Leopold Fire Brigade in Leopold, Victoria, Australia | Fire station

Leopold Fire Brigade

Locality: Leopold, Victoria, Australia

Address: 696 Bellarine Hwy 3224 Leopold, VIC, Australia

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

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24.01.2022 Please share We have some warm weather in the coming week. At the very least here are ten things you should discuss and decide with your family.... 1 Which Fire Danger Rating is your trigger to leave? 2 Will you leave early that morning or the night before? 3 Where will you go? 4 What route will you take and what is your back up route if a fire is already in the area? 5 What will you take with you? 6 What are you going to do with your pets and livestock? 7 Who else do you need to talk to about where you are going? 8 Is there anyone outside your neighbourhood that you need to help or check up on? 9 How will you stay informed about warnings and updates? What will you do if there is a fire in the area and you cannot leave? *Forecast correct as of 1200, 19.01.2021, These may change at anytime. Stay up to date bom.gov.au

24.01.2022 Do you have a plan A and plan B? If you're planning to leave, you will need to know what route you will take, and what your alternative is in case of road closures or if your route is blocked

23.01.2022 As of 1am tomorrow, Monday 14th December, the Fire Danger Period will commence in the Greater Geelong City Council region. Head over to https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/warnings-restrictions/can to find out what you can and cant't do during the fire danger period.

22.01.2022 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]

22.01.2022 Currently unloaded at Geelong dock

20.01.2022 Today's the day the teddy bears have their birthday This week, Australian Red Cross' Trauma Teddy turns 30, so Captain Koala threw them a party! The teddies m...ade sure to check local fire restrictions before lighting their candle, and got to enjoy some delicious cake together Happy birthday, Trauma Teddy!

19.01.2022 7 February 2009 46.4C maximum temperature 173 lives lost 400+ fires 414 injured... 2,029 homes destroyed 7,567 people displaced 78 communities directly impacted 358 career firefighting personnel deployed 19,000+ CFA/FFMV members involved 450,000+ hectares burnt It was Black Saturday. Today we remember those that lost their lives, their homes, their properties, their loved ones, and their animals, and gratefully thank all those who worked tirelessly to bring an end to the devastation on that day, and in the immensely difficult days that followed. The people, communities and landscapes of Victoria were forever changed that day. We stand with those who with great hope and courage are still grieving and recovering, and acknowledge those who continue to work with affected individuals and communities. Together, we remember.

18.01.2022 Good work to the Firefighters at Grovedale CFA

17.01.2022 Today marks the start of 16 Days of Activism, a yearly campaign aiming to increase awareness of gender-based violence and discrimination. Hamish Fletcher is the... Captain of Wirrate CFA, and says that to him, respect is speaking up in the face of poor or violent behaviour. As CFA volunteers we support each other by calling out danger on the fire ground. Speaking out against violent behaviour is no different. Violent behaviour is perpetrated and supported through actions. It is also confronted and responded to through actions. The action we choose is up to us.

16.01.2022 If your travelling near Freshwater Creek today, please be aware. You may see an increase presence of fire trucks and smoke in the area.

15.01.2022 We are so happy to see this team!

11.01.2022 Across the state, CFA has 20 rehabilitation units that help our brigades out at incidents. The units are run by our volunteers and assist in reducing heat-relat...ed incidents for firefighters. Volunteers who operate CFA rehab units are trained in firefighter cooling methods, hydration practices, and first-aid injury management. The Mernda CFA rehab unit was on scene last week at a grass fire in Truganina, working alongside Ambulance Victoria to ensure the health and wellbeing of our members on the fireground, both during and after the incident Mernda CFA/Hoppers Crossing Fire Brigade

11.01.2022 Road Safety Week is an opportunity to highlight the devastating impact motor vehicle collisions have on our loved ones and our first responders. CFA responded t...o a total of 4,350 motor vehicle collisions last year and during the warmer months we saw an increase on the monthly average. We know Victorians are making plans to get back on the road this weekend and over summer. We are asking you to make sure every journey you make is a safe one.

07.01.2022 We understand our community is disappointed we’re not holding our annual Santa Run this year. Our Santa Runs can attract upwards of 100 people at any one location and we are grateful for the support. This year is different to previous years and there are Victorian Government restrictions in place on the number of people who can gather at one time. Unfortunately we could not guarantee that the Santa Run wouldn’t encourage people to gather in large numbers. Our number one focus... has to be on ensuring both our members and communities are kept safe. We have also entered our fire season and maintaining the safety of our members is vital so they are ready and able to support the people of Victoria should they need us on the frontline. We look forward to being able to hold the Santa Run in 2021 and providing you with the opportunity to join our members in celebrating the festive season. See more

07.01.2022 Our Australian Seasonal Bushfire Outlook: December 2020 February 2021 is out today, and shows that large parts of NSW west of the Great Dividing Range face ab...ove normal fire conditions, as well as grassland areas of the ACT and into north eastern Victoria. Grass and crop fires are the main concern in these locations for the summer months as the growth dries out in the warmer weather. WA has largely missed out on the rainfall in 2020 and conditions are very dry, with parts of the south and south west coasts expecting above normal fire conditions through summer. Full details https://bit.ly/2KwcksI #bushfireoutlook AFAC News Bureau of Meteorology Queensland Fire and Emergency Services - QFES NSW Rural Fire Service ACT Emergency Services Agency Vic Emergency CFA (Country Fire Authority) Forest Fire Management Victoria Tasmania Fire Service SA Country Fire Service Department of Fire and Emergency Services WA Bushfires NT

07.01.2022 CFA is proudly working with communities across Victoria to reduce fire risks in innovative ways. Nowhere is this more evident than the work we are doing throug...h the Safer Together partnership. Funded by the Victorian Government, Safer Together brings together CFA, Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning, Forest Fire Management Victoria, communities and local councils to find innovative solutions to fuel reduction based on each community’s input and backed up with expert, scientific advice. Wannon Falls Reserve At Wannon Falls Reserve in the Southern Grampians Shire, everyone has worked incredibly hard on a major habitat enhancement and fire-risk reduction program. As the project’s original facilitator and CFA’s Vegetation Management Officer Andy Govanstone put it, the Wannon Falls Reserve project embodies everything that the Safer Together program stands for. It’s an approach that combines stronger community partnerships with the latest science and research to more effectively target reducing bushfire risk across the landscape, Andy said. Initially, there was considerable criticism of the shire from the Wannon community regarding the management of the reserve. Relationships were strained even between community members. To build relationships, a wide range of community activities were carried out including a listening post, public meetings, simtable exercises, brigade workshops, forums and a vegetation management bus trip. Through these activities it became clear there was significant concern with the overabundant Acacia paradoxa (commonly called hedge wattle) spreading through bushland and the fire risk it presented in Wannon Falls Reserve. Everyone worked together to address the reduction of fire risk in the reserve and developed a bushfire reduction plan. The plan has already seen hedge wattle cleared, and the reserve made safe from a fuel management perspective and for visitors. Strict permit conditions meant the hedge wattle had to be hand-cut and carried (not dragged) to an area to be mulched. Because the task was so labour intensive the job was done by contractors, as was the mulching component. The hedge wattle was turned into mulch which was then used in community revegetation projects in the surrounding area. Wannon residents have offered to keep their eyes open for emerging hedge wattle seedlings and remove them by hand to prevent them taking over the site again. By implementing a Safer Together approach in Wannon, the fire risk is under control for the coming fire season. Wannon-Nigretta Community Group Secretary Shirley Bramley thanked the partnership for delivering this project to the community. On behalf of the Wannon community, I thank you so very much and look forward to the continued improvement of these unique community assets, she said. Moyston Likewise, the community of Moyston has benefitted significantly from the Safer Together approach by reducing elevated fuel, mainly hedge wattle, in the Asset Protection Zone to the south and west of the township. The Moyston Common is managed by a Committee of Management and abuts both private land and areas maintained by Parks Victoria and Forest Fire Management Victoria. Moyston Public Parks Secretary and President of Moyston Progress Association Max McLean explained. Rampart growth of elevated fuel in this area for many years has been a source of concern for township residents and all groups within the town because of the risk it will allow bushfire either directly into the township or sweep through on a wind change. We came close to both these scenarios during 2006 and 2015 major fires. The area is regularly burned by Moyston Fire Brigade members and the encroaching hedge wattle has impacted the burn program and increased the risk to the community. The brigade, Forest Fire Management Victoria and CFA’s Vegetation Management team produced a plan to treat the affected areas using a skid steer forestry disc mulcher. The mulching program took five days and covered an area of approximately 11 hectares. The result was a significant reduction in the bushfire risk to the town, plus an enhancement to the local area. The Moyston Landcare Group was appreciative of CFA’s efforts to carry out hedge wattle control work. President Madelene Townsend said including the areas south and west of Moyston in the township fire prevention zone, allowed CFA to not only carry out vital fire preparation work, but also enhance biodiversity and reduce the rabbit population. Acacia paradoxa unfortunately can take over, choking other native species and creating a perfect rabbit harbour, Madelene said. Over a period of time, a range of native flora will again return, especially native grasses. The Landcare Group can plan to assist this process by planting native grasses to enhance the area and also create a walking track for locals and visitors to enjoy the outdoors and learn a bit of its mining history.

06.01.2022 ADVICE - GRASS FIRE Incident Location: Midland Hwy, Batesford Issue Date: Friday 27 November 2020, 03:40 pm Next Update: Friday 27 November 2020, 06:50 pm... More details at http://emergency.vic.gov.au/respond/ This Advice message is being issued for Batesford. - This Advice message replaces the Advice issued at 3.28pm. - There is a grassfire at Midland Hwy, Batesford that is now under control. - Crews are expected to remain on scene for some time and smoke may still be visible. There is currently no threat to you, but you should stay informed and monitor conditions.

06.01.2022 With many people expected to be travelling across the state this weekend, check weather conditions, Fire Danger Ratings and warnings at your destination, before and throughout your stay. Stay informed, stay safe.

04.01.2022 Today marks the 38-year anniversary of the devastating Ash Wednesday bushfires that occurred on February 16, 1983 Ash Wednesday is a day that we will never forg...et. A tragic day where 75 people died in ferocious bushfires across South Australia and Victoria. In Upper Beaconsfield alone, 21 lives were lost. 176 of the then 230 homes were destroyed (by comparison there are over 1,100 homes now), 92 sq kms burnt, 500 kms of fencing lost and approximately 1,000 cattle/sheep lost. 12 of those who perished in Upper Beaconsfield were volunteer fire fighters from the Narre Warren Fire Brigade CFA and Panton Hill CFA fire brigades who were working on a steep ridge in Critchley Parker Jnr Reserve near St Georges Rd when the wind change came through just before 9pm. Nearby localities including Guys Hill, Dewhurst, Belgrave South, Belgrave Heights, Narre Warren East and Cockatoo were also hit hard with many homes destroyed and the loss of a further 6 lives lost at the Cockatoo fire including one volunteer fire fighter from the Nar Nar Goon Fire Brigade - CFA fire brigade. Our thoughts are with the families and friends who lost loved ones on this day along with the many other residents and emergency workers who were deeply affected, many who still bear the scars and pain from the events of that devistating day 38 years ago. May those gone rest in peace and never be forgotton Please pause and take a minute to reflect at 8.50pm tonight

03.01.2022 WATCH: aerial video from the eastern side of the Grampians fire captured this afternoon (17/1) by CFA Aviation Officer, Wayne Rigg

02.01.2022 On the sixth day of Christmas, and every day this season, no matter where you are have your emergency kit ready to take with you. Remind friends and f...amily - your Emergency Kit should contain essential items - like important documents, water, a mobile phone and charger, medicines, and a change of clothes See more