope you can understand) ----------------- ----------------- PLEASE BE OUTSIDE AT YOUR GATES WHEN WAITING RESIDENTS MAY HEAR THE SIREN & SANTAS BELL A LOT IN THE COMMUNITY THROUGHOUT THE VISIT ----------------- ----------------- TIMETABLE -- **This is a best guide only (circumstances may be forced to change due to any fire calls and unforeseen incidents.** Swamp/Kleins/Rokewood Junction:: 8:00am-8:30am Snowgum/Tantaus:: 8:30-9:15am Bliss/Progress/Stones/Grassy Gully:: 9:15-10:00am Ferrars/Moffats/Grevillea:: 10:15-11:30am Paynesbridge/Reserve:: 11:30am-12:00pm Spring Rd:: 12:15pm Colac-Ballarat/Leigh Crt:: 12:15-12:45pm Colac-Ballarat/Swamp:: 12:45-1:30pm **Times are only approximate. We make every effort to stay as close to this timetable as possible, we do ask for patience from everybody as this is not always possible to do.**

22.01.2022 DAYLIGHT SAVINGS REMINDER Don’t forget tonight we will turn out clocks forward by one hour. As you turn your clock's forward remember to test your smoke alar...m by pressing the test button, check they 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

22.01.2022 Notice For Residents: Today Dereel CFA completed a community letterbox drop. Included is a Letter to the Residents, info about our Santa Run, the Fire Danger Period & Registering your Burn OffsNotice For Residents: Today Dereel CFA completed a community letterbox drop. Included is a Letter to the Residents, info about our Santa Run, the Fire Danger Period & Registering your Burn Offs

22.01.2022 The Royal Australian Mint has today launched a commemorative coloured $2 coin to honour those who battled the horrific 2019/20 summer bushfires. The $2 coin wil...l feature a blaze of orange in the centre, with female and male fireys either side of it, looking ready for action. The Royal Australian Mint created the $2 coin to recognise the determination and commitment of our firefighting communities across Australia in battling the terrible conditions that confronted them. The Mint also announced $125,000 of the proceeds from the sale of the coins will go to fire and emergency service organisations across the country, including CFA. CFA’s Acting Chief Executive Officer Catherine Greaves said CFA is extremely grateful to the Mint for recognising the incredibly important work our members do in protecting lives and property. This coin will reach communities across the country and will highlight the risk our members take each and every day to keep Victorian communities safe, CEO Greaves said. CFA Acting Chief Officer Garry Cook said the Mint’s generous monetary contribution will go towards purchasing and maintaining brigade firefighting equipment. We are always very grateful for any financial contributions made to CFA it allows us to boost our critical firefighting equipment which further increases our ability to protect our community, CO Cook said. The new $2 coin has been made available to the banks for circulation across Australia. A version of the coin will be made available in a packaging card for coin collectors. The Mint will also be hosting a small exhibition over the summer months in Canberra to honour Australian firefighters. There will be a collection of notable objects on display, including these commemorative $2 coins, as well as a number of other medals and coins made by the Mint over the years to honour firefighters. CFA is encouraging its members and the community to try and purchase one of these commemorative firefighter coins as a special memento to hold onto. The timing of the release of the coin is a great reminder to those living in bushfire prone areas to prepare themselves and their properties for the upcoming fire season.

19.01.2022 PLEASE SHARE! Don't be a BUTTHEAD! Fires can start anywhere and anytime. Foolish behaviour like flicking a cigarette butt into roadside grass can result in... significant fires and is considered a crime. If you see someone throw a cigarette butt from a car, Report it to EPA on 1800 EPA VIC (1800 372 842)

18.01.2022 Do I have to clear around my campfire or solid fuel barbeque? Yes. You need to keep a three-metre air and ground perimeter around your campfire. Use a designated fireplace where provided. For campfire safety rules and regulations, go to www.ffm.vic.gov.au

18.01.2022 A BIG THANk YOU: Dereel Fire Brigade would like to thank Brett Marciniec & Rokewood Hotel for finding time (with no notice) to somehow whip up burgers & chips meal packs (x15) for our firefighters on scene at the local fire last night. The hotel was flat out with patrons and at last minute, on a quick phone call, we were able to put together a feed that was very welcome to the firies on the ground.... There is nothing worst than getting a call that last several hours right before planning for or having a chance to eat dinner. Everyone was hungry and very happy to see the boxes of food roll up. Thank you Rokewood Hotel, Brett & Mandy (for making sense of our needs & order)

16.01.2022 Susceptible to thunderstorm asthma? Keep safe and follow your asthma plan

15.01.2022 Fire Action Week, 19 to 25 October, is Victoria’s annual fire planning and preparation awareness week. Fire Action Week is a time to increase your understandi...ng of the fire risk where you live, prepare your property, and talk to your loved ones about what you’ll do to stay safe from fire. Making informed decisions is vital to your safety during a fire. Now is the best time to understand your fire risk and get prepared. Restrictions are in place across Victoria due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. To find out more about what restrictions apply in your area including provision for those who’ve received a Fire Prevention Notice visit https://coronavirus.vic.gov.au/. Reducing the vegetation around your home is one of the most important things you can do to keep your home safe in a bushfire. You need to register any burning off of cleared grass, weeds or undergrowth. You can do this online at https://firepermits.vic.gov.au from 31 October. This week, talk to your family, friends and neighbours about the fire risk where you live and make plans for what you’ll do on hot, dry, windy days.

14.01.2022 Today CFA brigades were called to a number of out-of-control burn-offs If you're using the great weather to clean-up your property for fire season, make sure ...you conduct your burn-off safely. A burn-off, if not extinguished properly can re-ignite days after the original burn. Keep your burn-off safe and legal: Check fire restrictions with your local council and register your burn on 1800 668 511 Check and monitor weather conditions particularly wind To avoid unnecessary calls to emergency services, notify your neighbours beforehand Leave a three metre fire break, free from flammable materials around the burn Have sufficient equipment and water to stop the fire spreading Never leave a burn-off unattended stay for its entire duration If your burn-off gets out of control, call ‘000’ immediately

13.01.2022 As part of your family/property fire preparation - here’s a webinar for the horse lovers. Register via eventbrite as per the information in the flier below.

12.01.2022 Golden Plains Shire begins fire restrictions at 1am MONDAY 14 DECEMBER 2020.

11.01.2022 Did you know? With a little notice, you can now register your burn off online!!! Here is some very useful information for members of the community that know they plan to burn off on their properties.... Registering your burn off is important as it helps to limit unnecessary responses by fire brigades and members to non events. We strongly recommend all community members register their burn off regardless of the time of year. It’s a great habit to get in to. Many properties in our community are very proactive with this. The following link and information will help you continue to be so if you already are & help make the process easier for those who want to start doing so.

08.01.2022 Can we get to you in an emergency? Learn more about preparing your property today! https://bit.ly/3nzKaMG

08.01.2022 Burning off grass, stubble, weeds, undergrowth or other vegetation is generally permitted outside the Fire Danger Period. Local laws on burn-offs can apply year...-round. Check with your local council before lighting up. Before burning off: > Check and follow local regulations or laws set down by CFA or your local council > Notify neighbours at least two hours before starting the burn > Notify the Emergency Services Telecommunications Authority (ESTA) on 1800 668 511 > Check the weather forecast for the day of the burn and a few days afterwards > Check the fuel moisture conditions Establish a fire break of no less than three metres cleared of all flammable material > Make sure there are enough people to monitor, contain and extinguish the burn safely and effectively. Register your burn-off All burn-offs should be registered with ESTA on 1800 668 511. Please provide the following information about your burn-off when registering: > Location > Date and expected start and finish times > Estimated size > What you intend to burn Unregistered burn-offs can cause brigades to be called out unnecessarily.

06.01.2022 Great opportunity for you to help make a real difference. How do you want to be engaged?

06.01.2022 COMMUNITY NOTICE: (Valid until 2pm - Sat 28th Nov 2020) Please be aware that smoke will be visible in Corindhap and from the surrounding areas as Rokewood Fire Brigade conduct a burn off in part of the Corindhap Reserve area.... Please take care when travelling in the Corindhap area and whilst travelling along Colac-Ballarat Road pass Corindhap. Along with Rokewood CFA the burn off is being assisted by Dereel CFA Brigade, Highton Fire Brigade and Teesdale CFA

06.01.2022 Have you discussed with your family what you would do if there was a fire in your home? Make sure you have a well-prepared and practiced home fire escape plan. Households who plan ahead have a better chance of a safe escape without panic. www.cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepare/escape-plans

01.01.2022 Is burning off on your to-do list? Weather conditions in some parts of the state might mean you can start your fire season property preparations this weeken...d. Make sure you check weather conditions and forecasts first Check local council restrictions or rules Always register your burn with ESTA 1800 668 511 Always have an adult present and ensure it is properly extinguished when complete