Echuca Fire Brigade in Echuca, Victoria | Community organisation

Echuca Fire Brigade

Locality: Echuca, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 5482 3344

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25.01.2022 The Fire Danger Period (including Echuca) will come into effect on Monday, 23 November 2020 at 0100hrs (1am).

24.01.2022 Have you checked or better still cleaned your chimney or flue lately? This afternoon the Echuca Fire Brigade was called to a chimney fire in Echuca. Thankfully the resident discovered the fire early and called the fire brigade immediately. With this colder weather, you should be ensuring your chimney and/or flue are not clogged prior to lighting your fireplaces.... Keep your home safe this winter by checking your chimney: Use a torch to check for creosote build-up or obstructions like bird nests. Have your chimney professionally cleaned annually.

23.01.2022 On Saturday 12th September 2020, 600 Firefighters and other Emergency Service Personnel would have stepped up to fight depression, PTSI and suicide by climbing the 28 floors of Crown Metropol Hotel wearing 25kgs of turnout gear and breathing apparatus BUT unfortunately, the current COVID restrictions in Victoria prohibit this year’s event taking place as it normally would. This hasn't stopped Echuca's very own Georgia O'Callaghan and Luke Waterson who have "stepped" up to t...he challenge and from RUOK day until October 10 World Mental Health Day they will be aiming to climb at least 3046 stairs for the Virtual Firefighter Stair Climb that hopes to raise $500,000 to improve support services, fund research and raise awareness of mental health issues. Georgia said, "Each stair that is climbed is symbolic of the struggle that people with mental health issues go through and 3046 is the goal as that is the number of lives lost to suicides each year." Luke is quoted as saying "If you see me struggling, give us a shout and if you have a fiver flick it our way. Also, drop a bit of change in the tin at BYL cafe. So please visit their donation pages below and give generously to this very worthwhile cause. https://www.firefighterclimb.org.au/clim/georgiaocallaghan/ https://www.firefighterclimb.org.au/climber/lukewaterson/

23.01.2022 A reminder that there is a planned burn happening around horseshoe lagoon. Smoke will be visible from Echuca.

22.01.2022 A reminder today is a Total Fire Ban. No fires can be lit. Stay safe and stay cool out there today!

22.01.2022 Echuca residents may see smoke in the area over the coming days, due to the RFS conducting planned burns. Remember when reporting a fire, please make sure you can see visible flames, not just smoke

22.01.2022 Good work by the members who attended this fire. https://news.cfa.vic.gov.au/-/echuca-house-fire-a-timely-re

22.01.2022 It’s hay bailing season! Here are just a few tips to ensure the safety of your hay this year.

22.01.2022 Yesterday 25 firefighters and 7 trucks attended a burnoff out of control just south of Echuca. They quickly brought the fire under control and spent another 2 hours blacking out. Property owners have legal obligations when burning off. Failing to comply with local council by-laws and state legislation can lead to a fine. For more information about burning off, go to cfa.vic.gov.au/burnoff... #registeryourburn #rochesterfirebrigade #echucavillagefirebrigade #bamawmextensionfirebrigade

21.01.2022 CFA (Country Fire Authority) 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 thanking 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. #sparkinthedark #StaySafe #cfavic

21.01.2022 UPDATE: Whoops! Turns out we LOSE an hour's sleep. Someone was way too excited! But the reminders stay the same! So a couple of reminders: 1. Turn your clocks one hour forward before going to bed. 2. Check you smoke alarm! Change the batteries, check that it works! ... Head to the CFA website for all the FAQ’s on preparing for summer.

20.01.2022 Happy Father’s Day to all the Dads out there, from the Echuca Fire Brigade. And a special thanks to all the Dads who volunteer with the CFA who will be turning out to fires and incidents today as they do every day, working to keep our community safe.

19.01.2022 Apologies for the very late message but this is a very special message from our friends at VicPol. The winds have really picked up. Stay home. Stay safe. Only call 000 in an emergency.

18.01.2022 A reminder that the Fire Danger Period started this morning! Stay safe this summer.

18.01.2022 It’s a wonderful time of year. Who doesn’t love spring! But it’s also the start where we need to prepare for the summer. Here are some handy hints in relation to haystack fires with thanks from CFA District 20.

18.01.2022 This time last year, it was the first Code Red day in a decade and didn’t we all feel the brunt of it so close to home. But we weren’t the only ones. So many communities across Victoria felt the brunt of it. This is a good reminder about what weather can do, and that the Fire Danger Period for Campaspe Shire begins THIS MONDAY MORNING at 1am. It’s a hot day, a hot weekend and a lot of hot weather is coming. Ensure you have your bushfire plan done and practiced with all your family.

17.01.2022 Download the free app here. https://emergencyapp.triplezero.gov.au/

17.01.2022 Our thoughts are with our friends at Victoria Police as we remember those who gave their lives in the line of duty.

17.01.2022 This week was #InternationalYouthDay2020. It’s great to see a couple of our juniors make the local paper for their service to the Echuca Fire Brigade.

13.01.2022 Hi everyone, the Echuca/Moama Salvos are asking for your support. Because of the pandemic they are not able to do any face to face collecting, therefore the iconic Red Shield Appeal Door Knock has gone digital. In these difficult times many more people are relying of the services of the Salvos so please dig deep and support this fantastic cause.... Click on the link below and please give generously.

13.01.2022 COMMUNITY INFORMATION - GRASS FIRE Incident Location: 604 Glenville Road Echuca Village Issue Date: Monday 16 November 2020, 06:58 am Next Update: Monday 16 Nov...ember 2020, 07:00 pm More details at http://emergency.vic.gov.au/respond/ This message is being issued for Echuca Village. - There is a haystack fire at 604 Glenville Road Echuca Village. - Haystack fires are not likely to spread into grassland but do generate a lot of smoke. - Smoke may be visible from nearby roads and communities as firefighters pull apart the hay to extinguish the fire. - Smoke may be visible in the area for approximately the next 10 hours - Firefighters are monitoring this fire. There is no immediate threat to the community and no action is required.

12.01.2022 Please slow down when you see any emergency service vehicle on the side of the road with it’s red and blue lights flashing.

12.01.2022 DID YOU KNOW THERE IS AN APP TO HELP YOU KNOW WHERE YOU ARE IN AN EMERGENCY? One question you will always be asked when you call 000 is your location and the nearest cross-street. This helps emergency services know exactly where to go in the event of an emergency. But what if you don’t know? Here is the answer for you! ... Emergency Plus can be easily downloaded from the App Store or Google Play, and as you can see, it gives you the address and the latitude and longitude. Even out in the bush, you can use the latitude and longitude to help us help you! CFA (Country Fire Authority) Victoria State Emergency ServiceVictoria Police CFA District 20

11.01.2022 Training is critical to success in the fire service! Here are a few photos showing how consistent training prepares Echuca Fire Brigade members for any type of call they encounter! The training here is practising using breathing apparatus (BA) and efficient hose deployment, both of which have been used at the three separate car fires the brigade has attended over the last week! Photo Credit: Flano

11.01.2022 A new Commonwealth government website has been launched for those who have been bushfire affected and are looking for assistance. The National Bushfire Recovery Agency and Services Australia have created a new website which brings the available services into one central location to help those who have been affected by the devastating bushfires over summer. Anyone looking for support services, including financial and emotional support, as well as assistance with accommodation, food, household supplies or support for animals can find this information here. If you know anyone who may have been affected by the recent fires please share with them. This is a commonwealth website so those affected interstate can also access the services. There is lots of helpful information here they may be able to use to help with their recovery.

09.01.2022 For everyone’s information. There will be a hazard reduction burn in the Hoseshoe lagoon area tomorrow (Wednesday). There will be a large amount of smoke in the Echuca area.

08.01.2022 Don’t forget to register your burn off!

07.01.2022 Meet Blaze. Blaze belongs to one of our members and as it is International Dog Day we thought we would share him with you! I’m sure you will agree that our furry friends have provided us with great comfort during these strange times. Feel free to share your pics and comments about your dog!... Photo credit: Col Atkinson

06.01.2022 We may be outside the declared fire restriction period, but there are still rules around lighting fires. Please check the Campaspe Shire website for details. https://www.campaspe.vic.gov.au/Our-co/Documents/Local-laws

05.01.2022 We hope everyone has a great time over the coming long weekend, but please make it a safe one, particularly when it comes to fires. Don't throw petrol or other accelerants on open fires and always keep an eye on kids.

04.01.2022 At the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, remember to remember and take the time out to honour our veterans. #remembertoremember #lestweforget2020 #remembranceday

04.01.2022 TOMORROW, Saturday 28th November has been declared a day of Total Fire Ban for the Mallee, Wimmera and Northern Country (including Echuca and Campaspe Shire). No fires can be lit between 0001 (1201am) to 2359 (1159pm). Tomorrow is going to be hot and windy. Ensure you are prepared.

03.01.2022 Did you know that Echuca is in the Northern Country fire District? With the Fire danger period starting on Monday, it’s a good time to remind ourselves what fire district we‘re in. Victoria is divided into nine fire districts which the boundaries surround municipalities. Echuca and the Campaspe Shire are in the Northern Country District. ... Are you prepared for the fire season?

03.01.2022 Last night we supported Kerang Fire Brigade with Breating apparatus. #supportingthecommunity

01.01.2022 Our members train to learn new skills and practice old ones giving them the ability to perform to the high standards expected of them. We call this firemanship. It is going to be very hot over the next few days. Are you and your family prepared?... How well do you know fire? #prepareforsummer #hot #firemanship Flanno