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Dromana Fire Brigade

Locality: Dromana, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 3 5987 2648

Address: 97 Point Nepean Rd 3936 Dromana, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.dromanafirebrigade.com.au/

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25.01.2022 Country Fire Authority fire restriction come into force at 01:00 hours on Monday 14th December. THIS MEANS NO OPEN AIR BURNING WITHOUT A WRITTEN PERMIT. If we are called to an illegal burn, the Police will be called. ... Stay safe this summer fire danger period and ensure no open air burning occurs. If you see a fire always report it by calling: Triple Zero (000) .Captain Desmond

22.01.2022 On behalf of the Brigade, we would like to acknowledge our Captain’s 35 years of service today! Lieutenant Hellyer

22.01.2022 DROMANA HOUSE FIRE At 5:21pm this evening, Dromana Fire Brigade & FRV Stn. 95 were called to a fire in a garage rapidly spreading into the adjoining unit in Monaco Parade. En-route a significant amount of thick black smoke over the centre of the township advised responding crews that the fire was well alight. Dromana Captain and Police arrived on scene within minutes of the call and cordoned off the area to allow fire appliances access.... The resident advised us that all members of the family had evacuated, however they had two pet rabbits in the rear yard directly in the path of the smoke. Dromana CFA and FRV 95 crews worked extremely hard, quickly establishing water and endeavouring to limit the spread of the fire, Lieutenant Hellyer & Firefighter Setter entered the home and rescued the rabbits from the rear yard. CFA & FRV crews worked well together on both an internal and external attacks on the fire to suppress the flames that had entered into the roof space, with the garage roof trusses giving way, the tiled roof collapsed creating further challenges for the firefighters. Access via the front roller door was made hard due to power being isolated. A quick cut saw made access to the garage area and crews continued to fight the fire. Although the home was not saved, all lives were, including the pets. Importantly smoke alarms were actively sounding when crew arrived on scene. The fire was contained to one unit, one of four on the block with none of the others receiving any fire damage. Fire Investigation had not deemed the cause of the fire when crews returned to the fire station to make up. On Scene: Dromana Captain Victoria Police Dromana Pumper Dromana Tanker FRV Pumper 95 Dromana Rescue Dromana Car Ambulance Victoria Rosebud Breathing Apparatus Support Gas Company Electricity Company South East Water CFA Structural Fire Investigator Mornington Peninsula Shire Building Inspector Stn. 91 (Frankston) stepped up to Stn. 95 (Rosebud) Captain Desmond (Pictures courtesy of F/F Shawn Cahill & F/F Jason Fevola)

22.01.2022 Its that time of the year again to think about Gas BBQ Safety. Take a minute to look at this important message....Captain Desmond

20.01.2022 Did you change your smoke detector battery when you put your clocks forward? As we do in CFA, we should always Think Safety First! Home Fire Safety is just as important as Bush Fire Safety.... Have you got a plan in the event of fire in your home? Do you regularly discuss that plan with the members of your household? Simple things that can make a significant difference in an emergency, like where you are going to meet when safely outside (letterbox or other pre determined location), Fire Safety starts and ends with you, its your responsibility to ensure you are safe around fire....Captain Desmond

18.01.2022 FREE TIPPING FOR GREEN WASTE AT ALL THREE MORNINGTON PENINSULA SHIRE TIPS RYE - TYABB - MORNINGTON...Continue reading

16.01.2022 On behalf of Dromana Fire Brigade I take this opportunity to wish CFA Chief Executive Officer/Chief Officer Steve Warrington, AFSM the very best for his future following the announcement of his resignation last night. ‘Steve has given more than forty years of dedicated service to CFA and Victorian community. He has served the organisation and the people of Victoria with passion, skill and warmth. Steve commenced his service as a fellow volunteer at Chelsea Brigade in 1978 be...fore joining the staff as a career firefighter in 1983. He continued volunteering alongside his staff role for another 14 years, demonstrating outstanding commitment to both firefighting roles. Steve served CFA through Ash Wednesday, the 2009 Victorian Fires and provided strong, expert leadership through the recent 2019/20 fires, minimising the loss of lives and property. Steve was appointed Chief Officer of the CFA in 2016 also accepted the concurrent role of Chief Executive Officer in 2019. He was awarded the Australian Fire Service Medal in 2017.’ Thank you Chief very much for your outstanding service....Captain Desmond

16.01.2022 We are delighted to announce that Dromana was successful in obtaining a Structural Thermal Imaging Camera through this program worth $9,800.00 This will be put to good use when attending structure fires to be able to view for hot spots and fire extension into ceiling spaces etc. Since the 1st January 2018 we have attended 787 calls for assistance in Dromana, McCrae, Safety Beach & Arthurs Seat (our primary fire district) and the broader Victorian community, including several ...weeks where our Tanker was away in the Lakes Entrance area supporting the summer campaign fires. On behalf of all our members, thank you most sincerely for those who donated to the Country Fire Authority's Trust Fund...Captain Desmond

15.01.2022 In case you were wondering what the large amount of fire brigade activity on the peninsula was yesterday, there was a fire at Main Ridge, please see attached. Seven Dromana volunteers responded in varying capacity to support this fire, while others stayed back to ensure we could still respond to any call within our Brigades area...Captain Desmond

11.01.2022 Have you checked your smoke alarms are working? The Country Fire Authority attends thousands of house fire calls each year, only working smoke alarms safe lives. To ensure best protection and early warning for your family you should change your battery when you change your clocks for daylight saving, put it in your calendar as a MUST DO.... Stay safe..Captain Desmond

10.01.2022 At 4:01pm today, Dromana CFA & FRV Stn. 95 were responded to a cabin fire at Peninsula Holiday Park in Ponderosa Place, Dromana. Within minutes Dromana Captain arrived on scene to a fully involved fire in a cabin impinging on the caravans on either side, Park Management had already isolated power and gas. Many park residents and holidaymakers assisted with fire hoses prior to the Brigades arrival.... Oncoming appliances were directed to look after exposures, Rosebud CFA were called for further assistance. Victoria Police and Ambulance Victoria were also responded. Two elderly resident from the cabin received minor injuries and were transported to hospital via road ambulance for treatment and observation. Fire crews fought hard to contain the fire from spreading into further caravans onsite. In total five caravans/cabins were damaged, two totally destroyed by the intense flames. Fire Investigation had not reported the cause when we left the scene. On Scene: Dromana Pumper Dromana Tanker Pumper 95 Rosebud Pumper Rosebud Support Victoria Police Ambulance Victoria CFA Commander Francis Fire Investigator Berry Thank you to all the fire crews who worked together to extinguish the fire. Thanks also for the professional management of the Park with easy access upon arrival and well signposted laneways to allow for quick and efficient access to the fire. ...Captain Desmond (vision courtesy park resident)

08.01.2022 (Apologies, the video link did not come across on previous post) With the recent introduction of Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) combining the former MFB and staff component of CFA into one organisation, there has been no change to your local CFA Brigades. This video has been produced to show that the Country Fire Authority of Victoria will continue to serve over 4 million Victorians from our 1200 fire brigades in every corner of the State, from outer metropolitan Melbourne, to re...mote rural, hinterland or seaside communities. Responding to structure, car, grass & scrub and bush fires, road crash rescue, motor vehicle accidents, emergency medical response, gas incidents & marine response to name a few. CFA responds to over 30,000 calls each year, when you require a Fire Brigade in an emergency you should always call Triple Zero (000). CFA & FRV will continue to work together as they did prior to the change, CFA has been providing this service every hour of every day for the past 75 years with some Brigade’s predating CFA which were formed under the former Country Fire Brigades Board (CFBB). Either way we are still committed to serving you, no change, same faces, same local knowledge, same dedicated volunteers who are ‘Trusted, Skilled & Deeply Connected’ ready for our next chapter...Captain Desmond See more

08.01.2022 Fire Rescue Victoria's Station 95 has had three significant structure fires in the last three days. The first being on Sunday night in Waterfall Gully Road, Rosebud South supported by Country Fire Authority crews from Boneo, Dromana, Rosebud, Mount Martha & Narre Warren (Breathing apparatus support), well done to all involved...Captain Desmond

08.01.2022 Always check before you go!...Captain Desmond

08.01.2022 With today’s high temperatures we ask, How Well Do You Know Fire? Ensure that you keep hydrated, stay indoors if you can, have a plan and be vigilant. No open-air burning is permitted throughout the State at the moment in accordance with the CFA Fire Restrictions (summer fire danger period) this includes both the foreshore reserves and beaches.... If you see smoke or fire; immediately call Triple Zero [000]. If you see something or someone acting suspicious call Police on 13-1444 or in the event of an emergency Triple Zero [000]. Take care of your elderly family and neighbours, check in on them and stay safe Captain Desmond

08.01.2022 This morning Mount Martha CFA, Dromana CFA, Mornington CFA supported by FRV Station 94 were responded to a burn-off reported as threatening a property in Mount Martha's fire district. Luckily it turned out to be a small burn with lots of smoke and was not threatening any property. The property owner had done all the right pre-burn responsible requirements such as they had registered the burn-off, had a water source turned on and ready and was supervising the burn when fire cr...ews arrived. If you are in a permitted area within the Shire for burning-off, please ensure you: Check with the Mornington Peninsula Shire Council By-Laws relating to burning-off by calling 5950 1000 or 1300 850 600 or check their website www.mornpen.vic.gov.au Report the burn-off to the Country Fire Authority Burn-Off Notification Line on 1800 668 511, prior to commencing burn. Make sure the weather conditions are safe for burning-off (especially the wind) Likewise, please only report the fire if you see flames that are threatening property, not just smoke. ....Captain Desmond

07.01.2022 This afternoon Dromana CFA were responded to a burn off in Safety Beach. Supported by Mount Martha & Mornington CFA and FRV Stn. 94. This is a timely reminder that you are NOT PERMITTED to burn off in a residential area on a block which is smaller than 1500 sqm ever. ... If you property is larger than 1500 sqm it is your responsibility to check with the Mornington Peninsula Shire Council on: 1300 850 600 or www.mornpen.vic.gov.au before burning off to check you are on a permitted burn off day (see link below) and inform also CFA Burn Off Notifications Line on: 1800 668 511, CFA is a full volunteer fire service and call outs take members from their homes or workplace this will ensure Brigades’ are not unnecessarily responded. file:///C://Fact-File-Local-Law-Open-Air-Burning.pdf Captain Desmond

05.01.2022 It has been a busy couple of weeks for Dromana volunteers with several fire calls supporting or assisting: Rosebud CFA, Mount Martha CFA and Mornington CFA, and Fire Rescue Victoria Station 94 (Mornington) and Station 95 (Rosebud). 20/10/2020 - 1:31pm Gas Leak - Supporting Stn. 95 ... The Boulevard McCrae. Dromana Pumper responded with Pumper 95 & Rosebud CFA 19/10/2020 - 8:52am Car Fire - Primary Fire District Nepean Highway & Ups N Downs Road, Dromana. Dromana Pumper & Dromana Tanker responded with support from: Pumper 94, Mount Martha Pumper and Mornington Tanker 19/10/2020 - 12:42am Direct Alarm Residential Apartments - Supporting: Stn. 95 Jetty Road, Rosebud Dromana Pumper responded with Pumper 95 & Rosebud CFA 18/10/2020 - 1:44am Car Fire - Primary Fire District Arthur's Seat Tourist Road, Arthur's Seat. Dromana Pumper & Dromana Tanker responded, supported by Pumper 95. Car was well alight upon Captain's arrival, no suspicious circumstances, owner was with vehicle. 15/10/2020 - 1:41pm Reported Shed Fire threatening House - Primary Fire District Rymer Avenue, Safety Beach Dromana Pumper, Dromana Tanker, Pumper 94, Mount Martha Pumper & Mornington Tanker responded. False Alarm, occupant had something burning in rear yard. 14/10/2020 - 5:16pm Rescue - Child's leg caught in barrel drain - Supporting Stn. 94 Bentons Road, Mornington Dromana Rescue & Dromana Car responded, called off en-route. 13/10/2020 - 7:32pm Gas Leak - Supporting Stn. 95 The Boulevard McCrae Dromana Pumper responded with Pumper 95 & Rosebud CFA 13/10/2020 - 10:38am Garbage Truck Fire - Primary Fire District Dromana Parade, Safety Beach. Dromana Pumper, Dromana Tanker, Mornington Tanker & Pumper 95 responded. Both Dromana appliances committed for over 1 hour in extinguishing the fire, support Brigades were cancelled. 13/10/2020 - 7:31am Smoke Issuing electrical switch - Supporting Stn. 95 Hove Road, Rosebud Dromana Pumper responded with Pumper 95 & Rosebud CFA

02.01.2022 Happy Birthday To You, Happy Birthday To You, Happy Birthday Dear Pamela, Happy Birthday To You Guess who is now an ‘octogenarian’ and joins two other members of our Brigade with this status? Happy Birthday to one of our Brigade Life Members Pam Rowler and thank you for everything you do for our Brigade.... Pam, a long-standing member and former Brigade & Auxiliary Secretary of Dromana Fire Brigade & Dromana Fire Brigade Auxiliary turns the B I G 8 0 today. Unfortunately, the ‘big bash’ she had planned will have to wait until after isolations, but lets all wish her a special day and show her the support she has from not only our Brigade members but the community in general. Pam has been so entrenched in the Dromana community for decades through School Councils, Mothers Clubs, Football Club Committee (Life Member), for over 20 years she has been the Secretary of Dromana-Red Hill RSL Sub Branch, a former Guide & Brownie Leader with 1st Dromana Guides, a Debutante Ball instructor over many years for Rosebud, Mornington and Dromana Secondary Colleges, all round ‘can do’ and ‘will do’ person who supports her community where ever she can. Thanks Pam, enjoy your special day with Les and we look forward to be able to wish you happy birthday in person when we can. Also Happy 85th Birthday To Elaine Barnard-Brown (21/09/2020) Happy 86th Birthday to Life Member Shirley Desmond (24/09/2020) Stay safeCaptain Desmond

01.01.2022 Firstly, Happy New Year, here is hoping that 2021 will be better for all of us. Do you live on a rural property in Dromana? Is the entrance and driveway to your property large enough to take a fire appliance or two? As the video says 'we can't always get a fire truck to you property', but if we can we need to be able to access it easily, stay safe, stay alert...Captain Desmond