Meredith Rural Fire Brigade in Meredith, Victoria | Community organisation

Meredith Rural Fire Brigade

Locality: Meredith, Victoria

Phone: 52 861538 (For emergencies dial 000)

Address: Wallace st 3333 Meredith, VIC, Australia

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22.01.2022 This is why we never put water on hot oil or fat.

21.01.2022 Please be aware that a lot of smoke is now drifting across from the Gippsland fire, thick haze right across Geelong.

21.01.2022 Ever wondered how fast a grass fire burns? Temperatures are set to go up into the 40s over the next few weeks, stay alert, act safely, and have a plan. Conta...ined experiment by CSIRO and RFS 2015. #nswrfs #haveaplan #grassfire #beprepared #firesafety #stayalert #actsafely #firefighter #fire #summer #makeaplan

20.01.2022 If anyone has family and friends in the fire zones and cant get hold of them with phones, internet and power going down through all the fire zones. Then please use this site https://register.redcross.org.au/

20.01.2022 Total Fire Bans have been declared for the Mallee fire district tomorrow (Sunday 29 December 2019) and for the whole state on Monday 30 December 2019. For details of what you can and cant do on a Total Fire Ban day see https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/warnings-restrictions/can

20.01.2022 Our thoughts are with these men and their families

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 Local man Wally Tabone providing a Koala who wandered to his home with some water after the recent fire along the Leigh river and his property.

18.01.2022 The size of the Mt Mercer from the air today, 650+ Hectares. Crews have been working day and night blacking out hot spots and tomorrow they will be burning out... fuels to avoid any flare ups during the warmer days to come. Smoke, Aircraft and Fire trucks will be seen throughout the area. Photos: Stephanie Kate

17.01.2022 This morning Meredith were paged out to Deans Road for a car fire which was spreading into the grass. Crews on Meredith Tanker 2 were quick to extinguish stopping spread and referred it to Victoria Police as the fire was suspicious.

16.01.2022 Thoughts and prayers go out to our brothers and sisters from nsw

16.01.2022 Would you think that inside a car is a good place to shelter from a bushfire? "A lot of fatalities in bushfires are caused by people who just leave the decision to leave far too late." #BigWeather #YourPlanetAU #bushfireplanning #ReadyTogether

16.01.2022 Product recall Honda Australia EU22i Generator Risk of fire - Water could enter the generators inverter coupler and may cause corrosion, resulting in incr...eased resistance, overheating and fire. Full recall: https://www.productsafety.gov.au//honda-australia-motorcyc

16.01.2022 Lets hope and pray we dont see this again

16.01.2022 Today we remember them. This morning, on behalf of the Occasional Care Children, I laid a wreath at the Meredith Memorial, made by the children for this very da...y. This taken from the Australian War Memorial On 11 November 1918, the guns of the Western Front fell silent after four years of continuous warfare. With their armies retreating and close to collapse, German leaders signed an Armistice, bringing to an end the First World War. From the summer of 1918, the five divisions of the Australian Corps had been at the forefront of the allied advance to victory. Beginning with their stunning success at the battle of Hamel in July, they helped to turn the tide of the war at Amiens in August, followed by the capture of Mont St Quentin and Pèronne, and the breaching of German defences at the Hindenburg Line in September. By early October the exhausted Australians were withdrawn from battle. They had achieved a fighting reputation out of proportion to their numbers, but victory had come at a heavy cost. They suffered almost 48,000 casualties during 1918, including more than 12,000 dead. In the four years of the war more than 330,000 Australians had served overseas, and more than 60,000 of them had died. The social effects of these losses cast a long shadow over the postwar decades. They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning, We will remember them.

16.01.2022 With Covid-19 spreading across our nation, I want to assure our community that the Meredith Fire Brigade remains committed to responding to any emergency. We will be ceasing all training and meetings until further notice as directed by the Chief Officer to maintain social distancing. We are fortunate to have very experienced members so this will not affect our capabilities when responding to emergencies. Please stay safe and follow all guidelines as per government direction...s. We will get through this working together as one.

15.01.2022 Meredith Tanker 1 1996 4x4 ISUZU 2.4D Medium Tanker 2000litres of water / A Class Foam... This is our primary Bushfire/Grassfire tanker. See more

15.01.2022 Another timely reminder

15.01.2022 A year on from the horror bushfire season - the Royal Australian Mint has released a new commemorative coloured $2 coin The coin features two firefighters standing back-to-back in their protective gear, using hoses to put out flames around them. What do you think?

15.01.2022 EMERGENCY WARNING - This EMERGENCY WARNING is being issued for Bamganie, Lethbridge, Meredith, Shelford, Teesdale. There is a grassfire at Mount Mercer that i...s out of control. The grassfire is travelling from Grahams Road in a south-easterly direction towards Shelford and Teesdale. Firefighters have been unable to stop the fire and it has crossed Gundies Road and is moving towards Shelford and Teesdale. You are in danger, act now to protect yourself. It is too late to leave. The safest option is to take shelter indoors immediately. Do not get in the car and drive. It is safer to stay where you are. Monitor the conditions for this emergency warning via VicEmergency https://bit.ly/2ras4s3

15.01.2022 Being able to give your precise location in an emergency can save vital time and lives. The free #emergencyplus app has been upgraded with @what3words - Ever...y 3 metre square in the world has been given a #whatthreewords address so you can #HelpTripleZeroFindYou with just three words. Be prepared this summer and download the app!

14.01.2022 *** EDUCATIONAL *** What is Spotting and what causes Spot Fires? Burning pieces of leaves, twigs and bark (embers) that the wind carries ahead of the fire. These cause new 'spot fires' to ignite.

13.01.2022 ADVICE - GRASS FIRE Incident Location: Mount Mercer Issue Date: Saturday 21 December 2019, 03:37 pm Next Update: Sunday 22 December 2019, 03:40 pm... This Advice message is being issued for Bamganie, Mount Mercer, Woodbourne. - There is a grassfire at Mount Mercer that is now under control. - The spread of this approx 630 hectare fire has been stopped thanks to the efforts of fire crews last night. Fire Agencies (including approx 35 firefighters) will continue to have an active presence managing the fire today. There will be a number of fire fighters on scene overnight. There is currently no threat to you, but you should stay informed and monitor conditions. More details at http://emergency.vic.gov.au/respond/

13.01.2022 Tomorrow Friday 31 January has been declared by the CFA as a day of Total Fire Ban in the following areas in Victoria: Mallee Wimmera South West... Northern Country North Central Central (including Melbourne) No fires can be lit in the open air between 00:01 hours on 31/01/2020 and 23:59 hours on 31/01/2020 Visit the Can I or Cant I guide on the CFA website www.cfa.vic.gov.au/can If you have plans to travel ensure you visit www.emergency.vic.gov.au for the latest information on incidents across Victoria.

13.01.2022 The Fire Danger Period has been amended for the following municipalities, and will now be lifted as of 6 April 2020: Golden Plains Shire Council Ballarat Council Moorabool Shire Council Hepburn Shire Council

13.01.2022 Dance breaks are important, too! Mangoola Rural Fire Brigade NSW member Griffin Hughes had a quick dance break during a backburning operation in the Widd...en Valley. "Sometimes when its late at night, during dinner break, you have to make a little bit of entertainment for each other," the fire brigade said. Mangoola Rural Fire Brigade NSW

13.01.2022 Information For Residents - One of our members has been conducting a controlled burn today and will continue the burn tomorrow. Expect that smoke and flame may be visible 4-5km south along the Meredith-Shelford Rd. Please do not be alarmed. Sorry that we did not post this earlier. ... Regards, Chris Jones Captain Meredith Rural Fire Brigade

11.01.2022 Hay shed fire yesterday on Camerons road

11.01.2022 You ever seen a dead cat in a tree? Me neither

11.01.2022 Meredith Rfb in action at Fiskville Cup 2019. Great day with realistic scenarios.

07.01.2022 RUOK...??? Don’t be afraid to talk to people about anything. There’s always someone who can help. It's okay, not to be okay. ... Lifeline Australia: 13 11 14 Beyond Blue: 1300 224 636 Kids Helpline: 1800 551 800 Emergency: 000 Confidential Helpline: 1800 737 732 Mensline: 1300 78 99 78 Relationships Australia: 1300 364 277 The Orange Door: 1800 312 820 #itsokaynottobeokay

07.01.2022 Crews are currently on scene at large haystack fire in the bamganie area, smoke will be visible for a while in the area

07.01.2022 Another group through our pre summer training.

06.01.2022 Our thoughts go out to the entire Victoria Police Force, its members, families and especially to those families who so tragically lost their loved ones in this terrible incident on Wednesday 22nd April. We stand with all of you in memory of those who have lost their lives.

06.01.2022 ADVICE - STRUCTURE FIRE Incident Location: Camerons Rd, Meredith Issue Date: Friday 20 December 2019, 11:57 am Next Update: Friday 20 December 2019, 02:00 pm... This Advice message is being issued for Bamganie, Cargerie, Elaine, Meredith, Mount Mercer, Woodbourne. - There is a hay shed fire in Camerons Rd Woodbourne. - Smoke will be visible from nearby roads and communities. There is currently no threat to the community, but you should continue to stay informed and monitor conditions. More details at http://emergency.vic.gov.au/respond/#!/warning/9849/moreinfo

05.01.2022 Essential information for this coming fire season: https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au//your-bushfire-safety-plan-and-

04.01.2022 Harrowing footage shows people fleeing their homes in Winters, California, as massive wildfire that started in Napa County spread east overnight. Tens of thousands of people across the state have been ordered to evacuate their homes because of wildfires. https://abcn.ws/2QpmYBv

04.01.2022 Language warning

02.01.2022 Australian Companies and local businesses have opened their hearts to help our Victorian Country Fire Authority. Telstra has waived December and January phone bills for all CFA members who use their network, Coles has donated $500.00 gift cards to every CFA Brigade across the state to resupply their stocks of food and water or hold a function for their members. Our very own local Royal Hotel has donated cold refreshments for our members, the servo has kindly offered their T...ip jar as well as the long term and ongoing support from the Meredith Music Festival crew and countless locals who have offered our brigade their thanks. We feel humbled by your support and I want you all to know that our Meredith Fire Brigade stands ready to help in any emergency situation. We are fortunate to have very dedicated and loyal Volunteers. On behalf of the Meredith Fire Brigade, THANK YOU. Chris Jones Captain Meredith Fire Brigade

01.01.2022 Will we fit down your driveway?

01.01.2022 As Victoria moves into a potential grassfire season, newly released aerial footage gives insight into groundbreaking findings form CFA and CSIRO which prove tha...t fire moves much faster than previously thought in partially cured grassland. Read More: https://news.cfa.vic.gov.au//drone-footage-turns-grasfire-

01.01.2022 A Total Fire Ban has been declared on Thursday 19th of December for Northern Country and the North East of the State. A STATEWIDE Total Fire Ban has been d...eclared for Friday 20th December. On these dates no fire can be lit in the open air or be allowed to remain alight in the open air between 00:01 on Thu, 19 Dec 2019 and 23:59 Friday, 20 December 2019. Know the rules when it comes to what you can and cant do during a TFB. www.cfa.vic.gov.au/can.