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Wodonga Urban Fire Brigade

Locality: Wodonga, Victoria

Phone: +61 2 6043 8800

Address: 81 Thomas Mitchell Drive 3690 Wodonga, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.wodongacfa.com

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25.01.2022 THROWBACK THURSDAY The Country Fire Brigades Board got a new fire station in 1940. The building comprised of an appliance room for housing the fire engine a...nd plant, a meeting room, a station-keeper’s bedroom and a repair shop. A shower room and modern kitchen were also included. The floor was specially treated to enable dancing when the occasion warranted. It was located approximately where the Wodonga post office stands today. Wodonga Historical Society Inc See more

22.01.2022 Ovens Incident Control Update 10am, Wednesday 8 January 2020 *please share to local groups and pages to assist in the critical fire information sharing*... Temperatures and winds speeds are forecast to increase in the coming days, which will increase fire behaviour. The Great Alpine Rd is currently open from Harrietville to Dinner Plain for local residents only. We anticipate the road will be closed again by midday on Thursday 9 January ahead of the expected increase in fire activity in the area. Use multiple sources to stay informed: www.emergency.vic.gov.au. VicEmergency Hotline - freecall 1800 226 226. VicEmergency app. Facebook or Twitter (#vicfires). Tune in to ABC Local Radio, commercial and designated community radio stations. Check the VicTraffic website (www.traffic.vicroads.vic.gov.au/) or call 13 11 70 for road closures. Alpine Shire Council Rural City of Wangaratta Vic Emergency Forest Fire Management Victoria CFA (Country Fire Authority) ABC Goulburn Murray CFA District 23 CFA District 24 Headquarters Brigade Victoria Police

21.01.2022 IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Park and forest closures Campers and visitors in Victoria’s Alpine areas are advised to leave today while it is safe to do so. There are ...significant fires nearby and increasing risk across the weekend, making travel from the area potentially unsafe. If you are considering travelling to a state forest or national park make sure you have the latest information about conditions and closures. For the latest warnings and information on fires and conditions: https://bit.ly/2hSBjnt State forest closures: https://bit.ly/2F0JsTB Other parks and forests: https://bit.ly/39wv2bO

21.01.2022 It’s been an enormous week for our emergency services. As of 6am this morning (6 January), we have 31 fires active around the state, and over 1.1 million hectar...es have been burnt. More than 1000 firefighters from all agencies are working on these fires, and two emergency warnings remain current for East Gippsland. Photo: Tom Goldstraw, Nariel Valley #vicfires

21.01.2022 The Premier has declared a State of Disaster on advice of the Minister for Police and Emergency Services and the Emergency Management Commissioner. The local go...vernment areas include: East Gippsland Shire Mansfield Shire Wellington Shire Wangaratta Rural Shire Towong Shire Alpine Shire The Mount Buller, Mount Hotham, and Mount Stirling Alpine Resorts are also included in the State of Disaster area. Potential areas of impact in the North East and East Gippsland have also been shared with the community so they can understand their risk and prepare to leave. You can find the map and information for the North East here: https://www.emergency.vic.gov.au//update-for-ovens-valley- You can find the map and information about East Gippsland here: https://www.emergency.vic.gov.au//worsening-fire-condition You can view a high resolution version of this map here: https://files-em.em.vic.gov.au//20200102_2345_NE_and_Gipps

20.01.2022 Just a reminder that today is a day of TOTAL FIRE BAN for the North East, Wimmera, South West & East Gippsland. For information on current incidents please use multiple sources such as local radio, Vic emergency (website, app & Facebook) & CFA website & Facebook. Take Care Everyone

20.01.2022 Winter is the peak time for heater fires, and with people and children indoors during this time, it’s more important than ever to follow some basic fire safety tips. Drying clothes and other items must be kept at least one metre away from all heating. Children must be supervised near all types of heating. Ensure a safe distance is maintained between children and heating. Keep wood and other combustibles at least one metre from a fire. All residents should also have gas heaters inspected and serviced every two years to ensure the safety of loved ones from carbon monoxide poisoning or fire.

20.01.2022 Good morning from the State Control Centre in Melbourne. We'll be online and responding to questions when possible throughout the day. A reminder that today is... a day of Total Fire Ban Statewide for Monday 30 December 2019. For details of what you can and can't do on a Total Fire Ban day see https://bit.ly/2Z4JbYO

20.01.2022 At 14.34hrs Today along with our fellow brigades -West Wodonga -Leneva -Bonegilla -Baranduda... -Barnawartha -D24 Headquarters -FFMV We fought a grass fire on Spring Gully Rd, Huon Creek. P76 arrived on scene and went into asset protection, Great work guys, job well done. The conditions where in our favour as tankers and slip ons arrived. Calling for Heli support made things easier in the rough terrain. At 16.25hrs The fire was contained. Blacking out took some time and the fire was declared safe at 18.20hrs. Great work by all firefighters today. Please remember fire season is apon us, and make sure you have your fire plan ready. See more

15.01.2022 A Total Fire Ban has been declared Statewide tomorrow Monday 30 December 2019. For details of what you can and can't do on a Total Fire Ban day see https://bit.ly/2Z4JbYO

15.01.2022 With the warmer weather and summer fast approaching, you should be thinking of your summer fire plans. It is never to early to prepare. Don't make it to late. Talk to your neighbours, and have an idea on what their fire plans are also. Work together to make this fire season alot safer for you and your family. Remember. PREPARE.. ACT.. SURVIVE.

14.01.2022 Wodonga West Fire Brigade and Wodonga Urban Fire Brigade are teaming up to host an online information session on how you can prepare for the Fire Season. To reg...ister click on this link https://cfa-vic-gov-au.zoom.us///WN_aMeNxXePTDuWcHMD9wDUWw Wodonga Council Baranduda Rural Fire Brigade Leneva Rural Fire Brigade

14.01.2022 As of 8 am this morning, the newest fire service in Australia came into effect. Fire Rescue Victoria. The CFA career firefighters that have served our community for so long at wodonga, now wear a new insignia. This is the only change you will notice, there will be no difference if you require the fire service. Wodonga fire brigade would like to wish our friends at FRV all the best for their first day in the new organization, and thank you for your service under the CFA banne...r. #WeWorkAsOne See more

14.01.2022 As of the 30th of November fire restrictions will be commencing, no fires will be permitted without a permit from the CFA.

13.01.2022 Residents and visitors in at risk areas of East Gippsland and North East should leave now as fire danger increases. With 23 fires currently active across Victor...ia and approximately 1.2 million hectares burnt, tomorrow’s heat spike day brings an added elevated fire risk. Those in the potential impact area outlined below should move to safer locations today. Emergency Services are encouraging communities to prepare and leave. For more info see: https://www.emergency.vic.gov.au//residents-and-visitors-i In light of the forecast conditions, the State of Disaster has been extended an extra 48 hours. More info here: http://emergency.vic.gov.au//state-of-disaster-extended-fo

13.01.2022 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.

12.01.2022 On Friday 10 January to Saturday 11 January 2020, Victoria will see elevated fire risk as conditions worsen. Be prepared, monitor conditions on www.emergency.vic.gov.au and on the VicEmergency app. Remember to heed all advice from emergency services. Stay safe.

11.01.2022 Fire Update Upper Murray Talmalmo Avoca Station. Tuesday, December 31 Released: 1.30pm.... The Upper Murray Talmalmo Avoca Station fire is estimated to have burnt 100,000 hectares of both public and private land. The fire, which originally started in NSW in steep, forested terrain on Sunday, December 29, is significantly impacting private property and public assets. Driven by extreme fire conditions yesterday, the fire spotted over the Murray River into Victoria. The bushfire is travelling in a south-easterly direction and has developed a large front. It is threatening homes and lives. Bushfire embers are impacting properties south and west of Corryong. Spot fires are starting up to 10 kilometers from the fire front at Tom Groggin. The western flank of this fire is now active in the Burrowye area. More than 250 firefighters from Forest Fire Management Victoria and the CFA are on the fireground today focused on asset protection and community safety. Firefighters are being supported by heavy machinery and aircraft. An Emergency Warning is current for Beetoomba, Benambra, Berringama, Biggara, Bringenbrong, Bungil, Burrowye, Cobberas, Colac Colac, Corryong, Crawford Crossing, Cudgewa, Cudgewa North, Dartmouth, Greg Greg, Guys Forest, Hodgson Crossing, Khancoban, Koetong, Lucyvale, McNamara Crossing, Mount Alfred, Mount Alfred Gap, Nariel Creek, Nariel Gap, Nariel Valley, Pine Mountain, Shelley, Staceys Bridge, Suggan Buggan, The Lightwood, Thologolong, Thowgla, Thowgla Upper, Thowgla Valley, Tintaldra, Tom Groggin, Towong, Towong Upper, Walwa, Willow Crossing. Residents and visitors to these areas are being advised that they are in danger and that the safest option is to take shelter indoors immediately. It is too late to leave. A Watch & Act message is also current for Bucheen Creek, Bullioh, Bungil, Burrowye, Cravensville, Darbyshire, Dartmouth, Georges Creek, Granya, Henlow, Koetong, Lucyvale, Mitta Mitta, Shelley, Tallangatta East, Tallangatta South, Tallangatta Valley, The Cascade, Thologolong, Wyeebo. Residents in these areas are being advised to leave now as conditions may change and get worse quickly. Bushfire embers are impacting properties south and west of Corryong. Spotfires are starting up to 10 kilometers from the fire front at Tom Groggin. The following roads are closed: Guys Forrest Road From: Murray River Road, Burrowye To: Shelley-Walwa Road, Guys Forest Shelley-Walwa Road (C547) From: Murray Valley Highway, Shelley To: Church Street, Walwa Burrowye Road From: Guys Forrest Road, Burrowye To: Murray Valley Highway, Koetong Murray Valley Highway (B400) From: Granya Road, Bullioh To: Benambra-Corryong Road, Nariel Valley Cudgewa Valley Road (C548) From: Briggs Gap Road, Cudgewa To: Murray River Road, Tintaldra Murray River Road (C546) From: Guys Forrest Road, Burrowye To: Murray River Road, Tintaldra. Visit traffic.vicroads.vic.gov.au for the latest information on road closures. Yesterday’s hot, dry and windy conditions, followed by a cool change overnight, drove erratic fire behaviour on the fire ground. There has been reports of property, infrastructure and livestock losses. We understand that residents are anxious to find out about the full impact of these fires on their individual properties and communities, however, the full impact will not be known until Rapid Impact Assessment teams have been through the areas. Power outages are affecting many areas in the Upper Murray district as a result of the fire. Corryong is also experiencing water shortages due to the incident. Relief centres are open at Corryong High School and Tallangatta Memorial Hall. As a result of the fire a number of campsites and Parks on the Murray River are closed. Visit www.parks.vic.gov.au for the most up to date information. For the most up to date information on the visit www.emergency.vic.gov.au Towong Shire Council Vic Emergency CFA (Country Fire Authority) Parks Victoria Forest Fire Management Victoria NSW Rural Fire Service ABC Goulburn Murray

10.01.2022 ITS THAT TIME OF YEAR. The cold weather is approaching. So that means you need to make sure All you’re heating systems are up to scratch and might need a service. That also goes with your fireplace. Beat the rush and have them done sooner,rather than TO LATE.

10.01.2022 TOMORROW FRIDAY 10 JAN has been declared by the CFA as a day of Total Fire Ban in the following areas in Victoria. - Mallee - Northern Country - North Central... - North East - East Gippsland - West & South Gippsland No fires can be lit in the open air between 12:01am & 11:59pm hours on 10/01/2020 Visit the Can I or Can't I guide on the CFA website www.cfa.vic.gov.au/can If you have plans to travel ensure you visit www.emergency.vic.gov.au for the latest information on incidents across Victoria. Do not travel into potential fire impact zones visit http://emergency.vic.gov.au//residents-and-visitors-in-eas

09.01.2022 Wodonga Urban Fire Brigade send our thoughts and condolences to our colleagues at Victoria Police following the absolute horrific and tragic accident in Melbourne this evening. Please keep the officers who unfortunately lost their lives, their families and work colleagues in your thoughts in this terrible time. REST IN PEACE

08.01.2022 WELCOME to Wodonga Urban Fire Brigade's Official FB Page. We use this page to pass on messages to our local community about the Fire Danger Period, Fire Season Preparedness, Product Recalls, Special events the Brigade is involved with....and lots more. We would be most grateful if you would consider sharing this page with your local friends and family - anyone who you think would benefit from this information.

08.01.2022 It is with our Deepest Condolences, Wodonga Fire Brigade Life Member NEVILLE FRICHOT passed away on Saturday 14th November 2020. Neville Frichot has been a huge part of many peoples lives, whether it was in the CFA or just normal life. Neville joined Wodonga Fire Brigade in November 1965.... He was at the Wodonga Brigade until January 1970 where he went and joined Eaglehawk Fire Brigade.. In 1972 Neville returned and rejoined Wodonga where he continued to serve, up to his passing. Serving as Brigade member, Firefighter and FEM Team member of the Brigade. In 2019 Neville joined and remained a member of the District 24 Headquarters Brigade. Neville has been Presented with the following for his outstanding service to the CFA, Wodonga Fire Brigade and to the community. 2004 - WODONGA FIRE BRIGADE LIFE MEMBERSHIP 2015 - NATIONAL MEDAL 3RD CLASP 2016 - 50 YEAR CFA LIFE MEMBERSHIP Neville has held the following positions. 1965-2019 - OPERATIONAL FIREFIGHTER 2000-2002 - CASUAL INSTRUCTOR 2004-2006 - 2ND LIEUTENANT 2006-2008 - 4TH LIEUTENANT 2010-2020 - FEM OFFICER 2019-2020 - PRESENT BRIGADE MEMBER We extend our sincere condolences to his wife Lyn, Troy and Michelle and their families, Wodonga Fire Brigade, Fire Rescue Victoria Station76 and Nevilles friends in the Wodonga and wider communities. Neville you will be deeply missed. RIP.

07.01.2022 With the COVID-19 situation, this years Good Friday Appeal is a virtual tin-shake. Please stay home and stay safe this Easter.

03.01.2022 Today (Friday 10 Jan) has been declared a day of Total Fire Ban in the following fire districts: Mallee, Northern Country, North Central, North East, East Gipps...land, West & South Gippsland. No fires can be lit or be allowed to remain alight in the open air between 12:01am & 11:59pm hours on 10/01/2020 Visit the Can I or Can't I guide on the CFA website www.cfa.vic.gov.au/can If you have plans to travel ensure you visit www.emergency.vic.gov.au for the latest information on incidents across Victoria. Do not travel into potential fire impact zones visit http://emergency.vic.gov.au//residents-and-visitors-in-eas

02.01.2022 Tomorrow, Saturday January 4, 2020 has been declared by the CFA as a day of Total Fire Ban in the following fire districts in Victoria: Mallee Northern Cou...ntry North Central North East East Gippsland West & South Gippsland No fires can be lit in the open air between 12:01am and 11:59pm on 04/01/2020 CFA advises people living in areas at risk of fire to activate their bush fire plan. Check our Can I or Can't I guide www.cfa.vic.gov.au/can

02.01.2022 Situation update Sunday 12 Jan