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Traralgon East Fire Brigade

Locality: Traralgon East

Address: Hourigan Dr 3844 Traralgon East, VIC, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 Sunday Training This morning, the crew and the new recruits went through a scenario of an external structural fire fight. The crew assessed the scene and determined their best attack method. We also had 2 new potential recruits come up and watch, to get a taste of what it would be like to join Traralgon East fire brigade. ... Thanks for a great training session crew!

24.01.2022 As First Responders, it’s our job to support our communities day in, day out. Through fires, floods, road crashes and more our emergency service workers are t...here, ready to help. Today, on Thank a First Responder Day, we say a huge thank you to every single first responder we work alongside. #WeWorkAsOne

24.01.2022 Today marks the 37th anniversary of the Ash Wednesday Fires. On this day, more than 180 fires broke out over South Australia and Victoria, with at least 100 of them in Victoria alone... These fires went on to burn 400,000 hectares, destroy more than 3,000 properties, and tragically take the lives of 75 people. Today is a day we remember a devastating time in Australian history... and honour the lives of the loved ones we lost ...

24.01.2022 This Saturday we will once again be down at Bunnings Traralgon East for a sausage sizzle fundraiser from 9am until 4pm It’s forecast for a brilliant 30 degree day, so why not head down to Bunnings to get everything you need for your DIY project and get some lunch whilst you’re at it See you there!

21.01.2022 Given the current health warnings with COVID-19 virus, we have decided to take on CFAs recommendations of ceasing training and face to face meetings for the time being. However, it will be business as usual when it comes to turning out to emergency. Volunteer brigades will continue to service the community, as we always have.

21.01.2022 Our hearts are heavy with the tragic news of the death of four police officers this evening. Our deepest condolences to the families, friends and colleagues of the officers who were on the front line, serving our community. May they continue to serve in your hearts and memories

21.01.2022 Please do not donate goods! We are overwhelmed by donations in our relief centres and it is diverting resources away from critical tasks. The best way you can help impacted communities is through financial donations. Visit vic.gov.au/bushfireappeal to help us help these communities.

20.01.2022 As we’re heading into winter and with a large number of us working from home, it’s time we start looking at the fire hazards around us. Take some time to: Check your cords in high use areas Remove chargers from under pillows and on beds... Avoid using double adaptors Make sure you are not overloading any power boards. See more

19.01.2022 Tuesdays nights training under a red sun We had 3 new recruits come out and train with us. This training session involved boosting from a hydrant and running a relay of running out hoses, shutting off the water, adding another hose and turning the water back on, all to push a ball down the road. A burn over drill was also sprung on them. It wasnt all hard work though, of course the crew turned it into a water fight. ... As we always say, training never stops. And were always open to taking on new recruits!

19.01.2022 There are currently 11 fires continuing to actively burn in East Gippsland. District 27 is continuing to provide relief support to the area with crews being deployed every 4-5 days to Swifts Creek. Today, 2 members from Traralgon East, Leigh and Paul, along with other D27 volunteer Firefighters, have headed off on a task force that will be returning on Tuesday the 21st. ... Thank you to all Volunteers who have sacrificed their time to help East Gippsland and Australia in our time of need. Well done to you all! Everyone come home safely!

19.01.2022 Once again, Another awesome turnout for training last night! 17 members, including 6 new recruits came up to the station for a session on Motor Vehicle Accidents(MVAs) The crew went over the steps and procedures we take when attending an MVA and also looked over some cars and talked about the different safety features between older cars and new models ... Awesome job everyone!

19.01.2022 BOIL WATER ALERT IS NOW LIFTED The boil water alert that was issued on 15 February 2020 for Hernes Oak, Moe, Moe South, Newborough, Trafalgar East, Westbury, Ya...llourn, Yallourn Heights and Yallourn North has been lifted. Customers in these towns can now use their tap water as normal. Your water is now safe to drink without boiling and meets the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines. Wed like to sincerely thank our customers for their patience and understanding while weve been working to restore services back to normal. We acknowledge the alert has caused some concern and frustration for some people in affected communities and were sorry for the inconvenience. Were strengthening the protections we have in place to prevent this kind of incident from happening again. We recommend customers run their internal taps for a minimum of two minutes, to ensure all households have fully treated water coming through their taps. For further information, please contact Gippsland Water on 1800 057 057 or visit https://www.gippswater.com.au/alerts.

17.01.2022 *** FIRE UPDATE *** The fires in the north east and east have become active again with the front coming through. Currently we have seven Emergency Warnings, 13... Watch and Act messages and three Evacuation advices. If youre in the area of the Evacuation advices or Emergency Warnings take whats important and leave. The emergency services may not be able to help you if youre trapped. Please visit http://emergency.vic.gov.au/respond/ for updates. On Instagram or Twitter? So are we! Look us up! Instagram - stormchaservic. Twitter - vicstormchasers. Image: Vic Emergency website

17.01.2022 The decision has been made, and the Fire Danger Period will officially be lifted as of the 16th of March

16.01.2022 As were heading into winter and with a large number of us working from home, its time we start looking at the fire hazards around us. Take some time to: Check your cords in high use areas Remove chargers from under pillows and on beds... Avoid using double adaptors Make sure you are not overloading any power boards. See more

16.01.2022 Mallacoota Road is now OPEN. Working alongside Defence Australia and Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning and other agencies, the link between t...he Princes Hwy, Mallacoota and Genoa is now open to all residents, tourists, and freight. Holidaymakers can now retrieve their vehicles and belongings. While the road is open, drivers should refrain from stopping and exiting vehicles along the road. Plan ahead and drive to the conditions as speed reductions will be in place. Follow VicTraffic for updates on other bushfire affected roads reopening.

15.01.2022 IMPORTANT message for residents of Latrobe City Council who have water tanks. Please note the Bureau of Meteorology is forecasting there to be a high chance of ...a thunderstorm activity and rain in the west Gippsland during this afternoon and evening. Due to the bushfires in East Gippsland and Tasmania, if you rely on tank water for drinking, we suggest you be proactive and disconnect your downpipes before this rain comes. Ash, debris or smoke particles on your roof catchment can enter your tank during rain events. To help prevent further debris from entering your tank it is best to disconnect your downpipes. As Latrobe City is a non-bushfire affected municipality, we are not eligible for any water replacement programs for any residents affected with contaminated tank water. For more information please click here, https://bit.ly/2uHUP0C

15.01.2022 We currently have a crew with our Big Fill at Swan Reach assisting with the East Gippsland Fires. We hope that everyone who is in East Gippsland at the moment, including all DEWLP, CFA, SES, Vic Police, Ambulance Victoria, ADF, travellers and community members are safe. To keep up with the current situation, please head to http://emergency.vic.au. As well as the VicEmergency Facebook page.

14.01.2022 What an awesome training night last night! We had 6 new recruits come and join us for the night. The guys worked together to help training the recruits in draughting with the Big Fill and also Tanker attack. Great job crew!

14.01.2022 Today is a day of TOTAL Fire Ban No fire can be lit, or remain lit until 11:59pm The East Gippsland fires still continue to burn uncontrollably. Do not enter these areas if you do not need to ... Keep up to date with current warnings and incidents with by downloading the Vic emergency app or listening to ABC radio. Keep an eye on your pets, mates and colleagues today, look for the signs of dehydration and take regular breaks if youre working out side today. Stay safe everyone.

14.01.2022 When faced with incredible challenges, we fought together. When tragedy struck, we mourned as one. Today is International Firefighters Day and we remember all... those who have fallen in the line of duty. We will not forget the 79 CFA members who paid the ultimate sacrifice, and the devastating loss of nine firefighters during the 2019/20 Australian fires. Please take a moment today to reflect on the sacrifices made by firefighters every day of the year when protecting the lives and properties of their communities. MFB (Melbourne Metropolitan Fire Brigade) Forest Fire Management Victoria Vic Emergency

13.01.2022 More than 1,000 firefighters continue to work on fires across the state that have burnt more than 700,000 hectares and there are 47 fires still burning. Confro...nting scenes and a very difficult few days for many Victorians. Wed like to thank our communities for their support and everyone who has played a part in helping keep those in need safe. Please remember to continue to monitor warnings via www.emergency.vic.gov.au and your local conditions. See more

13.01.2022 As First Responders, its our job to support our communities day in, day out. Through fires, floods, road crashes and more our emergency service workers are t...here, ready to help. Today, on Thank a First Responder Day, we say a huge thank you to every single first responder we work alongside. #WeWorkAsOne

13.01.2022 National Volunteer Week is an opportunity to say a very BIG THANK YOU to all volunteers who give their time to helping their communities when we need them most.... The 2019/20 fire season brought incredible challenges, which we couldnt have faced without the critical role of CFA volunteers. CFA volunteers are our friends and family and take on many roles to fulfil our mission of protecting life and property. Thank you, not only this week but the 365 days of the year you are there for each and every one of us!

12.01.2022 COMMUNITY INFORMATION - STRUCTURE COLLAPSE Incident Location: Hazelwood mine Issue Date: Thursday 29 October 2020, 07:46 am Next Update: Thursday 29 October 202...0, 11:50 am This message is being issued for area surrounding the Hazelwood power station. Hazelwood power station demolition project will be conducted at 10am today the 29th of October - There is a controlled demolition collapse at Hazelwood power station. - Dust/Smoke maybe visible from nearby roads and communities. - Emergency Services are currently attending. - The demolition will involve controlled explosives, the sound from the explosives maybe heard in the surrounding areas. - The emergency services have been advised of the demolition with representatives from Fire Rescue Victoria and Ambulance Victoria will be on site at the time of the demolition as observers. There is no immediate threat to the community and no action is required. More details at http://emergency.vic.gov.au/respond/

12.01.2022 Earlier this afternoon, we attended a serious motor vehicle accident on the Princess Highway, along with Flynn, Traralgon, FRV 77, SES, Ambulance Victoria and Vic Pol. Sadly, this event is a reminder that there is a lot more traffic on the roads at this time of year, and we all need to take care when heading to where we need to be. Everyone deserves to be with their family this Christmas, so please take extra caution and have patients. Thank you to the Firefighters, Police... Officers, Paramedics and SES who attended this afternoon.

11.01.2022 Lake Narracan has been closed following the detection of Blue Green Algae (BGA). Blue Green Algae are naturally occurring organisms present in most waterways. ...The Lake contains different types of algae at varying levels as part of the natural environment of the waterway. Many factors can trigger a Blue Green Algae bloom such as warm weather conditions, nutrient levels, low water inflows and low storage volumes. The results of water samples have detected a bloom at various locations along the foreshore. The level of algal growth now makes the waters unsuitable for recreational use. Warning signs have been erected at all public access points to the Lake advising people to stop using the waterway until further notice. Users of the facility should seek to utilise alternative waterways in the region for activities such as swimming, skiing and windsurfing. Exposure to BGA can cause skin allergies, eye irritations and gastric disorders. Some green discolouration or odours can be expected and surface scums may affect some areas. Latrobe City Council will continue to regularly monitor the water and liaise with other authorities. Any changes to the situation will be reported.

10.01.2022 Important Information Gippsland water has issued a Boiled Water Alert for Moe, Newborough, Yallor North and surrounding towns. Water from the Moe waste water treatment plant may not fully meet the Australian Drinking Water Quality Guidelines. ... https://www.gippswater.com.au/residenti/help-advice/alerts

09.01.2022 We urge people to take these warnings SERIOUSLY

09.01.2022 Stay safe to all the crews headed in to relieve and assist those who have worked so tirelessly over the past few days. Please, keep up to date on the current situation by following Vic Emergency. Do not travel into East Gippsland. If you do not need to be there and can get out, leave NOW.

09.01.2022 Recently, two of our members, Lieutenant Stewart Henley and Fire Fighter Leigh Roberts, were awarded an Emergency Citation for their contribute at the 2019/2020 NSW Fires. Stew and Leigh are just two of the many fire fighters around the country to receive the award and to have dedicated their time to help our brothers in NSW. Congratulations and thank you to you both and to all the hard working Fire fighters around the country.

09.01.2022 We serve our communities through prevention, preparation and response. We are there when our communities need us, caring for them beyond bushfires. We are CFA.

09.01.2022 Do you know what time of the year it is? Daylight savings has officially come to an end, which means its time to change the batteries in all of your smoke alarms Whilst youre up there, be sure to give them a good clean and make sure theyre still working... Silence is Deadly Only Working Smoke Alarms Save Lives

08.01.2022 A State of Disaster has been declared In the coming days IF you CAN leave you MUST leave. You are in DANGER. Do not take this update lightly, we urge people to listen to what the authorities are telling you. Do not forgo these warnings because caravan/motel owners have told you otherwise. ... LISTEN to what is being said

08.01.2022 We had another Great, hands on training session with our new recruits last night. The team worked together to provide an informative, inclusive and fun training session for everyone involved. Thank you to all involved, and special thanks to Leigh, who returned from his 4 day deployment on Yesterday and still committed to training.

08.01.2022 Our hearts are heavy to hear about the tragic deaths of the two fire fighters of the Horsley Park Rural Fire Brigade. 36 year old Firefighter Andrew ODwyer and 32 year old Firefighter Geoffrey Keaton ... Both men passed away in a truck accident, whilst the other 3 crew members were taken to hospital for their injuries. We send our support to the families and brigade of the two men and wish the crew members a speedy recovery.

07.01.2022 At 5.40pm today, all CFA (Country Fire Authority) brigades will sound their fire alarms for four cycles as a tribute to our four fallen members who lost their l...ives at approximately that time one week ago. We thank our firefighter friends for their support. In emergency services, we are one big family and we stand together. Always. See more

07.01.2022 This weekend, visitors who had to leave belongings and property in Mallacoota, Genoa or Gipsy Point will be allowed to return to gather their belongings and ret...urn back home. You will only be able to travel to Mallacoota to retrieve your belongings and travel home. We ask that only the registered owner of a vehicle returns to collect their belongings. After Monday, the road between Genoa and Cann River will be closed again to allow clearing works to continue. For more information: http://emergency.vic.gov.au/relief/ Photo: Tree felling in Mallacoota, 7 January 2020

07.01.2022 Traralgon East Fire Brigade was privileged to be asked by the jolly big red man to escort him to the All Abilities cricket team at the Traralgon West Cricket Club last night. Kids had an absolute ball seeing our Tanker and Big Fill.

06.01.2022 The Department of Transport is moving a 640-tonne superload from the Port of Melbourne to Loy Yang in Traralgon on Monday 1 to Thursday 4 June expect delays when travelling at night. For more info visit https://bit.ly/3c2PocT.

05.01.2022 This evening we all came together in spirit to pay tribute to the four fallen police officers. We honoured the lives, souls and memories of our fellow emergency service officers by sounding our sirens 4 times at 5:40pm Tonight we remember:... Leading Senior Constable Lynette Taylor Senior Constable Kevin King Constable Josh Prestney Constable Glen Humphris May you continue to serve in the hearts and minds of your friends, families and colleagues. We work as one

05.01.2022 We are all currently going through a very stressful time as a community. We understand the need for everyone to gather and share information on the situation, however, not everything you read is true or from a credible source. Please be sure to get your information from a reliable source and make sure what youre sharing is correct. Visit: http://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus ... And the Vic Emergency website or Facebook page for updates and health advice. We hope you are all doing as well as you can be at the moment, we will get through this as a community.

04.01.2022 Spot the difference Can you tell us what the difference between these two photos is? Update: The first photo of a water point has not been marked with a road side hydrant marker, whilst the second photo is marked with a white triangle on the road as well as a hydrant marker with a blue reflector. These two photos show how big of a difference the hydrant markers make when it comes to finding a point to sink a hydrant during a firefighting situation, particularly at night t...ime. This is why we make sure we know where the water points are in our area.

04.01.2022 We have an exciting announcement Bunnings Sausage Sizzles are BACK On Saturday the 14th of November we will back at Traralgon East Bunnings cooking up a feast! ... We’ve all missed a good ol’ Bunnings snag, so come on down, and say g’day to the crew, we’re keen to see you there!

04.01.2022 Leaving early is the safest option. Deciding to wait and see, and leaving at the last minute, risks your life, your family and friends life and the lives of the firefighters who are trying to protect your property. Prepare. Act. Survive

03.01.2022 It’s finally Christmas tomorrow! We are all so excited that we’re lucky enough to spend it with our family’s tomorrow. And with such perfect weather! But please remember to be safe this Christmas ... Check Gas Cylinders with soapy water before you light your Chrissy BBQ Make sure your range hood is free of any grime build up Never leave any open flames unattended Make sure there is nothing blocking your chimney so Santa can deliver his presents Have a safe and Merry Christmas Everyone

02.01.2022 Over the next few days you may see some of our fire trucks as we significantly increase our capability to protect communities in East Gippsland. These trucks in... convoy (strike teams and task forces) are travelling to be in position a head of expected dangerous fire weather from Saturday to Tuesday. Please be mindful that with such a large deployment (additional 65 CFA trucks heading east along the Princes Hwy) you may encounter some minor delays. They will be travelling in convoy of five trucks and a leader vehicle. They will require refuelling at some locations to be in position Saturday. Our approach to safety is front of mind in all of our operations. With large numbers of CFA trucks heading along the Princes Hwy in their Strike Team / Task Force configuration, we will make every effort to minimise any inconvenience while also maintaining safety for our crews and others on the road. This additional CFA support from the outer metropolitan area of Melbourne and other locations across Victoria is part of CFAs surge capacity to move large numbers of Firefighters according to risk. This latest deployment is on the back of our 55 CFA Tankers and crews that were recently sent to NSW Bushfires rotating over the past 2 months (now returned to Victoria).

02.01.2022 Important announcement We regret to inform the Traralgon community, in accordance with CFA COVID policy surrounding community engagement, Traralgon East VOLUNTEER fire brigade will not be able to help Bunnings recommence their community Sausage Sizzle fundraiser this Saturday as we planned and advertised. These fundraising events are vital to volunteer brigades, and help fund the upgrading and maintaining of equipment and skills. We have been escalating our request for... review within the CFA and through our local MP, hoping for a last minute change - unfortunately, the CFA feels This proposed fund raising activity is deemed to be a risk to service delivery for our firefighters. However, will still be awaiting our community and responding to emergency’s as the CFA has an ongoing commitment to the community and the state of Victoria to ensure that our ability to respond to fires and emergencies is not compromised so please do not worry - you will see a fire truck when you need one! We have undertaken specific COVID training to ensure we adhere to the strictest safety precautions for our members, you, your family and our community. Unfortunately we have been unable to convince the CFA that a community fundraisining opportunity presents an extremely low risk, especially when meeting the agreed Bunnings safety requirements. We are expecting further advice in the week commencing 23rd November 2020 As our local MP Russell North raised in parliament on Wednesday, to prohibit us from participating in vital fundraising events goes against the Andrew’s Governments most recent easing of restrictions and is something we are extremely disappointed in. We would like to thank Bunnings Traralgon for giving us the opportunity to help recommence their community fundraisers, however we have been unsuccessful in our appeal to CFA leadership to overturn their decision. We deeply apologise and hope you will continue to support us at our next opportunity with Bunnings when we obtain approval from CFA. Thanks again for your ongoing support! Traralgon East VOLUNTEER Fire Brigade. TRFM

02.01.2022 The crew at Traralgon East Fire Brigade, would like to wish you a very Merry Christmas Have a safe an wonderful day

01.01.2022 The Fire Danger period for the Latrobe Valley will commence at 1am December 14th. You still have time to clean up your property and prepare for fire season https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/pla/how-to-prepare-your-property ... Prepare.Act.Survive

01.01.2022 If youre currently staying in or considering travelling this weekend to East Gippsland, NOW is the time to make an informed decision for you and your families ...safety. East Gippsland has some of the best recreational areas; fishing, boating, swimming, water skiing, camping, hiking, mountain bike riding, scenic drives. The list goes on..... You may have a routine every year or it may be your first time to East Gippsland this Christmas - New Year. But this year isnt the same, its very different from past years for this same period. So whats different this year? Over 3 years of drought and 3 large active uncontrolled bushfires in the landscape close to communities combined with 4 days of very challenging fire weather commencing Saturday until Tuesday. Reflecting on my own personal experience with these bushfires and the dangerous fire behaviour experienced over the past month while we try to control them. I would carefully reconsider my plans to not be in the bush in East Gippsland over this weekend. Many areas can become isolated if bushfires were to impact. We will be challenged under the forecast fire weather conditions to respond on the ground and in the air. If you do decide to stay, you must maintain good situational awareness, monitor the VicEmergency app and importantly have a plan. Plan. Act. Survive.