North West Region Community Education Group

08/08/2025

The emergency management sector is continuing its preparedness activities with statewide briefings and state-level exercising. Incident management personnel are doing all they can to prepare for emerging risks and respond to any emergencies.

The Seasonal Outlook for winter is developed by the Australian and New Zealand Fire and Emergency Services Council (AFAC) and supported by the Bureau of Meteorology, along with state and territory fire and land managers.

It’s important for communities to understand their local risks. Keep up to date with the Fire Danger Ratings on the VicEmergency app and VicEmergency website.

Even in winter, it’s vital for communities to remain vigilant, particularly if burning-off. Register your burn-off and monitor weather conditions. Have sufficient equipment and water to stop the fire spreading and never leave a burn-off unattended.

https://emergency.vic.gov.au/news-and-media/above-average-bushfire-risk-expected-for-large-parts-of-victoria-this-winter #:~:text=Victorians%20are%20facing%20an%20increased%20bushfire%20risk%20across,Australian%20Seasonal%20Bushfire%20Outlook%20for%20winter%2C%20released%20today.

01/08/2025

Did you know that almost two thirds of people who die in house fires have a disability?
On average, 18 people die in preventable residential house fires in Victoria every year 🔥
CFA and Fire Rescue Victoria have an online learning module 💻 to support at risk people with planning for fire emergencies at home.
Prevent, Detect, Escape – Home Fire Safety for people at higher risk is made for people at increased fire risk, and for people who support or care for them👫
www.cfa.vic.gov.au/atrisk

25/07/2025

28/06/2025

Over the last 12 months, CFA responded to 70 garage fires. 🔥

Fires can quickly take hold in garages due to the presence of items such as gas cylinders, petrol cans, lithium-ion batteries and other chemicals, and can spread to your family home in a matter of minutes.

CFA recommend installing an interconnected smoke alarm where devices are charged, including the garage and to keep your garage free of clutter so that if an electrical item does catch alight, the fire will be less likely to spread.

www.cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepare/fires-in-the-home/charging-and-battery-safety

20/06/2025

11/06/2025

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Today, on First Responders Day, we honour the brave men and women who run toward danger when the rest of us are running away. Thank you to all the firefighters, police officers, paramedics, SES, St Johns and all emergency personnel who put their lives on the line every day to protect and serve our communities. Your courage, commitment, and compassion do not go unnoticed. We are forever grateful for your service.

23/05/2025

19/05/2025

We couldn’t do what we do without volunteers - so thanks you ❤️ 🚒 💙