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Welcome to the Whittlesea Fire Brigade.

The Whittlesea Fire Brigade provides its services to the community by volunteer personnel.

The Whittlesea Fire Brigade primary response area includes:
• Mt. Disappointment (southern end)
• Whittlesea Township
• Eden Park (including Merriang Rd)
• Humevale
• Toorourrong Reservoir
• Yan Yean (including Yan Yean Reservoir)

We act as support for other brigades in the area meaning that we cover a wide range of areas of dense Bushland, grazing/farmland and small urban development.

We have trained and have resources to attend Wildfires (bushfires and grassfires), Structure fires (house and factory fires), Car accidents and Hazardous material incidents (Oil spills and gas leaks).

The brigade is also trained as Emergency Medical Response (EMR) to events such as respiratory and cardiac arrest. This ensures that assistance can be provided to patients while ambulances are on the way.

Have you changed your Smoke Alarm battery?

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Only working smoke alarms save lives

Did you know that while you are asleep you are unlikely to smell smoke? A working smoke alarm is vital to making sure you will wake up in the event of a fire.

CFA, together with MFB and Duracell recommends:

  • Using long-lasting 9V alkaline batteries in your smoke alarm - by doing this you ensure year-round protection

  • Using the brush attachment on your vacuum cleaner to dust around the smoke alarm

  • Installing photo-electric smoke alarms rather than ionisation smoke alarms where possible

  • Testing smoke alarms once a month using a broom handle - the alarm should produce a beeping sound when the test button is pressed

  • Replacing all smoke alarms (both battery powered and 240v hard-wired) after ten years (the year of manufacture is displayed on the alarm)

  • Purchasing smoke alarms that meet Australian Standards. Look for the AS3786 marking

 

For more information, visit www.changeyourbattery.com.au

Do your kids know what to do when the smoke alarm goes off?

Take some time to remind family members what actions to take if they smell smoke or see flames inside the home.

Simple actions like getting down low and crawling under smoke save lives, and every family should have a home fire escape plan that identifies all possible escape routes.

Smoke alarms for the hearing impaired

Special smoke alarms are available for the hearing impaired. These may feature a flashing strobe light, and/or a vibrating pad that can be placed under the pillow to activate when the alarm sounds.

Hearing impaired smoke alarms can link with standard smoke alarms to alert all household members, regardless of hearing levels. When one alarm senses smoke, all will activate.

Other models are portable units that can be taken from one residence to another.

Smoke Alarm Subsidy

Profoundly deaf people can apply for a smoke alarm subsidy to help cover the costs of visual and vibrating smoke alarms.

The subsidy scheme is available until June 2012 and is funded by the State Government. Details and application forms are available through the Victorian Deaf Society.

 

Source:  http://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/firesafety/housefire/smoke-alarms.htm

 
· RUDI.CARLI on March 31 2012 · Print
Santa's coming to town!

SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO TOWN!!

 SANTA CLAUS AND HIS HELPERS FROM THE

 WHITTLESEA FIRE BRIGADE

WILL BE VISITING THE WHITTLESEA TOWNSHIP ON

CHRISTMAS EVE – SATURDAY 24th DECEMBER 2011

Stops are listed below with approximate times:

           

1.

Jennifer Court & Yea Road      

 6:00pm    
2. Cnr. Fore & Hut Streets
6:10pm
3. Cnr. Hut & Hill Streets   
6:20pm
4. Cnr. Paddock & Hill Streets
6:30pm
5. Cnr. Forest & Elm Streets 6:40pm
6. Cnr. Oak & Church Street 6:50pm
7. Cnr.  Pint Pot & Oakbank Boulevard 7:00pm
8. Cnr. Terrace Road & Northwood Drive 7:10pm
9. Cnr. Campaspe Drive & Ovens Court 7:20pm
10. Cnr. Roslyn Way & Laura Court
7:30pm
11. Cnr. Corella Drive & Jabiru Way 
7:40pm
12. Cnr Lorikeet Crescent & Curlew Drive

7:50pm
13. Cnr. Curlew Drive & Plover Way
8:00pm
14. Thompson Park Drive 8:10pm

15.

 Retland Drive

8:20pm

DONATIONS CAN BE MADE TO

THE WHITTLESEA FIRE BRIGADE ON THE NIGHT

ALL DONATIONS WILL BE GREATFULLY ACCEPTED
· RUDI.CARLI on December 22 2011 · Print
Fire Restrictions Commencing Soon

Fire Restrictions commence at 1:00am on 26th December 2011.

For information on what is allowed during the Fire Restriction period, click here
· RUDI.CARLI on December 19 2011 · Print
Competition Team

Summer competition training has begun; and all are welcome to come down and join in or just watch this fast paced sport, you do not need to have had any previous experience or qualification. Summer training is held on Wednesday evenings 6.30pm at the Brigade’s Running track
· RUDI.CARLI on November 20 2011 · Print
Brigade Incidents

For the month of October the brigade attended 11 incidents which included: 3 vehicle accidents, 2 structure fires, investigation of 1 smell of smoke and 1 controlled burn off, 1 Emergency Medical Response, 1 vehicle fire , 1 fire unattended and 1 community service
· RUDI.CARLI on November 20 2011 · Print
Brigade News - November/December

The (152nd) Whittlesea show is over for another year and brigade members volunteered for crewing fire appliances on the Saturday and with show parking on the Sunday, much needed funds were raised by generous donations from the visiting public and the show society.  

Community education continues with the ‘Fire Safe Kids’ program and fire prevention meetings for land holders within the brigade area. The completion of the brigade’s new storage shed saw a recent clear out/inventory of the Laurel Street workshop, Eden Park station and track team shed. Work is being done to electronically scan brigade documents such as photographs and news clippings and in time this interesting historical content will be available for all to view on the brigade’s website in the new year!.
· RUDI.CARLI on November 20 2011 · Print
Happy Trails!

The Christmas season is here and thoughts turn to the annual camping trip, visiting friends and family or just a day trip here and there; tragic accidents can be avoided by taking a moment to consider the safety of family, friends and other holiday makers. In the car: be well rested before leaving, plan regular breaks, take advantage of free coffee and biscuits offered along highways, have your vehicle serviced prior to departure, secure your load properly and check it along the way, stick to speed limits (and the left lane) don’t tailgate and above all BE PATIENT in traffic. When you get there: practice water safety, directly supervise all swimmers, follow CFA advice on fire restrictions/bans/safety and listen regularly to local news reports. For more information visit www.cfa.vic.gov.au

The Officers and members of Whittlesea Fire Brigade wish all a very happy and safe holiday.
· RUDI.CARLI on November 20 2011 · Print
CFA Sunday - Brigade Open Day

CFA Sunday was held on Sunday 20th November at the Whittlesea Fire Brigade where fire station was open to the public to come and speak to our volunteers about the upcoming fire season, how to prepare for the fire season and to answer any questions or concerns they may have had.

A highlight for the younger visitors to the station was the ability to play with a fire hose and squirt some water, a few bystanders got a nice mist of the fog spray but it was well worth it!.   Read more, and see photos by clicking here.
· RUDI.CARLI on November 20 2011 · Read More · 1073 Reads ·Print
Are you Fire Ready?

CFA invites you to attend a free information session to learn about:

The bushfire risk in your local area

Fire Danger Ratings and what the mean for you 

Warnings and how to receive them quickly

Personal safety and how you can survive a bushfire.

 

When, Where:

Whittlesea Community Centre, 56-61 Laurel Street Whittlesea.  Thursday 24th Nov 2011 at 7:30pm

Eden Park Fire Station Sixth Ave Eden Park Friday 25th Nov at 7:30pm

Street Meeting Corner 12th & 13th Ave, Eden Park, Thursday 1st December at 7:30pm Melway 245 C1

Street Meeting Corner Bruces Creek Road & Halls Road, Whittlesea, Tuesday 6th December at 7:30pm Melways 245 A1

 

In the event of a Total Fire Ban being called on the central distric on these dates, the meeting will be cancelled and rescheduled.
· RUDI.CARLI on November 10 2011 · Print
Whittlesea Primary School - Prep Visit
Whittlesea Fire Brigade was lucky enough to have the Whittlesea Primary School Preps visit us to see our new Fire Station, and learn how our firefighters help the community in times of need. Click Here for full Story
· RUDI.CARLI on November 10 2011 · Read More · 1419 Reads ·Print
Brigade Shed
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The Brigade has recently commened building of our new shed at the rear of the station.  This will allow storage of key equipment for rapid deployment when emergencies occur.

We will upload progress photos as the shed takes place.
· Ian Kay on September 15 2011 · Print
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Angus
01-04-2012 15:07
Good job on the smoke alarms bit Rudi!!

Ian Kay
12-12-2011 09:44
Rudi, congratulations on being awarded Fire Fighter Of The year 2011

Expat Stephanie
30-10-2011 08:04
Hello all! I love the new site - it's great to be able to keep up to date with what the brigade is doing. I'll see you all early next year!
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