Glengarry Fire Brigade in Glengarry, Victoria, Australia | Fire station

Glengarry Fire Brigade

Locality: Glengarry, Victoria, Australia

Address: 97 Cairnbrook Rd 3854 Glengarry, VIC, Australia

Website: https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/home

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25.01.2022 ROAD BLOCKED There is a large pine tree blocking Bassetts Lane at the Railway Avenue end. Latrobe City and LV Buslines have been alerted. You will have to use a different route. Please drive carefully, lots of debris on the roads.

25.01.2022 Glengarry Fire Brigade received a very generous donation from the Glengarry Angling Club of $1000 last night. We'd like to thank all the members of the Angling Club for their generous support of our brigade.

24.01.2022 Severe Weather Warning for DAMAGING WINDS For people in West and South Gippsland and parts of Central, East Gippsland, North Central and North East Forecast Dis...tricts. Issued at 4:38 pm Tuesday, 22 September 2020. SQUALLY CONDITIONS FOR SOUTHERN AND MOUNTAIN VICTORIA TODAY Stay informed: http://www.bom.gov.au/vic/warnings/ Weather Situation: A cold front will continue to cross eastern Victoria this evening. DAMAGING NORTHWESTERLY WINDS, averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts of around 90 to 100 km/h about elevated areas (above 1200m) of the warning area. DAMAGING SQUALLY WINDS averaging 45 to 65 km/h with peak squalls to 100 km/h are possible about remaining parts of the warning area with the passage of the front or associated with showers and thunderstorms. Winds will moderate below warning threshold within a few hours of the passage of the cold front, including across the remainder of the metropolitan area over the next hour or two, however winds will only gradually ease across Alpine areas (above 1200 metres) during Wednesday morning. Locations which may be affected include Melbourne, Wonthaggi, Bacchus Marsh, Morwell, Traralgon and Moe. Severe weather is no longer occurring in the South West and Wimmera districts and the warning for these districts is CANCELLED. Strongest wind gusts recorded so far today have been 98 km/h at Mount William at 12:18pm 96 km/h at Mount Gellibrand at 3:09pm 94 km/h at Gelantipy at 1:13pm 91 km/h at Mount Hotham at 1:04pm and at Omeo at 12:07pm 89 km/h at Cape Otway at 1:55pm 87 km/h at Wilsons Promontory at 3:02pm and at Melbourne Airport at 4:22pm 85 km/h at Aireys Inlet at 12:05pm The Victoria State Emergency Service advises that people should: * Be aware that trees that have been damaged by heat or fire may be unstable and more likely to fall when it is windy or wet. * Check that loose items such as outdoor settings, umbrellas and trampolines are safely secured and move vehicles under cover or away from trees. * Stay indoors and away from windows. * If outdoors, move to a safe place indoors. Stay away from trees, drains, gutters, creeks and waterways. * If driving conditions are dangerous, safely pull over away from trees, drains, low-lying areas and floodwater. Avoid travel if possible. * Stay safe by avoiding dangerous hazards, such as floodwater, mud, debris, damaged roads and fallen trees. * Stay away from fallen powerlines always assume they are live. * Stay informed monitor weather warnings, forecasts and river levels at the Bureau of Meteorology website, and warnings through VicEmergency. The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 11:00 pm AEST Tuesday.

23.01.2022 A SEVERE WEATHER WARNING for DAMAGING WINDS has been issued for people in Central, South West and parts of North Central, West and South Gippsland and Wimmera F...orecast Districts. Weather Situation: Strong northerly winds will develop from the west during SUNDAY morning ahead of a cold front approaching Victoria. DAMAGING WINDS averaging 50 to 60km/h with peak gusts to around 90km/h are possible in the warning area during SUNDAY. Wind gusts to 100km/h are possible over elevated areas (above 400m). Strong winds will commence in western parts of the warning area from around dawn and move into central and eastern parts from late morning. Winds will shift to a fresh but weaker southwesterly change behind the front, expected in western parts from mid morning and near the Melbourne area by around 4pm. Squally showers or thunderstorms may develop on and ahead of the cold front as it moves through the State. Locations which may be affected include Horsham, Warrnambool, Maryborough, Ballarat, Geelong and Melbourne. The State Emergency Service advises that people should: * Be aware - heat, fire or recent storms may make trees unstable and more likely to fall when it's windy or wet. * Check that loose items, such as outdoor settings, umbrellas and trampolines are safely secured. Move vehicles under cover or away from trees. * Stay indoors and away from windows. * If outdoors, move to a safe place indoors. Stay away from trees, drains, gutters, creeks and waterways. * If driving conditions are dangerous, safely pull over away from trees, drains, low-lying areas and floodwater. Avoid travel if possible. * Stay safe by avoiding dangerous hazards, such as floodwater, mud, debris, damaged roads and fallen trees. * Stay away from fallen powerlines - always assume they are live. * Stay informed: Monitor weather warnings, forecasts and river levels at the Bureau of Meteorology website, and warnings through VicEmergency website/app/hotline. Stay informed: http://www.bom.gov.au/vic/warnings/

22.01.2022 CFA 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 tha...nking 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.

22.01.2022 Summer may be over, but fire season is not. Fire restrictions are still in effect for the entire state of Victoria. No burning off is allowed without a permit. For the latest information on the Fire Danger Period, check the CFA website. https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au//restrictions-during-the-fire-d

21.01.2022 DELWP are currently conducting a 400ha fuel reduction burn north west of Yallourn North. A large amount of smoke is visible from nearby areas. Please visit https://www.ffm.vic.gov.au/bush/planned-burning-in-victoria for more information on current and upcoming planned burns.

21.01.2022 #StayAtHome and make sure your smoke alarm is working! This Sunday, when you turn the clock back - here’s the best way to make sure it is in good working order. It’s free of dust and cobwebs It beeps and has a 10 year lithium battery If it is older than 10 years, time to replace it... Only working smoke alarms save lives. https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepare/smoke-alarms

20.01.2022 The Fire Danger Period for all of Gippsland, including Latrobe City and Wellington Shire, will cease at 1am tomorrow, Monday 15 March 2021. Despite milder conditions, it is vital that anyone burning off after this date register their burn-offs with ESTA to avoid unnecessary callouts for firefighters and follow the important safety information below.

19.01.2022 Forest Fire Management Victoria will be undertaking a 590ha fuel reduction burn north-west of Toongabbie today. You may see or smell smoke in the area. Fuel reduction burns play an important role in protecting the community from bushfire. To find out more about planned burns near you please visit https://plannedburns.ffm.vic.gov.au/

19.01.2022 ADVICE - COMMUNICABLE DISEASE Incident Location: Victoria Issue Date: Tuesday 17 March 2020, 06:31 pm Next Update: Wednesday 18 March 2020, 04:00 pm... This Advice message is being issued for Victoria. - People in Victoria should stay informed and take steps to protect themselves from COVID-19 infection. - A state of emergency has been declared for Victoria. The Chief Health Officer has issued a direction under the emergency powers that all non-essential mass gatherings of 500 people or more are prohibited in Victoria from 16 March 2020 to 13 April 2020. - The ban does not apply to the normal operations of airports, public transport, health and emergency services, disability and aged care facilities, child care centres, correctional facilities, courts and tribunals, retail stores, supermarkets, hotels, motels, office buildings, factories, construction sites, universities and educational institutions. Schools are exempt but only for the operation of normal teaching and learning programs. - For more information: https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus-covid-19-transmissi - For daily updates check: https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus-covid-19-daily-upda. Protect your health: - COVID-19 is a new infection, caused by a virus not previously known to humans. Most people will only experience mild disease, but in some COVID-19 can cause severe respiratory illness. - For more information on coronavirus (COVID-19) you should visit: https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus. Victorians must take action now to reduce the risk of COVID-19 infection. To protect yourself from COVID-19 regularly wash your hand and practice cough hygiene. If you are unwell self-isolate at home and don’t go to public places. Do not attend work, schools, universities or social gatherings during this period. Do not visit healthcare facilities or aged care facilities. If you have returned from overseas, you must self-isolate for 14 days. More details at http://emergency.vic.gov.au/respond/

18.01.2022 For those who had planned to visit Dargo this long weekend, please read this update.

17.01.2022 Going camping this summer? Make sure to follow these tips to ensure your campfire does not become a bushfire.

16.01.2022 We are sharing this from one of our firefighters, Liam, who has recently spent some time with strike teams working on the East Gippsland fires. It has been a devastating fire season so far for many regions around Australia but thankfully the recent rainfall has given fire crews and those affected some much-needed respite. It has been an honour to assist these communities in their time of need, but we know there is still a lot of work to be done to declare these fires under co...ntrol and ensure safe access to impacted areas. We would like to acknowledge the amazing collaboration between emergency service agencies and support organisations during this time. Our members have worked alongside dozens of local, interstate and national response parties with those paid and volunteering working together flawlessly towards many focuses from wildlife rescue and machinery operators to the Red Cross supplying community support. Interstate efforts and assistance from foreign countries also cannot be overlooked. We have worked alongside USA and Canadian fire crews and the Singaporean Air Force's support was pivotal in flying two Glengarry Volunteers with a CFA District 27 strike team into Mallacoota earlier this month to relieve local crews whom had been working tirelessly for the community while their own properties were lost and livelihoods impacted. A huge thanks must also go to all those working in the background and to the broader community who have been so generous. Our firefighters have received comfort pack donations personally which on a long deployment is a much-appreciated luxury. We have also seen the amazing reactions from locals when receiving donated bales of hay arrive by helicopter to feed their starving stock and others receiving donated food supplies after being isolated from the local store for many days. You should all be commended for your contributions. Our thoughts especially go out to the families and friends of the 3 firefighters from NSW RFS, 2 firefighters and 1 contractor from FFMV, and the 3 aerial firefighters from the USA who have tragically lost their lives while working to protect to communities across Victoria and New South Wales from these devastating bushfires. You will never be forgotten. Rest in Peace and condolences to the loved ones of all that we have lost.

15.01.2022 Are you burning off safely? With the weather warming up, now is a great time to start preparing for fire season. Every year, brigades are called out to out of control burn-offs. By doing the following you can make sure your burn-off remains safe and under control: Register your burn-off with ESTA 1800 668 511.... Check local council restrictions. Check the weather forecast for the day you are lighting your burn-off and the following 3 days. Make sure to keep an eye out for strong wind forecasts. Clear an area 3 metres around and above your burn-off. Have an adult always in attendance. Have sufficient water on hand to extinguish the burn-off. Fully extinguish the burn-off before leaving. https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepare/burning-off

15.01.2022 Wellington police will be conducting a vehicle check point operation along Traralgon-Maffra Road on Friday and Saturday. The operation will target anyone from m...etropolitan Melbourne or Mitchell Shire who is travelling for any reason other than one of the four prescribed by the Chief Health Officer. Anyone who is found to be in deliberate and blatant breach of the Chief Health Officer’s directions will be fined. Reports of suspected breaches can be made via the online reporting tool: go.vic.gov.au/clbQNe For information, updates and advice about the outbreak of coronavirus, visit https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus

14.01.2022 Further demolition works are being undertaken at the Hazelwood coal mine today.

13.01.2022 There has been a huge effort in the last few weeks from Victoria's emergency services, and we at Glengarry Fire Brigade have played our small part. We have had members commit to single and multiple day strike deployments in the last 3 weeks. Four firefighters from Glengarry spent their New Year's Eve on a strike team working in the Sarsfield and Bruthen areas. These crews deployed shortly after the fires had swept through these areas. This strike team was tasked with patrolli...ng and blacking out, as well as checking in on local residents where possible. Between the 9th and 12th of January, 2 firefighters from Glengarry joined up with other staff and volunteers from District 27 brigades to crew a strike team in Mallacoota. The strike team was flown in by Chinook helicopter due to the lack of safe road access. They were tasked with preparing infrastructure for further fire threats and responding to local calls to give Mallacoota brigade a rest. Before returning home, the strike team safely escorted a convoy of about 70 vehicles to Eden in NSW. The strike team crews returned home on another Chinook. District 9 and 27 are currently rotating crews for a task force of tankers and ultralights in Swifts Creek. We currently have one firefighter from Glengarry in Swifts Creek, working alongside other members from District 27. Fire crews in Swifts Creek have been busy helping the community in many ways, including a Barefoot Bowls event at the bowls club next door to the base camp. A mammoth effort is still required to contain and control these fires, and it is likely that further crews will be required. Despite the rain over the last few days, we are not out of the woods. There is still many weeks of the fire season to go. As well as providing a number of crew members to strike teams, firefighters from Glengarry have been ready to respond to any local calls as well.

13.01.2022 The Fire Danger Rating for West and South Gippsland today is VERY HIGH. Please take care in the hot conditions today. Make sure to check fire danger ratings daily by visiting https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/warn/total-fire-bans-and-ratings

12.01.2022 The Fire Danger Period has now been lifted for Latrobe City and Wellington Shire. If you are planning any burning off, please ensure you follow your local council by laws and always register your burn-off. This limits unnecessary callouts for our firefighters. More information on burning off can be found by visiting https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepare/burning-off

08.01.2022 Almost 20% of burns admissions to The Alfred are caused by people throwing petrol or other accelerants on open fires. We are urging all Victorians to stay safe this weekend if you are around an open fire. We really don't want to come to your house (no offence)

08.01.2022 A severe thunderstorm warning for DAMAGING WINDS and HEAVY RAINFALL for people in Central, Mallee, South West, North Central, Wimmera and parts of Northern Coun...try and West and South Gippsland Forecast Districts. Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Mildura, Horsham, Warrnambool, Bendigo, Seymour, Maryborough, Ballarat, Geelong, Melbourne and Traralgon. The State Emergency Service advises that people should: * Be aware that trees that have been damaged by heat or fire may be unstable and more likely to fall when it is windy or wet. * Be aware that in fire affected areas, rainfall run-off into waterways may contain debris such as ash, soil, trees and rocks. * Be alert that in areas recently affected by fires, heavy rainfall increases the potential for landslides and debris across roads. * Check that loose items such as outdoor settings, umbrellas and trampolines are safely secured and move vehicles under cover or away from trees. * Stay indoors and away from windows. * If outdoors, move to a safe place indoors. Stay away from trees, drains, gutters, creeks and waterways. * If driving conditions are dangerous, safely pull over away from trees, drains, low-lying areas and floodwater. Avoid travel if possible. * Stay safe by avoiding dangerous hazards, such as floodwater, mud, debris, damaged roads and fallen trees. * Stay away from fallen power lines always assume they are live. * Stay informed and monitor weather warnings, forecasts and river levels at the Bureau of Meteorology website http://www.bom.gov.au/vic/ and warnings through VicEmergency http://emergency.vic.gov.au/respond/

05.01.2022 **UPDATE: This warning has been updated. Visit http://www.bom.gov.au/vic/warnings/ for latest information** The SEVERE WEATHER WARNING for DAMAGING WINDS has be...en updated. Weather Situation: Strong northerly winds over Victoria as a slow moving trough to the west gradually crosses the State. Northerly winds have eased below warning threshold this morning although remain strong and gusty across Central and western areas. NORTHERLY winds expected to RE-STRENGTHEN overnight across the warning area. DAMAGING WINDS, averaging 50 to 60 km/h with peak gusts of around 100 km/h are LIKELY across eastern and central elevated areas (above 900 metres) from this evening, extending to all parts of the warning area above 400 metres during Saturday morning with peak gusts increasing to 110 km/h. DAMAGING WINDS, averaging 40 to 60 km/h with peak gusts of 100 km/h are POSSIBLE across remaining lower parts of the warning area from Saturday morning. Strong and gusty winds continue during Saturday but the risk of damaging wind gusts is likely to become confined to eastern highlands (above 600 metres) by late Saturday. Locations which may be affected include Seymour, Ballarat, Geelong, Melbourne, Wonthaggi and Bacchus Marsh. The State Emergency Service advises that people should: * Be aware that trees that have been damaged by heat or fire may be unstable and more likely to fall when it is windy or wet. * Check that loose items such as outdoor settings, umbrellas and trampolines are safely secured and move vehicles under cover or away from trees. * Stay indoors and away from windows. * If outdoors, move to a safe place indoors. Stay away from trees, drains, gutters, creeks and waterways. * If driving conditions are dangerous, safely pull over away from trees, drains, low-lying areas and floodwater. Avoid travel if possible. * Stay safe by avoiding dangerous hazards, such as floodwater, mud, debris, damaged roads and fallen trees. * Stay away from fallen powerlines always assume they are live. * Stay informed monitor weather warnings, forecasts and river levels at the Bureau of Meteorology website, and warnings through VicEmergency. Stay informed: http://www.bom.gov.au/vic/warnings/

05.01.2022 Severe Weather Warning for DAMAGING WINDS For people in Central, South West, West and South Gippsland and parts of East Gippsland, North Central, North East and... Wimmera Forecast Districts. Issued at 10:17 am Tuesday, 22 September 2020. SQUALLY CONDITIONS FOR SOUTHERN AND MOUNTAIN VICTORIA TODAY Stay Informed: http://www.bom.gov.au/vic/warnings/ Weather Situation: A cold front will cross Victoria today. DAMAGING NORTHWESTERLY WINDS, averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts of around 90 to 100 km/h about elevated areas (above 500m) of the warning area today. DAMAGING SQUALLY WINDS averaging 40 to 60 km/h with peak squalls to 100 km/h are possible about remaining parts of the warning area, most likely with the passage of the front or associated with showers and thunderstorms. Winds will ease below warning threshold within an hour or two of the passage of the cold front although only gradually ease across Alpine areas later tonight or early Wednesday morning. Locations which may be affected include Warrnambool, Ballarat, Geelong, Melbourne, Traralgon and Moe. The Victoria State Emergency Service advises that people should: * Be aware that trees that have been damaged by heat or fire may be unstable and more likely to fall when it is windy or wet. * Check that loose items such as outdoor settings, umbrellas and trampolines are safely secured and move vehicles under cover or away from trees. * Stay indoors and away from windows. * If outdoors, move to a safe place indoors. Stay away from trees, drains, gutters, creeks and waterways. * If driving conditions are dangerous, safely pull over away from trees, drains, low-lying areas and floodwater. Avoid travel if possible. * Stay safe by avoiding dangerous hazards, such as floodwater, mud, debris, damaged roads and fallen trees. * Stay away from fallen powerlines always assume they are live. * Stay informed monitor weather warnings, forecasts and river levels at the Bureau of Meteorology website, and warnings through VicEmergency. The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 5:00 pm AEST Tuesday.

04.01.2022 The DELWP and CFA autumn planned burning season has started. DELWP and CFA will be conducting planned burns to reduce bushfire risk and regenerate native flora across the state. Areas near Glengarry have been identified as ideal targets for planned burning to reduce the future bushfire risk. You are likely to see and smell smoke over the next couple of weeks. Please visit https://www.ffm.vic.gov.au/bush/planned-burning-in-victoria to access information about upcoming burns.

01.01.2022 Spontaneous ignition is the leading cause of haystack fire in Victoria, and just one damp bale is enough to ignite a haystack. There are a number of things you ...can do to minimise the likelihood of a haystack fire starting on your property, including: Make sure hay is well cured before bailing Know the history of the hay you purchase Keep haystacks to a limited size Monitor moisture and temperature of your hay regularly Watch for unusual odours - such as pipe tobacco, caramel, burning or musty smells. Keep your haystacks safe as the weather starts to warm