Wattle Glen Fire Brigade in Wattleglen, Victoria, Australia | Community organisation

Wattle Glen Fire Brigade

Locality: Wattleglen, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 437 716 079

Address: 37 Kangaroo Ground-Wattle Glen Rd 3096 Wattleglen, VIC, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 Planning a backyard BBQ this sunny weekend? If your BBQ has been in hibernation over winter, there's a few simple safety checks you'll need to do before firing it up... (or you might end up with more than a few burnt snags).

25.01.2022 Share with us in the comments below a picture of a well prepared property to have a chance of winning a CFA prize pack! Visit https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/pla/how-to-prepare-your-property for information on what a well prepared property can include. Also if you are having a burn off please register it on the following line 1800 668 511.

25.01.2022 Today, we reflect on the events of this time twelve years ago when 173 people tragically lost their lives in the 2009 fires. As our communities have forever changed, the loss will never be forgotten nor will the bravery of our firefighters.

22.01.2022 Fire safe home office lockdown starter kit: Don’t overload electrical sockets. Keep it neat and it won't over heat! Maintain good airflow around elect...ronic devices. Avoid charging electronic items on surfaces that can burn. Turn off all appliances at the power point when not in use. See more

22.01.2022 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]

21.01.2022 The Royal Australian Mint has today launched a commemorative $2 coin to honour those who battled the horrific 2019/20 summer bushfires, recognising the determin...ation and commitment of our firefighting communities across Australia. The coin will feature a blaze of orange in the centre, with female and male fireys either side of it, ready for action. $125,000 of the proceeds from the sale of the coins will go to fire and emergency service organisations across the country, including CFA.

21.01.2022 Have you ever thought about vollunteering with the CFA? Well now is the perfect time to take the next step. Wattle Glen Fire Brigade (through Nillumbik group) will be taking part in two GFF (wildfire firefighter/ minimum skills) courses over the coming months and we would love to get a good cohort through. We've already had a few expressions of interest but would love a few more. If you're interested, or have any questions, please give us a call on 0437 716 079 or stop into the station on a Sunday morning to say hi.

21.01.2022 Join CFA presenters for a 1-hour Fire Safety Essentials session online this Tuesday the 19th of January at 1930hrs. You will leave with an understanding of: Local fire risk including local risk factors and fuel types... The biggest threats to life and properties What to expect this summer and what the predicted fire risk is How to stay informed about fires this season How your personal circumstances affect the decisions you need to make Things to think about and why you need a plan What to do if your plans fail Know your fire risk. Be prepared. Take action. Survive fire. Register in advance for this webinar: https://cfa-vic-gov-au.zoom.us///WN_jNgeS_scTpGrvIFd_vUuEA After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Also share this link with friends, neighbours and the community.

21.01.2022 A reminder that fire season is here, and now is the time to plan and prepare. Yesterday CFA and Forest Fire Management Victoria crews responded to a bracken f...ire at Mt Buninyong that burnt approximately 10-15 hectares. 17 vehicles in total were on scene, alongside aerial support. Well done to all involved in the firefight, which was declared extinguished by 8:30pm last night. Photos from Buninyong - Mount Helen FB and Ballarat Fire Brigade

20.01.2022 Today, hundreds of generators and other power equipment arrived at CFA's State Logistics Centre. These generators will be distributed by CFA and Victoria State ...Emergency Service volunteers and Defence Australia personnel to a number of homes in the Dandenong Ranges affected by recent storms. This equipment will provide vital power to families in the impacted areas. #WeWorkAsOne #VicStorms

20.01.2022 Deciding where to go when you leave early on a high fire risk day should be part of your plan If you do not have friends or relatives in low-risk areas who you can visit, consider community facilities such as libraries, shopping centres or cinemas.

20.01.2022 This Australia Day, if your BBQ still hasn’t recovered from New Year’s Day make sure you give it a good clean before firing it up, and always check if it is safe to do so first in our Can I, Can’t I guide - www.cfa.vic.gov.au/can

19.01.2022 Go to www.surveymonkey.com/r/PP25LWH

19.01.2022 Victoria is one of the most fire prone areas in the world. If you live near areas that have significant bush, forest, long grass, or coastal scrub, then you need to plan ahead for the fire season.

18.01.2022 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

18.01.2022 Christmas Hills Fire Brigade recently responded to a campfire left unattended and sadly across the state we see far too many of these during the warmer months.... Remember that your campfire could easily re-ignite and escape if it isn't properly extinguished with disastrous consequences. Make sure that your campfire is never left unattended and that it is always extinguished properly before you leave your site. Christmas Hills Fire Brigade

17.01.2022 This week is Women's Health Week, a great chance to check in on your health and wellbeing. With the extra stress that COVID-19 is placing on everyone's lives at... the moment, there's no better time than now to take stock of your health and make positive changes. For more information on Women's Health Week, visit womenshealthweek.com.au.

17.01.2022 Today is the first day of Winter and as the cool weather hits it's time to stay warm around the fire place Sadly, each year we see an increase in the number o...f chimney fires from both fireplaces and wood heaters. Keep your home safe this winter by checking your chimney: Use a torch to check for creosote build-up or obstructions like bird nests. Have your chimney professionally cleaned annually.

16.01.2022 A day of TOTAL FIRE BAN has been declared for EAST GIPPSLAND, MALLEE, NORTH CENTRAL, NORTH EAST, NORTHERN COUNTRY and WIMMERA districts tomorrow, Monday 25 Janu...ary 2021. No fire can be lit in the open air or be allowed to remain alight in between 00:01AM and 11:59PM on Monday 25 January 2021. To know what you can and can’t do on a day of Total Fire Ban, visit: https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/warnings-restrictions/can/

16.01.2022 Do Know Your Total Fire Ban District? Victoria is divided into nine Fire Districts which are based on council boundaries. Make sure you always know what fire di...strict you are in whether at home or travelling. https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/warnings/find-your-fire-district

15.01.2022 With Daylight Savings starting tonight it’s the perfect time to check your smoke alarm after changing your clocks forward an hour.

14.01.2022 Tomorrow, Wednesday 13 January 2021 has been declared a day of Total Fire Ban for the Mallee, Wimmera and Northern Country. No fire can be lit in the open air o...r be allowed to remain alight in between 00:01 and 23:59 on Wednesday 13 January 2021. Check your Total Fire Ban status and Fire Danger Rating daily over Summer - visit www.cfa.vic.gov.au/can

14.01.2022 Preparation is key. #BigWeather #bushfireplan #emergencyplan #ReadyTogether #YourPlanetAU

13.01.2022 Make sure you check Fire Danger Ratings every day. Fire Danger Ratings predict how a fire would behave if one started and should be your prompt to take action.

13.01.2022 Always monitor your location conditions and follow official warnings and advice using the VicEmergency app, the VicEmergency hotline (1800 226 226) and your local ABC Emergency broadcaster. Never rely on one source of information.

13.01.2022 Have you ever heard fire truck sirens and wondered what they are there for? Download VicEmergency, the official app for emergency warnings and information. This... app is just one tool to assist you to access emergency warnings and information, however you should never rely on just one information channel. https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepare/vicemergency-app See more

12.01.2022 Great News Will has been found alive and hopefully well

12.01.2022 Understanding Warnings and Emergency Information You should never wait to receive an official warning before you leave. Fires can start quickly and threaten ho...mes and lives within minutes. Understand the levels of warnings and don’t expect warnings to be issued 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

11.01.2022 Now is the time to start preparing your property for Fire Season. We have three small jobs you can do this weekend*. *Check current COVID restrictions for your area on the DHHS website. www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus

11.01.2022 The 2020 Melbourne Firefighter Stair Climb has commenced and this year those taking part will be stepping up virtually. Steps taken will help raise money for me...ntal health charities. I am incredibly proud of everyone who will be climbing stairs at home and in their neighbourhoods, contributing to one million steps for mental health. You can still sign up here www.firefighterclimb.org.au Good luck to everyone taking part #MFSCMillionSteps

11.01.2022 A few of our community members have contacted us asking about tips on how to prepare their homes for the fire season so the brigade will be out and about over the next few Sundays visiting homes and having a chat. If you'd like us to drop into your place too please reply to this post or give us a call on 0437716079. There is also plenty of information on the cfa website https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepare

09.01.2022 Today marks the start of Men's Health Week, an annual event to encourage Australian men to come together and openly discuss health issues, needs and outcomes. B...oth on and off the fire ground, good health is absolutely vital, and it's important to take stock of your health and think about where you're at. Here's five easy actions you can do each day to help boost your wellbeing

09.01.2022 We're always happy to help our Community with their fire safety plans so feel free to drop by on a Sunday morning when you see the trucks out or give our Duty Officer a call.

07.01.2022 The FDP for our shire begins in just over two weeks, for information about what you can and can't do once it is declared please visit the cfa website or contact the brigade. https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/warnings-restrictions/can

06.01.2022 Tomorrow, Monday 11 January 2021 has been declared a day of Total Fire Ban for the Mallee, Wimmera and Northern Country. No fire can be lit in the open air or b...e allowed to remain alight in between 00:01 and 23:59 on Monday 11 January 2021. Check your Total Fire Ban status and Fire Danger Rating daily over Summer - visit www.cfa.vic.gov.au/can See more

05.01.2022 Excellent work last night/ this morning by our local crews. Brigades will be working on overhaul this morning so you may still smell smoke in the area.

04.01.2022 We just want to give you an update of what is happening at Wattle Glen during the current COVID situation. The CFA Chief Officer has put in place various restrictions which limit non-essential training in line with the Chief Medical Officers recommendations. The priority is to maintain the Brigade’s ability to provide support to the community. With no certainty of what the lead up to the coming fire season will look like, CFA are preparing virtual information sessions to get messages across. We will be using Facebook to keep you up to date, so please keep an eye on our page and touch base with neighbors or friends in the area and encourage them to follow us too. Here’s to a quiet fire season!

03.01.2022 We know that Summer is quite a while away but it's never to early to start thinking about preparing for the upcoming fire season. This link will provide you with some information on seminars provided by the CSIRO, Universities and Agency experts. As always, if you have any questions feel free to drop by the station on a Sunday morning or give our friendly duty officer a call on 0437 716 079. https://bushfireresilience.org.au/

03.01.2022 Two of our members are taking part in the virtual Firefighter stair climb which finishes this Saturday. It has been a tough year for many in the area and this is a chance for us to give back and support the community. Please consider donating to either our brigade or an individual member. https://www.firefighterclimb.org.au/climber/chloegaunt/ https://www.firefighterclimb.org.au/climber/kimberlymcmahon/ https://www.firefighterclimb.org.au/station/cfa/wattle-glen/

02.01.2022 Today's the day the teddy bears have their birthday This week, Australian Red Cross' Trauma Teddy turns 30, so Captain Koala threw them a party! The teddies m...ade sure to check local fire restrictions before lighting their candle, and got to enjoy some delicious cake together Happy birthday, Trauma Teddy!

02.01.2022 While stuck at home during COVID, now is the time to prepare your property for summer. During September stay tuned for key preparation activities you can undert...ake before the bushfire season. For further information go to How to Prepare Your Property via the link below. https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/pla/how-to-prepare-your-property See more

02.01.2022 Two of our recruits were part the consolidation day up at KG yesterday. Thanks to all those that helped out and will be up there again this Sunday for the assessments. Good luck Paul and Brenda McMahon. If you interested in joining them on the journey to becoming a CFA vollunteer please drop by the fire station on a Sunday morning or give us a call on 0437 716 079.

01.01.2022 Join Captain Koala for #FireActionWeek2020 as he talks through how you can help keep you and hour household safe this fire season by preparing your property.

01.01.2022 Burning off grass, stubble, weeds, undergrowth or other vegetation is generally permitted outside the Fire Danger Period. Consider disposal at your local landfi...ll or in your usual green waste, mulching or, if you’re allowed, you may be able to burn off before summer*. www.cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepare/how-to-prepare-your-property *Check current COVID restrictions for your area on the DHHS website. www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus