Lara CFA in Lara, Victoria | Community organisation

Lara CFA

Locality: Lara, Victoria

Phone: +61 418 108 834

Address: Mill Road 3212 Lara, VIC, Australia

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25.01.2022 We’d like to thank Bearded Brothers Que for their generous donation. Please get down and support this great local business, whilst also assisting the Lara Fire Brigade!

25.01.2022 A reminder that fire season is here, and now is the time to plan and prepare. Yesterday CFA and Forest Fire Management Victoria crews responded to a bracken f...ire at Mt Buninyong that burnt approximately 10-15 hectares. 17 vehicles in total were on scene, alongside aerial support. Well done to all involved in the firefight, which was declared extinguished by 8:30pm last night. Photos from Buninyong - Mount Helen FB and Ballarat Fire Brigade

25.01.2022 Summer might feel like a long way away right now, but believe us - it comes around quick! The volunteer members of the Lara Fire Brigade are currently fundraising to purchase an Ultra-Light Tanker which will help us protect the Lara community more effectively. Being manoeuvrable and able to access areas that are inaccessible to the larger tankers, this tanker has an estimated cost of $148,500 and will be particularly valuable to the Lara area. Your donation can make this ...possible. To contribute to these efforts, use the donation details below. Plus, donations over $2 are tax-deductible, so get in quick! Donations can be made to: LFB Ultra-Light Tanker Fund Raising Account. Lara District Community Bank BSB: 633 000 Account: 172 643 595 Thank you for helping us protect Lara lives and property.

24.01.2022 We are on the way to hitting our target! This is a fantastic result in the current circumstances. Thank you to everyone who has donated so far. As we still have $46,000 left to go, we need everyone to spread the word and donate if they can so we can make Lara a safer place to live. As you may know, the volunteer members of the Lara Fire Brigade are currently fundraising to purchase an Ultra-Light Tanker. Being manoeuvrable and able to access areas that are inaccessible to t...he larger tankers, this tanker has an estimated cost of $148,500 and will be particularly valuable to the Lara area. Donations can be made to: LFB Ultra-Light Tanker Fund Raising Account. Lara District Community Bank BSB: 633 000 Account: 172 643 595 Thank you for helping us protect Lara lives and property.

24.01.2022 Since we launched this fundraiser, we have been overwhelmed by the support we have received from the community. Thank you to every single business or individual who has donated to our cause, we are now 60% of the way to achieving our goal and making the Lara community safer! As you may know, The volunteer members of the Lara Fire Brigade are currently fundraising to purchase an Ultra-Light Tanker which will help us protect the Lara community more effectively. Being manoeuvr...able and able to access areas that are inaccessible to the larger tankers, this tanker has an estimated cost of $148,500 and will be particularly valuable to the Lara area. We still have $55,000 to go, and your donation can make this possible. To contribute to these efforts, use the donation details below. Plus, donations over $2 are tax-deductible. Donations can be made to: LFB Ultra-Light Tanker Fund Raising Account. Lara District Community Bank BSB: 633 000 Account: 172 643 595 Thank you for helping us protect Lara lives and property.

23.01.2022 We’d like to thank the Lara District Community Bank for their generous donation. We can’t wait to be back out cooking Lara Quality Meats amazing snags and seeing your smiling faces.

20.01.2022 Thank you to all nurses for your dedication, compassion & care to your patients. #InternationalNursesDay #acnp #Banksie

18.01.2022 Today is International Firefighters day, which also coincides with St Florian's Day - the Patron Saint of Firefighters. #Firefighters

17.01.2022 Horses and Fire: preparing for the coming fire season Webinar CFA would like to invite interested parties to participate in a Horses and Fire Webinar. This is targeted to horse owners in bushfire / grassfire risk areas. The webinar will be hosted by Abbey's Run Equestrian in Lurg and co-hosted by Lee Manning AgVic, April Padbury CFA and guest speaker Moyna Smeaton. Interested? For more information and register through Eventbrite at the following; www.eventbrite.com.au/e/hors...es-and-fire-preparing-for-the-c Date And Time Thu, 8 October 2020 7:00 PM 9:00 PM

16.01.2022 Take care on the roads. Plenty of hail has fallen in the Lara area as well.

15.01.2022 18-24 May is National Volunteer Week. A big shout out to all the volunteers doing great work within our communities

15.01.2022 The Golden Plains Shire is now a Restricted or Control Area in response to avian influenza (bird flu) being detected in the area. This means no birds, bird pro...ducts, or equipment related to bird keeping can move into, out of, or within the shire without a permit. This includes eggs, manure and chickens being sold or given away, whether on the side of the road, from your property, your local store or at markets. If you live in the area and need a permit, please call (03) 4334 2715. https://agriculture.vic.gov.au//p/avian-influenza-bird-flu Vic Emergency Golden Plains Shire Council See more

13.01.2022 For the last few months Lara CFA Volunteers have been keeping on-top of their skills virtually through weekly online training sessions. This week, with the lifting of some restrictions, we have been able to re-commence face to face training, within COVID guidelines of course. Here’s some of the crews doing some basic drills in our rural/urban interface areas.... Be sure to give us a wave of you see us out and about training on a Monday evening.

11.01.2022 COMMUNITY INFORMATION - ANIMAL DISEASE Incident Location: Golden Plains Shire Issue Date: Wednesday 12 August 2020, 12:31 pm Next Update: Saturday 05 September ...2020, 12:00 pm This message is being issued for Golden Plains Shire. - An outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza has been detected near Lethbridge. - This warning is relevant to all bird owners including poultry producers, backyard flock owners, bird owners and pet owners within Golden Plains Shire. - All poultry owners are legally required to enclose their birds. - Controls are in place that restrict the movement of birds, equipment and products within and out of the Restricted Area and Control Area unless a permit has been issued by Agriculture Victoria. Things you should know about avian influenza: - Avian influenza is a highly contagious disease that infects chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys, guinea fowl, quail, pheasants and ostriches. Many species of wild birds, including waterfowl and seabirds can also carry the virus. - Avian influenza can be spread between locations by movement of eggs, birds, people, vehicles and equipment between farms, and by clothing, footwear, aerosols, water, feed, litter, wild birds, biting insects and vermin. - There are no food safety issues identified; properly cooked chicken meat and eggs are safe to eat. - All bird owners should regularly check their birds for signs of avian influenza. - If you suspect your birds are sick you should contact your local vet or call the Emergency Disease Watch Hotline on 1800 675 888. - From August 7, 2020, all poultry owners - even those with just two or three chickens or birds - are required by law to keep their poultry housed or separated as best they can from wild birds for at least the next 30 days. - Bird owners must observe all movement controls now in place throughout Golden Plains Shire. - No birds, bird products or equipment can move into, out of or within the shire without a permit. - This means eggs, manure and birds cannot be sold or given away at farm-gate, off property or at markets in this area. More details at http://emergency.vic.gov.au/respond/

09.01.2022 Thankyou to those members of the community that supported Bearded Brothers Que over this weekend. We are so grateful to be accepting a donation of $255 from them. Thankyou all!!

07.01.2022 Congratulations to Robin Parsons of Belmont FB on the receipt of the Australian Fire Service Medal. Congratulations also to everyone awarded in the Queens Birthday Honours today.

07.01.2022 COMMUNITY INFORMATION: On Wednesday 29th April 2020 at 5:40pm a number of Brigades across the state, including the Lara Fire Brigade, will be sounding their Brigade Station Siren or Fire Truck Siren (four times) as a mark of respect to the four Victorian Police Officers who tragically lost their lives last week. #emergencyservicesfamily #victoriapolice #cfa... There is no reason to be concerned or alarmed should you hear one or more sirens sounding tomorrow at 5:40pm.

06.01.2022 We are 75% of the way to our target, with the total amount raised now at $112,000. Even in these difficult times, the Lara community continue to generously support the appeal. Numerous donations have been deposited into the fundraising account and we thank everyone who has donated. Since the last update, we have also received two major donations:- $1,000 from RPC Technologies Pty LTD and $5,000 from VO Hydroponic Tomatoes. In case you missed it, the volunteer members of t...he Lara Fire Brigade are currently fundraising to purchase an Ultra-Light Tanker which will help us protect the Lara community more effectively. Being manoeuvrable and able to access areas that are inaccessible to the larger tankers, this tanker has an estimated cost of $148,500 and will be particularly valuable to the Lara area. If you would like to contribute, you can donate to: LFB Ultra-Light Tanker Fund Raising Account. Lara District Community Bank BSB: 633 000 Account: 172 643 595 Thank you for helping us protect Lara lives and property.

05.01.2022 Yesterday volunteer members from Lara CFA along with crews from Geelong West, Geelong City and Grovedale assisted Ambulance Victoria and DHHS with the covid-19 testing response in Sunshine. Our crews carried out support logistics duties to enable the Nurses and Paramedics to conduct as many tests as possible for the day.

05.01.2022 We have hit $100,000! Thank you to everyone in the community who has donated so far. A huge thank you also to the Lara District Community Bank Branch for getting us started with a $20,000 grant, as well as Bisinella Developments and Chemring for generous corporate donations of $25,000 and Boomaroo Nurseries for donating $5,000. If you have not yet donated, there is still time to contribute to this community effort. The Lara Fire Brigade has roughly 6,000 homes in our area, i...f each of those families donated $6 we would reach our target (thanks to the community bank's donation matching) and be better able to defend the community during the fire season. Donations can be made to: LFB Ultra-Light Tanker Fund Raising Account. Lara District Community Bank BSB: 633 000 Account: 172 643 595 Thank you for helping us protect Lara lives and property.

04.01.2022 A short video on how to prepare your property prior to summer

03.01.2022 Lara you've done it! On October 18 we reached our fundraising target of $148,000 to enable the purchase of an Ultra-Light Tanker. This is an amazing result from a wonderful community. We can’t mention everyone, but our sincere thanks to every person and every group who donated.... Major contributions from: Lara District Community Bank Branch, RAPP Australia - NEANN & firelogistics, Bisinella Developments, Chemring Australia, Boomaroo Nurseries, Mr S Trevena and VO Hydroponic Tomatoes.

03.01.2022 Lara CFA thanks Lara Basketball Club When COVID 19 forced the cancellation of the winter basketball season the Lara Giants committee thought outside the box. Instead of just refunding fees, they asked members if they would like their fees to be used to assist community organisations in Lara. The majority of the members agreed to this option.... Families in need have been assisted with food hampers, and Lara CFA Volunteer Fire Brigade also received a donation.

03.01.2022 Just a little public service announcement. We are aware of a number of burn offs today in and around the Lara area. If you are having a burn off please ensure you comply with all City of Greater Geelong permit conditions (they are listed on your permit). Ensure you notify Vicfire on 1800 668 511 and the Lara Fire Brigade Duty Officer on the number listed on the permit. Enjoy the sun while it lasts.

02.01.2022 Lara Fire Brigade remembers the four Victoria Police Officers who tragically lost their lives in the line of duty a week ago today. #emergencyservicesfamily #victoriapolice #cfa

01.01.2022 Adhering to social distancing guidelines, Lara Fire Brigade Volunteers conducted another training session via video conferencing. Tonights topic: Responding to incidents/fires on a freeway, highway or other road. Some excellent visual effects created by Lt Wilson Lt Wilson

01.01.2022 Today marks a new beginning for fire services in our state with the creation of Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV). All Officers, Firefighters and employees of Melbourne’s Metropolitan Fire Brigade (MFB) and all Career Officers, Firefighters and some other paid employees of the Country Fire Authority (CFA) will be amalgamated to form FRV. All current CFA Volunteers will remain with the CFA, which will revert to being a volunteer fire service.... Lara Fire Brigade is an Integrated Fire Station made up of career staff and volunteers operating 24/7 within the CFA. The following changes will come into effect from today: Career staff will transfer their employment to FRV. Lara Station will be known as Station 61. Lara Pumper and Lara HAZMAT will move with the staff to FRV and be known as Pumper 61 and HAZMAT 61. Lara CFA Volunteers will retain and continue to respond Lara Tanker 1, Lara Tanker 2, Lara Tanker 3 and Lara FCV (Forward Command Vehicle). Both FRV and CFA Firefighters will continue to respond to calls in Lara and our neighbouring communities as we have always done, operating side-by-side to protect lives and property. #weworkasone

01.01.2022 2 of our volunteers headed down to Torquay in the early hours of this morning to assist with our quickfill trailer. Great work to all brigades and Emergency services involved in this incident. #weworkasone