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Winchelsea Fire Brigade

Locality: Winchelsea, Victoria

Phone: 52672300

Address: 21 Harding Street 3241 Winchelsea, VIC, Australia

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25.01.2022 Be prepared for the worst, with your ABC https://ab.co/3ai2CoF

24.01.2022 While we head into fire season, don't forget working smoke alarms are necessary for all Victorian households, all year round. We heard from Greg, a member from ...Selby Fire Brigade (CFA) who is hearing impaired and has a special system installed to ensure they can make a safe escape if a fire occurs in their home. See more

23.01.2022 * VICTORIAN THUNDERSTORM FORECAST FOR TODAY, THURSDAY, 3 SEPTEMBER 2020 * Image source - Melbourne Storm Chasers. Information source - Bureau of Meteorology.... Issued at 4:01 am Thursday, 3 September 2020, Valid until midnight on Thursday, 3 September 2020. Thunderstorms are possible over Alpine areas early this morning, and again this afternoon, with damaging wind gust expected to generally redevelop this afternoon, also occurring with thunderstorms. A cold front will extend from the southwest late this morning, around 10 am, with damaging winds generally likely near the coast, and a thunderstorm squall line possible further north, reaching Cape Otway around midday and crossing Port Phillip Bay roughly between 2 and 3 pm. Thunderstorms are only considered a risk in the area indicated, however showers may also produce damaging wind gusts along the squall line further to the north - including the Greater Melbourne area - refer to current Severe Weather Warning. Isolated thunderstorms are possible about the far SW coast during the evening in a cold, unstable airmass behind a cold front approaching the state. Severe phenomena are not likely with these storms, however there is a possibility of small hail. There is a very slight risk of some mid-level thunderstorm activity about the west of the state during the morning ahead of the cold front. - Nick -

23.01.2022 Bushfire response to adopt coronavirus measures including temperature checks, sanitisation of fire trucks. we have already been doing these checks for months. we want to keep crews safe and the community.

22.01.2022 A little like waking sleeping giants from their slumber, "Jerry", "Marty", "Delilah" and "Elsie", the Erickson S-64 Air Crane helicopters, have now arrived int...o #Australia after their long voyage from #Greece aboard the BBC Chartering ship "BBC Leda". They join "Georgia Peach" and "Gypsy Lady" who are already in country. The arrivals will be established on the port at Geelong, Victoria prior to making their way to their operating bases in time for their contract starts during December in #Victoria, #SouthAustralia and #NewSouthWales. A MAMMOTH amount of work and planning has gone into getting the aircraft here this COVID impacted year, but the teams at Kestrel and Erickson Incorporated are getting the job done. Now to the job of fighting fires from the air and keeping #Australian communities safe! A huge thanks to Dave Soda from Aviation Spotters Online for the images! And the team involved in the unload late last night! #TeamKestrel #AirCrane #Helicopters #AustralianAviation #Aviation #Stevedoring #Logistics #Geelong #Maritime #Shipping #DELWP #EMV #CFS #NSWRFS #Helicopter #AHIA #NAFC #AirCrew #TeamWork #AerialFireFighting Essendon Fields Airport

22.01.2022 Last year CFA members across the State attended 63 road accidents on the Queens Birthday Long Weekend, some of which were fatal ! If your travelling this weekend take is easy on the roads and if you come across emergency services remember to slow to 40klm.

21.01.2022 Giving accurate location information when you call 000 can make a huge difference to the time it takes for emergency services to get to you. "Emergency +" is an app for your phone that gives you an address if you are unsure where you are, and at the touch of a button on your screen, allows you to call 000, SES or the police ( non urgent calls). Make it easier for us to get to you faster by giving accurate location information. ... It could save a life. See more

20.01.2022 Roadsides are important for safety, Roadside management involves a wide range of issues and organisations. One important issue is roadside fire management. Planned burning is conducted by CFA brigades on behalf of and at the request of private land owners or managers of other reserves such as roads, rail corridors, council reserves and water authority land. Each year Winchelsea Brigade and some Neighbouring Brigades Conduct Roadside burns in and around the township of Winch...elsea. This helps with preparing an area we feel could benefit from having a fire break for the fire season. its also a fantastic way of training and is a valuable tool for learning about fire and its behaviour, it also gives new members a chance to learn about fire and gain experience in a controlled manner. Thankyou to Highton, Grovedale, Connewarre, Freshwater Creek, Torquay, Wurdale, CFA Vegetation management and our own brigade for all the assistance today. Thankyou also to the foxesden for our lunch packs today. Grovedale CFA Freshwater Creek CFA Torquay Fire Brigade Highton Fire Brigade Wurdale Fire Brigade Connewarre Fire Brigade See more

20.01.2022 Crews ready to start our roadside burn.

19.01.2022 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

19.01.2022 Timely Reminder to look around your surroundings before walking or in this case parking your car.

18.01.2022 Sharing for one of our Winchelsea group brigade. Wurdale Fire Brigade

17.01.2022 Fantastic news for Modewarre

16.01.2022 Did you know most fatal fires start at night and the smell of smoke may not wake you up? For the safety of you and your loved ones install smoke alarms in all living and sleeping areas and ensure they are interconnected so when one alarm activates, they all sound.

15.01.2022 It’s important to make time to ask are you OK? By giving someone your time and the opportunity to share what they’re feeling, you’re giving that person something invaluable. A conversation can help someone who is struggling feel a sense of connection and belonging. By encouraging them to access appropriate support before they’re in crisis your conversation could change their life.... It’s important you look out for changes and signs, no matter how small that could indicate someone needs extra support and if you spot the signs you need to ask R U OK? https://www.ruok.org.au

15.01.2022 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

15.01.2022 It’s important to check the weather before burning off, not just the day of your burn but the days thereafter and to make sure your burn is properly exti...nguished. Yesterday's fire at Main Ridge is one of several that are crews have recently attended after windy conditions caused burn-offs to flare up several days and even weeks after the original burn-off. Make sure you always register your burn-off with ESTA, on 1800 668 511 Let your neighbours know you are burning off Ensure it is always supervised by an adult Ben Wain - Main Ridge Fire 7 September

14.01.2022 We are lighting up today. Smoke will be visible in the Winchelsea and surrounding area.

13.01.2022 THIS SUNDAY Oct 4, 2020 - Daylight Saving Time Starts Sunday, October 4, 2020, 3:00:00 am local daylight time.

13.01.2022 Happy Father's Day to all the dads, granddads and father figures out there! We hope you all have a lovely day

13.01.2022 Winchelsea brigade would like to wish our wonderful community a Merry Christmas and a happy and safe new years. To our members and families enjoy this cooler weather spend as much time as you can with your loved ones and stay safe and thank you for your continued commitment to our brigade.

12.01.2022 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.

11.01.2022 Its Spring now it’s time to prepare your property for the fire danger period Landowners and tenants should be preparing their properties well before the start of the Fire Danger Period. A lot of things can be done in the garden and around the home to improve the chances of surviving the impact of a bushfire or fast moving grassfire. Now is the time to clean up leaves, twigs, bark and long grass around the home and farm properties as fires cannot be lit in the open air durin...g the Fire Danger Period without a written permit from CFA or a Municipal Fire Prevention Officer. During the pre- Fire Danger Period clean up, if you plan to burn those piles of fallen branches, bark and leaves, call the VicFire Burn-off notification line on 1800 668 511 to avoid an unnecessary fire brigade callout. Once the Fire Danger Period has been declared in your municipality by CFA, lighting a fire in the open without a permit can attract a penalty of $17,000 and 12 months imprisonment. There are even greater restrictions for Total Fire Ban days due to the greater risk of fire. To view or download the Can I or Can’t I brochure, go to the CFA website www.cfa.vic.gov.au or call 1800 226 226 See more

10.01.2022 Here is a snapshot of the journey of 132 as it makes its way to Australia to provide aerial firefighting support for the season. From its initial departure from... FSDO, 132 enjoyed breath-taking views during the flight from California to Hawaii, and a stunning Pacific sunset before departing from Hilo. #aircraft #coulsonaviation #aerialfirefighting #aviation #aviationphotography

10.01.2022 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

09.01.2022 SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING for DAMAGING WINDS is current for people in Wimmera and parts of Mallee and South West Forecast Districts. Weather Situation: A low ...pressure trough will move east across Victoria overnight. Severe thunderstorms may produce damaging wind gust of 90-100km/h in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Horsham, Stawell, Warracknabeal, Hamilton, Warrnambool and Portland. A line of thunderstorms is expected to enter the west of the State at around 8:30pm and move eastward, with conditions easing following the storms. A wind gust of 93 km/h was recorded at Murray Bridge (SA) at around 6 pm. The State Emergency Service advises that people should: * Be aware that trees that have been damaged by heat or fire may be unstable and more likely to fall when it is windy or wet. * Check that loose items such as outdoor settings, umbrellas and trampolines are safely secured and move vehicles under cover or away from trees. * Stay indoors and away from windows. * If outdoors, move to a safe place indoors. Stay away from trees, drains, gutters, creeks and waterways. * If driving conditions are dangerous, safely pull over away from trees, drains, low-lying areas and floodwater. Avoid travel if possible. * Stay safe by avoiding dangerous hazards, such as floodwater, mud, debris, damaged roads and fallen trees. * Stay away from fallen powerlines always assume they are live. * Stay informed monitor weather warnings, forecasts and river levels at the Bureau of Meteorology website, and warnings through VicEmergency. Latest information: http://www.bom.gov.au/vic/warnings/

09.01.2022 Winchelsea also attended to this accident. if you have any information please contact police.

09.01.2022 Brace yourself, potential high winds will continue throughout the night. If you require SES assistance call 132500 Or in a life threatening situation always call 000 (Triple Zero).... SES Winchelsea Unit

09.01.2022 Another windy day on the way

08.01.2022 A reminder this is happening tomorrow morning.

08.01.2022 This week, Coulson Aviation's N261CG, or in Australia, 349, officially started on contract in Colac, Victoria. This aircraft will be assisting with much needed... aerial firefighting efforts in Australia this season. #coulsonaviation #coulsonaviationaustralia #aerialfirefighting #aviation #aircraft

07.01.2022 Welcome to our hero's in the sky.

07.01.2022 Check out these three free webinars: Fire, Unplanned (bushfires) Some good info for everyone!! http://friendsoflorne.org.au/forum/fire.html

06.01.2022 Pre season training. Winchelsea Fire Brigade have been undertaking training in all areas getting ready for the summer. This week saw the brigade undertake draughting and burnover training. usually we train with the whole brigade but because of Covid19 we have had to split the brigade into groups of 4 and a trainer. While it can be a inconvenience we want to make sure crews are safe and training before summer is crucial and compulsory.

06.01.2022 Personal burn-over protection.

05.01.2022 * SEVERE WEATHER WARNING * * FOR DAMAGING WINDS * For people in Central, South West and parts of North Central, West and South Gippsland and Wimmera Forecast Di...stricts. Issued at 10:29 am Saturday, 26 December 2020. Strong and gusty winds developing ahead of a cold front on Sunday. Weather Situation: Strong northerly winds will develop from the west during SUNDAY morning ahead of a cold front approaching Victoria. DAMAGING WINDS averaging 50 to 60km/h with peak gusts to around 90km/h are possible in the warning area during SUNDAY. Wind gusts to 100km/h are possible over elevated areas (above 400m). Strong winds will commence in western parts of the warning area from around dawn and move into central and eastern parts from late morning. Winds will shift to a fresh but weaker southwesterly change behind the front, expected in western parts from mid morning and near the Melbourne area by around 4pm. Squally showers or thunderstorms may develop on and ahead of the cold front as it moves through the State. Locations which may be affected include Horsham, Warrnambool, Maryborough, Ballarat, Geelong and Melbourne.

05.01.2022 What Not to do with Fuel on the fire. would make a interesting call out. FireCom, Winchelsea Tanker 1 is Turning out to a non structure fire. FireCom, Reports are That we currently have a Pool on fire with possible persons trapped

01.01.2022 Thank you to FireAviation.com for their recent article featuring Coulson Aviation's firefighting aircraft that have been deployed to the Southern Hemisphere for... the summer wildfire seasons in South America and Australia. Three Sikorsky S-61N helicopters are now in Australia and in November, and air tanker 137, a Boeing 737 (N137CG), across the Pacific to join the helicopters. Coulson will also have a Sikorsky S-76B in the country. Two C-130 air tankers, T-131 (N130FF) and T-132 (N132CG), departed from San Bernardino, California December 12 for Australia. These aircraft recently received new livery, featuring a new paint design for the Coulson aircraft. #coulsonaviation #coulsonaviationaustralia #aerialfirefighting

01.01.2022 You don’t have to live in the country to be at risk of fire. 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. Not everyone thinks clearly in an emergency. Taking steps to get prepared before the fire season means you know what to do when you’re at risk of fire. A written, and preferably well-practised plan, will help you remember what needs to be done during a crisis. Click the link belo...w and get some helpful tips in how you can make a plan for your property. https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepare/your-bushfire-plan