Woodend CFA

Woodend CFA The Woodend Fire Brigade was established in 1896. We are a wholly volunteer brigade, one of eight in

22/02/2025

🚫 🔥 A Total Fire Ban has been declared for the North Central and Central Fire Districts - Sunday 23 February 2025.

No fires can be lit, or be allowed to remain alight, in the open air from 12:01 AM until 11:59 PM. Stay informed: www.cfa.vic.gov.au/firebans

21/02/2025

A Total Fire Ban is in force for the Mallee, Wimmera, South West, North Central and Central fire districts today (Saturday 22 February 2025). Check what you can and can't do here - www.cfa.vic.gov.au/can

21/02/2025

❗ Tomorrow, Saturday 22 February is going to be hot, hot, hot. There are Extreme Fire Danger Ratings forecast for 5 weather districts.

Some parks in these districts may be impacted or closed.

Before you leave home 👇

✅ Always check for park closures and safety updates by searching the relevant park page via the Parks Victoria website: https://www.parks.vic.gov.au/

✅ For closures in state forests managed by DEECA, visit: https://www.ffm.vic.gov.au/permits-and-regulations/closures-of-parks-and-forests

✅ Always check the weather and plan accordingly, via the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM): http://www.bom.gov.au/

✅ Have the VicEmergency App on your phone or check https://www.emergency.vic.gov.au/respond/ to set up watch zones.

17/02/2025
12/02/2025
12/02/2025

**The fire danger rating map has been updated.

An Extreme Fire Danger Rating has been forecast for tomorrow, Thursday 13 February 2025, in the South West, North Central, and Central forecast districts. Take action now to protect your life and property – fires will spread quickly and be extremely dangerous.

A Total Fire Ban has also been declared for the South West, North Central, and Central forecast districts. This means no fires can be lit or be allowed to remain alight in the open air.

Stay up to date with warnings and incidents via VicEmergency: www.emergency.vic.gov.au

TOTAL FIRE BAN IN THE MACEDON RANGES TOMORROW!
12/02/2025

TOTAL FIRE BAN IN THE MACEDON RANGES TOMORROW!

A Total Fire Ban has been declared for the South West, Central and North Central Fire Districts - Thursday 13 February 2025.

No fires can be lit, or be allowed to remain alight, in the open air from 12:01 AM until 11:59 PM. Stay informed: www.cfa.vic.gov.au/firebans

08/02/2025
Woodend Volunteers are back home safely from their 3 days on duty at these fires. A job well done team.
07/02/2025

Woodend Volunteers are back home safely from their 3 days on duty at these fires. A job well done team.

06/02/2025

Today we reflect on the significant impact of the February 2009 bushfires and devastation they caused across Victoria.

We remember the 173 people that lost their lives, and honour the tens of thousands of CFA members and emergency service personnel that were involved in the response.

We take time to recognise the communities affected by the event, and those who to this day still feel the impacts.

Together, we remember 🎗️💛

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CFA Wellbeing Support Line: 1800 959 232
Lifeline: 13 11 14

06/02/2025

Are you prepared this fire season? Having a plan and emergency kit ready to go will make it easy to leave and protect yourself and your loved ones.

➡️Create your own personalised plan at fireplanner.vic.gov.au

🎒💊👕 Your kit should contain essential items like important documents, water, a mobile phone and charger, medicines, pet food and a change of clothes.


A TOUGH NIGHT'S WORK!Woodend volunteers on Strike Team 0201 way out west.
05/02/2025

A TOUGH NIGHT'S WORK!
Woodend volunteers on Strike Team 0201 way out west.

"HERE WE GO AGAIN!"They are the words of Woodend Lieutenant and Crew Leader Rob Marsh on Strike Team 0201 in the Grampia...
05/02/2025

"HERE WE GO AGAIN!"
They are the words of Woodend Lieutenant and Crew Leader Rob Marsh on Strike Team 0201 in the Grampians, as they receive their instructions for tonight's duty. Woodend volunteers not only keeping our community safe, but doing so right across Victoria. Great work team!

WHAT A HOT TEAM!Pictures of the Woodend Crew on Strike Team 0201 at the Grampian fires overnight. Keep up the great work...
05/02/2025

WHAT A HOT TEAM!
Pictures of the Woodend Crew on Strike Team 0201 at the Grampian fires overnight. Keep up the great work and stay safe!

04/02/2025

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Check weather conditions before and while you travel. You can also check the Fire Danger Rating, if there are Total Fire Bans in place and any information and warnings for your travel route and destinations for the length of your journey. Be prepared to change your route in high fire risk areas and conditions such as Extreme and Catastrophic days. Never rely on one source of information. https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepare/before-and-during-a-fire/leave-early/staying-safe-when-you-travel #CFA #FireSafeTravel #AFDRS #TFB #FDP #VicEmergencyApp

What will you do with your pets on fire risk days? 🐶🐶🐄🐄 Make sure pets and livestock are included in your family’s fire plan. Have food, water, bedding and safe transportation ready to go to minimise stress on yourself and your animals in an emergency. Visit www.cfa.vic.gov.au/pets for more info #CFA #FirePlan #PlanandPrepare #PetsandLivestock

During Fire Danger Periods, burning off is prohibited unless you have a written permit.On Total Fire Ban days, burning off is banned and permits suspended for the duration of the total fire ban.Always register your burn off: online https://firepermits.vic.gov.au/ or call 1800 668 511.#CFA #CanICantI #FDP #TFB #Alwaysregisteryourburnoff #CheckApplyNotify

Grass fires can spread quickly. You'll want to escape but you shouldn't drive. You'll block roads for emergency vehicles. Just walk two streets back. https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepare/am-i-at-risk/grassfires-near-cities-and-towns #CFA #Grassfire #TwoStreetsBack #PlanandPrepare #Howwelldoyouknowfire

Are you travelling fire safe this summer? Check weather conditions and the Fire Danger Rating before and while you travel. Stay informed while travelling and reconsider travel through bushfire risk areas. Check out the Safe Traveller's Checklist here before you go. www.cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepare/before-and-during-a-fire/leave-early/staying-safe-when-you-travel #CFA #VicEmergencyApp #AFDRS #TFB #BOM #SafeTravels #StayInformed

When you see an Extreme Fire Danger Rating it means 'Take action now to protect your life and property'. 🔥 Fires will spread quickly and be extremely dangerous in hot, dry and windy conditions. 🏠 Check your fire plan and ensure your property is fire ready. 🚙 Reconsider travel through bushfire risk areas. 🦽 Leaving fire risk areas early is your safest option. Find out more www.cfa.vic.gov.au/firedangerratings #CFA #AFDRS #CommunityInformation #firesafety

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 📱📞📻 #CFA #CommunityInformation #WarningsandAdvice #VicEmergencyApp

On High rated days be ready to act, fires can be dangerous. Find out more www.cfa.vic.gov.au/firedangerratings

AMAZING PUMPING.
AMAZING PUMPING.

MORE VIDEOS OF THE PUMPING WORKS. THANKS MARIEKE FOR THE VIDEO.

PUMPING IN THE FLOOD ZONE
PUMPING IN THE FLOOD ZONE

Thanks to Woodend volunteer Marieke for showing us the extent of pumping work in the flood zone. Great work by Macedon Ranges crews.

To safely prepare for your burn off, visit www.cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepare/how-to-prepare-your-property/burning-off where you will find simple advice to stay safe as you check conditions, register your burn and extinguish your burn effectively. Register your burn-off: 💻Online (Preferred) - https://firepermits.vic.gov.au/ 📱By Phone -1800 668 511 📧By Email - Complete the Burn off Notification Form and email [email protected] #CFA #propertypreparation #planandprepare #fireplanning #burningoff #registeryourburn #checkapplynotify

When the Fire Danger Rating is Moderate, this means most fires can be controlled. You need to stay up to date and be ready to act if there is a fire. At this rating most fires can be controlled but the community should plan and prepare. https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/warnings-restrictions/total-fire-bans-and-ratings

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