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Katandra Fire Brigade

Locality: Katandra West

Address: Queen Street 3634 Katandra West, VIC, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 Not even COVID-19 can stop our Brigade Management Team from catching up! Here’s our captain Lachie organising with the team on a conference call to make sure our brigade still runs smoothly amongst the chaos and craziness of a global pandemic. Whilst we’ve had to adapt, we’re still here to serve our local community

25.01.2022 Once again our thoughts and hearts go out to another fallen firefighter. May they Rest In Peace

25.01.2022 Friday January 10 has been declared a day of Total Fire Ban here in the Northern Country and also Mallee, North Central, North East and both Gippsland regions. The Bureau of Meteorology has also issued a Fire Weather Warning for the Mallee, Northern Country and North Eastern districts. Please make sure you do your bit to ensure our community stays safe, by following the Total Fire Ban conditions tomorrow

25.01.2022 A few shots of our brigade taken while waiting for the Big Fill to arrive from Shepparton East CFA Happy Easter to all our followers & families and remember to stay home!

23.01.2022 Wow, such a powerful message from Ambulance Victoria

23.01.2022 Tonight at 5.40pm, the Katandra Fire Brigade will join with other brigades across the state in sounding our siren in memory of the four Victorian Police officers who tragically lost their lives last week. Katandra Cricket Club Katandra Kats Katandra West Playgroup... Katandra west general store and post office See more

23.01.2022 It’s been heartwarming to see how generous people have been in the wake of the recent bushfires But unfortunately there are a few getting around taking advantage of the public’s generosity. This link from the ACCC has a few tips on what to look out for to check if a fundraiser is genuine. The official Victorian Bushfire Appeal can also be found at www.vic.gov.au/bushfireappeal

23.01.2022 Absolutely disgraceful, even more so in the peak summer season. Hope Whittlesea can get their FCV back soon. Keep an eye out for it

22.01.2022 ADVICE - GRASS FIRE Incident Location: Tungamah Boundary Rd, Katandra West Issue Date: Tuesday 29 December 2020, 05:46 pm Next Update: Tuesday 29 December 2020,... 07:10 pm More details at http://emergency.vic.gov.au/respond/ This Advice message is being issued for Congupna, Katandra, Katandra West, Marionvale, Pine Lodge. - There is a grassfire at Tungamah Boundary Rd, Katandra West that is under control. - This grassfire is travelling from Katandra West in a northerly towards Marionvale. There is currently no threat to you, but you should stay informed and monitor conditions.

22.01.2022 Another bushfire-related scam to be aware of. Unfortunately their offer really is too good to be true!

21.01.2022 With all the panic over coronavirus it’s easy to forget we’re still in a high risk fire period. But tomorrow we have another total fire ban in place!

20.01.2022 Well done Laurence!

20.01.2022 Hope everyone stays cool in the heat this week

20.01.2022 Thanks to the Katandra West Bowling Club Inc for hosting us for another fantastic Xmas party. Seems we are much better at putting out fires than we are at bowls!

20.01.2022 This shot of Union Road, Katandra West isnt using a flashy Insta filter, it’s smoke in the air #nofilter. Visibility is poor on the roads so please put your lights on we don’t want to go attending any vehicle accidents, especially when there’s also potential for it to trigger a grass fire

19.01.2022 FYI for those in our community who might work or run errands in Shepp, see below info

19.01.2022 Hope Ted can find his wallet soon. Keep an eye out if you’re in Numurkah

18.01.2022 There are currently major power outages across Greater Shepparton due to the storm. Please keep clear of any fallen power lines as these should always be treate...d as live and dangerous. Check in with your neighbours. Particularly those with special needs such as elderly and people with disabilities. Please contact Powercor for more information. See more

17.01.2022 Another run of hot weather, another Total Fire Ban day coming

17.01.2022 Whilst we don’t have a formal TFB in place in the Northern Country, it’s still wise to be extra cautious over the next few days with the hot weather and so many resources in the east of the state. The last thing anyone wants is more fire activity

17.01.2022 The Fire Danger Period starts Monday 23rd of November 2020 in Moira, Greater Shepp and Strathbogie council areas. It’s not too late to prepare your property! Lots of resources available at the CFA website www.cfa.vic.gov.au

17.01.2022 11/01/2021 has been declared a day of Total Fire Ban for Mallee, Wimmera and Northern Country between 00:01 to 23:59. No fires to be lit in the open air. Hope all in our community stay cool

17.01.2022 Tots fire ban across the entire state of Victoria tomorrow, as well as across the river in NSW. Please stay safe and cool, and keep an eye on your neighbours

17.01.2022 Another one our crew has headed off to. Please keep an eye on Vic Emergency through their page and app for updates

16.01.2022 New way to apply for permits! Check out firepermits.vic.gov.au It includes a great tool where you can use your location to check what you are/aren’t allowed to do, which will be great to help reduce confusion and avoid unnecessary truck visits!

16.01.2022 Did you know - grass fire and haystack fires are the two biggest reasons for the Katandra Brigade to turn out. We have already responded to a couple of grass fires in our area already, and the fire season is only just starting. Check out the grass fire tips below courtesy of CFA D22 Community Safety

14.01.2022 13/1/21: Another day, another Total Fire Ban! See below for details

14.01.2022 Today is an historic day for fire services in Victoria. Today we welcome Fire Rescue Victoria as our new fire and emergency service partner. And today, CFA becomes a proudly volunteer fire service.... We are skilled, determined and here to serve Victorians now and into the future. We are from the community and for the community. We are CFA. #OurCommunityOurCFA

14.01.2022 Very handy to know this holiday season!

14.01.2022 The shining star of our township Can’t wait for the reserve to go back to full use - the more we stay home the quicker we can get back into the sports we love

14.01.2022 Update: Two New Positive Cases in Shepparton New Positive Cases ~ There are two new cases of people that have tested positive for COVID-19 in the Shepparton re...gion that are considered to be active cases. These people are self-isolating at home and are being monitored. GV Health is undertaking contact tracing now and into the evening, with further information to be provided as soon as it is available. High-risk locations in Shepparton ~ The following locations are considered to be high risk in Shepparton: * Central Tyre Service, Welsford Street Shepparton on Friday 9 October 2020 to Tuesday 13 October 2020. * Thai Orchard Restaurant, Nixon Street Shepparton on Wednesday 7 October 2020 from 7:00pm to 8:30pm. * Bombshell Hairdressing, Fryers Street Shepparton on Wednesday 7 October 2020 from 9:30am to 10:30am. Anyone who is unwell with any symptoms of COVID-19, no matter how mild (such as fever, chills, cough, sore throat, runny nose, loss of sense of smell) and who attended these locations on these dates and times should get tested immediately and stay at home until you receive the result. Do not go about your normal day-to-day activities such as work or going out in the community. Please do the right thing and do not place your family members, friends and the broader community at risk. Getting Tested Acute Respiratory Clinic ~ GV Health's Acute Respiratory Clinic at Graham Street, Shepparton is open seven days per week from 9:00am to 5:30pm. Community Cases in the Goulburn Valley ~ There are no people in the Benalla, Campaspe, Moira and Strathbogie regions that have tested positive for COVID-19 that are considered to be an active case. Further information regarding COVID-19 ~ Information regarding COVID-19 is available at the Department of Health and Human Services website at www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus or by calling 1800 675 398.

14.01.2022 Save the date for what will be a fantastic event, just down the road at Mooroopna! Will be a great one to take the family to

13.01.2022 Our tanker is off to help with this one today

12.01.2022 If you're planning on using the long weekend to clean up and burn that pile of rubbish before fire restrictions come in, there are a few small steps that you can take prior to lighting up to help prevent us being called out unnecessarily. Before burning off, ensure: - You're following regulations or laws by CFA and your local council. - You notify your neighbours if your activity will generate fire and smoke.... - Check the weather forecast for the day of the activity and a few days afterwards. - Establish a gap in vegetation or fire break with no less than three metres cleared of all flammable material. - There are enough people to monitor, contain and extinguish the burn safely and effectively. - You notify the Emergency Services Telecommunications Authority (ESTA) Ways to notify ESTA of your planned burn; - Online (Preferred) - Register online on the Fire Permits Victoria website (https://firepermits.vic.gov.au/). You can do so if your burn-off commences more than two hours from now. - By Phone - If you wish to start your burn-off immediately, or do not wish to utilise the online form, you may register your burn-off by calling ESTA on 1800 668 511, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. National Relay Service Users can ring 1300 555 727 and ask for Information to be relayed to ESTA via 1800 668 511

12.01.2022 Your elderly loved one, neighbour or friend may need extra help on hot days. People over 65 are vulnerable to heat illness. Make sure you check on them before i...t gets hot ask if they have air conditioning or a fan to keep cool or if they need help running errands. You could save a life by reaching out. Find #SurviveTheHeat tips here: betterhealth.vic.gov.au/heat

11.01.2022 Lots of smoke up this way too. Remember, only call 000 if you see flames or a distinct column of smoke!

10.01.2022 Congratulations Lachie!

10.01.2022 More people at home = more risk of house fires. This weekend is ideal timing to be checking your smoke alarm works, and perhaps fit in an essential shopping trip for batteries or a new machine if needed.

10.01.2022 ADVICE - BUSHFIRE Incident Location: Hester Rd, Katamatite Issue Date: Friday 03 January 2020, 04:56 pm Next Update: Friday 03 January 2020, 09:00 pm... This Advice message is being issued for Katamatite, Katamatite East. - There is a fire at Hester Rd, Katamatite that is not yet under control. - The spread of the grass fire has been stopped. Firefighters on scene are now dealing with a hay shed with round bales in it and some other machinery. There is currently no threat to communities, but you should continue to stay informed and monitor conditions. More details at http://emergency.vic.gov.au/respond/

10.01.2022 Good to see lots of happy dogs (and owners) heading out of Mallacoota

10.01.2022 Get those lights on

09.01.2022 It might be cloudy this morning but the Total Fire Ban remains until midnight tonight. We’ve done super well this fire season so let’s keep the trend going! No fires to be lit in the open air

09.01.2022 Important information for non-residents with property in Greater Shepparton council area preparing for fire season with permits. Would also be relevant to other LGA areas too.

09.01.2022 Our captain Lachie has sent through some photos from the fire at Euroa, he’s been out there as part of the strike team since this morning. His strike team has been working on the southern/eastern edge of the fire.

09.01.2022 Our thoughts are with everyone getting out of East Gippsland. If you know anyone over that way, check out the details from CFA (Country Fire Authority) below

08.01.2022 More locations named in Shepp, please see the list below and get tested if you show any symptoms

08.01.2022 Going to the pub - Large gatherings - Being within 1.5m of our fellow humans - Burning off - for now, but after Monday 30th March - for Greater Shepparton, Moira and Strathbogie LGA’s... Head to https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/w/northern-country-fire-district for more info (scroll to the bottom)

08.01.2022 Refuelling the truck on this wet, winter day

08.01.2022 This is us! Let’s hope that we can have a bit of rain, and no storm damage or lightning fires

07.01.2022 Thanks The Country Women's Association of Victoria Inc. - CWA for sharing their classic Anzac biscuit recipe. A lovely way to pay respects to our veterans whilst isolating. We’ve also included a great tip sheet from CFA to keep kids (and adults) safe in the kitchen so you can cook up a storm without needing us to make a visit!

07.01.2022 FYI. See CFA (Country Fire Authority) or Vic Emergency for the most up to date info

06.01.2022 Some more info on today’s fire

06.01.2022 Thanks Azem and team for all the hard work you do It’s always a relief to see his truck at the staging area, a delicious meal certainly helps make the big jobs that little bit easier

05.01.2022 FYI for our followers in North East Vic.

05.01.2022 A big thankyou to our neighbouring brigades that came and assisted with Friday’s fire at Koch Rd/Tungamah Boundary Rd. At one stage we had 20 tankers, 3 helicopters and numerous other command and support vehicles. The crews on the tankers did a great job pulling it up in tough conditions. Also a big thankyou to Azem for feeding over 60 hungry fire fighters. Unfortunately large amounts of crop and hay have been lost. This is a timely reminder to always be careful when working ...in and around dry grass. Tallygaroopna Fire Brigade Dookie Rural Fire Brigade Cosgrove-Pinelodge Fire Brigade Yabba North rural fire brigade Drumanure Fire Brigade Shepparton Fire Brigade- CFA Shepparton East CFA Katamatite Fire Brigade Naring Fire Brigade Numurkah Fire Brigade Kialla & District Fire Brigade Karramomus Fire Brigade Caniambo Fire Brigade Currawa Fire Brigade Mooroopna CFA Wunghnu Fire Brigade Lutfiyes Shish Kebab Apologies to any brigades missed, it was hard to keep track! See more

04.01.2022 Don’t forget your masks! Let’s all do our bit to keep Katandra COVID-free

04.01.2022 Our sincerest condolences go out to the Keaton and O’Dwyer families, the 3 injured firefighters, to the Horsley Park Rural Fire Brigade and to the New South Wales Rural Fire Service.

04.01.2022 TOTAL FIRE BAN 28/11/2020 No fires to be lit in the open air from midnight-midnight, any fires burning from the night before need to be extinguished It’s going to be hot out there, remember to keep hydrated and look out for each other

04.01.2022 Great profile of our local talent David Teague featuring our very own 4th Lieutenant Kev!

04.01.2022 COMMUNITY INFORMATION - BLUE GREEN ALGAE Incident Location: Lake Mulwala and Yarrawonga Weir Issue Date: Tuesday 18 February 2020, 02:12 pm Next Update: Tuesday... 25 February 2020, 05:00 pm This message is being issued for water quality at [location]. - High levels of Blue Green Algae have been detected in the Lake Mulwala and Yarrawonga Weir. - The algal bloom is expected to remain until there is significant rainfall to flush the lake or cooler conditions slow the algae. - https://www.waternsw.com.au/water-quality/algae has issued a caution for the River Murray downstream of Lake Mulwala to Tocumwal, as harmful concentrations of blue green algae may be present. - Warning signs are being placed at major recreational areas. You should avoid direct contact with affected water in Lake Mulwala and Yarrawonga Weir. - Do not swim in affected areas or use water for cooking, drinking, washing or showering. Boiling the water will not make it safe. - It is recommended that alternative supplies for stock drinking be used. - Stock and pets should be kept away from the water. - Watering of edible garden plants should be avoided. More details at http://emergency.vic.gov.au/respond/

03.01.2022 Looking for something to do? It might not be much fun but planning for what you would do in the event of a house fire could save you or your family’s lives. CFA has some great checklists and templates available at www.cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepare/home-fire-safety-checklist to give you some inspiration

03.01.2022 Some interesting insights on what we might expect this coming summer. No matter what the predictions, it’s always very important to plan ahead - visit cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepare for info and tools

03.01.2022 No fires tomorrow (Saturday January 4) Stay cool, stay hydrated and stay safe!

02.01.2022 We’re forecast to get to 44 tomorrow - hope everyone stays cool and hydrated. Don’t forget to look out for your neighbours, especially the elderly in our community

01.01.2022 There’s a large amount of smoke around our area today. This is coming up from the east Gippsland fires. Please only call 000 if you can see flames or a column of smoke.

01.01.2022 Here is a link to the NSW Rural Fire Service’s fundraising account for the families of the 2 volunteer firefighters who recently died whilst fighting the NSW bushfires