Junortoun Fire Brigade in Junortoun | Non-profit organisation

Junortoun Fire Brigade

Locality: Junortoun

Address: 24 popes road 3551 Junortoun, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.junortounfirebrigade.org.au/

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25.01.2022 Emergency+ is a FREE national app developed to help people call the right number in an emergency at the right time, from anywhere in Australia. How it works - - Uses GPS functionality already built into smart phones to help a Triple Zero (000) caller provide critical details of their location to mobilise emergency services quickly - ‘what3words’, is a software enhancement allowing callers to provide their exact location quickly and accurately with just three words - It has a ...‘pin drop’ function to locate and report an emergency more accurately - Includes CPR videos to equip people with lifesaving skills - Allows international students and international travellers in Australia to access the Emergency+ app Download the free emergency+ app today! www.triplezero.gov.au/triple-zero/smartphone-applications See more

24.01.2022 Hot off the press!

24.01.2022 A great competition from our friends at CFA Community Safety! Great prizes to be won. Get involved!

24.01.2022 Grabbed this off another page but a very good way to explain the temperature build up in a house or structure fire. Staying low is vital. Get down low and go go go!

24.01.2022 Planning for your pets. What will you do with your pets on days of high fire danger? When preparing your bushfire survival plan, you also need to plan and prepare for the safety of your pets.... www.cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepare/pets-and-bushfires

23.01.2022 Never a dull moment in Junortoun! Our pest control contractor reported a snake watching the world go by in front of the fridge in the rear shed. A quick call to CFA District 2 Commander Chris Jacobson who sourced a snake catcher. Captain Heath and snake expert Chris from Tzr Reptiles and Wildlife attended a short time later and found our new recruit still enjoying his day out. We can report that the brown snake is doing well and has been safely relocated to a more appropriate home. Thanks to Chris the snake catcher for his efforts. A true professional! CFA (Country Fire Authority)

22.01.2022 Have you got a bushfire plan for your family and animals? Consider your risks, property and what your animals will need for a safe relocation well in advance of an emergency situation. Be prepared www.cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepare/horses-and-bushfires

22.01.2022 Do you know the difference between a Total Fire Ban and the Fire Danger Period? There are different restrictions that apply in the open air on days of Total Fire Ban and during the Fire Danger Period. Understand the difference between the two to avoid penalties.... Total Fire Ban (TFB) Total Fire Bans are declared by CFA on days when fires are likely to spread rapidly and be difficult to control. Fire Danger Period (FDP) CFA declares Fire Danger Periods by municipalities in the country area of Victoria during periods of increased fire risk. www.cfa.vic.gov.au/warnings-restrictions/can

21.01.2022 UPDATE ON TRACK WORKS AT HONEYEATER BUSHLAND RESERVE This is a general update on the works completed to date at the Reserve, and those planned over the few week...s. RIM TRACK The Rim Track works were completed last Thursday. These works included blading with a large bulldozer, smoothing over with a bobcat type machine and then compacting with a roller. The finished track looked great (see photo), but inevitably some soft patches occurred where cut material filled into low lying sections. The next day we received about 25mm of rain, and then some bicycle and foot traffic over the following weekend days, which not surprisingly resulted in some minor damage. Despite this minor damage, the rain has been most advantageous, as it will now allow us to more firmly compact the track surface with the roller. With further rain expected later this week, it is likely that follow up rolling of the track will be deferred until next week. After a second rolling the track should be much more hardened to future wear, but invariably some periodic grading and/or strategic gravelling will be needed every few years to keep it in top condition. WORKS ADJACENT TO NBN TOWER The paddock below the NBN tower was formed with the bulldozer into a rolling landform last Friday. This included shallow ripping across the slope to enhance water and root penetration prior to planting. The finished site looks great is a big improvement on the previous inaccessible tangled landscape of mounds, spiny rush and stumps. It will allow easy access for revegetation works planned for next month. CURRENT WORKS The next project at Honeyeater Reserve is the repair and maintenance of the dam wall. The current dam wall has failed and water from the reserve is being spilled from the site along the gutter at the side of Honeyeater Lane. The works will involve reinstatement of the dam wall with appropriate compacting and testing, and installation of a formal spillway. These works are currently being undertaken and will continue subject to the rain which is forecast for this week and next. FUTURE WORKS Future works that are planned include tree-planting (revegetation) below the NBN tower and in other locations. This will include installation of temporary fencing to prevent access by kangaroos, wallabies and rabbits. Also planned is the levelling of the former seed orchard and open paddock areas adjacent to the dam. These locations are intended for future recreation purposes and/or as a picnic ground.

21.01.2022 A Severe Fire Danger Rating has been predicted for our area tommorow. If you have done a burn off in the last week please check it and make sure it is out tonight. Tomorrow Saturday 28.11.2020 has been declared a day of total fire ban in the Northern Country fire district. No fires can be lit or be allowed to remain alight in the open air from 1201AM on 28.11.2020 until 1159PM on 29.11.2020

21.01.2022 Our PDD support from the air starts from today. Another amazing machine supplied by McDermott Aviation Group. It may look a little different from the usual blue and yellow we have seen in the past but it will do the save amazing job. Stay safe!

20.01.2022 Some photos in this clip are supplied by JFBs own Jacob Carracher.

20.01.2022 Welcome to Property Preparation Campaign #3 Don’t leave piles of green waste near your home. Reducing the vegetation around your home is one of the most important things you can do to keep your home safe in a bushfire.... https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/pla/how-to-prepare-your-property

19.01.2022 FIRE DANGER PERIOD COMMENCING IN OUR AREA. Monday 30th November For City Of Greater Bendigo. ... For more information on what you can and can't do during the upcoming Fire Danger Period please visit: https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/warnings-restrictions/can

19.01.2022 During an emergency it's important to know where to get reliable information fast. Download the VicEmergency app today. Remember the VicEmergency app is just one tool to assist you to access warnings and information about emergencies, however you should never rely on just one information channel. Visit https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepare/vicemergency-app for information about the app

18.01.2022 Please take a moment to have a read of this. Concerning call outs to burnoffs. Thanks everyone.

18.01.2022 Do you know Your Total Fire Ban District? Victoria is divided into nine Fire Districts which are based on council boundaries. Make sure you always know what fire district you are in whether at home or travelling. www.cfa.vic.gov.au/warnings-restric/find-your-fire-district

17.01.2022 They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. We will remember them. Photo credit: Phillip Wood

14.01.2022 You should never wait to receive an official warning before you leave. Fires can start quickly and threaten homes and lives within minutes. Warnings are issued when a fire has started and you need to take action.... Make sure you understand the three levels of warnings and what they mean. You may have noticed some changes to the icons on the VicEmergency website. Victoria has adopted the Australian Warning System - a new national approach to information and warnings during emergencies and natural disasters like fire, flood, severe weather, extreme heat and cyclones. Keep an eye out for the new icons on the VicEmergency app! https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/warnings-restrict/about-warnings

13.01.2022 Burning off grass, stubble, weeds, undergrowth or other vegetation is generally permitted outside the Fire Danger Period. Consider disposal at your local landfill or in your usual green waste, mulching or, if you’re allowed, you may be able to burn off before summer. https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/pla/how-to-prepare-your-property

13.01.2022 Please remember it’s ok to not be ok! A simple conversation could save a life. Are you ok?

12.01.2022 It’s doesn’t get much lower than this. If anyone saw anything out that way please let the police know.

12.01.2022 This is us! FDP starts tomorrow.

12.01.2022 In an emergency, call Triple Zero (000). To contact the police, fire or ambulance in an emergency, call Triple Zero (000) from any telephone in Australia. Calls are free. Stay focused, stay relevant, stay on the line. www.triplezero.gov.au/triple-zero/home

12.01.2022 Tomorrow Saturday 28.11.2020 has been declared a day of total fire ban in the Northern Country fire district. No fires can be lit or be allowed to remain alight in the open air from 1201AM on 28.11.2020 until 1159PM on 29.11.2020 If you have had a burn off in the last week it will have to be fully extinguished by midnight tonight. Please check any burn off to make sure they are extinguished and safe.

11.01.2022 Don’t make us spell it out for you... Check your smoke alarm

10.01.2022 Great work from the team at JCAG!

10.01.2022 Same same but a little bit different. You will see the same career staff from Bendigo in the same trucks, just a different logo and a slightly different uniform. We will continue to supply a top quality service to our community. #weworkasone

10.01.2022 Understanding Warnings and Emergency Information You should never wait to receive an official warning before you leave. Fires can start quickly and threaten homes and lives within minutes. Understand the levels of warnings and don’t expect warnings to be issued in any particular order. The first warning you may get could be an Emergency Warning.... https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/warnings-restrict/about-warnings

10.01.2022 September is Property Preparation Month! While stuck at home during COVID, now is the time to prepare your property for summer. During September stay tuned for key preparation activities you can undertake before the bushfire season.... For further information go to How to Prepare Your Property http://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/plan/how-to-prepare-your-property

10.01.2022 You can do a lot to help your house survive a fire by preparing your property for summer. http://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/plan/how-to-prepare-your-property

08.01.2022 FYI. We may see considerable smoke on Sunday in our area.

07.01.2022 Our community, our CFA.

05.01.2022 National Volunteer Week is an opportunity to say a very BIG THANK YOU to all volunteers who give their time to helping their communities when we need them most.... The 2019/20 fire season brought incredible challenges, which we couldn’t have faced without the critical role of CFA volunteers. CFA volunteers are our friends and family and take on many roles to fulfil our mission of protecting life and property. Thank you, not only this week but the 365 days of the year you are there for each and every one of us!

04.01.2022 The Brigade Management Team and Members of the Junortoun Fire Brigade pass on our sincerest condolences to Victoria Police and the families and friends of the four officers who tragically lost their lives last night in the line of duty. Our thoughts are with you all during this terrible time. Rest In Peace.

01.01.2022 Even last minute travel plans should include a fire plan! Check the Fire Danger Ratings for your journey and destination and make sure you've packed a fire ready kit for your car! Be prepared to change plans on Severe, Extreme or Code Red days. Visit www.cfa.vic.gov.au/travel for important information on keeping safe while travelling.