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Dixons Creek CFA

Locality: Dixons Creek, Victoria

Address: 1659 Melba Hwy 3775 Dixons Creek, VIC, Australia

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25.01.2022 This section of the road is where we make regular turnouts for crashes. Why you ask?

24.01.2022 Eyewatch - Yarra Ranges Police Service Area tSSapon2nhsored COLLISION REPORT WITNESS/DASHCAM APPEAL; 22nd of December 2020;... At about 5:05PM on Tuesday, a grey Toyota Camry travelling south-west on Melba Hwy, Yarra Glen near the Balgownie Estate winery lost control and collided with a white Subaru travelling in the opposite direction. All occupants in both vehicles, eight persons in total, were conveyed to various hospitals with injuries ranging from minor to serious. Police wish to speak to anyone who may have seen the grey Toyota bearing Queensland registration travelling in the area prior to the collision. The grey Toyota is understood to have been travelling from a Queensland address. Anyone who has dashcam footage of either vehicle is urged to contact police. Contact Senior Constable MCGREGOR at Knox HWP on: 9881 7900/9881 7000. Alternatively, make a confidential report via Crimestoppers: https://bddy.me/2M9KVOb Please share with friends and family that may have been travelling in the area at the time. *Please refrain from speculating on the cause of the collision in the comments. Imagine how you would feel if it was you or your family that had been involved in a similar incident. It will be a very different Christmas for at least two families this year. Thank you. #victoriapolice #highwaypatrol #KnoxHWP Please refrain from making comments.

24.01.2022 A fitting tribute to the Victoria Police community and their four members who so tragically lost their lives yesterday

23.01.2022 Please drive carefully this holiday season. As none of us wish this to happen to you. Thankfully everyone was ok, could have been worse. Thank you to everyone who turned out.

22.01.2022 We are a trusted authority because we have the community reach, the local knowledge and the skills to best prepare our communities for fire and we respond in fo...rce when they need us. We are tens of thousands of Victorians, committed to protecting lives and property. 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. #OurCommunityOurCFA #WeAreCFA

20.01.2022 FIRE DANGER PERIOD HAS BEGUN Just a friendly reminder that from now on Monday 8th February, you are not allowed to burn off. For more information please call or visit the numbers or websites below.

20.01.2022 TRAFFIC ALERT! Bad accident out the front of Balgownie Estate on the Melba Hwy. Please avoid the area. ... Beware of on coming appliances.

20.01.2022 The following video is an example of why YOU need to have your wood heater chimney/flue inspected and cleaned yearly! Luckily in this case a chimney sweep/woodh...eater serviceman was passing the home and noticed the fire, allowing it to be extinguished before the home suffered any major damage. In 2017 CFA attended 121 chimney fires which is almost 10% of the preventable house fires CFA attended in Victoria. Many of these caused major damage or loss of the entire home. Chimney fires are caused by the accumulation of creosote. During normal use creosote builds up as a coating and when subjected to the normal heat from a fire it can eventually become thick enough to ignite with a very real potential of starting a fire. The very big risk with these fires is that they normally start in the roof space or wall cavity above smoke alarms, this means they can go undetected until they have grown to be substantial, causing major structural damage, the loss of your home or worse, lives. To prevent chimney fires we recommend all wood heater chimneys and flues are inspected and cleaned every 12 months by qualified personnel according to the manufacturers instructions. Note: Creosote is not only caused by general use, but it can also build up quicker if you are using incorrect fuels, such as green wood or treated timbers. Thanks to Ash from Chimaney Charoo for the video! For more home fire safety information please visit the CFA website here: https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepare/fires-in-the-home #ServiceYourHeaters #PreventHouseFires

20.01.2022 Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) is your new, modern fire and rescue service. FRV meets the needs of twenty-first century Victoria and is operational from 1 July 2020.... Our firefighters operate 85 fire stations across Victoria, 34 of which are co-located with CFA (Country Fire Authority) volunteer brigades. In the emergency service sector #Weworkasone. Always call Triple Zero (000) in an emergency. To learn more about FRV, like our page and visit frv.vic.gov.au.

18.01.2022 Please be beware of on-coming appliances to a currently fire building fire at Balgownie Estate. Please avoid the area.

17.01.2022 PLEASE slow down when approaching vehicles with flashing lights warning you of a potentially dangerous situation. Our sympathy to the families & friends of those that have died in the course of serving the community. Four police officers have been killed after a truck collision on a Melbourne freeway. Emergency services were called to a collision on the Eastern Freeway near the Chandler Highway at Kew after a truck reportedly ploughed into a police car.... It is understood the police officers had pulled over a vehicle in the emergency lane when the incident happened. The truck driver has been taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Four police officers have been confirmed dead after a smash at Kew. The Police Association Victoria says it is shocked and immensely saddened by the officers’ deaths. We are providing immediate and ongoing support to the colleagues and families of those members, it said in a statement. This is a brutally sad reminder of the danger police face in the course of their service, every minute of every shift. We mourn their loss, we grieve with their families and colleagues and we will never forget them.

16.01.2022 Fire is merciless and does not discriminate. Victoria Police has today launched Operation Safeguard to help prevent and detect the occurrence of intentional and... reckless fires go.vic.gov.au/XHKctv If you have concerns about someone’s activities or see something suspicious, report the behaviour to police straight away. For immediate police assistance, always call Triple Zero (000). You can also report confidentially to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

16.01.2022 Our sincere condolences to Bob's family & our friends at Toolangi.

15.01.2022 Everyone who comes to work, whether it be firey, ambo, police, we want to go home at the end of the day, and we don’t want something which would be a minor acc...ident at 40km/h to be a catastrophe at 80km/h, 90km/h or 100km/h. For emergency services workers, the roadside is part of the office. That’s why we’re asking everyone to think about their safety and slow to 40km/h when passing emergency services vehicles.

14.01.2022 When using your fireplace in Winter, it’s important that you follow these home fire safety tips: Always use a fire screen in front of an open fire. Keep i...tems that can burn, such as clothes horses, at least 1m away from the heat source. Extinguish open fires before leaving home or going to sleep. Children must be supervised near open fires. Maintain a safe distance between children and heating. Ensure ashes are cold before discarding. Only burn dry, clean wood. See more

13.01.2022 Product recall Honda Australia EU22i Generator Risk of fire - Water could enter the generator's inverter coupler and may cause corrosion, resulting in incr...eased resistance, overheating and fire. Full recall: https://www.productsafety.gov.au//honda-australia-motorcyc

13.01.2022 "If you light a campfire, you are legally responsible for ensuring that it's safe, does not escape, and is completely extinguished before you leave." https://www.abc.net.au//victoria-bushfire-fears-/12894632

13.01.2022 On Sunday 20th December we at Dixon’s Creek CFA where lucky enough to have a special visitor fly past our station. We where then grateful for the opportunity to help him make a special trip out to Fergusson Wineries where some very eager and lucky pre-schoolers had the chance to say hi to the big fella. A massive thank you to Fergusson Winery and the crew for their assistance in escorting Santa around.

12.01.2022 Fire Danger Period The Fire Danger Period for the Yarra Ranges Council commences 1am Monday 8th of February. That means after that date you are legally no longer allowed to burn off unless you have a written permit from CFA or a Municipal Fire Prevention Officer.

11.01.2022 Here are some photos of the Balgownie estate building fire. Please support our local businesses in these difficult times. Thank you to Coldstream for allowing us to share this.

10.01.2022 https://www.facebook.com/ABCTV/videos/371273524235871

09.01.2022 Our Captain, officers and members would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas. In a year of highs and lows with our fair share of challenges but we got through this together as a community We wish everyone safe travels. Merry Christmas

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09.01.2022 COMMUNITY INFORMATION REMINDER: Later today (Wednesday 29th April 2020 at 5:40pm) a number of Brigades across the state including Brigades in District 13 will be sounding their Brigade Station Siren or Fire Truck Siren (four times) as a mark of respect to the four Victorian Police Officers who tragically lost their lives in the line of duty last week. When the siren sounds, please take a moment to reflect and remember.... Leading Senior Constable Lynette Taylor Senior Constable Kevin King Constable Josh Prestney Constable Glen Humphris #emergencyservicesfamily #victoriapolice #cfa There is no reason to be concerned or alarmed should you hear one or more sirens sounding today at 5:40pm.

08.01.2022 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

07.01.2022 Cool Back Burning.

07.01.2022 *Update* The Balgownie estate building fire is still not yet under control. Current applicants are Yarra Glen, Dixon’s Creek, Yellingbo Rural Fire Brigade, Bayswater breathing apparatus CFA, Coldstream CFA Fire Brigade, Christmas Hills Fire Brigade, Healesville Fire Brigade, Lilydale CFA, Scoresby Fire Brigade CFA and MFB (Melbourne Metropolitan Fire Brigade) Croydon and Ringwood.

05.01.2022 Here are some photo’s from our crew who attended the Balgownie Estate Building Fire. To give you an idea of the size of this incident Dixon’s Creek Tanker 1&2... Yarra Glen Pumper, FOV and Tanker Healesville Pumper Lilydale Pumper Coldstream pumper and tanker Christmas Hills tanker Bayswater Breathing apparatus Scoresby Hose Layer Yellingbow Rehabilitation Unit Telle Boom 22 MFB pumper-tanker It was a massive by everyone involved and a huge thank you to Seb’s Pizza Seb's Place Yarra Glen for feeding the crews who stayed behind, with a special note from Balgownie Estate Vineyard Resort & Spa As you may have heard, we can confirm that a fire did break out in our restaurant kitchen this morning. Thankfully all 20 staff are safe and have been accounted for. No customers were in the restaurant at the time. Our amazing local CFA and fire brigades are doing a great job of getting the fire under control. There has been no damage to our accommodation and we believe limited damage to our events space. Anyone who has booked accommodation or events with us will be contacted as soon as possible. Thank you so much for your support and well wishes. We will be back! The team at Balgownie Estate

04.01.2022 It’s been a tough few months here in Victoria, especially in Melbourne and if any year needs some early Christmas cheer, it really is 2020! So as our little wa...y spread some early Christmas cheer, we got together with our friends at FRV, VicPol, AV, SES, & FFMV. We work as one, and we make flashy light Christmas videos as one! We hope you all enjoy our video, have a smile and then have yourselves a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS! Starring: CFA (Country Fire Authority), Fire Rescue Victoria, Victoria Police, Ambulance Victoria, Victoria State Emergency Service and Forest Fire Management Victoria. Created by CFA Member Adam Kamenek. A special thanks to Simon VDV, FRV Station 84 (B shift), South Warrandyte CFA as well as all the other emergency service members that came along (COVID safe of course) and helped film on the night. Main music track: Wizards In Winter by Trans Siberian Orchestra - Permitted use under licensing by Facebook / Facebook Music. #ThankYouVictoria #HaveSomeEarlyXmasSmiles #WeLikeFlashyLights #EmergencyServicesLightShow

04.01.2022 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 burnoff, outdoor catering event or celebration using fireworks, Fire Permits Victoria should be your first stop to check, apply and notify firepermits.vic.gov.au

02.01.2022 With all the changes to restrictions announced yesterday afternoon, we want to reassure our community that we willl still be here for you and responding to all calls. We’re all in this together. Stay safe

02.01.2022 Yesterday we finally got back into the swing of training, making sure our members are up to scratch leading into this up coming fire season under some very strict covid-19 regulations.