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25.01.2022 Though not directly impacting Falls Creek a timely reminder to those travelling to check the conditions and road closures before heading off on holidays. Remember to download the Vic Emergency app for alerts for your current area and checking whats happening.

25.01.2022 Please continue to stay informed and up to date Re the watch and act for Falls Creek and surrounding areas.

25.01.2022 While we’ve been busy with extra pumper training and driver training. Someone also snuck a 40th Bday past us also!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY WONGY!! AKA James Wong our Falls Creek Operations Officer :-)

24.01.2022 CFA’s new Alpine Commander role overseas Falls Creek, Mt Hotham- Dinner Plain and Mt Buller. Mark Owens (CFA Alpine Commander) talks of structure fires within Victorian Alpine Communities during Winter. Congrats on the new role Mark !!

24.01.2022 Some great advise we all need to consider.

23.01.2022 Our Training last night was all about Hoses, Hydraulics and Pump Operations Tonight saw members of the Falls Creek Fire Brigade respond to the Falls Creek Fire Station for a ‘mock’ scenario in the Village Bowl, Falls Creek. This provided the opportunity to test the response of volunteer firefighters in getting to the fire station, to then attend an emergency incident. With the addition of a new CFA mini fleet to facilitate brigade viability and enhance response, one of the ma...chines (a Can-Am Side-By-Side Defender) was also able to be utilised for equipment logistics. The focus of this practical training session was on hose, hydraulics and pump operations. The volunteer firefighters were able to maintain valuable practical skills in the alpine environment, as well as further exposure to the benefits of the Cleveland Coils; a systematic method to stow fire hose that has advantages of more effective deployment during a fire. The alpine environment makes for a challenging and complex fireground, however the Falls Creek volunteer firefighters are accustomed to these challenges and complexities; slippery conditions and hose, deep snow pockets, cold weather, water runoff creating ice, potential for snow shed off roofs, etc. The skills, experience and dedication of the Falls Creek Fire Brigade members, combined together, make for a very effective team to protect life and property throughout Falls Creek..

23.01.2022 A Total Fire Ban has been declared on Thursday 19th of December for Northern Country and the North East of the State. A STATEWIDE Total Fire Ban has been d...eclared for Friday 20th December. On these dates no fire can be lit in the open air or be allowed to remain alight in the open air between 00:01 on Thu, 19 Dec 2019 and 23:59 Friday, 20 December 2019. Know the rules when it comes to what you can and can't do during a TFB. www.cfa.vic.gov.au/can.

23.01.2022 "One Meter from the Heater" Whether you’re carving up the slopes or falling face-first into the snow. When it's time to dry your ski gear make sure you keep it "One Meter from the Heater" ! http://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepare/fires-in-the-home/

21.01.2022 YOUR DRYER COULD CAUSE A FIRE Is it time to do your washing? Outside Washing lines just don’t do the job at Falls Creek We need our Dryers!! ALWAYS check & clean your lint filter! Don’t take clothes out till after the Cool Down cycle is complete BEWARE of oily/greasy towels or tea towels from day spas and restaurant kitchens Heavy duty wash in hot water, dry on a cool dryer cycle... Look after your dryer it could cause a fire!! http://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepare/fires-in-the-home/

21.01.2022 ONE METRE FROM THE HEATER" While you may not be all that successful at getting your jeans and other wet clothes dry outside at Falls Creek, it is important that you keep them all 1 metre from the heater. Be fire safe :-) Fires inside your home in winter are a high risk. https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepare/fires-in-the-home... *Winter is the peak time for heater fires, and with people and children indoors during this time, it’s more important than ever to follow some basic fire safety tips. *Drying clothes and other items must be kept at least one metre away from all heating. *Children must be supervised near all types of heating. Ensure a safe distance is maintained between children and heating. *Keep wood and other combustibles at least one metre from a fire. All residents should also have gas heaters inspected and serviced every two years to ensure the safety of loved ones from carbon monoxide poisoning or fire.

21.01.2022 An update from Vic Emergency on tomorrow's Code Red fire conditions in Victoria tomorrow (Thursday 21 November).

21.01.2022 TOTAL FIRE BAN TODAY! If you have any questions with regards to what you can and can’t do today, please refer to this document:

20.01.2022 Take care everyone it’s going to be wild and windy.. Blizzard Conditions! Here comes the snow!!

20.01.2022 CFA community engagement and collaboration with Falls Creek Ski Lifts for the 2018 Pond Skim Thanks to Lt Sam Perry & Kristi McGrail for assistance with filling the pond. And thanks to Danny Lucas, Dani Sheean & Bohdi for handing around the Falls Creek CFA fundraising helmet.

19.01.2022 Great training view today.

19.01.2022 3am Sunday is the end of Daylight savings, turn your clocks back an hour. Extra hours sleep! Also change the batteries in your smoke alarm. Stay safe everyone.

18.01.2022 Who WONT be charging their phone UNDER THEIR PILLOW tonight? Busy day today; Doing emails, talking on the phone, checking your social media apps? Your phone is seriously flat and needs charging tonight, right? Your Mobile phones (tablets and laptops) should always be on a hard surface with good airflow while charging. Only use the charger supplied with the phone, or a charger approved by the manufacturer - that cheap charger you bought online could end up costing you a lot mo...re than the $$ you saved. Remember: You can't smell smoke when you're asleep and you should always have working smoke alarms in your accommodation. AVOID THE RISKS * Never have a phone charging in bed or under covers * Use only the manufacturer’s or an approved charger & cables * Charge the phone on a hard surface with good airflow * Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for charging and use http://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepare/fires-in-the-home/

18.01.2022 One Metre From The Heater It’s wet and windy outside today, if your clothes get wet, we’d love you to keep them a metre from the heater Fires inside the home in winter are a high risk. https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepare/fires-in-the-home

18.01.2022 Remember that today is a total fire ban across the state.

16.01.2022 We would like to thank everyone that attended our last raffle night for the summer, it was a great night with lots of fun had by everyone. It was the most successful raffle night ever! Once again we would like to thank our amazing sponsors, The Frying Pan, Falls Creek, Tawonga South Butchery, The Falls Creek Post Office (AKA Lynn G) & Vegitation Mt Beauty Greengrocer for the amazing prizes every week. All money raised through these weekly raffles goes directly to the brigade to pay for additional equipment and training. This years proceeds have gone towards the purchase of a brand new Floating pump and a complete set of Milwaukee cordless tools.

16.01.2022 Last weeks training for members was ladders, height safety and knots. Fire brigade response is not all about hoses and water. There are many more skills that your Falls Creek firefighters maintain to ensure their efficient response.

16.01.2022 BA (Breathing Apparatus) Skills Maintenance @ Falls Creek The Falls Creek Fire Brigade members have been demonstrating their commitment and passion to protect life and property throughout the Falls Creek Alpine Resort. Over the past few weeks, our members have been taking time out of their busy winter schedules, during a busy part of the snow season, to complete necessary skills maintenance for breathing apparatus operations. This crucial training is targeted every 6 months t...o ensure efficiency and proficiency, so that when required, our volunteer firefighters are ready at a moment’s notice. When the physical work in arduous alpine conditions is required, and with the complete ensemble to wear weighing nearly 30kgs, breathing apparatus operations are a major requirement for CFA operational response in these unique alpine areas. Next time you see your local volunteer firefighters, please acknowledge their efforts to maintain training on a weekly basis.

15.01.2022 Recently some members from Falls Creek CFA attended an information session on the technical rescue capability that CFA now has in and around District 24 (NE VIC). This included viewing a Technical Rescue POD with capabilities for steep angle rescue, high angle rescue, confined space rescue and trench rescue. The session was a multi agency session, consisting of local CFA, SES, Victoria Police, and Victoria Police Search & Rescue. Hosted by Porepunkah Fire Station, the Wangar...atta Transporter and Technical Rescue POD was put on display by CFA Wangaratta career firefighters. With the capability to provide technical expertise and equipment to the alpine complex environment, this information session was a good opportunity for a couple of Falls Creek members to view this purpose built POD. Falls Creek Fire Brigade would like to thank Operations Officer Mark Owens for the invite to the information session, Porepunkah Fire Brigade for hosting and the career firefighters from Wangaratta Fire Station for sharing their specialist knowledge on technical rescue.

15.01.2022 CFA Raffle Night tomorrow at the Frying Pan Inn.. ALL MONEY RAISED TOMORROW NIGHT FROM THE RAFFLE WILL BE FORWARDED TO THE RED CROSS NSW/QLD BUSHFIRE FUND. See you all there for a great night!!

15.01.2022 Remember to keep up to date with the current situation on the Vic Emergency website or App. Whilst there is still no immediate threat to Falls Creek it's in everyone's best interest to know whats happening.

15.01.2022 Simulated Multi Structure Fire. A final snow season practical exercise for the Falls Creek CFA saw a simulated multi storey structure fire in the Les Chalets Apartments near Slalom Plaza last week. This complex incident was a culmination of previous training and skills maintenance conducted by the Falls Creek firefighters throughout the season.... Acknowledgment to Nina, Barry, the Les Chalet residents/guests and FCRM for supporting the CFA to conduct the exercise. And finally, thanks to the dedicated volunteer firefighters that make up the Falls Creek Fire Brigade for their time and effort with training throughout the season.

14.01.2022 Recently the "CFA Computer Simulation and Virtual Reality (VR) Team" visited Fall Creek Fire Brigade. The session was attended by CFA members from Falls Creek and Mt Beauty, as well as Falls Creek Resort Management (and some future younger CFA members) Training activities included VR fire suppression with structure & non structure scenarios, VR for situational awareness and risk management, and a computer simulation package that provides training for mapping, size up and str...ategies/tactics in a TEWT (Tactical Exercise Without Troops) format. The Fall Creek Fire Brigade and Operations Officer Wongy would to thank Operations Manager Mick Harris and Aaron Stockton, for the inclusion of the alpine brigades into their VR roadshow. Additionally, thanks also to Evan Merrinan (General Manager, QT Falls Creek) for the use of their Function Room. Where sometimes it’s not that simple to just go outside to train, the use of technology is an innovative way to train in complex environments.

14.01.2022 The latest update from DELWP regarding the Gippsland fires. Remember to be aware of the situation, plan your trip and download the Vic Emergency App for up to date information on all emergencies in Victoria.

14.01.2022 Today is about celebrating the powerful role our Mums play within our communities. We wish every Mum at Falls Creek and beyond a happy Mother's Day and thank you to those who spend time away from their families to help others.

13.01.2022 Please continue to monitor your Vic Emergency app, listen to your local radio stations. Due to current fires in the local area..... Communities in and around the fires including, Falls Creek, Mitta Mitta, Mount Beauty, Glen Valley, Glen Wills, Sunnyside, Nelse and Tawonga are being advised to stay informed. ... Ensure you have and that you know what your bushfire action plan is.

13.01.2022 A couple of our newer members took time out of their busy schedule to refine their hydraulic/pump operator skills with the Pumper and the Tanker. This training is only one aspect of the program all new members gaining their Minimum Skills Qualification go thru - the first step for all new members to CFA. Good job Alex and Hugh & thanks to Wongy for showing them the ropes!

13.01.2022 Falls Creek Fire Brigade would like to thank the local and broader Falls Creek community for their ongoing support including the creation of a gofundme page. Our current focus is on operations and fire preparedness and while we are not actively fundraising we certainly appreciate the community spirit and generous donations. CFA is one team and we will ensure all funds that were raised go to where it is needed most. Please stay safe in today’s extreme fire conditions ... For current emergency information visit www.emergency.vic.gov.au

13.01.2022 We are hosting our annual open day at the station this Saturday, December 8 from 11am-3pm. As the Declared Fire Danger Period is now effective, the open day will also serve to answer any questions stakeholders & residents have with regards to property preparation and having your fire ready plan up to date. In addition, we will have all of our appliances out for display and welcome young and old to attend. Falls Creek CFA merchandise will also be available for purchase along with members running a sausage sizzle.

12.01.2022 ALL BUSINESS OWNERS AND LODGE MANAGERS Winters not far away. Now is the time to check and ensure your building is fire safe & ready for this winter. EVACUATION PLANS: Ensure your evacuation plan is current for the upcoming season... CLEANING OF CHIMNEYS AND RANGE HOODS: Now is the time to clean your Rangehood and Chimneys ESSENTIAL SERVICES: Check Emergency lighting, exits and signages, service extinguishers and fire hoses (where fitted) SMOKE DETECTORS AND FIRE ALARMS: Are they current and in working order See more

12.01.2022 Today, we remember the men and women who selflessly gave their lives serving for our country, as well as those who returned and continue to serve their communities. Lest we forget....

12.01.2022 The open day is on now! Snags are ready and the soft drinks are cold.

12.01.2022 Last Chance to attend the CFA Raffle Night @ The Frying Pan, before winter arrives!! This Thursday 18th April. Awesome meat trays, fruit trays and beer/wine prizes still to be had. Come down, support your local CFA and have a great night out.

11.01.2022 A great colouring-in to give to all future fire fighting boys and girls! We suspect we have the original at Falls Creek though! Check out the link below for some details on our unique alpine fire pumper. https://www.flashover.com.au/falls-creek-cfas-bombardier-g/

11.01.2022 Ladders and Ventilation was the focus of this weeks training. Refreshing on these skills are vital for the complex environment at Falls Creek when dealing with Structural fires. Great job everyone!!

11.01.2022 Last week some members took some time out from their busy schedules do some Pumping and Hydraulics training. This work demonstrates the understanding of pressures and water flows for effective response to structural firefighting in our complex alpine resort environments.

10.01.2022 Fire Warden Training for Falls Creek Stakeholders - 6th June Register by 4th June. Falls Creek CFA and District 24, in collaboration with Resort Management will be hosting a Fire Warden Training Day, including Extinguisher Training for members of the Falls Creek community.... Places are limited. When: Wednesday 6th of June, 2018 Where: Someplace Else Bar & Grill Register by emailing: [email protected] by no later than Monday 4th of June - 5pm.

10.01.2022 TONIGHT - The first CFA Raffle for summer is happening at the The Frying Pan, Falls Creek from 7.00pm! We got some great giveaways and good times on offer! See you all there!

10.01.2022 It’s a bit cold up here with 20-30cms of snow falling! This is a great reminder to check your smoke alarms and chimneys now that the cold weather has come in and we spend most of our time indoors.

10.01.2022 Today as Australia rises for ANZAC Day, together we remember all those who have served. The fallen and returned, men, women, young and old. This year, we also recognise the significant contribution our defence personnel made to an unprecedented fire season and thank them for their support throughout the recovery effort.

09.01.2022 COMMUNITY UPDATE ON REGIONAL FIRES - The CFA Tallangatta Incident Control Centre will be hosting a community meeting to provide an update on the regional fires. When: Monday 2 Dec 2019 Time: 3.00pm Location: QT Board Room, Falls Creek To attend, please confirm by replying to [email protected]

09.01.2022 Evacuation Order - January 9 Falls Creek will be under an Evacuation Order from 5pm today with increased fire danger forecast this evening and tomorrow. A road ...block will be in place closing the Bogong High Plains Rd from Mount Beauty to Falls Creek from this time. Non essential personnel will not be permitted access to Falls Creek, this is effective immediately. All residents and stakeholders are strongly recommended to leave the resort by 5pm at the latest. If you choose not to evacuate, emergency services may not be able to ensure your safety and you may lose the ability to leave. Any who intend to stay please ensure you inform FCRM on 5758 1200 as soon as possible To stay informed on the fire threat please refer to the below resources www.emergency.vic.gov.au VicEmergency Hotline - freecall 1800 226 226. VicEmergency app Vic Emergency Facebook (#vicfires) Tune in to ABC Local Radio, commercial and designated community radio stations, or Sky News TV.

09.01.2022 TOTAL FIRE BAN statewide this Friday 4th January due to extreme forecast temperatures. Do you have your bushfire plan ready?

07.01.2022 ALL FALLS CREEK RESIDENTS/BUSINESS OWNERS/EMPLOYEES BUSHFIRE AWARENESS TRAINING MODULE FOR PEOPLE LIVING/WORKING in HIGH RISK BUSH FIRE AREAS CFA has created an online training module for the general public to raise awareness of the risk to Residents & workers (employees) living in, travelling and working in high risk bushfire areas over summer and provide safety advice to prevent loss of life during a bushfire or grassfire. ... A link to the training module website is below https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/bushfire-safety-for-workers Falls Creek CFA is recommending that everyone takes 45 minutes out of their day to sit down and complete this (at home or get your workplace on board to complete it at work). 1) You will be requested to generate a non-member CFA log on. 2) you can complete this on a PC or a phone/tablet 3) you can do a small section, go away and comeback and continue from where you left off (including on different devices) 4) you will be provided with a Certificate of Completion upon completion (you can print it out) to show to your employer if required. Falls Creek Alpine Resort Management Board will also be communicating this this information to all Falls Creek Stakeholders in the near future also.

07.01.2022 An update on our area. Please adhere to the warnings.

07.01.2022 They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them.

06.01.2022 Falls Creek Stakeholders: Falls Creek Resort Management and Falls Creek CFA ask that you ensure your guests are informed/aware of the importance of NO FIREWORKS for New Year’s Eve tonight given the current fire conditions. (Letting them off is illegal also) Enjoy New Years Eve!! See you all next year!! ... *********** Falls Creek Resort Management wish to advise all stakeholders and residents that given the current fire risk situation, the use of fireworks in the village area are NOT PERMITTED (and are illegal in any case). Please ensure your guests are aware of the significant risk such activity places on our resort at this time of year. We hope you have a great New Years Eve - please celebrate safely and we'll see you next year! Kind Regards Falls Creek Resort Management

05.01.2022 We welcome our new winter CFA Operations Officer James Wong. James has been inducted to Falls creek by bravely taking part in the ice plunge on Friday! James is replacing Mark Owens and also brings his wife and 2 kids to Falls also. If you see him around stop and have a chat.

05.01.2022 Who’s entering the pond skim tomorrow? A couple of members will be partaking again this year! Photo: Chris Hocking

05.01.2022 An update on the fire situation at Falls Creek. Fire did not reach the village overnight, however is still burning strongly and remains a threat FCRM is a...ttending the Regional Emergency Management Team meeting at 11am more information will be made available after this time. The resort remains CLOSED to all access. Bogong High Plains Rd is CLOSED at Mt Beauty. Access to resort may not be re-opened for an extended period. Thank you for your ongoing concern and support. Please do not attempt to visit or return to Falls Creek at this time.

05.01.2022 James Wong our Falls Creek CFA Operations Officer found a new recruit this week in Falls Creek, Marshall from Paw Patrol!! James also checked in with Pete the Snow Dragon that all was going well on the hill. . Pete gave us a !!

05.01.2022 While it's time to hit the slopes it's also important be fire safe in Falls Creek. In 2017 - 3000 House/Building fires across Victoria were found to be preventable and sadly 8 wonderful lives could have been saved. This week Falls Creek CFA is launching an awareness campaign to help you make sure your accomodation, your guests accomodation and workplaces are Fire Safe. Watch this space... and check out the video link below

04.01.2022 CHECK OUT THE VIDEO IN THE COMMENTS. Wednesday night @ training we did a burnover drill followed by draughting from the dam. Early the next morning (Thursday) a storm front arrived bringing snow all day to Falls Creek . A unique example of the diverse conditions we encounter through out the year.

04.01.2022 Thank you to all those that attended our raffles last week, as mentioned on the night we will be sending all proceeds from that raffle to the Rainbow Flat Brigade who lost their station while out fighting the local bush fires.

04.01.2022 Current fire conditions in Victoria are widespread and extensive. We encourage everyone to be stay informed and listen to your local ABC radio stations monitor the Vic Emergency website or App or CFA Facebook page. Plan ahead & stay well informed are key things everyone can do.

04.01.2022 Snow has arrived at Falls Creek. The official depth level is sitting at 28cm!! A great reminder to check your building to ensure you are fire ready for winter!!

03.01.2022 For those interested, we spent some time clearing & wrapping up Wallace’s hut and did similar work on Cope Hut this morning. ***Notice: if you are to share any of these photos please credit Falls Creek Fire Brigade****

03.01.2022 On the 25 July, the Falls Creek Fire Brigade hosted a multiagency training exercise in the Village Bowl. The scenario was a structure fire, that required the immediate evacuation of residents. The scenario details were unknown to the public and residents, and this created a very realistic environment in which to train and focus on emergency management and collaboration with Falls Creek emergency services and supporting responding agencies/stakeholders. The outcomes and feed...back received by all those who participated were very positive. A huge thank you to all the agencies and members involved, as well as Falls Creek Ski Lifts, their employees/residents and Resort Management for supporting the efforts to enhance the capability of Falls Creek emergency services and management. Services represented: - Country Fire Authority (Falls Creek and Mt Beauty) - Falls Creek Ski Lifts - Victoria Police - Ambulance Victoria - Falls Creek Medical Centre - Falls Creek Ski Patrol - Falls Creek Resort Management Acknowledgements to: - Falls Creek Ski Lifts employees for being evacuated at short notice - Paul Roubicek (Diana Lodge) for providing professional photography services - Frying Pan Inn for housing evacuees for ‘simulated’ triage and medical assessments For more information, please contact CFA Operations Officer James Wong, [email protected]

02.01.2022 "KEEP AN EYE ON YOUR DINNER" Its dinner time after a hard day at work in Falls Creek or carving up the open spaces on the slopes. Never leave your cooking unattended... and turn your pan handles inwards. Not only will you RUIN YOUR DINNER!! It could also result in a FIRE !.

02.01.2022 Falls Creek is under a Mandatory Evacuation Order. All persons must leave the resort immediately. Falls Creek Alpine Resort is closed and the only evacuation ro...ute is via Bogong High Plains Road towards Mt Beauty. Please do not attempt to visit the resort and ensure you have evacuated the area as soon as possible. Ensure you have the Vic Emergency app on your phone for the most reliable updates. Full details https://bit.ly/39JsE1A

01.01.2022 Our amazing oversnow pumper had just been featured on the Flashover - Australian Firefighting website. If you've seen it around and wanted to know more about it notes your chance, head over to their website and check out the article.

01.01.2022 Dear Falls Creek, Falls Creek Resort Management (FCRM) wish to advise all stakeholders and residents that Falls Creek is currently under a WATCH & ACT notice from Vic Emergency due to fire activity in the region. Detail related to this Watch & Act can be found here: https://www.emergency.vic.gov.au/. Please note the following key information in accordance with Falls Creek Emergency Management Plan:... - All guests are advised to leave Falls Creek by the end of today or early tomorrow morning at latest. - Stakeholders and residents are advised to activate your fire plans and leave early if possible. - MTB shuttle operations will cease at 4pm today and will not be operating tomorrow Friday 3rd January or Saturday 4th January at this stage. Re-start of this program will occur once conditions are appropriate. - Bogong High Plains Rd to Shannonvale/Omeo will be closed to through traffic from 2pm today - please factor this into your preparations and advice to guests. - Pretty Valley Rd and Road 24 will also be closed to public access from 5pm today. - There will be a Community Info session held at St Falls West Boardroom at 10am Friday 3rd January. This will focus on stakeholder and resident requirements as guests should have already left resort by this time. FCRM will provide further updates as information becomes available. It is very important you are using the Vic Emergency app on your phones with Falls Creek as your watch zone so you can stay up to date with all information as soon as it is issued. Additionally listening to ABC Local radio is also advised. Kind Regards Falls Creek Resort Management