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Mt Martha Fire Brigade

Locality: Mount Martha, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 3 5974 3658

Address: 6 Latrobe Dr 3934 Mount Martha, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.mtmarthafb.com.au

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25.01.2022 Community Siren

24.01.2022 GOOD FRIDAY APPEAL The brigade will be conducting the annual Good Friday Appeal Tin Shake tomorrow morning beginning at 9am ! If you miss us when we come through your street you can also drop off a donation at a collection point ... - Mt Martha Fire Brigade , 6 Latrobe Dr, Mt Martha from 0930 - 1530 Mt Martha IGA , Lochiel Ave , Mt Martha From 0930 - 1500 If you are unavailable we also have a virtual tin at the following link https://www.virtualtinshake.com.au/fundraisers/PeterMason Any Donations are appreciated for this great cause

23.01.2022 Lest we forget.

23.01.2022 Tomorrow, Monday, 25th January 2021 has been declared a day of Total Fire Ban for many parts of the state. These areas are Mallee , Wimmera, Northern Country, North Central, North East and East Gippsland. We are aware that many of you may be away enjoying Victoria in an area that may not be familiar to you so it is important to stay informed on the conditions. No fires can be lit or be allowed to remain alight in the open air from 12:01 AM on Monday, 25th January 2021 until ...11:59 PM Monday, 25th January 2021. Fire Danger ratings are at Severe in these areas. You may not be able to do works including , Grinding, Welding , Soldering... For the full list of prohibited works please see the CFA website here - https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/warnings-restrictions/can/ Stay updated with Warnings and Advice in your area with the VicEmergency app - https://apps.apple.com/au/app/vicemergency/id356559665 Keep Hydrated and stay vigilant , Report Cigarette Butt Tossers here - https://www.epa.vic.gov.au//litter-from-v/report-littering

22.01.2022 Incredible footage caught this ANZAC Day morning on Flightradar24 of pilot, Michael Smith, drawing the Rising Sun. The first Rising Sun badge was designed in 1...902. It was the shape of a crown with bayonets around it. The ANZAC badge was worn on the up-turned brim of their slouch hats. The same badge was also placed on the grave of all the Australians who lost their lives. The Rising Sun is still worn with pride today by all past, present and future heroes. #ANZACDay2020 #LestWeForget Michael Smith. Thank you to those that helped us track down the pilot.

22.01.2022 QUESTION TIME Introducing Captain Travis Hutchins. Travis has been with the Mount Martha fire brigade for 28 years and knows the area like the back of his hand! It is important that everyone is prepared for the upcoming fire season. If you're unsure how to prepare, or have a question for Captain Hutchins, ask it here in the comments section of this post, and it will be answered in an upcoming Q&A video with the Captain. ... We are prepared Are you?

21.01.2022 Great news for kids around Victoria !

21.01.2022 HEARN ROAD NEXT! LOVE SEEING THE KIDS!!! BIG AND SMALL!

19.01.2022 With many of us working from home at the moment ? Consider the risks , are you fire conscious?

19.01.2022 High Angle Rescue On 23/12/2020 at approx. 4pm Mt Martha CFA with support from Dromana Fire Brigade, Fire Rescue Victoria, Police and Ambulance responded to a report of persons trapped at the bottom of the cliffs opposite Deakin Drive. On Brigade arrival police were already on scene with the patients. Ambulance crews arrived and made their way to the patients for assessment. ... 1x patient had to be airlifted by the Air Ambulance, the 2nd patient was escorted up the cliffs by the FRV High Angle Rescue Team (HART) to ensure the second patient’s safety. At the height of the incident there was over a dozen vehicles or equipment from across the 4 agencies including HEMS and water police. Due to the number of vehicles and personnel on scene the esplanade was closed off in both directions. All four agencies worked very well together showing that as emergency services we are working as one team. Incident Controller - B. Hoogendoorn Fire Rescue Victoria CFA (Country Fire Authority) Victoria Police St John Ambulance Victoria

18.01.2022 A fantastic effort from the Mt Martha Community yesterday helped us donate a total of $16,497.10 to the The Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne Good Friday Appeal Than you to everyone that donated for this great cause!

18.01.2022 Public Service Announcement . If on your travels you happen to come across a scene such as the below picture, you have a decision to make ! Do you:... 1) Realise that the road is closed and you cant get through; 2)Drive over the median strip and onto the wrong side of the road because this is the way you always go; 3) Drive over the nature strip and around the Police car blocking the road because your taxes pay for this road and you can drive on it if you want too. Police will often close a road due to a collision or another type of emergency. Ignoring these roadblocks may put members from all the emergency services and member of the public at risk as they may be assisting an injured person in the middle of the road at an incident. Often there will also be members from Ambulance Victoria and Fire Services Victoria on scene and doing what they do best ! Please pay attention whilst out and about and if you happen to come across a road block, follow the directions of the police member or look for the nearest turning lane and merge into it when safe to do so.

18.01.2022 Help keep Mornington Peninsula safe by getting tested and staying home if you have symptoms. - Fever, chills or sweats - Cough - Sore throat ... - Shortness of breath - Runny nose - Loss of sense of smell or taste We're all in this together. To find out where you can get tested go to vic.gov.au/CORONAVIRUS

18.01.2022 Mt Martha Pumper , Tanker and FCV were all called upon to assist Rye Fire Brigade. Great work from all Brigades involved

18.01.2022 EMERGENCY WARNING - ADDRESSED TO ALL KIDS Santa has done a flyover the Mornington Peninsula to check everyone is on their way to bed ! If you aren’t already , the time to act is now ! Merry Christmas to all from the Crew at Mt Martha

17.01.2022 We are aware there has been a lot of anticipation for this post from the community and after much planning and discussion with the North Pole we can confirm ...Santa will be doing the rounds of Mt Martha onboard one of our Fire Trucks ! Below is the date and times Santa will be making an early appearance and he will be on the lookout to make sure everyone is behaving ! Santa has asked us specifically to put together a Covid plan to keep him safe so he can do what he does best on Christmas ! We look forward to working with Santa next Wednesday Santa will not be able to stop if there is more than 50 people so please spread out along the stops Please wait for the truck to stop before approaching Please keep in mind social distancing rules Parents please watch children around moving vehicles

17.01.2022 Ambulance Victoria is experiencing an extremely high demand for ambulances in the metropolitan region. It is likely there will be a delay in an ambulance reaching you. If it’s not an emergency, please call NURSE ON CALL (1300 60 60 24). More information to come.

16.01.2022 The Fire Danger Period has been amended for the following municipalities, and will now be lifted as of 15 March 2021: Yarriambiack Shire Council (Northern Par...t) Mildura Rural City Council Swan Hill Rural City Council Buloke Shire Council Gannawarra Shire Council East Gippsland Shire Council Baw Baw Shire Council South Gippsland Shire Council Wellington Shire Council Latrobe City Council Bass Coast Shire Council Cardinia Shire Council City of Casey Frankston City Council City of Greater Dandenong (those portions not included in the area formerly known as the Metropolitan Fire District as at 30 June 2020) City of Kingston (those portions not included in the area formerly known as the Metropolitan Fire District as at 30 June 2020) Mornington Peninsula Shire French Island For more information and a full list of municipalities: https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au//restrictions-during-the-fire-d

16.01.2022 Community Siren Notice Today, 29th of April at 5:40pm, 1 week after the tragic accident that claimed the lives of 4 Police Officers, the Brigade Community Siren will sound for 4 cycles to honour those members. The siren sounding at 5:40pm today will NOT indicate an emergency. The brigade will be streaming this Live to Facebook for those who live out of range.... For emergency’s stay up to date on the Vic Emergency Application.

16.01.2022 COMMUNITY INFORMATION - BUSHFIRE Incident Location: Limestone Rd, Main Ridge Issue Date: Monday 07 September 2020, 03:11 pm Next Update: Monday 07 September 2020, 08:20 pm... This message is being issued for Boneo, Main Ridge. - Firefighters are currently attending to this fire. - Smoke may be visible from nearby roads and communities. There is no immediate threat to the community and no action is required. More details at http://emergency.vic.gov.au/respond/

16.01.2022 And thats a wrap! If we missed you he'll be back next year! He is back off to the North Pole to get prepared for the big one! SANTA SAYS THANK YOU AND MERRY CHRISTMAS! ... Thank you for coming out and spreading some much needed christmas joy!

13.01.2022 Last night, we experienced a high volume of calls for assistance from non-urgent patients. All critically unwell Victorians received timely care. However there... were longer wait times than usual for patients not suffering a life threatening illness. Many non-urgent patients were provided care over the phone by our experienced nurses and paramedics through our secondary triage service. Our priority is to ensure we have adequate resources for Code 1 patients who require a lights and sirens urgent response. These patients are categorised as the sickest Victorians who require urgent lifesaving care. This is a timely reminder to all Victorians to stay on top of their health this summer as the weather warms up and many of us re-emerge from Stage 3 and 4 restrictions. We would like to take this opportunity to remind the community that Nurse on Call (1300 60 60 24) is available 24/7 free of charge to all Victorians who do not require emergency care. We also encourage the community to check in with their GP and local pharmacist to ensure their medications are up to date. We thank the community who heard and shared our messages and helped us resolve this matter overnight.

13.01.2022 Extreme Fire Danger Rating has been predicted for northern parts of the state tomorrow Expect extremely hot, dry and windy conditions. If a fire starts and takes hold, it will be uncontrollable, unpredictable and fast moving. Spot fires will start, move quickly and come from many directions.... Homes that are situated and constructed or modified to withstand a bushfire, that are well prepared and actively defended, may provide safety. You must be physically and mentally prepared to defend in these conditions. The best thing to do if a fire starts is to leave early.

12.01.2022 It’s been a busy year for Victorian’s , coming out of a very active fire season straight into a global pandemic some of us couldn’t feel more apart , being self-aware of our emotional and mental wellbeing is important but having an ability to identify warning signs in others is equally important Today is R u Ok day , during these tough times we have had to lean on family and friends, it’s time now to have the conversation that could change a life. R u ok? You don't need to b...e an expert to reach out - just a good friend and a great listener. Use these four steps and have a conversation that could change a life: 1. Ask R U OK? 2. Listen 3. Encourage action 4. Check in We encourage anyone that is struggling to speak up and seek for help , and for everyone to ask friends and family , R u ok https://www.ruok.org.au/how-to-ask Lifeline - 13 11 14 Beyond blue - 1300 22 4636 Men’s line - 1300 789 978

12.01.2022 Did you know you can't smell smoke when you're asleep? All smoke alarms in your home should be interconnected - this means that no matter where a fire starts - all alarms will sound.

11.01.2022 Community Siren , Remembering our Victoria Police Members CFA (Country Fire Authority)

11.01.2022 The Fire Danger Period officially commenced yesterday for the Mornington Peninsula Shire. Are you fire ready ? Find out what you can and can’t do https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/warnings-restrictions/can

11.01.2022 Stay at Home restrictions are now in place for Melbourne and Mitchell Shire. There are only 4 reasons to leave home. We can’t fight this virus alone. We need you to play your part. Staying apart, keeps us together.... For all current restrictions go to vic.gov.au/CORONAVIRUS

11.01.2022 Can you believe it’s the first day of summer?! Here is a video we put together to show you, even though it’s been a challenging year, we still have your back. Being prepared for the upcoming fire season is a SHARED RESPONSIBILITY....We cannot do it without you! More info to come on what you can do to prepare.... as fire restrictions start on the 14th of December... If you haven’t already, feel free to make Mt Martha Fire Brigade your community benefit programme recipient for our IGA. We wish you a happy and safe fire free summer.

09.01.2022 GOOD FRIDAY APPEAL The brigade has begun the annual Good Friday Appeal Tin Shake so listen out for the Sirens in your street ! If you miss us when we come through your street you can also drop off a donation at a collection point ... - Mt Martha Fire Brigade , 6 Latrobe Dr, Mt Martha from 0930 - 1530 Mt Martha IGA , Lochiel Ave , Mt Martha From 0930 - 1500 If you are unavailable we also have a virtual tin at the following link https://www.virtualtinshake.com.au/fundraisers/PeterMason Any Donations are appreciated for this great cause

08.01.2022 From the Team at Mt Martha we wish everyone a happy and safe New Years , we hope not to see you tonight or in the new year but rest assured if you need us we will be there. We know many of you are celebrating but please remember the use of fireworks is prohibited !

08.01.2022 -= Colouring Competition =- Design your own Firefighter coin! How would you honour the brave Firefighters of Australia on a coin? What imagery, design and even ...colour would you use? Draw and colour in your own Firefighter coin to win a 2020 Australia’s Firefighters $2 Coloured Circulated Coin. Scanned entries can be sent to [email protected] by Monday 18 January 2021. The winner will be notified on Tuesday 19 January 2021. Terms and Conditions apply. Keep your eyes peeled for more creative competitions over the school holidays! Competition closes: Monday 18 January 2021 Winners drawn: Tuesday 19 January 2021 Winners notified: Tuesday 19 January 2021 Download the coin template here:https://bit.ly/2MqfTSc Terms and conditions: https://bit.ly/2XnygK1

08.01.2022 That’s a wrap! Thanks to everyone who generously donated to the RCH Good Friday Appeal today , unfortunately we couldn’t make it to every street however we are grateful for everyone that did manage to donate , if you still wish to donate you can do so online directly to the RCH Good Friday Appeal.

08.01.2022 There are restrictions in place for regional Victoria and metropolitan Melbourne when it comes to preparing for fire season or dealing with an emergency. See updated information about what you can and can’t do to prepare for an emergency during COVID-19. Visit: https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/emergencies-and-coronavi

06.01.2022 ATTENTION ALL VICTORIANS: Police investigated a series of burglaries and an unexplained aircraft over Victoria last night with reports of strange lights in the ...sky started coming in from Mallacoota and gradually moved westward across the state. With each sighting of the lights came reports that houses had been entered and biscuits, milk and sometimes beer had been stolen. The AirWing can now confirm that it was indeed Santa on his sleigh with his trusty reindeers! Did you catch a glimpse?! On behalf of all of us at Victoria Police, we wish you a very Merry Christmas and a safe and happy new year!

06.01.2022 The shire will again ease burn off restrictions on small properties throughout October 2020 to allow residents to burn off for fire prevention purposes. For the month of October 2020, Open Air Burning is permitted only on Fridays and Saturdays between 9am and 4pm on land between 500 and 1500 square metres. Coronavirus has had a significant impact on all of us so please consider the potential impacts of smoke on your neighbours if you are burning off. ... Read more including full list of requirements for burning off: https://bit.ly/30g871g

05.01.2022 The beginning of The Fire Season.. Mt Martha was apart of a Multi-Agency response in Main Ridge yesterday afternoon after a Fire broke out along Limestone road. A Total of 16 CFA Appliances were on scene working alongside Forest Fire Management Victoria to bring the blaze under control , Fire Crews also sought the assistance of Firebird 304 for Aerial Support.... The Blaze was declared under control at 5:30pm. The Fire Season is quickly approaching and it is time to start preparing Fire Ready Plans. What will your family do if a Fire is to start near your home? Remember, any bushfire plan written or not is better than no plan. https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepare/your-bushfire-plan

04.01.2022 Can we get to you in an emergency? We love that people from all over Victoria come down to enjoy everything Mt Martha has to offer, however we ask that whether your just doing a shopping run or parking up to enjoy the beach, that you use discretion where you park. For us to be able to get to you in an emergency we need 4 meters of W x H clearance, if you see someone parked illegally, report it. ... Mornington Shire Council call us on 1300 850 600 or 5950 1000. Alternatively you can report it here https://www.mornpen.vic.gov.au/Contact-Us/Report-A-Problem

04.01.2022 Community Siren Notice Tomorrow the 29th of April at 5:40pm, 1 week after the tragic accident that claimed the lives of 4 Police Officers, the Brigade Community Siren will sound for 4 cycles to honour those members. The siren sounding at 5:40pm tomorrow will NOT indicate an emergency. For emergency’s stay up to date on the Vic Emergency Application.

03.01.2022 Car Leaking LPG Yesterday the brigade was notified of a car leaking LPG at a residential property in Mt Martha via RACV roadside technicians that were already on scene. The brigade was supported by Fire Rescue Victoria station 94 who conducted checks on gas explosive limits around neighbouring houses and Somers Fire Brigade gas support unit who was brought in as a specialist resource to drain the LPG tank and dispose of its contents to render the incident safe. ... Mt Martha Pumper remained on scene for the entirety of the incident for hazard control.

02.01.2022 Captain Travis Hutchins addresses the community

01.01.2022 ADVICE - LANDSLIDE Incident Location: Mt Martha Issue Date: Tuesday 29 September 2020, 04:58 pm Next Update: Wednesday 30 September 2020, 05:00 pm... This Advice message has been issued for The Esplanade road, Mt Martha between Bradford and Ellerina Roads. - The landslide has occurred on Esplanade road, Mt Martha between Bradford and Ellerina Roads area. - The Esplanade road is blocked in both directions until further notice. Stay informed. Stay away from the landslide. The slope may continue to move for hours or days afterwards. More details at http://emergency.vic.gov.au/respond/