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25.01.2022 MEDIA RELEASE: Firefighters responded to #Campbellfield just after 7am this morning, following reports of smoke issuing from a roller door at a factory on Malcolm Place. https://www.frv.vic.gov.au/fire-campbellfield-factory-under

25.01.2022 EMERGENCY WARNING - CHEMICAL HAZARD Incident Location: Sydney Rd, Coburg Issue Date: Sunday 15 November 2020, 12:45 pm Next Update: Sunday 15 November 2020, 06:20 pm... More details at http://emergency.vic.gov.au/respond/ This Emergency Warning is issued for Coburg. - There is a hazardous gas leak at 424 Sydney Road Coburg. Hazardous gas is being released and is leaking into/spreading towards Victoria St, Mall Anyone located between Bell St, Rodda St, Harding St and Hudson St should move inside immediately. Do not enter the area - it is extremely dangerous.

25.01.2022 MEDIA RELEASE: Firefighters responded to a house on fire on Emma St in #Collingwood at around 3am. Making access through a roller door, crews wearing breathing apparatus quickly knocked down the fire and brought it under control within 15 minutes. Read more: https://www.frv.vic.gov.au/fire-takes-hold-collingwood-home

25.01.2022 ADVICE - INDUSTRIAL FIRE Incident Location: Sunbury Rd, Bulla Issue Date: Friday 27 November 2020, 08:05 am Next Update: Friday 27 November 2020, 11:10 am... More details at http://emergency.vic.gov.au/respond/ This Advice message is being issued for Bulla, Diggers Rest, Sunbury. - There is a fire at the Bulla Tip on Sunbury Road, Bulla - The fire is under control and crews are currently attending - Smoke will be visible from nearby roads and communities. There is currently no threat to the community, but you should continue to stay informed and monitor conditions.

24.01.2022 ADVICE - CHEMICAL HAZARD Incident Location: Donaldson St, Bentleigh Issue Date: Tuesday 01 December 2020, 12:05 am Next Update: Tuesday 01 December 2020, 06:10 am... More details at http://emergency.vic.gov.au/respond/ This Advice message is being issued for Southern suburbs. - There is a strong smell of fumes in the Bentleigh and surrounding suburbs - Strong fumes are being released and is spreading towards the Southern suburbs from the Baxter waste disposal There is currently no threat to the community, but you should continue to stay informed and monitor conditions.

24.01.2022 You've got to be kitten me! Getting stuck inside a wall is hard work, but these cathletic kittens were up to the task. Thankfully so were our firefighters, rescuing the trio without a moment to spare and leaving everyone feline good. #NotJustFires

23.01.2022 Bushfires and grassfires can be unpredictable and devastating. Making a plan now could save your life and your loved ones too #PlanActSurvive Learn more: vic.gov.au/knowfire

23.01.2022 ADVICE - GRASS FIRE Incident Location: Lowe St, Corio Issue Date: Wednesday 02 December 2020, 08:49 am Next Update: Wednesday 02 December 2020, 10:50 am... More details at http://emergency.vic.gov.au/respond/ This Advice message is being issued for Corio, Norlane, North Shore. - There is a rubbish at Lowe St, Corio that is under control. - There is currently no threat to you, but you should stay informed and monitor conditions.

22.01.2022 From Shepparton to Wangaratta and Eltham, FRV firefighters from across the state have raised more than $21,000 for men’s health. This includes Eltham firefighter Vaughan, who is sprouting an impressive Movember Australia moustache. Well done to our firefighters and to all 20 teams participating in the Movember First Responders Challenge. We’re proud that emergency services personnel have thrown their support behind this important cause once again. ... There are still nine hours of the month left, so if you would like to help us raise even more money, you can donate to an FRV team here: https://au.movember.com/mospace/network/view/id/50488

22.01.2022 Summer isn’t just about fire: you also need to prepare for storms. Fallen trees and flash flooding can be deadly, so it’s important to know what you will do before and during a severe storm. Firefighters from our swift water rescue teams are regularly called to assist people trapped in cars in flood water. Learn how you can prepare for floods by visiting the Victoria State Emergency Service page here:... https://www.ses.vic.gov.au/get-ready #weworkasone

22.01.2022 MEDIA RELEASE: FRV crews were called to a wrecking yard on Thompson Road in #NorthGeelong this morning following multiple Triple Zero (000) calls reporting a car fire. https://www.frv.vic.gov.au/car-wrecker-fire-north-geelong-u

20.01.2022 Being able to give your precise location in an emergency can save vital time and lives. Make sure you’re prepared this summer by downloading the free emergencyplus app with what3words built-in, so you can #HelpTripleZeroFindYou with just three words.

19.01.2022 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

19.01.2022 MEDIA RELEASE: Multi-agency response to bring Shepparton grass fire under control. FRV crews were dispatched just after 12.10pm today when a grass fire broke out on Rudd Road in Shepparton. FRV crews worked closely with CFA (Country Fire Authority) firefighters to knock the fire down. Read more here: https://www.frv.vic.gov.au/multi-agency-response-bring-shep ... #WeWorkAsOne

17.01.2022 MEDIA RELEASE: Firefighters were called to Howe Court in #Reservoir just before 8:30pm, after a neighbour reported a house on fire. Crews brought the fire under control within half an hour, however the home has sustained significant damage. https://www.frv.vic.gov.au/fire-reservoir-home-under-control

16.01.2022 Today is a Total Fire Ban for Mallee and Wimmera regions. Read about what you can and can't do on a day of Total Fire Ban: https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/warnings-restrictions/can **UPDATE**... CFA has revoked the Total Fire Ban from 1500 hours (3pm) in both the Mallee and Wimmera Total Fire Ban Districts. The conditions today are milder than predicted and the severe fire danger rating will not be reached.

16.01.2022 ADVICE - STRUCTURE FIRE Incident Location: Tinning Street, Brunswick Issue Date: Wednesday 14 October 2020, 12:34 pm Next Update: Wednesday 14 October 2020, 04:40 pm... This Advice message is being issued for Brunswick. - There is a factory fire at Tinning Street, Brunswick. The fire is now contained. - This Advice replaces the earlier information. There is currently no threat to the community, but you should continue to stay informed and monitor conditions. More details at http://emergency.vic.gov.au/respond/

13.01.2022 ADVICE - STRUCTURE FIRE Incident Location: Totem Way, Point Cook Issue Date: Wednesday 02 December 2020, 03:57 am Next Update: Wednesday 02 December 2020, 08:00 am... More details at http://emergency.vic.gov.au/respond/ This Advice message is being issued for Point Cook. - There is a house fire on Totem way point Cook. - Smoke will be visible from nearby roads and communities. There is currently no threat to the community, but you should continue to stay informed and monitor conditions.

13.01.2022 MEDIA RELEASE: FRV crews called to factory fire. Thirty firefighters responded to a factory fire in Thomastown on Thursday afternoon, working quickly to bring the fire under control within half an hour. Read more: https://www.frv.vic.gov.au/frv-crews-attack-thomastown-fact

13.01.2022 Introducing FRV’s newest Firefighters from our 2020 recruit courses! In a year like no other, they completed all of their training and have now been deployed to fire stations across Victoria for their first ever shifts. Congratulations to you all and welcome to the FRV family!

12.01.2022 COMMUNITY INFORMATION - STRUCTURE FIRE Incident Location: Mitchell Av, Altona North Issue Date: Thursday 15 October 2020, 05:56 am Next Update: Thursday 15 October 2020, 10:00 am... This message is being issued for Altona East, Altona North. - There is a house fire on Mitchell Avenue Altona North. - Smoke may be visible from nearby roads and communities. - The following roads are closed: Mitchell Avenue between Hearn Street and Marion Street. There is no immediate threat to the community and no action is required. More details at http://emergency.vic.gov.au/respond/

12.01.2022 Today the CFA (Country Fire Authority) has declared a number of regional municipalities across Victoria have entered the Fire Danger Period. This is not the same as a Total Fire Ban day but there are certain restrictions in place. Learn more about what it means for you, and what you can and cannot do: https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/war/about-the-fire-danger-period

11.01.2022 ADVICE - STRUCTURE FIRE Incident Location: 25 Tinning Street Brunswick Issue Date: Tuesday 13 October 2020, 06:27 pm Next Update: Wednesday 14 October 2020, 06:30 am... This Advice message is being issued for Brunswick.- The fire is now contained. There is currently no threat to the community, but you should continue to stay informed and monitor conditions. More details at http://emergency.vic.gov.au/respond/

11.01.2022 WATCH & ACT - INDUSTRIAL FIRE Incident Location: 25 Tinning Street Brunswick Issue Date: Tuesday 13 October 2020, 05:02 am Next Update: Tuesday 13 October 2020, 11:10 am... This Watch & Act message is for Brunswick. - There is a fire in a factory at 25 Tinning Street Brunswick. - Smoke is being blown towards nearby Sydney Road to the east. - Emergency Services are currently on scene. More details at http://emergency.vic.gov.au/respond/

11.01.2022 WATCH & ACT - GRASS FIRE Incident Location: Rudd Road, Wanganui Road, SHEPPARTON Issue Date: Tuesday 01 December 2020, 01:03 pm Next Update: Tuesday 01 December 2020, 03:00 pm... More details at http://emergency.vic.gov.au/respond/ This Watch & Act message is being issued for Shepparton, Shepparton North. - There is a grassfire in the Rudd Road, Wanganui Road, SHEPPARTON that is not yet under control. - This grassfire is travelling from Rudd Road/Wanganui Road in a south easterly direction towards Kittles Road and Wheller Road. - Firefighters have been able to slow the spread of the fire for now, but this can change at any time and the situation is still dangerous. You must monitor conditions and be ready to act. If your home is surrounded by grasslands, you should immediately shelter within your home. It is not safe for you to leave.

10.01.2022 On 15 October 1970, tragedy struck when the West Gate Bridge suddenly collapsed into the Yarra. Firefighters from nearby Spotswood (FS45), Newport (FS42) and Footscray (FS47) Fire Stations rushed to the aid of construction workers who were trapped in the wreckage and extinguished fires that broke out as a result of the collapse. Today, 50 years on from the harrowing incident, FRV firefighters attended the memorial to remember those who lost their lives and paid tribute to the emergency service personnel who attended.

10.01.2022 At 2:40pm on Monday 23 November, FRV firefighters from FS87 (Dandenong) and FS78 (Morwell) were called to support CFA in a high angle Rescue involving a car down a steep embankment in Walhalla. The occupants were rescued and transported to hospital all okay. Afterwards, the crew were keen to get a picture outside the Walhalla Fire Station! #WeWorkAsOne #WalhallaFireStation

10.01.2022 EMERGENCY WARNING - CHEMICAL HAZARD Incident Location: 424 Sydney Rd, Coburg Issue Date: Sunday 15 November 2020, 12:15 pm Next Update: Sunday 15 November 2020, 06:20 pm... More details at http://emergency.vic.gov.au/respond/ This Emergency Warning is issued for Coburg. - There is a hazardous spill at 424 Sydeney Road Coburg. - Gas fumes are being released and are travelling towards Victoria st mall. - The spill has been caused by a a gas main being disturbed by machinery - You must move inside immediately. Close windows and doors.

09.01.2022 Firefighters were called out to a blaze at a furniture factory in Brunswick around 3:30am this morning. Arriving in six minutes, firefighters took just under four hours to get it under control and required a number of specialist units to assist. Although access to the fire was initially an issue, firefighters were able to extinguish it without it spreading to any nearby structures. The Watch & Act message provided to residents early this morning was downgraded to an Advice Message around midday.

09.01.2022 Happy NAIDOC Week! FRV firefighters in Morwell were joined at the station this week by local Aboriginal community leaders from The Gathering Place and the Boorun Boys Dance Group. Firefighter Amanda Hill has helped to establish a relationship between the groups and Morwell fire station, which has seen FRV crews learn more about the land they live and work on. We have so much to learn from community and Elders about the land, the weather and caring for country, Amanda said.... Their wisdom and knowledge is invaluable to us in our work, and by learning more about traditional ways of using the land, we can make sure we are not only caring for the land but also important cultural sites and practices. Being part of the community here is so important to us as firefighters, and connecting with the people we work and live with.

09.01.2022 MEDIA RELEASE: Victorians can now apply for a fire permit online, the state’s fire services have announced. From today, residents and businesses using fire or heat sources such as commercial catering, fireworks, welding and more can use the Fire Permits Victoria website to: - Check if they need a fire permit.... - Apply for a fire permit. - Notify authorities that they are using a permit. - Register a burn-off when restrictions are not in place. Read more: https://www.frv.vic.gov.au/online-fire-permit-system-launch CFA (Country Fire Authority) Forest Fire Management Victoria

07.01.2022 MEDIA RELEASE: Approximately 12 firefighters responded to a gas main leak in Coburg on Sunday morning. Read more: https://www.frv.vic.gov.au/frv-hazmat-crews-respond-coburg-

06.01.2022 Did you know when our firefighters attend a protracted incident, our fleet mechanics help our crews refuel their engines? FRV mechanics deployed to Brunswick yesterday to support crews at the scene of a factory fire. The emergency services sector is all about teamwork, and there are many specialists who work behind the scenes to keep our community safe. ... #TeamWork #Firefighters #mechanics #FireTruck

05.01.2022 MEDIA RELEASE: Firefighters were on scene just five minutes after reports of smoke issuing from a house in #Broadmeadows this morning. Crews remain on scene as they work to completely extinguish the fire, and monitor for any remaining hot spots. https://www.frv.vic.gov.au/suspicious-house-fire-broadmeado

05.01.2022 More than $6,000 raised for Parkinson's Victoria in support of the 27,000 Victorians living with the disease. What a fantastic result. Thank you and well done to everyone who contributed and participated!

04.01.2022 Today the @Bushfire and Natural Hazards CRC released its seasonal outlook for December to February. Average to above average rainfall during spring indicates we will experience less severe bushfires this summer. However, there is still a significant risk of grassfires. Firefighters from FRV, CFA (Country Fire Authority) and Forest Fire Management Victoria explain what this means for Victorians. Learn more: ... www.frv.vic.gov.au/prepare-fast-moving-grassfires-summer See more

04.01.2022 ADVICE - STRUCTURE FIRE Incident Location: Thompson Rd, North Geelong Issue Date: Friday 30 October 2020, 10:47 am Next Update: Friday 30 October 2020, 12:50 pm... More details at http://emergency.vic.gov.au/respond/ This Advice message is being issued for Bell Park, North Geelong. - There is a fire at a wrecking yard in Thompson Rd, North Geelong. - Smoke will be visible from nearby roads and communities. - The fire is under control. There is currently no threat to the community, but you should continue to stay informed and monitor conditions.

04.01.2022 ADVICE - GRASS FIRE Incident Location: Rudd Road, Wanganui Road, SHEPPARTON Issue Date: Tuesday 01 December 2020, 01:26 pm Next Update: Tuesday 01 December 2020, 05:00 pm... More details at http://emergency.vic.gov.au/respond/ This Advice message is being issued for Shepparton, Shepparton North. - The grassfire at Rudd Road, Wanganui Road, SHEPPARTON is now under control. - This Advice message replaces the Watch and Act message issued at 1.03pm today. There is currently no threat to you, but you should stay informed and monitor conditions. Residents in warning area can now return to their homes.

03.01.2022 MEDIA RELEASE: More than 30 firefighters responded to a fire in #Moorabbin just after 11:30pm on Sunday. Thankfully the occupant evacuated safely and crews were able to bring the fire under control at around midnight. Read more: https://www.frv.vic.gov.au/occupants-escape-moorabbin-blaze

03.01.2022 MEDIA RELEASE: Reservoir wrecking yard involved but under control quickly FRV crews responded to reports of a structure fire on Banbury Road Reservoir just after 5pm this evening. Read more: https://www.frv.vic.gov.au/reservoir-wrecking-yard-involved

03.01.2022 The House Of Wellness interviewed FRV's Commander Steve Watts about his experience living with Parkinson’s disease and his work as an ambassador for people living with Parkinson’s. Check out the interview here (Steve is on at around the 31.45 minute mark!): https://7plus.com.au/house-of-wellness?episode-id=HOWL04-038

03.01.2022 MEDIA RELEASE: Firefighters were quick to the scene of a #Braybrook house #fire late last night. Read more: https://frv.vic.gov.au/braybrook-house-fire-under-control

01.01.2022 ADVICE - STRUCTURE FIRE Incident Location: Malcolm Pl, Campbellfield Issue Date: Saturday 31 October 2020, 08:04 am Next Update: Saturday 31 October 2020, 12:10 pm... More details at http://emergency.vic.gov.au/respond/ This Advice message is being issued for Campbellfield, Thomastown, Dallas, Coolaroo. - There is a factory fire at Malcolm place Campbellfield. - Smoke may be visible from nearby roads and communities. - The fire is under control. There is currently no threat to the community, but you should continue to stay informed and monitor conditions.

01.01.2022 ADVICE - BUSHFIRE Incident Location: Hogarths Rd, Buninyong Issue Date: Tuesday 03 November 2020, 06:09 pm Next Update: Tuesday 03 November 2020, 10:10 pm... More details at http://emergency.vic.gov.au/respond/ This Advice message is being issued for Buninyong, Scotsburn. - There is a bushfire at Hogarths Rd, Buninyong that is not yet under control. - The bushfire is burning on Mount Buninyong. There is currently no threat to communities, but you should continue to stay informed and monitor conditions.