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Riddells Creek Fire Brigade

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25.01.2022 Join us this afternoon alongside Mount Macedon Volunteer Fire Brigade, Hesket Kerrie CFA Brigade and a representative from the Victoria State Emergency Service for an interactive online information session. We’ll be focusing not only on how to prepare your home and your property for the threat of bushfire, but storm and flood as well. The event will run this afternoon from 2:00pm til 3:00pm via Zoom - to join, simply click here: https://bit.ly/2StFlGo.... You can also find out more here: https://fb.me/e/eHTJiwO91. If you have any questions, please get in touch by posting below, sending us a message or emailing [email protected]

22.01.2022 FIRE RESTRICTIONS NOW IN FORCE

22.01.2022 The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will begin 1am, Monday 14 December 2020 for the following municipalities: Macedon Ranges Shire Council Make sure you know what you can and can't do during the Fire Danger Period. Visit www.cfa.vic.gov.au/can

22.01.2022 Have a happy and safe Halloween Riddell.

18.01.2022 The Brigade would like to extend our thanks to the Gisborne and District Community Bank Branch - Bendigo Bank for the grant to replace our hose washer. Our current hose washer is very old and no longer up to the task, as well as wasting a lot of precious water. Canvas hoses are washed after every use to remove dirt, soot and chemicals thus to prolong their life, and to reduce firefighters exposure to these contaminants.

16.01.2022 We will remember them.

15.01.2022 Don't forget to join us in December for one or more of our upcoming community bushfire information sessions. We are joining forces with our colleagues at Mount Macedon Volunteer Fire Brigade and Hesket Kerrie CFA Brigade to deliver these sessions with several special guests including representatives from the Macedon Ranges Wildlife Network and DELWP Loddon Mallee. BUSHFIRE SEASON BRIEFING... Sunday 6th December 2020 4:00pm to 5:30pm www.facebook.com/events/2446363819000573/ ANIMALS & BUSHFIRES (Pets, horses, livestock and wildlife.) Wednesday 9th December 2020 7:00pm to 8:45pm www.facebook.com/events/292515492048842/ BUSHFIRE PLANNING WORKSHOP Sunday 13th December 2020 3:00pm to 5:00pm www.facebook.com/events/331227351414824/ Please note that all events will be held online via Zoom in accordance with CFA's COVID-19 community engagement guidelines - you can also contact us to book an in-person one-hour visit from our experienced volunteers to help you make a plan to prepare your home and property. All local residents are warmly welcomed and strongly encouraged to attend - it's up to all of us to plan, prepare and respond together.

14.01.2022 It’s Competition Time!! We’d love to see the preparations you are making to get your property summer ready and there’s a great prize pack up for grabs. To enter ... * Share before and after pictures of your well prepared property for the coming summer season. * Be sure to include your contact details. * Submit entries via email to [email protected] or share in the comments. * Entries close strictly on 31st October 2020 and winners will be notified within the first week of November. See more

14.01.2022 FINAL DAY TO BURN-OFF With the commencement of the Fire Danger Period (FDP) at 1:00am this coming Monday, tomorrow will be the final day to burn-off in the Macedon Ranges. If you’ll be lighting a burn heap please ensure it’s registered, fully supervised at all times, well-contained, and has a nearby water source for prompt extinguishment if needed. ... Finally, don’t forget to join us online tomorrow afternoon at 3:00pm for our Bushfire Planning Workshop with Mount Macedon Volunteer Fire Brigade and Hesket Kerrie CFA Brigade - all local residents are warmly welcomed and strongly encouraged to attend to create or update their plan for the 2020/2021 bushfire season. Find out more about the workshop here: https://fb.me/e/1WbebyPUb. Take care all - have a safe and enjoyable weekend.

14.01.2022 Join us this evening alongside Mount Macedon Volunteer Fire Brigade, Hesket Kerrie CFA Brigade and a representative from Victoria State Emergency Service for an interactive online information session. We’ll be focusing not only on how to prepare your home and your property for the threat of bushfire, but storm and flood as well. The event will run this evening from 7:00pm til 8:00pm via Zoom and Facebook Live - find out more here: www.facebook.com/events/621564751884721/.... If you have any questions, please get in touch by posting below, sending us a message or emailing [email protected]

13.01.2022 What have you packed in your Emergency Kit? Your Emergency Kit should contain essential items - like important documents, water, a mobile phone and charger, medicines and a change of clothes www.cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepare/what-to-take-with-you

11.01.2022 Don't take a gamble with your safety, your best bet today will be making sure your BBQ is safe to use before starting any cup day celebrations with your household.

08.01.2022 Do you know the difference between a Total Fire Ban and the Fire Danger Period? The Fire Danger Period for Macedon Ranges will commence on Monday 14th December 2020. There are different restrictions that apply in the open air on days of Total Fire Ban and during the Fire Danger Period.... Understand the difference between the two to avoid penalties. Total Fire Ban (TFB) Total Fire Bans are declared by CFA on days when fires are likely to spread rapidly and be difficult to control. Fire Danger Period (FDP) CFA declares Fire Danger Periods by municipalities in the country area of Victoria during periods of increased fire risk. www.cfa.vic.gov.au/warnings-restrictions/can

07.01.2022 ** RIDDELLS CREEK SANTA RUN 2020 ** Riddells Creek Fire Brigade are excited to once again be escorting Santa around our town. This year to be COVID Safe unfortunately Santa is unable to stop for photos or distribute lollies, but will spread plenty of Christmas Cheer as we travel the streets. The accompanying map shows the route Santa will be following. ... We will not be able to go down every street so if you are gathering at corners anywhere along the route please be mindful of traffic and maintain appropriate social distancing to keep everyone safe. To give you an idea of when we might be in your area here are a few approximate timing checkpoints: 3:00pm Start 3:30pm Corner of Gap Rd and Royal Parade 4:00pm Corner of Sandy Creek Rd and Price Drive 4:30pm Corner Amess Rd and Rangeview Drive 5pm End These times are estimates only and therefore subject to change. Updates of progress will be available via Facebook , so keep an eye on our page www.facebook.com/riddellfirebrigade to find out when we will be near you.

06.01.2022 Join us and our friends Mount Macedon Volunteer Fire Brigade and Hesket Kerrie CFA Brigade on Wednesday evening at 7pm via Zoom for an interactive online session exploring what you need to do to prepare your home and property for the upcoming bushfire season. On Wednesday at 7pm use this link https://bit.ly/2HX0LJX to join or see our Facebook event for more details.

05.01.2022 SANTA IS READY TO GO Keep updated via the comments on this post to see where Santa is and follow along on the map to see when we are getting close to you.

05.01.2022 Grassfires can start anywhere and spread quickly. If a grassfire starts, walk at least two streets back from the fire. If you live two or three streets away from grassland and a grassfire starts, stay where you are. Never drive if you can see smoke or fire. Thick smoke will make it hard to see and traffic jams and accidents are likely.... Keep roads clear for emergency services. http://www.cfa.vic.gov.au//grassfires-near-cities-and-town

03.01.2022 Victoria is one of the most fire prone areas in the world. If you live near areas that have significant bush, forest or long grass, then you need to plan ahead for the fire season. A written and preferably well-practised plan will help you remember what needs to be done during a crisis.

02.01.2022 Vale Roger Barrows It is with great sadness that we advise that our esteemed former member Roger Barrows passed peacefully on Sunday and was today laid to rest at the Riddells Creek cemetery with Fire Brigade honours. Roger joined the Brigade on 14 February 2005. He remained an active firefighter throughout most of his service, he also served for a short period within the non operational ranks. He remained a member until 9 July 2019 which was just short of 15 Years.... Roger was a very active firefighter and responded to numerous calls. With Roger being retired, he always made himself available to respond to calls. Following the devastating fires in 2009 Roger was awarded The National Emergency Medal. He was also the recipient of the Country Fire Authorities 10 year long service medal, which was presented to him in June 2015. Roger was an extremely well like and respected member of our brigade and we have expressed our deepest condolences to both his family and his friends. May he rest in peace. See more