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Red Cliffs Fire Brigade

Locality: Red Cliffs, Victoria

Address: 29 Jamieson Avenue 3496 Red Cliffs, VIC, Australia

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

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24.01.2022 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.

24.01.2022 Happy International Firefighters Day to all of our members that assist with the community within our brigade & all other firefighters.

23.01.2022 Today is #InternationalFriendshipDay and we're celebrating how friendships strengthen our ability to stay connected and support one another - before, during and... after an emergency. Our friends often look out for us and for many of our volunteers, through CFA they have formed incredible, lifelong friendships which support the many roles they take on in our communities. Make sure you let your friends know today how much they mean to you.

22.01.2022 Monday 19th October 2020 at 0100 hours (1am) will commence the FDP (Fire Danger Period) for the following areas; Yarriambiack Shire Council North Mildura Rural City Council Swan Hill Rural City Council... Restrictions of lighting fires will commence in places in these areas. Find out what you can and can’t do here: www.cfa.vic.gov.au/can

22.01.2022 Glenn SHAW 6/1/1955 - 9/11/2020 It is with great sadness that the Red Cliffs Fire Brigade announce the passing of Life Member/Firefighter, Glenn Shaw on Monday 9th of November 2020. ... Glenn joined the Red Cliffs Fire Brigade in 1972 and served 48 years as an operational firefighter, including time as Apparatus Officer, Lieutenant and 6 years as Captain. Glenn passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family. Our thoughts are with his wife Jenny, his 11 children; all of which are current or past members of the brigade and his extended family. ‘You can all have the rest of the day off with pay’

21.01.2022 It's competition time! Have your prepared your property ready for the fire season... If so send through a photo of your well prepared property to [email protected] or upload your photo in comments below and you could win.

19.01.2022 Strong winds are expected for parts of the state today and into the weekend. Make sure you prepare your property by securing loose items such as outdoor furniture, umbrellas and trampolines. And if possible, move your vehicle undercover and away from trees

18.01.2022 Daylight savings starts on the 4th October. So when you move your clock forward one hour, why not check your smoke alarm at the same time. It's as simple as p...ressing the button. Only working smoke alarms save lies. #OnlyWorkingSmokeAlarmsSaveLives

17.01.2022 Each year, CFA people take part in the Push-Up Challenge, an annual event that aims to raise awareness and break down the stigma of mental health. Taking part o...ver 21 days, participants complete 3,046 push-ups, one for each Australian who died by suicide in 2018. The challenge is a great way to join together and have important discussions around mental health

16.01.2022 Today’s Hawthorn Football Club vs Western Bulldogs game will be all about honouring the work of our amazing emergency services personnel The Emergency Servic...es Match is a way to say thank you to our incredible first responders, while also raising awareness of the impact this work can have on the mental health and wellbeing of those on the frontline. A great way to celebrate our amazing emergency service workers - good luck to both teams!

16.01.2022 Yesterday at 5:40pm, CFA brigades stood united across the state to remember our fallen Victoria Police colleagues who tragically lost their lives one week ago. Sirens rang for four cycles in honour of the four officers, to mark their service and the ultimate sacrifice they paid in the line of duty. ... We will not forget you and we will always stand by you.

16.01.2022 Today is Thank A First Responder Day We just wanted to say thank you to the incredible work our first responders do to protect, defend and care for our communities. This year has certainly tested us with fires, floods, storms and COVID-19, on top of everyday house fires, car crashes and crime. Our first responders put much of their lives on hold to respond to the community and whenever we need them. They leave their home and family behind to protect their ...community and their neighbours. So thank you For more info on Thank A First Responder Day, visit www.thankafirstresponder.com.au Credit - CFA District 18

15.01.2022 The Red Cliffs Fire Brigade would like to wish a very Happy Father’s Day to all the dads out there, we hope your day is filled with joy and that your day is spent well in these lockdown times.

15.01.2022 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.

15.01.2022 This year Women’s Health Week is running from 7-11 September and is a great reminder to take time out to check in on your health. Today, 8 September, Women’s Health Week is focusing on the health of your heart and blood vessels. There are several events happening around Victoria during the week which can be accessed here; https://www.womenshealthweek.com.au/the-week/

11.01.2022 Understanding Warnings and Emergency Information You should never wait to receive an official warning before you leave. Fires can start quickly and threaten homes and lives within minutes. Understand the levels of warnings and don’t expect warnings to be issues in any particular order. The first warning you could get could be an Emergency Warning.... https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/warnings-restrict/about-warnings

10.01.2022 TODAY WE'RE CELEBRATING IDAHOBIT DAY! IDAHOBIT Day is the International Day against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexism and Transphobia. Today gives us a chance to raise awareness of the discrimination LGBTIQ people face and how we can work towards creating a safer community.... CFA is committed to building a workplace where staff and volunteers engage with each other and the broader community equitably and respectfully.

10.01.2022 The Fire Danger Period (FDP) commenced today for the following municipalities: *Mildura Rural City Council *Swan Hill Rural City Council *Yarriambiack Shire C...ouncil (North of Galaquil West Road and Galaquil East Road). Find out what you can and can't do during the declared Fire Danger Period, and on days of Total Fire Ban www.cfa.vic.gov.au/can Photo credit: Speed Captain Philip Down

09.01.2022 Today marks a historic day for the fire services of Victoria. Today all Career Officers & Firefighters from CFA (Country Fire Authority) & MFB (Melbourne Metropolitan Fire Brigade) will merge into a new modernised firefighting service known as Fire Rescue Victoria. All current CFA Volunteers will continue to remain and serve with the CFA, which will revert to being a full pledge volunteer fire service.... Regardless of which incident we are called upon in your community, you will still see the same firetrucks attending that call, they're still there to assist with the community but some may just have different logos. We'd like to thank the Career Officers & Firefighters at Mildura Fire Brigade for working alongside us as apart of the CFA, and continue to work with us as one. #weworkasone #countryfireauthority #firerescuevictoria

09.01.2022 LISTEN: That's Angela Cook from the CFA (Country Fire Authority) speaking about new resources the CFA has developed to support people with disabilities with bus...hfire planning. Angela spoke at the Disability Advocacy Resource Unit's recent forum on Disability and Disaster Resilience. Later in the program we hear an excerpt from the forum featuring Angela in conversation with Toni, a woman with lived expeirence of disability, speaking about the barriers she faces when bushfire planning and her current bushfire preparedness strategy. You can hear the episode and find links to the CFA's new resources as well as recordings from DARU's forum at https://www.3cr.org.au//bushfire-preparation-and-people-di

09.01.2022 Spontaneous ignition is the leading cause of haystack fire in Victoria, and just one damp bale is enough to ignite a haystack. There are a number of things you ...can do to minimise the likelihood of a haystack fire starting on your property, including: Make sure hay is well cured before bailing Know the history of the hay you purchase Keep haystacks to a limited size Monitor moisture and temperature of your hay regularly Watch for unusual odours - such as pipe tobacco, caramel, burning or musty smells. Keep your haystacks safe as the weather starts to warm

08.01.2022 Santa Claus is coming to town! Due to advice from the Victorian Government, Santa Runs can begin being organised but is subject to change from Monday 23rd November. Attached to the post is all the information you need regarding visits from Santa Claus.... Also attached is the area in which Santa is allowed to visit with us, if your home is not in our area, make sure to contact the other brigades in our area and we will be sure to pass on Santa's number to them! If you require any more information, contact us now via this facebook page.

07.01.2022 The brigade is honoured to Hanna Harvey (Junior Leader) & Jack Ward (Junior Member) to be chosen by the CFA to speak about Jack’s journey in the Junior Brigade. If you have time to read their story make sure to click the provided link. https://news.cfa.vic.gov.au/-/youtube-inspires-jack-s-firef

07.01.2022 NAIDOC Week celebrates the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This year’s theme Always Was, Always Will Be encourages the exploration and appreciation of Indigenous Nations, languages and knowledge of our continent #naidoc2020

06.01.2022 Today is World Mental Health Day, an opportunity for us to reflect upon our mental health and wellbeing. The past months have brought many challenges for everyo...ne, especially healthcare workers, emergency services personnel and for people with mental health conditions, many experiencing even greater social isolation than before. I encourage you to check in with yourself, your friends and colleagues during what is an incredibly challenging time - and listen, provide support and encourage action. CFA Wellbeing Support Line 1800 959 232 Lifeline 13 11 14

06.01.2022 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.

05.01.2022 The Red Cliffs Fire Brigade is honoured to have a donation made by a extraordinary young man Dylan who has raised funds for us and donated his shaved hair to Ella Wigmaker’s in Wyoming to make a wig for cancer patients. Dylan raised a total of $538.80 !!

04.01.2022 Wishing CFA Chief Officer Steve Warrington AFSM all the very best for the future following the announcement of his resignation last night. You can find out more about CO/CEO Warrington’s distinguished and dedicated service over many years in the below statement from the CFA Board Chairperson, Greg Smith. ‘Steve has given more than forty years of dedicated service to CFA and Victorian community. He has served the organisation and the people of Victoria with passion, skill and ...warmth. Steve began his service as a CFA volunteer at Chelsea brigade in 1978 before joining the staff as a career firefighter in 1983. He continued volunteering alongside his staff role for another 14 years, demonstrating outstanding commitment to both firefighting roles. Steve has been with CFA through Ash Wednesday, the 2009 Victorian Fires and provided strong, expert leadership through the recent 2019/20 fires, minimising the loss of lives and property. Steve was appointed Chief Officer of the CFA in 2016 also accepted the concurrent role of CEO in 2019. He was awarded the Australian Fire Service Medal in 2017.’ Good luck Chief, and thank you very much for your service.

02.01.2022 R U OK? Day is an Australian non-profit suicide prevention organisation, it revolves around the slogan R U OK? and advocates for people to have conversations with others. Take some time out of your day to reach out and ask R U OK? to friends, family or even a complete stranger. A simple conversation could be the stepping stone to letting someone know they have support and could also save someone’s life.... Resources & Materials: https://www.ruok.org.au/download-r-u-ok-day-materials

01.01.2022 Red Cliffs Fire Brigade is honoured to have one of our very own members Michael to be taking on the push-up challenge to help raise awareness for mental health and help prevent and treat depression. The push-up challenge consists of 3,046 pushups throughout a 21 day process. The goal is to help reduce the number of Australian lives being lost to suicide by increasing awareness of mental ill health in the community and raising funds for headspace.... We have provided a link to Michael’s venture into raising awareness and for donations towards his goal. https://www.thepushupchallenge.com.au/pushuperer/22938

01.01.2022 Happy Mothers Day to all the mothers out there & especially the ones with firefighter children. You rock!