Kempton Volunteer Emergency Services in Kempton, Tasmania | Community organisation

Kempton Volunteer Emergency Services

Locality: Kempton, Tasmania

Address: Old Huntingground Road 7030 Kempton, TAS, Australia

Website: www.google.com.au/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alert.tas.gov.au%2F&ved=2ahUKEwidnsvw8NTZAhWDVrwKHWPKBCsQFjAAegQICRAB&usg=AOvVaw2zYps5YrL8NfD8EexQGZkX

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25.01.2022 The SES Crew would like to introduce their newest member! Welcome, Tristan "Twisty" Morse. Twisty is a mechanic by trade and brings a wealth of vehicle knowledge to the unit. ... Twisty has commenced training with the unit and crews. But hopefully we don't have incidents for him to attend any time soon! Keep an eye out for his player profile, coming soon!

24.01.2022 The Bureau of Meteorology has advised that the northern half of the state may be impacted by heavy rainfall during Friday night through to Saturday evening, wit...h the possibility of flooding in some areas. People in affected areas should prepare their property and develop their Home Emergency Plan in preparation. Road users should also be vigilant and always drive to the conditions. Be aware of the increased hazards caused by heavy rainfall, including water and debris on and around roads. We advise people to do the following to prepare: Check bom.gov.au for the latest weather forecast and warnings. Check that family and neighbours, especially those who are vulnerable, are aware of warnings and have a plan in place. Be prepared for flash-flooding. Clear drains and gutters of debris so they flow freely. Have a plan for managing pets and livestock. Be prepared for power outages. SES has volunteer crews ready to assist the community and plans are in place to respond to calls during this period. In the event of heavy rainfall and flooding: Supervise children closely. Manage pets and livestock. Never enter or drive through floodwaters, and when driving look out for debris on roads including fallen trees and power lines. Report power outages to TasNetworks on 132 004. Listen to the ABC radio or check www.ses.tas.gov.au for further advice. Call SES on 132 500 for flood and storm-related emergency assistance. Dial Triple Zero (000) in a life-threatening emergency.

24.01.2022 A HUGE thanks to Richard Boon! Who spent time Sunday going through BA with Jack B, Jack J, Matty and Es. Richard is a member of the TFS crew at Kempton when he isn't on a shift as a career fire fighter with crews like Glenorchy and Hobart. ... The BA training is the most intense and demanding part of TFS training, so we thank the guys for stepping up to take on the training. Goodluck! -The leadership team

23.01.2022 Phil making a steep descent look easy

23.01.2022 A day that will be sadly missed this year, but count us in next year! Thanks to the committee for inviting us and for all your hard work. We will see you next year!

22.01.2022 Dog (pen) stuck up a tree!! Can any of our members or followers help Natalie out? ""Asking for help..... is there one or two people that would be willing and available for 5 mins tomorrow morning at say 10.30am to help us get the dog enclosure off the tree and right way up? Would really appreciate it ""

22.01.2022 Tasmania’s emergency services have banded together as part of a new campaign calling on Tasmanians to take responsibility for keeping themselves and others safe... on our roads. The social media campaign includes five short videos featuring first responders from Tasmania Police, Tasmania Fire Service, Tasmania SES and Ambulance Tasmania; reminding motorists: One moment of distraction is all it takes to cause a crash. Pay attention and leave your phone alone. Speed limits exist for a reason. Obey the limit and help us keep everyone safe on our roads. Seatbelts save lives. Buckle up every time you get behind the wheel and make sure children are wearing the right restraints. Never drive after drinking or taking drugs. You’ll be putting more than just your life on the line. Driving tired is dangerous. Pull over and have a break. Arriving late is better than not arriving at all. For further details see: https://www.police.tas.gov.au/emergency-services-road.../

22.01.2022 Before & After. Reduction of the fuel load by over 80%.

22.01.2022 Remember. Always wear your seat belt!

22.01.2022 Smoke Haze surrounding Kempton is from numerous hazard reduction burns being conducted across the state today. No cause for concern. As always if you would like more information visit and follow our mates at Tasmania Fire Service

20.01.2022 Police would like to remind motorists that given the current weather situation, motorists should: Allow extra time to travel to your destination. Defer any... non-urgent road travel to another time. Drive according to the road conditions. Allow sufficient distance between you and the car in front of you. Do not drive through flooded roads. Stay focused on driving, leave your mobile phone alone. If you feel unsafe driving in sudden rain, safely pull over. See more

20.01.2022 Thanks to those TasPolice, TFS and SES members for representing our organisations today.

19.01.2022 Early hours of this morning Tea Tree was paged to a vegetation fire, both 4.1 and 5.1 appliances attended. On arrival they found a large log pile burning, with ...the 4.1 CAFS appliance they were able to make a quick knock down of the fire and keep it contain to a small area. With the help of the land owners little excavator they were able to pull the log pile apart to cover with CAFS. See more

19.01.2022 training change training has been changed this month and will now be held on Tuesday the 20th October 1700 for 1730 start. This session will be Defib and CPR refresher for any members that wish to attend (not compulsory).... We are also opening this training session up to Tasmania Police and Volunteer families. If you have or are a family member of a volunteer and would like to attend comment below to secure your place.

17.01.2022 SES is advising people across the northern half of the state to make preparations for heavy rainfall later today and into early Saturday. People planning on cam...ping or caravanning in low lying areas which are close to rivers, creeks and streams in the northern half of the state need to take preventative action today. This includes camping areas along the Lower Mersey, Forth and Leven Rivers, and areas such as Deloraine, Derby, Longford, Ross, including national parks. They need to be aware with this current weather forecast that river and stream levels can rise very quickly. Emergency services recommend moving to higher ground this afternoon.

16.01.2022 It's R U OK? Day, a reminder that every day is a day to start a conversation that could change a life. Today we're calling on Australians to learn what to say a...fter R U OK? so they can keep the conversation going when someone says they're not OK. There's more to say after R U OK? Learn what to say when listening with an open mind Learn what to say when encouraging action Learn what to say when checking in Learn how to continue a conversation that could change a life. When we know what to say next we can help someone open up and find pathways to support long before they're in crisis. Learn what to say next and help us move closer to our vision of a world where we're all connected and are protected from suicide. Head to www.ruok.org.au/how-to-ask

15.01.2022 Phil J & Es spent the weekend at Cambridge also. Uncovering the mass of information, knowledge and skills behind driving operational vehicles (that's under lights and sirens) And developing their skills in the 5.1 4wd and learning new skills in the 4.1 (Thanks for the lend Brighton) So if you see the 3.1 with L plates around the town, it's the guys maintaining their new skills

15.01.2022 Thanks Bagdad Fire Brigade for your help

14.01.2022 Well done Bill!

14.01.2022 Perfect conditions for a hazard reduction burn with Bagdad Fire Brigade

13.01.2022 It's International Men's day! To all the men who serve the Tasmania Fire Service, State Emergency Service, Tasmania Police and Ambulance Tas. Thank you. ... Thank you for your time. Thank you for the sacrifices you make that we don't see. Thank you for putting our community before yourselves, countless times. Thank you for the time you put into training. And thank you for the laughs! Happy international Men's Day!

11.01.2022 A vegetation fire call out in September is a sign of the summer to come... Always good to turn out with the team at Jericho Fire Brigade. Thanks guys

11.01.2022 Stay safe Collinsvale Fire Brigade - Tasmania

10.01.2022 Restart a Heart Day event could help you save a life Restart a Heart Day aims to raise awareness on the importance of knowing how to restart a heart using cardi...opulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and an automatic external defibrillator (AED). Only one in 10 people survive cardiac arrest so we need your help to improve the odds in an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. On Friday 16 October, tune in to a live stream event between10:30 am and 2:30 pm (AEST) featuring an exciting line-up of experts in cardiac arrest, and CPR and AED training sessions every hour. There’s also a kids’ corner with original Yellow Wiggle, Greg Page. The event will be streamed on www.restartaheart.net.au and many social media platforms to be announced soon. For more information visit www.restartaheart.net.auRestart a Heart Day event could help you save a life

09.01.2022 It is with sadness that we announce our annual Santa lolly run and community BBQ will not go ahead this year. The leadership team have taken advice from TFS, SES, other brigades as well as the Department of Health and have concluded we can not safely undertake the events this year. Thanks, ... Ray, Paul, Phil, John & Esther. See more

09.01.2022 Our thoughts are with the Richmond Fire Brigade Tasmania and their extended family at this time.

08.01.2022 Happy Father's day to our members & followers

07.01.2022 "A lot of fatalities in bushfires are caused by people who just leave the decision to leave far too late." #BigWeather #YourPlanetAU #bushfireplanning #ReadyTogether

06.01.2022 Apocalyptic scenes from coastal Oregon & California due to raging wildfires where smoke is turning day into night. Over 15,000 firefighters are battling millions of acres of fires.Thoughts/prayers for those impacted.

06.01.2022 A big training weekend for the TFS brigade this weekend. Well done to Twisty and Ollie for completing their fire fighter level 1 course. The guys are now skilled up to attend vegetation, structure and mobile property fires. ... And their skills in map reading, Navigation, communications and pump operations has been polished up. Well done guys (Now comes the hard work )

05.01.2022 We remember all those lost in 9/11. Our first responders most of all. Rest in peace.

04.01.2022 The 5.1 is at Bothwell today for "Judges Day". Planning some upcoming games and lots of Banter! Bagdad Fire Brigade ... Jericho Fire Brigade Bothwell fire brigade New Norfolk Fire Brigade See more

03.01.2022 Well done crews!

03.01.2022 Exciting things happening ... Stay tuned.

02.01.2022 Weather permitting, the Parks and Wildlife Service will be conducting a fuel reduction burn on Sunday 15th November at Thieving Hill, Pelham, as part of the sta...te-wide Fuel Reduction Program which is aimed at reducing the bushfire risk to help protect lives and communities. The total area of this burn will be approximately 110 hectares, and is likely to take 1-2 days to complete. Smoke may persist some days afterward depending on wind conditions. During burning operations public access to this area will be restricted. The public is asked to remain well out of the burn site while the burn is taking place and for the following days until safety checks have been made along tracks and trails. Please comply with directions from staff or any signs if you are in the area. While the fire intensity will be low, it will generate flames, smoke and ash. People with medical conditions are advised to have a personal plan for avoiding smoke from the burn. Advice is available from the Department of Health and Asthma Australia websites: http://www.dhhs.tas.gov.au/publichealth//air/bushfire_smoke https://asthma.org.au/about-asthma/triggers/bushfire-smoke. Current air quality information is also available via the Environment Protection Authority website https://epa.tas.gov.au//real-time-air-quality-data-for-tas Further information about this burn is available by contacting the Parks and Wildlife Service on phone 61654053. A map of planned burns is available on the TFS website at www.fire.tas.gov.au/Show?pageId=colWhatsBurningNow

02.01.2022 What a story after #RestartAHeart day! Superheros don't all wear capes... Or green skin in this case! Ambulance Tasmania

01.01.2022 training reminder CPR and Defib refresher training tonight at the station. 1700 (5pm) for a 1730 (530pm) start. Both defibs will be used in training. ... Members, Family of members and Tas Police are openly invited. Members of the public who would like to attend can comment below. (So we can allow for COVID restrictions)