Kalkallo Fire Brigade in Kalkallo, Victoria | Medical and health

Kalkallo Fire Brigade

Locality: Kalkallo, Victoria

Address: 651 Donnybrook Rd 3064 Kalkallo, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.cfa.vic.gov.au

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25.01.2022 Today is the day! Give what you can! Make an online donation - https://www.virtualtinshake.com.au//gary/virtual-tin-shake Easter Bunny is with our crew at the Shell Service Station at the Donnybrook Road Exit from early morning to late afternoon

25.01.2022 $3,768.90 raised!! Thanks to everyone who donated to the Good Friday Appeal! There is still time to make a donation! Just head over to our virtual tin - https://www.virtualtinshake.com.au//gary/virtual-tin-shake

25.01.2022 Find us at the Shell servo on Friday! We’ll be shaking the Good Friday Appeal tins this Friday! Our crew will be at the Shell service station at the Donnybrook Road exit from early in the morning. Make sure you let your friends and family who heading north for the Easter holidays know so they can do a quick detour off the Hume to make a donation

24.01.2022 Make sure you check Fire Danger Ratings (FDR) every day. FDRs predict how a fire would behave if one started and should be your prompt to take action. Stay informed about Fire Danger Ratings by visiting www.cfa.vic.gov.au/firedanger

24.01.2022 Today you might have spotted our crew attending a gas leak incident in a residential street in Beveridge. The scene was made safe and the gas company repaired the gas line.

24.01.2022 Happy International Men's Day! The theme this year is Better Heath for men and boys. Help us support men's health! We're raising funds and awareness this Movember for all the dads, brothers, sons and mates in our lives. We've got a team of brigade members who are growing a moustache and others that have pledged to walk 60kms throughout November. ... We need your help. Please donate to support men's health - https://movember.com/t/kalkallo-fire-brigade-cfa?mc=1

23.01.2022 The Fire Danger Period has now started in Hume. Know what you can and can’t do during this time - https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/warnings-restrictions/can

21.01.2022 Assistance is available for those who can’t leave home for testing

20.01.2022 Don’t let your Easter camp fire outstay your trip! Always extinguish the fire before you leave Never leave campfires or a firepit unattended... Read more www.cfa.vic.gov.au/warnings-restrictions/can

20.01.2022 Today is is R U OK? Day. There’s no doubt that 2020 is nothing like we expected. It’s been an extremely challenging year, but one that’s also reminded us how important it is to stay connected. You can check in with someone everyday, not just today. And you don't need to be an expert to reach out - just a good friend and a great listener. ... These simple steps could change a life: 1. Ask R U OK? 2. Listen 3. Encourage action 4. Check in Learn more about how to ask ‘Are you ok?’ and what to say next - https://www.ruok.org.au/how-to-ask Some conversations are too big for friends and family to take on alone. People are encouraged to connect with expert support. Find help now - https://www.ruok.org.au/findhelp #RUOK

20.01.2022 The planned burn is underway on Donnybrook Road, Mickleham. Our crew is supporting Forest Fire Management Victoria who are leading the activity. You might see or smell smoke in the area #weworkasone

19.01.2022 Are you planning to go camping over the Easter long weekend? Remember: Never leave campfires unattended.... Always extinguish your campfire before you leave. For more information go to www.cfa.vic.gov.au/warnings-restrictions/can

18.01.2022 Great day to collect donations for the Good Friday Appeal! We’re at the Shell servo. Can’t make it here? Do an online donation - https://www.virtualtinshake.com.au//gary/virtual-tin-shake

18.01.2022 Our pre-summer equipment maintenance is underway. Are you summer ready? Find out how to prepare your property for the summer season - https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/pla/how-to-prepare-your-property

18.01.2022 Shine a light on road safety and show your support to improve our roads for everyone. Read more - https://roadsafetyweek.com.au

17.01.2022 Happy Wear it Purple Day!

17.01.2022 Today is Police Remembrance Day, a chance to honour our police force and remember those who are no longer with us. Each and every day we say thank you to our friends and colleagues at Victoria Police for the amazing work they do. #blueribbonday2020

16.01.2022 What will you get up to on Easter Sunday? A) Chocolate. And more chocolate B) Visiting loved ones C) Sleeping for an extra hour ... D) CHECK MY SMOKE ALARMS E) All of the above It may be Easter, but it’s also the end of daylight savings. That means it’s time to check your smoke alarms! So before you hit the road or hit up the chocolate, remember to replace your 9-volt batteries and dust and vacuum your smoke alarms.

16.01.2022 Have you ever heard fire truck sirens and wondered what they are there for? Download VicEmergency, the official app for emergency warnings and information. This app is just one tool to assist you to access emergency warnings and information, however you should never rely on just one information channel.... https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepare/vicemergency-app

16.01.2022 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.

14.01.2022 The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will begin 1am, Monday 14 December 2020 for the Hume City Council. Make sure you know what you can and can't do during the Fire Danger Period Learn more - www.cfa.vic.gov.au/can

14.01.2022 Movember is nearly over but there is still time to support men’s health and our Movember crew by making a donation today - https://movember.com/t/kalkallo-fire-brigade-cfa?mc=1 #movember2020

14.01.2022 Today our crew participated in the entrapment drill training session as part of our pre-summer preparations. Sudden changes in fire intensity and direction can be life-threatening to firefighters. Practising how to move to the truck and use it for shelter is critical for the safety of crew. The entrapment drill is mandatory training for all firefighters before they step into a fireground in summer.

14.01.2022 Do 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 - ... https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/warnings/find-your-fire-district #cfa #fireseason2020

13.01.2022 On September 11 2001, 2977 people lost their lives in the terrorist attacks and many more changed forever. Today we remember and pay tribute to the 412 first responders who ran into the World Trade Centre and never returned: 343 firefighters 60 police 8 paramedics 1 patrolman ... You will always be remembered. #911 #gonebutnevereverforgotten

13.01.2022 Contaminated water notice has been issued for 88 suburbs - check the list below Yarra Valley Water have become aware of a potential water quality issue affecting 88 suburbs due to electrical damage caused by storms overnight. Some water may have entered the drinking water supply network that had not been treated to the usual standard. As a precautionary measure, Yarra Valley Water are advising residents in those suburbs to boil their water before they drink residents shou...ld bring water to a rolling boil before drinking, washing and preparing food, preparing baby formula, brushing teeth and making ice until further notice. Please go to www.yvw.com.au/drinking-water-advice for more information about suburbs, advice and updates.

12.01.2022 Looking for something to do 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. Check out ‘How to Prepare Your Property’ - ... https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/pla/how-to-prepare-your-property See more

12.01.2022 Are you prepared for the fire season? Join our online information session tonight. Registrations are essential - see the link in our Facebook event.

12.01.2022 Today we reflect on the devastating bushfires that started one year ago today and all those affected by them. #WeWorkAsOne

11.01.2022 Check. Apply. Notify.

11.01.2022 You should never wait to receive an official warning before you leave. Fires can start quickly and threaten homes and lives within minutes. Understand the levels of warnings and don’t expect warnings to be issues in any particular order. The first warning you could get could be an Emergency Warning. Lear more - https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/warnings-restrict/about-warnings

10.01.2022 Never leave a candle lit and unattended. We attended this scene today. A candle had been left alight and unattended inside. A neighbour worked hard to control the fire with a garden hose and it was contained to the front room of the home. This could have been much worse.... Read some safety tips if you have candles or oil diffusers - https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au//f66456bf-b1b6-586b-41bc-8b1bdd

10.01.2022 Help us help the kids!! Let’s see if we can hit the $200 mark in donations to the Good Friday Appeal by the end of today. Our virtual tin has $140 already inside so we are well on our way! Please give what you can ... #goodfridayappeal #goalsetting #donations

09.01.2022 Movember update! The moustaches are growing and we’ve clocked up 194kms of walking! If you have some spare change, we’d love for you to support Movember and our crew by making a donation today - https://movember.com/t/kalkallo-fire-brigade-cfa?mc=1 #movember2020

09.01.2022 We know there are many CFA families whose dads often give up time with their loved ones to support their communities. Many of our members are dads. Each and every day we are so thankful for our hardworking volunteers, and today we would like to wish all of the CFA Kalkallo dads and all the dads in our community a very happy Father's Day

08.01.2022 We smashed our goal of $200 in donations yesterday! Can we get to $300 today? Every little bit counts. Donate online today!!

07.01.2022 The Fire Danger Period is commencing in Hume City Council at 1:00am on Monday 14th December 2020 and will remain in place until 1 May 2021 unless stated otherwise. The commencement of the Fire Danger Period is determined on existing and predicted conditions that lead to increased fire risk to your location.

07.01.2022 Victoria Police launched Operation Safeguard this week to help prevent and detect the occurrence of intentional and reckless fires #WeWorkAsOne #OperationSafeguard

05.01.2022 Things to do this weekend: Say Happy Father’s Day to dad Check the smoke alarms to make sure they’re working

05.01.2022 First training session for 2021 done and dusted! Tonight our crew had a run through of the Field Operations Vehicle, a van which is fitted out with radios and other equipment that turns it into a mobile command centre.

05.01.2022 We are so close to raising $500 in donations for Movember! Will you help us reach our goal? Donate today - https://movember.com/t/kalkallo-fire-brigade-cfa?mc=1 #movember2020

04.01.2022 World War 2 ended 75 years ago today. Lest we forget.

03.01.2022 Together, we remember the tragic loss of 173 lives in the 2009 fires. Our thoughts and hearts are with the many friends, families and communities that were impacted and lives that were forever changed. ... Make sure if you, or someone you know may be struggling during this time to call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or for CFA members and their families call CFA Wellbeing Support on 1800 959 232. See more

03.01.2022 Planned burn - Tuesday 8 February A planned burn is scheduled at Donnybrook Road, Mickleham. Residents in the area may see or smell smoke whilst the burn is taking place.

02.01.2022 Change Your Clock, Check Your Smoke Alarm! When was the last time you checked your smoke alarm? All Smoke Alarms should be replaced after 10 years.... Using a lithium Battery Powered smoke alarm, means you want have to change the battery each year for the life of the alarm. Maintaining your smoke alarm is your first line of defence to keep you and your loved ones safe.

02.01.2022 We can't get a truck to every house in a bushfire, so we need your help to ensure your safety Be prepared, monitor conditions and leave early. Emergency services may not be able to help you if you decide to stay.

02.01.2022 Look who has joined us at Shell to collect donations for the Good Friday Appeal! We are here now! Come and say hi and make a donation!

02.01.2022 Always monitor your location conditions and follow official warnings and advice using the VicEmergency app, the VicEmergency hotline (1800 226 226) and your local ABC Emergency broadcaster. Never rely on one source of information

01.01.2022 Grassfires can start anywhere and spread quickly. If a grassfire starts, walk at least two streets back from the fire. If you live two or three streets away from grassland and a grassfire starts, stay where you are. Never drive if you can see smoke or fire. Thick smoke will make it hard to see and traffic jams and accidents are likely. ... Keep roads clear for emergency services. www.cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-pr/grassfires-near-cities-and-towns