Busy month for Tyabb reminds all to stay vigilant

The brigade attended 17 incidents which included various types of call-outs such as structure fires, rescues, hazmat incidents and road accidents.  

Captain David Strang said members did an incredible job turning out at all hours to help the community.  

"Everyone has really done a fantastic job with our busiest month on record," he said.  

"It is a good reminder for people about the conditions and how dry things still are even though it is winter." 

David said at the start of July the brigade was called to a 1.8 hectare grass fire from an escaped burn off and said even though it is legal to burn off now, it is important to still be mindful of the conditions. 

"If you plan on burning off before summer, please make sure the area is clear and you have sufficient means to extinguish the fire should it become out of control," he said.  

"Especially heading into summer we really need our communities help to keep everyone safe." 

Assistant Chief Fire Officer Sean Kerr said whilst local brigades do everything they can to protect communities, safety is everyone's job. 

"We can't have a truck in every driveway so we really need community’s help by ensuring they prepare their property, have working smoke alarms and have a fire escape plan," he said.  

David said the community was welcome to come along to the brigade’s open day on October 26 to learn more about how to prepare for the upcoming fire season.  

“We would love to see as many people there as possible, particularly people interested in signing up to help us out during the day,” he said.