Wandong Fire Brigade
Rail Street, Wandong
Postal Address: PO Box 306, Wandong 3758
Phone: (03) 5787 1248
TRAINING – Wednesday Nights from 7.00pm
Captain: Yorin Miller
1st Lieutenant: Terry Roberts
2nd Lieutenant: Heath McSolvin
3rd Lieutenant: James Stephens
4th Lieutenant: Shane Moore
President: Sandra O’Connor
Secretary: Jen Moore
Treasurer: Michelle Kendrick
Communications Officer: Yvette Curlis
Community Safety Coordinator Kylie Shingles
Health and Safety Officer James Peake
Chairperson Sandra O'Connor
Training
Training is held on Wednesday nights starting at 7pm at the fire station. A training session is also held on the 3rd Sunday of each month. For more information contact Lt James Stephens on 0418 221 458.
Fire Fighting Equipment Sales and Service
Wandong Fire Brigade is able to sell you firefighting equipment for your business, home or vehicle. We can provide you with many types and sizes of Fire extinguishers, Fire Blankets and Hose Reels. All profits generated go directly to Wandong Fire Brigade to help us maintain our equipment.
Contact John Simpson on 0421 319 203 for sales or service.
Community Recruitment
Wandong Fire Brigade is always on the lookout for new members.
If you would like to join the Wandong Fire Brigade or would like more information, please email wandongcfa@hotmail.com or visit our Facebook Page
CFA Burn-Off Line 1800 668 511
Website: http://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepare/burning-off/
APRIL 2024
WANDONG FIRE BRIGADE
Good Friday
The weather was gorgeous for the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal this year. There was a steady stream of traffic heading through town and the final tally for Wandong donations was $10,194.55! Thanks to our volunteers who collected on the day, and to everyone who donated in person or via the online collection tin.
Change your Clock.
Check your Smoke Alarms.
Daylight Savings ended on Sunday 7th April, and it is the perfect reminder each year to check your smoke alarms. Smoke alarms should be tested monthly, dusted/vacuumed annually and replaced every 10 years. 10-year lithium battery smoke alarms are now available. If you have a 9-volt smoke alarm, this is the time to replace the battery. After 10 years every smoke alarm should be replaced, regardless of the type. Remember, Only Working Smoke Alarms Save Lives.
Wandong Fire Brigade offers a service to vulnerable community members to install 10-year lithium battery smoke alarms. If you, or someone you know, could benefit please contact Yvette on 0417545228.
Fire Restrictions
Fire Restrictions for the Mitchell and Murrindindi Shires will end at 1am on Monday 15th April, 2024. Even though we are beginning to experience milder conditions there is still potential for fires to occur. If you burn-off after the conclusion of the Fire Danger Period, please be mindful that the vegetation is still very dry and it is easy to lose control of your small burn-off. Take care and make sure you have water available at all times and never leave your burn-off unattended. Before lighting up, we urge residents to always notify their neighbours and register their burn with the Burn-Off Notification Line on 1800 668 511. Always check and adhere to your council’s local laws and regulations before burning off.
Clean your Chimneys
As the weather cools down it is important to conduct your fireplace and chimney maintenance. Unfortunately, firefighters respond to numerous chimney fires every year that start from fireplaces and wood heaters. It is important to have chimneys inspected and cleaned annually to avoid the build-up of creosote – a highly flammable black tar- like residue – that can clog chimneys.
- Have chimneys cleaned annually and gas heaters inspected and serviced every two years.
- A secure guard or fireproof screen should always be used to prevent sparks and wood from falling out of the fireplace and causing a fire or burn injury.
- Never dry clothes or have flammable items such as curtains close to a heater or open fire – make sure they are positioned at least one metre away and constantly monitored to reduce risk of a fire.
- Children and pets must be supervised near all types of heating. Maintain a safe distance between children and heating.
- Always extinguish any open flames, and turn off heaters before going to bed or leaving the house.
