Kallista-The Patch Fire Brigade CFA in Kallista, Victoria, Australia | Fire station

Kallista-The Patch Fire Brigade CFA

Locality: Kallista, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 3 9752 1189

Address: 1 Kallista Emerald Rd 3791 Kallista, VIC, Australia

Website: https://www.instagram.com/kallistacfa

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25.01.2022 Wettish training session tonight, thankfully the gear is waterproof :)

25.01.2022 It's that time of the year again people. We can say from personal experience how important it is to have a good amount of working smoke alarms in your house. More often than not when someone came to harm in a housefire the alarms didn't work and or were placed poorly. Get on it, it's important. ... https://news.cfa.vic.gov.au/-/check-your-smoke-alarms-befor

25.01.2022 Daffodils. Someone mentioned that they would like to be able to buy daffodils within their 5km, we haven't managed to get a regular supply yet but these are currently available for a donation to our CFA. It's Spring

24.01.2022 Today, the Bushfire and Natural Hazards CRC released its seasonal outlook for December to February. Average to above average rainfall during spring, combined wi...th an outlook of above average rainfall for much of Victoria, indicates we will experience a less severe bushfire season this summer but an increased risk of grass fire. Here’s what Victoria’s fire agencies say this means for fire risk. Fire Rescue Victoria | Forest Fire Management Victoria

24.01.2022 Every time emergency services personnel go out to a job there is a chance they may not come home. Today we stand in silence an remember the members of Victoria Police who did not return from their shift .

23.01.2022 Even though the fireseason has been somewhat uneventful (touch wood...) training is still going on because skills can never be sharp enough. Always great to get out in the woods to do both practical and theoretical drills. #cfavic #cfatraining

22.01.2022 One of our artistically inclined members put brush to canvas and made a painting of the Kallista General Store . If you buy a postcard of this painting at the store a part of the proceeds will go to our Brigade for the purchase of equipment.

22.01.2022 More training for the season . It's all looking nice and green here but many districts are already in the Fire season or are close to so it pays these days to be ready as early as possible .

22.01.2022 Last year 4 of our members together with 600 other Firefighters and Emergency Services Personnel took part in the Firefighters Stairclimb in the City to raise awareness and funds for mental health. Today would have been the day when this would have happened again but like so many other things during this time it can't happen. So this year it will be virtual and everyone can join in . Follow the link below and join up or donate to this great cause . Thank you.... https://www.firefighterclimb.org.au/ See more

21.01.2022 Residents in Mount Dandenong, Montrose and Kalorama may see or smell smoke from the ignition of two planned burns in Dandenong Ranges National Park on Thursday ...4 March: A 9-hectare planned burn at Kyeema Track East, Mount Dandenong and A 5.5-hectare planned burn at Rowdys Track, Montrose. A number of tracks in and around the area will be closed while the burn is being carried out. This burn is being carried out across public and private land in partnership with CFA (Country Fire Authority). The two planned burns are being carried out for asset protection and are focussed on helping to protect the surrounding community and public infrastructure they will slow the spread of bushfires and providing opportunities for our firefighters to conduct successful suppression operations during bushfire response. Weather permitting, both burns will be completed by Thursday evening and crews will remain on-site throughout the night and in the days following to patrol the areas. Under the current public health advice, planned burning is continuing across Victoria. During the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, we continue to work closely with the Department of Health and Environment Protection Authority to ensure we keep the smoke impacts from planned burning as low as practically possible. Our crews are adhering to appropriate physical distancing and hygiene requirements to ensure we can safely continue our operations across the state. To find out when and where planned burns are happening near you, go to or sign up at www.vic.gov.au/plannedburns or call 1800 226 226.

21.01.2022 Long weekend coming up (yay!) , so please for your and our sake , drive carefully . The best outcome this weekend will be if we don't meet ( unless you invite us over for a BBQ ;) )

18.01.2022 Monbulk Testing Clinic for Coronavirus will be open weekdays from 9-4pm commencing today. This is located at the Monbulk Recreational Grounds in the football P...avilion entering from David Hill Rd. This is a booking only service and bookings must be made on 8652 0451 between 8:45 am and 12:00pm. In the interest of community safety please DO NOT attend the clinic without a booking. Please self isolate after testing and do not go shopping or socialise at the testing site. The local police are aware of testing. The aim of this clinic is to provide local testing for families or individuals in a controlled environment. See more

18.01.2022 Even with restrictions vehicle checks have to be done to keep batteries charged and to have the appliances ready to respond at moments notice , although less frequent than we would normally do and masked and gloved up to reduce the chances of passing anything on. #cfavic #wearamaskitsnothard

18.01.2022 That's why all three of our vehicles carry AED's plus the public one at the Kallista Store.

17.01.2022 Due to the storm water should be boiled before drinking in the following suburbs. ATTWOOD BAYSWATER BAYSWATER NORTH... BLACKBURN BLACKBURN NORTH BLACKBURN SOUTH BORONIA BOX HILL NORTH BROADMEADOWS BULLEEN BUNDOORA BURWOOD BURWOOD EAST CAMPBELLFIELD CHIRNSIDE PARK COBURG NORTH COLDSTREAM COOLAROO CRAIGIEBURN CROYDON CROYDON HILLS CROYDON NORTH CROYDON SOUTH DALLAS DONCASTER DONCASTER EAST DONVALE DOREEN ELTHAM EPPING FAWKNER FOREST HILL GLEN WAVERLEY GREENSBOROUGH GREENSBOROUGH GREENVALE HEATHMONT KALORAMA KANGAROO GROUND KILSYTH KILSYTH SOUTH KINGSBURY LALOR LILYDALE LOWER PLENTY MEADOW HEIGHTS MELBOURNE AIRPORT MERNDA MILL PARK MITCHAM MONBULK MONT ALBERT NORTH MONTMORENCY MONTROSE MOOROOLBARK MOUNT DANDENONG MOUNT EVELYN MOUNT WAVERLEY NORTH WARRANDYTE NUNAWADING OLINDA PARK ORCHARDS PLENTY RESEARCH RESERVOIR RINGWOOD RINGWOOD EAST RINGWOOD NORTH ROXBURGH PARK SILVAN SOMERTON SOUTH MORANG TEMPLESTOWE TEMPLESTOWE LOWER THE BASIN THOMASTOWN VERMONT VERMONT SOUTH VIEWBANK WANTIRNA WARRANDYTE WARRANDYTE SOUTH WARRANWOOD WESTMEADOWS WOLLERT WONGA PARK YALLAMBIE YARRAMBAT See more

16.01.2022 Lest we forget. "Those that can not remember the past are condemned to repeat it"

16.01.2022 It is legal to burn off from today again, you must follow the local by-laws though . Please please please be careful/mindful how you go about it, we prefer not to have to visit your place to put out your house, shed, truck, car, tree , garden . We aren't joking these are all examples of things that have caught fire due to people not following rules , not paying attention and not using common sense. So please , just light (one!!!) small pile and slowly feed it, keep it away f...rom structures and anything else that could catch fire, have a hose ready and/or buckets. Stay safe everyone :)

16.01.2022 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.

14.01.2022 BOILED WATER ADVISORY NOTIFICATION HAS BEEN LIFTED FOR SOUTH EAST WATER CUSTOMERS South East Water, after consultation with the Department of Health and Huma...n Services and Melbourne Water, advises customers that the Boil Water Advisory issued on 28 August 2020 is now lifted for all South East Water customers affected by this issue. NOTE: THE BOIL WATER ADVISORY IS STILL IN PLACE FOR SOME YARRA VALLEY CUSTOMERS Water quality testing has confirmed that the water supply in these suburbs is safe to drink: Belgrave Belgrave Heights Belgrave South Boronia Ferntree Gully Knoxfield Lysterfield Selby Tecoma The Basin Tremont Upper Ferntree Gully Upwey Yarra Valley Water has also lifted the Boil Water Advisory for customers in Bayswater and Wantirna. If you have not been using your internal taps, it is suggested that you run your internal taps for two minutes to draw fresh water into your plumbing.

14.01.2022 Pretty wet and slippery out there people, be careful.

14.01.2022 These days Traffic Accidents make up about half the calls we respond to. Often people get away with just their pride and their vehicle damaged , but we and our surrounding supporting Brigades have responded to some very challenging accidents and the memories of those will stay with us , those involved and their families . Please take care on the roads , stick to the rules and don't be distracted while driving. Do it for yourself , your family and for us .

13.01.2022 Probably getting some thunderstorms today, please keep in mind that the pollen forecast is very high too which could lead to problems for asthmatics.

12.01.2022 Remember, change your clocks and test your smoke alarms tonight/tomorrow.

12.01.2022 First time we dipped into the high category this season. Not a massive deal just yet but still keep this in mind with your plans since the North West of Victoria has a total fire ban tomorrow and it will be hot and windy.

12.01.2022 ** EDIT: This advisory message is no longer current. Please see our page for updated information. ** ********** Update 10pm 29/8:... Emergency drinking water will be available from 8 am on Sunday 30 August at the following locations: The Basin Millers Reserve 1133 Mountain Highway, The Basin Belgrave Belgrave Recreational Reserve Reserve Road, Belgrave Ferntree Gully - Ferntree Gully Arboretum Cnr Dorset road and Francis Crescent, Ferntree Gully Upper Ferntree Gully - Wally Tew Reserve Brenock Park Drive, Ferntree Gully (access via 42 Glenfern Road) Griff Hunt Reserve, 54 Lyons Road, Croydon North The Football Ground, 70 Tramway Road, Mount Evelyn ************** FYI: Emergency fresh water tankers have been set up in The Basin, Boronia, Ferntree Gully, Upper Ferntree Gully, Belgrave and Upwey to provide emergency drinking water for those still unable to boil water due to the power outage. *Update: Croydon Nth and Mt Evelyn added to the list You will need to take your own bottles, pots, kettles, etc. to fill up. Locations: *The Basin Millers Reserve 1133 Mountain Highway, The Basin *Boronia Tormore Reserve Tormore Road, Boronia *Ferntree Gully - Ferntree Gully Arboretum Cnr Dorset road and Francis Crescent, Ferntree Gully *Upper Ferntree Gully - Wally Tew Reserve Benrock Park Drive, Ferntree Gully (access via 42 Glenfern Road) *Belgrave Belgrave Recreational Reserve Reserve Road, Belgrave *Upwey Upwey Reserve Chosen Avenue, Upwey UPDATE: Emergency drinking water is also available at: *Griff Hunt Reserve, 54 Lyons Road, Croydon North *The Football Ground, 70 Tramway Road, Mount Evelyn If you can’t access boiled or bottled water, call the Yarra Valley Water emergency hotline on 13 27 62.

11.01.2022 From every corner of the state, we are tens of thousands of Victorians dedicated to protecting lives and property. We celebrate our proud history, and our str...ong future. Our community. Our CFA. Visit: www.cfa.vic.gov.au/about

11.01.2022 International Womens Day today . Women have been an important and integral part of our Brigade since it started in 1926 . We were one of the first Brigades to have Women as operational Firefighters and they are crucial part of the Team , as Officers , trainers , firefighters or in support and fundraising roles . If you have thought about joining the CFA but weren't sure if you could do it go and visit your local Brigade and speak to the women there , they will tell you that ...yes you can and you should. Protecting our community is an important duty and we welcome everyone that puts their hand up , diversity makes us stronger. #cfavic #internationalwomensday2021 #internationalwomensday #IWD2021

10.01.2022 Big night for emergency services last night and sadly some lives lost. We were called to powerlines down and sparking last night in Perrins Creek Rd. On arrival the cause was easy to identify but not something we could fix with our equipment. Stay safe out there .

10.01.2022 Here’s a couple of Foxy’s Facts for your Friday night

09.01.2022 R U OK day today , check on your friends, neighbours and work colleagues, it's more important now than ever before.

09.01.2022 This garden will be fully sustainable. It will use an off-grid power system, host a bushfire prevention system, harness water from runoff and be accessible by l...ocal CFA crews. We will use local materials, local rock and we want locals involved. Our aim is connect people back to the beauty of nature. We need your help, go to http://www.peopleandparks.org/ to see how you can help #peopleandparks #fundagarden #fundraiser #connecttonature See more

08.01.2022 Not long ago we were the beneficiaries of a Dandenong Ranges Community Bank Group Staff Grant. Julie from the Belgrave branch was so kind to nominate us and when we got the funds we knew exactly what to do with them. We decided to update the spotlights on our Tanker 2 the same way we had already done on Tanker 1. Job done.... Thanks Bendigo Bank and Julie. See more

08.01.2022 Due to COVID-19 restrictions, engagement with the community (to help plan and prepare) cannot go ahead in the usual format. CFA’s Fire Prevention and Preparedne...ss team have put together a ‘quick poll’ a one-question survey to determine how to best engage with communities ahead of the fire season. You can complete this quick poll here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NKRHNWL

08.01.2022 Monbulk Rd between Kallista and Monbulk is closed due to a large tree fallen over it.

08.01.2022 Good Morning Kallista :)

07.01.2022 Much wet stuff on the way.....

06.01.2022 Slowly getting back into training starting with some emergency drills this week (mandatory for summer turnouts) and then basic firefighter drills from next week. Of course there is a whole lot of PPC and cleaning involved but training is essential to maintain our skills so it has to be done.

06.01.2022 Today I joined Vic Emergency, Fire Rescue Victoria and Forest Fire Management Victoria for the Bushfire and Natural Hazards CRC (Cooperative Research Centre) bu...shfire seasonal outlook. While we are potentially looking at fewer prolonged fires this season, this doesn’t mean our communities can be complacent. Start preparing your properties and planning for fire season when it hits. See more

06.01.2022 That’s a wrap! The 2021 Good Friday Appeal has seen an enormous effort from all of our brigades. This year’s total amount raised, a huge $1,028,328.00! Once a...gain we thank the community for their generosity, every donation made today and throughout the year will help the amazing children in the care of the The Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne. See more

06.01.2022 Sadly no Christmas Markets this year but if you want your fix with jams , chutneys and biscuits head down to the Kallista General Store , but be quick they are selling fast.

04.01.2022 Dandenong Ranges members collected just over 20 thousand dollars today. Thanks for everyone that donated today for this great cause in these difficult times , great work :)

04.01.2022 Guess who is collecting for the Good Friday Appeal today? That's right , we are. So if you are going along Canterbury Rd today keep your coins ready. #cfavic #goodfridayappeal ... #goodfriday2021 See more

04.01.2022 Today we helped celebrate the return of Puffing Billy after being locked up in Covid iso for 250 days. Such an iconic part of our area. Welcome back Puffing Billy, we’ve missed you!

04.01.2022 https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/contact/register-your-burn-off

02.01.2022 Might pay to avoid the Kallista Roundabout for a while...

02.01.2022 Let's just hope all the trees that were going to fall over have done so by now...

01.01.2022 * VICTORIAN THUNDERSTORM FORECAST FOR TODAY, THURSDAY, 15 OCTOBER 2020 * Image source - Melbourne Storm Chasers. Information source - Bureau of Meteorology.... Issued at 2:17 am Thursday, 15 October 2020, Valid until midnight on Thursday, 15 October 2020. Thunderstorms are possible across central and eastern districts today ahead of a cold front which will move through later in the day. Storms are expected to develop from early afternoon through until late evening, with the risk of storms contracting to the east at night. Storm motion will be to the southeast. Thunderstorms may become severe over the highlighted area, with damaging winds the main concern. There is also a slight risk of heavy rainfall with storms. Large hail is possible over the northeast where organised thunderstorm development is considered to be most likely. - Nick -

01.01.2022 This is not the news I wanted to be delivering today and I’m sure it’s not the news anyone wants to be hearing. We've managed to slow the case numbers over th...e past couple of weeks. But the epidemiological modelling is telling us that at current rates of transmission, and with our current restrictions, it would take months to drive the numbers back down not days or weeks. And that means months of uncertainty and living in limbo. It also means, sadly, more Victorians in hospital beds. More Victorians hooked up to machines just to breathe. More funerals. We can't allow this to drag on and I’m sure everyone would rather get on top of it as quickly and decisively as we possibly can. And the only way to do that is to rip the bandaid off, go harder and do it now. That’s why from 6pm tonight, Victoria will enter a State of Disaster. We used this same direction during the fires and as we fight this public health bushfire, we need to use it again. This will give Victoria Police additional powers to make sure people are complying with public health directions and we’ll have more to say on this in the coming days. From 6pm tonight, Melbourne will also move to Stage 4 restrictions with stronger rules to limit the movement of people and limit the spread of this virus across our city. That includes an 8pm-5am curfew beginning tonight. The only reasons to leave home during these hours will be work, medical care and caregiving. New time, distance and gathering limits will also apply for exercise and shopping. Exercise will be limited to a maximum of one hour per day and no more than five kilometres from your home. Group size will be limited to a maximum of two you and one other person whether you live with them or not. Shopping will be limited to one person per household per day. Again, you’ll need to stay within 5kms of your home. Supermarkets will remain open just as they have throughout this entire pandemic so there is absolutely no need to rush out now to stock up. There will be some common-sense exceptions. If your closest supermarket is further than 5kms away, you can still shop there. If you’re a parent with little ones, you can still take them with you when you go for a walk. And these distance, gathering and time limits won’t apply for work, medical care or compassionate reasons. But basically ‘staying at home’ needs to mean exactly that. No loopholes. No excuses. Case numbers have also been rising in regional Victoria and we can’t allow that to continue. The data suggests there's a risk the virus is moving faster and more widely than previously thought. That’s why from 11.59pm on Wednesday, Stage 3 restrictions will return across regional Victoria meaning there will once again only be four reasons to be out. Restaurants and cafes can only offer delivery and takeaway. Beauty and personal services will need to close. Entertainment and cultural venues will need to close. Community sport will need to stop. This timeframe is to help local businesses prepare not an excuse to go racing around seeing friends and maxing out your social calendar. Even though regional restrictions don’t formally start until Wednesday night, if you can stay at home in the meantime, you must. To the question I know most parents will be asking: Schools will return to remote and flexible learning across all year levels, in all parts of the state. Students who are currently attending onsite will go to school on Monday, have a pupil free day on Tuesday, and be learning at home from Wednesday. Onsite supervision will again be available but only for students who really need it. That means children whose parents have to go to work and vulnerable kids who can’t learn from home. From Thursday, those same rules will apply to Melbourne’s kinder and early childhood education services. We know this will be a significant ask of parents with little ones and big ones too. But I promise, as a parent of three, it’s an ask I don’t make lightly. These changes will be in place for at least the next six weeks until Sunday 13 September. As always, we’ll keep reviewing and realigning the restrictions in line with the advice of our health experts and if we can change things earlier, we will. Today, I’ve made some announcements that change how Victorians will live. Tomorrow and in the coming days, I’ll have more to say about changes to the way Victorians need to work recognising that workplaces continue to be a source of much of the spread. I appreciate this gap between announcements may create a level of anxiety and uncertainty and I'm sorry about that. But the truth is, this is complex and we’re going to take some extra time to make sure we get these calls right. I know this is a lot of information to take in and there will be details to figure out and questions to answer. I’ll explain things as clearly as I possibly can, and do my best to clarify any points of uncertainty over the next couple of days. The truth is that there are no easy solutions. If that were the case, the global community would be rid of this virus already. If there was a magic bullet, more than 683,000 people wouldn’t have already lost their lives around the world. This is the biggest and most complex challenge we’ve encountered in living memory and it requires big and complex solutions. People will no doubt be feeling scared and sad and worried. That’s only natural given what we’re facing. It’s why I’m asking something else of Victorians: Please be calm. Please be kind. Please be patient. Please treat people the way you would want to be treated. And please look out for each other. We can we will get through this.

01.01.2022 Guess what good people of Kallista and the Patch. Santa Runs have been given the green light so watch this space for dates and route info. :)