Yarra Junction Fire Brigade (CFA)

Great tip from our friends at Little Yarra CFA. Please remember to register your burnoff.

If you don’t have plans for tomorrow night (Monday 2nd September), grab the family and come down and see us at St Joseph’s Primary School at their Wellbeing Expo 6pm-7:30pm.

Learn more about the Yarra Junction Fire Brigade (CFA) and connect with other community resources and organisations. The Fire Truck will be there too for the big and little kids to check out.

It’s all about physical, mental and emotional health for families.

Hope to see you there.

Take care out there everyone.

** Thunderstorm Warning ⚠️ **

Please note that the warning area now includes the entire Melbourne Metro Area.

A front of heavy rain is crossing the South Australian border (at 1400) - a lesser front will pass ahead of the more significant front due around 1800hrs.

Thunderstorm Forecast
Issued Sunday, 25 August 2024, Valid until midnight on Sunday, 25 August 2024.
THUNDERSTORMS POSSIBLE (>10% of thunder within 10km of a point) across the state, and THUNDERSTORMS LIKELY (>30%) in the central districts.
Very isolated high-based thunderstorms are expected during the morning, with more significant thunderstorms developing over the western and central districts during the afternoon and reaching the east during the evening and easing.
SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS POSSIBLE (>10% should a thunderstorm occur) over all but the far eastern parts of the state and SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS LIKELY (>30% should a thunderstorm occur) through central districts, including the Melbourne Metro area. Severe thunderstorms are possible through the afternoon and evening, but are most likely from mid-afternoon to early evening.

HAZARDS:
DAMAGING WINDS are possible with any severe thunderstorm, with LARGE HAIL possible over all of the Severe Thunderstorm Possible area, apart from the South West.
Additionally, DESTRUCTIVE WINDS are likely with thunderstorms in the Severe Thunderstorm Likely area, including over the Melbourne Metro area.
LARGE HAIL with organised thunderstorms is also possible throughout the Severe Thunderstorm Likely area, becoming likely in this area near and north of the Divide.
OTHER POSSIBILITIES: There is a slight (less than 10%) chance of GIANT HAIL with organised thunderstorms during the afternoon or early evening in the Severe Thunderstorm Likely area, with the greater risk near and north of the Divide.
HEAVY RAIN is also a slight risk with thunderstorms in all parts of the Severe Thunderstorm Likely area.

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/fW1Jtp1997ZwjZVy/?mibextid=a6qBZl - check this link to the BoM site for more info

Severe storms with strong winds gusts are expected across much of the state tomorrow afternoon.

The storms are likely to affect the Central region from mid-afternoon before clearing later in the evening.

Now is the time to prepare:
🪑 Safely secure loose items such as trampolines, outdoor furniture and umbrellas.
🚗 Keep your car undercover and away from trees.
🛣️ If you’re driving, be alert to dangerous road conditions.

For more information on how to prepare, visit the Victoria State Emergency Service website: https://www.ses.vic.gov.au/know-your-hazards/storm.

This is so sad to see.
How can people think that this is ok to do. If you know anything big or small, please get in touch with Victoria Police. We need to have these people held accountable.

If you’re out and about tomorrow, please head on down and support the juniors at their Sausage Sizzle.

What a night we had last night. We were invited to take part in a training session on the mobile training pod with Seville Rural Fire Brigade (CFA)and Gruyere Fire Brigade. It was a great night for us all to do some hot fire training and cross crew with brigades we don’t get to see very often.

Thank you again to Seville and Gruyere fire brigades for the invite. We had a blast.

Last night, brigades from across the Yarra Valley took part in a facilitator training session on a CFA mobile training prop. This prop is located in the car park between the yarra junction bowls club and the netball courts.

These props are an excellent way our members can better their skills using hot fire training in a safe environment.

This prop is set up to replicate a kitchen with a stove, deep fryer and a fridge.

If you see a brigade training on it, please come and say hi and have a look.

Wandin Fire Brigade
Gruyere Fire Brigade
Seville Rural Fire Brigade (CFA)
Hillcrest Fire Brigade
Yellingbo Rural Fire Brigade
Hoddles Creek Fire Brigade - CFA
Warburton Fire Brigade CFA
Wesburn / Millgrove CFA
Little Yarra CFA
Reefton Fire Brigade - CFA

Last night our brigade held its biennial elections and we're delighted to announce the newly elected members of our Brigade Management Team (BMT). Their commitment to leadership will guide us through the next two years, both within our brigade and the wider community.

Please join us in congratulating:

• Captain: Steve Spoor
• 1st Lieutenant: Adam Pelling
• 2nd Lieutenant: Jeff Rowan
• 3rd Lieutenant: Glen Ferguson
• 4th Lieutenant: Cam MacDonald
• Communications Officer: Adam Pelling
• Secretary: Kayleen Coleman
• Treasurer: Kayleen Coleman
• Training Officer: Jeff Rowan

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🗓 These appointments will take effect from 01/07/2024.

We extend heartfelt appreciation to the outgoing BMT members for their dedicated service during the current term, ending in June.

Thank you for standing by our brigade and community with your unwavering support and dedication.

We are all set up ready at the Upper Yarra Museum for their annual crank up. We will be here today and tomorrow.

Come down and say g’day to us and Yellingbo Rural Fire Brigade.

Hope to see you all soon.

Looking for something to do this weekend? Head on down to the Upper Yarra Museum for their annual Crank Up event. Lots of fun to be had for the whole family. We will be there to answer any of your questions and point you in the right direction if you wish to volunteer with your local brigade. Hope to see you then.

Last night we were joined by Little Yarra CFA who gave us a tour of their Big Fill.
This appliance is a great asset not only to Little Yarra but to all the brigades in the group as it has the ability to get into tight spaces for water access and a great pumping capacity of close to 3000 litres per minute.

We draughted water out of the river and then supplied Wesburn / Millgrove CFA ground monitor which is also another great piece of equipment as it has the ability to be set up and left freeing up our members to undertake other tasks.

Also joining us for the night was Hoddles Creek Fire Brigade - CFA.

Thanks to all those who came along. We hope you enjoyed the night.

Congratulations to all the newly qualified fire fighters. This included one of our own, Brenton. We all look forward to mentoring you in your CFA career 🚒

Thanks for coming to visit us Yellingbo Rural Fire Brigade. It was a very informative night.

Yarra Junction Football Netball Club Pre Season Event
Come down and join in the fun. Make sure you call in to see your local volunteer fire fighters as well.

Come and see us tomorrow at the season launch for The Yarra Junction Eagles Football Club. We will have the fun smoke house for the kids and plenty of information for the adults. Can’t wait to see you all then 🚒 🏉 🦅

3 of our members are currently away with 11 other members from the Yarra Valley area on a Strike team helping out in the Beaufort area. They were on the bus at 7am this morning and will return late tomorrow night.

We wish them all the best and to return home safely for a well earned rest.

Warburton Fire Brigade CFA
Yellingbo Rural Fire Brigade
Hillcrest Fire Brigade
Wesburn / Millgrove CFA
Wandin Fire Brigade
Hoddles Creek Fire Brigade - CFA

Today a Total Fire Ban has been declared for Mallee, Wimmera, South West, Northern Country, North Central and Central.

No fires can be lit, or be allowed to remain alight, in the open air from 12:01 AM until 11:59 PM. Know what you can and can't do - www.cfa.vic.gov.au/can

Our Tanker along with Seville Rural Fire Brigade (CFA) Salvage and Wesburn / Millgrove CFA FCV were called upon to help the SES Emerald Unit with storm clean up in the Gembrook area today. Sadly there is still a lot to clean up and power lines to be fixed but it is wonderful to hear that the residents are in great spirits. Great work everyone.

Today marks the 41st anniversary of the 1983 Ash Wednesday bushfires, where more than 180 fires impacted towns and communities across Victoria. Tragically 47 Victorians lost their lives, including 14 CFA volunteers.

Today, and always, we remember those affected by these fires and those still dealing with the impacts to this day.
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CFA Wellbeing Support Line 1800 959 232
Lifeline 13 11 14

Hillcrest Fire Brigade have summed it up very well. Triple Zero Victoria are our unsung hero’s along with our radio dispatchers, Firecom. Thanks for all your hard work

❤️👏 A Special Thank You to Triple Zero Victoria👏❤️

In times of emergency, there's a group of unsung heroes who tirelessly work behind the scenes to ensure the safety and well-being of all Victorians: Triple Zero Victoria.

Over the last 24 hours, their dedication and unwavering commitment have been nothing short of extraordinary, from storm activity to bushfires they have had it all. Although we don’t often say it, they are the true first responders for the community.

Triple Zero Victoria plays a vital role in coordinating emergency responses and dispatching assistance to those in need. Without their skills and efficient actions, countless Victorians would be left vulnerable in times of an emergency.

Triple Zero Victoria stands ready to answer the call for help and their round-the-clock efforts do not go unnoticed from all the emergency services and broader community across Victoria.

Thank you Triple Zero Victoria, for being the lifeline during times of crisis.

🗣️We would also like to say a special thank you to ‘Firecom’ (the people we speak to at incidents), we definitely do not say it enough, especially on hectic days🗣️

A Total Fire Ban has been declared for the central district which includes Yarra Junction for Tuesday 13th February 2024.

UPDATE - this Total Fire Ban declaration has been extended for Central, South West and North Central fire weather districts.

The Total Fire Ban declaration for Tuesday, 13 February 2024 now applies to the Wimmera, Mallee, Northern Country, Central, South West and North Central fire weather districts.

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A Total Fire Ban has been declared for the Wimmera, Mallee and Northern Country Fire Districts tomorrow - 13 February 2024.

No fires can be lit, or be allowed to remain alight, in the open air from 12:01 AM until 11:59 PM.

A Catastrophic Fire Danger Rating has also been declared for the Wimmera District.

https://news.cfa.vic.gov.au/news/catastrophic-fire-danger-for-wimmera-updated

Well done to all the crews who attended this in the early hours of this morning. If anybody saw anything suspicious, please ring crime stoppers on 1800 333 000 and you can remain anonymous.

Save the date everyone. Our good friends at Yellingbo Rural Fire Brigade are turning 70. They have a lot of celebrations planned for Sunday February 25th. Activities kick off at 10am. Hope to see you all there.