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Shelford Rural Fire Brigade

Locality: Shelford, Victoria, Australia

Address: Shelford Mt Mercer Rd 3329 Shelford, VIC, Australia

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24.01.2022 On this day 38 years ago Victoria and South Australia experienced what was to be known as the Ash Wednesday bushfires. Our drought stricken landscape combined w...ith ferocious winds, fanned the fires that swept across the state and devastated many communities. Tragically, 75 lives were lost including 14 CFA and three SA Country Fire Service volunteer firefighters. We take a moment of reflection today, as our thoughts are with those who lost so much on February 16, 1983. ------------ Lifeline: 13 11 14 CFA Wellbeing Support Line: 1800 959 232 Image 1: Wendy Bootle Image 2: Wally Grant

21.01.2022 Thinking of our brother and sister firefighters and their families from Geelong West Fire Brigade as they remember the 5 lives lost in the Linton fires 22 years ago. Forever in our hearts. May they R.I.P

18.01.2022 This is next week for anyone interested.

18.01.2022 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]

17.01.2022 UPDATE. TOMORROW 20TH NOVEMBER AT 1PM-3PM. RICHARD RIORDAN HAS INVITED THE SHODOW MINISTER FOR EMERGENCY SERVICES TO VIEW THE TOWER AND DISCUSS THE SITUATION. ...WE AS A COMMUNITY NEED TO SHOW OUR SUPPORT. What is suggested is that concerned community members line the sides of Mooleric Road. PLEASE OBSERVE CURRENT COVID RESTRICTIONS. PARK SAFELY. Today we have had word that Mt Gellibrand fire tower will not be in use this upcoming fire season and will be decommissioned. This was not a decision from CFA. Taking away Mt Gellibrand fire tower leaves a huge gap and will be a huge loss for CFA as an early detection. There are also fire lookout towers, which form part of an early warning fire system, at Peters Hill, Mt Anakie and Mt Gellibrand Now Decommissioned . Not all towers can see each area and Peters hill can not see passed Mt Gellibrand leaving Hesse, Wingeel and all of District 6 (Colac and beyond) in a black spot area. Bushfire detection methods can be generally grouped into two distinct categories: 1. Volunteer reporting-public reporting (Triple 0), public aircraft, ground based field staff (agency and industry field staff) 2. Operational detection systems: fire towers, aerial patrols, electronic lightning detectors, automatic detection systems. A fire tower can form part of the decision on the outbreak of a fire and is critical to the immediate decision making process involved in initiating suppression. They can tell us how quick it is building, the direction its heading in, any possible homes in the way. All this gets taken into account even before trucks arrive. At this stage there is no plans to replace or repair the tower. So you tell me how you feel about this.

15.01.2022 If you're planning on conducting a burn please remember to register the burn with vicfire.

12.01.2022 Look what’s arrived in Geelong!

10.01.2022 Our newest recruits now go through a new course known as 'General Firefighter' (GFF). Replacing the previous Minimum Skills Wildfire training, GFF is the essent...ial foundation for the training and development of our members. Wodonga West Fire Brigade's newest recruits have been training hard over the last few months and once final assessments are done, they will be ready to fight wildfires. Well done to our newest fireys - we can't wait to have you on board! Wodonga West Fire Brigade

09.01.2022 Fire is merciless and does not discriminate. Victoria Police has today launched Operation Safeguard to help prevent and detect the occurrence of intentional and... reckless fires go.vic.gov.au/XHKctv If you have concerns about someone’s activities or see something suspicious, report the behaviour to police straight away. For immediate police assistance, always call Triple Zero (000). You can also report confidentially to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

09.01.2022 At 5:15 this morning crews from Shelford, Mt Mercer and Rokewood brigades were paged to a vehicle fire on the Rokewood-Shelford Rd. When crews arrived on scene we discovered a fully involved vehicle. Crews quickly extinguished the fire and remained on scene for about an hour. ... Thanks for the support Mt Mercer and Rokewood and job well done.

06.01.2022 Communities near Lethbridge, Shelford, Bamganie, She Oaks, Maude and surrounds may see and smell smoke from the ignition of the 65ha Boonderoo Nature Conservati...on Reserve planned burn, 7km West of Lethbridge. This planned burn will be ignited tomorrow, 24 February, providing weather conditions and fuel moisture levels remain suitable. The Boonderoo Nature Conservation Reserve is a unique ecosystem. We use fire in this landscape for three outcomes - to control exotic pasture weeds and encourage regeneration of the native Basalt Grassland, to revitalise biodiversity that includes habitat for threatened reptiles such as the Delma impar (striped legless lizard), and to reduce the fuel to prevent intense bushfires. At this time of the year the soil has dried out and is subject to cracking, which provides the perfect refuge for the legless lizard. Traffic management controls will be in place; please follow signs and directions from Forest Fire Management. Under the current public health advice, planned burning is continuing across Victoria. During the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, we continue to work closely with the Department of Health and Environment Protection Authority to ensure we keep the smoke impacts from planned burning as low as practically possible. Our crews are adhering to appropriate physical distancing and hygiene requirements to ensure we can safely continue operations across the state. To find out when and where planned burns are happening near you go to www.vic.gov.au/plannedburns or call 1800 226 226.

06.01.2022 For anyone interested in learning more about bushfire safety, not just CFA members

04.01.2022 Facebook’s decision today to shut down the pages of news outlets is a good reminder to not rely on a single source of information. The Vic Emergency page has no...t been impacted, but you can also monitor emergency.vic.gov.au/respond, download the Vic Emergency app, know who your emergency broadcasters are or visit our Twitter page at twitter.com/vicemergency. See more

03.01.2022 hats off to everyone involved in the making of this.

03.01.2022 Victoria is going to implement the first step towards the new national warning system from today. In support of the new national warning system Victoria will ad...opt the new national icons set from December 2, 2020. The Australian Warning System is a new national approach to information and warnings during five natural disasters - bushfire, flood, extreme heat, cyclones and severe weather. Until now, we have seen variations in how agencies across Australia issue warnings to their communities. The VicEmergency website will be updated with the new iconography on December 2, with the VicEmergency app updated shortly afterwards.

02.01.2022 2009 saw one of the most devastating fires in Victoria, 173 lives were lost with numerous homes and buildings claimed. Today 12 years on we remember those no longer with us and those who are. Forever in our thoughts

01.01.2022 A Total Fire Ban has been declared for the Mallee, Wimmera and Northern Country fire district for tomorrow, Saturday 28 November 2020. No fires can be lit, or b...e allowed to remain alight, in the open air from 12:01 AM on Saturday 28 November 2020 until 11:59 PM Saturday 28 November 2020. Find out what you can and can't do on a Total Fire Ban day here: https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/warnings-restrictions/can

01.01.2022 Well Ho Ho Ho. Look what Santa’s elves have been busy doing! Yep that’s right Santa is taking some time out of his busy schedule to visit our small little town. Santa will be visiting Shelford on Wednesday December 23rd at 7:30pm with the help of some of our local firefighters and the big red truck. In addition to the map below, we will also be making a stop at the Shelford Cricket Club. ... We ask that all residents follow the current COVID-19 guidelines in wearing a mask when social distancing cannot be maintained.

01.01.2022 The fire danger period will commence for the following municipalities, Golden Plains included.