Killawarra Fire Brigade in Killawarra, Victoria, Australia | Community organisation

Killawarra Fire Brigade

Locality: Killawarra, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 3 5726 9065

Address: 6 Warby Tower Rd 3678 Killawarra, VIC, Australia

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25.01.2022 Today marks the start of Men's Health Week, an annual event to encourage Australian men to come together and openly discuss health issues, needs and outcomes. B...oth on and off the fire ground, good health is absolutely vital, and it's important to take stock of your health and think about where you're at. Here's five easy actions you can do each day to help boost your wellbeing

25.01.2022 Official hand over! We would like to thank @travledger for his 5 years of captaincy. The entire brigade is very appreciative of his time and dedication. And now we would like to congratulate Tim on taking over the role as Captain. We wish you the best of luck going forward.

24.01.2022 Our brigade tanker made the photo in today's Border Mail article.

23.01.2022 This Australia Day, if your BBQ still hasn’t recovered from New Year’s Day make sure you give it a good clean before firing it up, and always check if it is safe to do so first in our Can I, Can’t I guide - www.cfa.vic.gov.au/can

22.01.2022 With the easing of restrictions, many of you will want to get together with family and friends this long weekend. Be aware of the dangers of barbecues, and especially open fires and fire pits. Ensure all fires are extinguished before going to bed. Stay safe, be careful and enjoy this long weekend!

22.01.2022 It's that time of year! We are once again shaking the virtual tin in support of the good Friday appeal. Every donation makes a difference to such a great cause!

21.01.2022 Today marks the start of Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week. With some cooler weather upon us, now is the perfect time for a reminder about the importance of having... all gas and fuel-burning appliances serviced every 1 2 years, by a qualified gasfitter/plumber. Our friend Vanessa founded the The Chase and Tyler Foundation in memory of her two boys who she tragically lost in 2010 from carbon monoxide poisoning from a faulty gas heater. Visit their page for more info and advice on what you can do to reduce the risk in your home.

21.01.2022 Our brigade members are back at Bunnings Wangaratta today running the Sausage Sizzle. Funds raised help the brigade, help the community. Call in say Hi and grab a snag.

21.01.2022 Make sure you know the rules

20.01.2022 Friendly reminder!

20.01.2022 We hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and are enjoying a relaxing boxing day. Stay safe #killawarrafirebrigade #cfavic

20.01.2022 Shane Fitzsimmons, a great Australian and a great leader. Well worthwhile watching the program.

19.01.2022 Today CFA brigades were called to a number of out-of-control burn-offs If you're using the great weather to clean-up your property for fire season, make sure ...you conduct your burn-off safely. A burn-off, if not extinguished properly can re-ignite days after the original burn. Keep your burn-off safe and legal: Check fire restrictions with your local council and register your burn on 1800 668 511 Check and monitor weather conditions particularly wind To avoid unnecessary calls to emergency services, notify your neighbours beforehand Leave a three metre fire break, free from flammable materials around the burn Have sufficient equipment and water to stop the fire spreading Never leave a burn-off unattended stay for its entire duration If your burn-off gets out of control, call ‘000’ immediately

19.01.2022 This will hugely benefit emergency services personal across the district

14.01.2022 Remember even though things have cooled off fire restrictions are still in place. https://m.facebook.com//a.1902378809946/4326035027414941/

12.01.2022 Today we mark one year since the start of the devastating bushfires which deeply affected Victorian communities across the state. On 21 November, 2019 the first... ‘code red’ fire danger rating in almost a decade was declared in the Mallee and Northern Country, and dry lightning strikes in East Gippsland that started three fires which grew to a widespread bushfire disaster that burned for months. Today we reflect on the devastation and challenges that followed 21 November and the incredible support from all emergency services who came together to aid the communities impacted by the unprecedented fire season. Forest Fire Management Victoria Victoria Police Victoria State Emergency Service Fire Rescue Victoria Vic Emergency Australian Red Cross [These photos were taken by CFA Members, Members of the community and Forest Fire Management Victoria]

12.01.2022 The Fire Danger Period has been amended for the following municipalities, and will now be lifted as of 29 March 2021. Central Goldfields Shire Council Moun...t Alexander Shire Council Campaspe Shire Council Loddon Shire Council City of Melton Hume City Council* Banyule City Council* Nillumbik Shire Council* City of Whittlesea* Wyndham City* West Wimmera Shire Council (Central East Part) Horsham Rural City Council (Northern Part) Hindmarsh Shire Council Yarriambiack Shire Council Rural City of Wangaratta Mount Buller and Mount Stirling Resort Management Board Benalla Rural City Council Mansfield Shire Council Greater Shepparton City Council Moira Shire Council Strathbogie Shire Council Mitchell Shire Council Murrindindi Shire Council Alpine Shire Council Indigo Shire Council Towong Shire Council Wodonga Council Falls Creek Alpine Resort Management Board Mount Hotham Alpine Resort Management Board *(those portions not included in the area formerly known as the Metropolitan Fire District as at 30 June 2020)

12.01.2022 UPDATE- PLANNED BURN HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO UNFAVORABLE WEATHER CONDITIONS Please be advised that a planned burn will be taking place from 3pm this afternooon

11.01.2022 The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will begin 1am tomorrow Monday 30 November 2020 for the following municipalities: Northern Grampians Shire Council Pyrenees Shire C...ouncil (Northern Part) Benalla Rural City Council Wangaratta Rural City Council Alpine Shire Council Indigo Shire Council Towong Shire Council Wodonga City Council Falls Creek Alpine Resort Management Board Mount Hotham Alpine Resort Management Board West Wimmera Shire Council (Remainder) Horsham Rural City Council (Remainder) Central Goldfields Shire Council Greater Bendigo City Council Southern Grampians Shire Council (Northern Part) Southern Grampians Shire Council (Central Part) Make sure you know what you can and can't do during the Fire Danger Period. Visit www.cfa.vic.gov.au/can

11.01.2022 Today marks one year since Killawarra was part of a Wangaratta Group Strike Team sent to Walwa and Cudgewa. Crews have described it as driving into hell and the most frightening time many will ever face. Those 16hrs took both a mental and physical toll on crews but thanks to great teamwork and training of members over many years everyone returned home. We must give our thoughts to those at the same fire who were not so fortunate as to return home, and those in the communities that are still rebuilding.

11.01.2022 Today, Sunday 27 Dec 2020, has been declared a day of Total Fire Ban in the Mallee, Wimmera, Northern Country and North Central fire districts. No fires can be lit or be allowed to remain alight in the open air until 11:59PM. Check what you can and can't do www.cfa.vic.gov.au/can

10.01.2022 Tonight at 5:40pm, some CFA brigades across the state will be sounding their fire alarm for four cycles in memory of the four fallen Victoria Police Officers wh...o tragically lost their lives last week. We do ask that you please help us make your friends and family aware of this event and not to be alarmed when you hear the siren.

10.01.2022 For those camping in areas included in tomorrow's Total Fire Ban, make sure campfires are extinguished before midnight tonight. To properly extinguish your ...campfire you need a lot of water - 10 litres is the recommended amount and it must be cool to the touch For more information visit cfa.vic.gov.au/can Make sure your friends and family know!

09.01.2022 Click to register.. https://cfa-vic-gov-au.zoom.us///WN_jbCG6xwWR5GutPlSWy-JdQ

09.01.2022 Tonight at 5.40pm, Killawarra Fire Brigade joined many CFA Fire Brigades across the state in honouring the four Victoria Police Officers who lost their lives in the line of duty in Kew on Wednesday 22nd April 2020. The sirens sounded 4 times, once for each Police Officer. Please take a moment to reflect and remember... Leading Senior Constable Lynette Taylor Senior Constable Kevin King Constable Josh Prestney Constable Glen Humphris Hasten the Dawn To help support to the families of the fallen please visit- http://www.policelegacyvic.org.au//victoria-police-legacy- CFA (Country Fire Authority)

08.01.2022 If you're at Bunnings in Wang today drop by and grab a couple of sausages. Killawarra brigade members will be cooking up a storm and raising funds for new equipment.

07.01.2022 The Killawarra tanker and crew out and about at Painters Island, collecting for the Royal Children's Good Friday Appeal

06.01.2022 It's that time of year. Make sure you register your burn off!

05.01.2022 Its that time of year when clothes dryers start to get a work out! Lets play it safe

04.01.2022 Daylight savings ends this weekend. Its a good reminder to check your smoke alarms!

03.01.2022 Marking one year since these devastating bushfires began. A couple of our brigades photo's and the Killawarra tanker are featured in this post.

02.01.2022 Lest We Forget.

01.01.2022 Now, more than ever, is the time to ask "R U OK? Start a conversation that may change a life! 1. Ask... 2. Listen 3. Encourage Action 4. Check In See more

01.01.2022 Even our own have to call it in sometimes. Yesterday afternoon Killawarra and Wangaratta Fire Brigade attended a car fire on the Yarrawonga Rd. Fortunately our captains wife and children walked away unharmed