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Take an inside look into how we reduce bushfire risk and protect Victoria's parks, forests and other public land #FFMVic

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Looking for a change in career? Applications open next month for seasonal firefighting roles.

Spend your summer protecting the Victorian community. We employ several hundred seasonal firefighters on a full-time basis for a fixed term each year (generally between November and April). They work alongside our permanent firefighting staff and help deliver land management activities and respond to bushfires and other emergencies.

You could be rappelling out of a helicopter one day or operating a chainsaw the next.

Register your interest ahead of the application open date on 2 July: https://t.co/wczloVDchc

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This bushfire season, Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) welcomed seasonal #firefighters from #Canada👨‍🚒

With extensive wildfire experience, these firefighters have seamlessly integrated into Victorian operations, learning local conditions while sharing valuable skills from back home🌳

Erwin Bocianski is one of four seasonal firefighters from Canada recruited by FFMVic in the Murray Goldfields in central Victoria this season🔥

When it comes to bushfire response, teamwork knows no borders.

To read Erwin’s story visit https://t.co/kVrESVNCyp

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Looking for a #camping spot packed with history and surrounded by nature?

The #Waanyarra Recreation Site is the perfect mix of peaceful bushland and fascinating goldfields heritage ⛏️

Set in the heart of the #Dunolly State Forest, this free campground lets you explore the remains of the old 1850s township.

As you wander the bush, keep an eye out for cultural heritage, European settlement, and the region’s rich mining past.

With toilets, a picnic shelter, picnic tables, fire pits, #wood-fired BBQs, and plenty of space for campervans, small #caravans and unpowered bush camping, it’s a great base for a weekend away.

For more information visit 👉 https://t.co/RNXpO3Riz6

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Pack the car (and the dog!) and head to this secluded bush campground tucked beneath towering box-ironbark trees 🏕️

With no fees, no bookings, and plenty of space, #Kimbolton State Forest is perfect for families looking to unwind.

Explore the forest’s rich gold-mining history, spot rare birds like the swift parrot and regent honeyeater, and enjoy a peaceful picnic with picnic tables, wood-fired BBQs, and easy gravel parking.

Just steps away, Lake Eppalock invites you to fish, kayak, swim, or wander along its shores 🛶

For more information visit, https://t.co/7AdEWXty6J

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Drift into the wild heart of #Gunbower one paddle stroke at a time 🛶

Ready to trade Wi-Fi bars for wetlands wonders?

The Gunbower Island Canoe trail is your ticket to a 5km return paddle through internationally-significant wetlands.

The trail starts with an all-abilities canoe launcher, making it easier for everyone to get on the water and start exploring.

With river red gums standing like ancient guardians, it’s a two-hour nature immersion you’ll want to stretch out forever.

Sunrise or sunset this trail is always ready.

For more information visit https://t.co/e5T53Rgdu2

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🌲 Ready for a real forest escape these school holidays?

The Waterfall Picnic Area is the perfect spot to switch off, slow down, and soak in the best of the #Pyrenees—towering trees, rugged mountain views, wildlife, wildflowers, and a short walk to the stunning seasonal #Avoca Falls.

Pack a picnic, bring the dog, roll in with your 2WD, or set up camp under the stars.
With toilets, fire pits, wood #BBQs, picnic tables, and plenty of space, it’s ideal for families, hikers, and anyone craving nature.

Remember to bring your own water!

Be extra careful with #campfires this summer. Always extinguish completely before you leave.

For more information, visit 👉 https://t.co/OMlrxFyS7i

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High-tech boost for bushfire detection at Mount #Tarrengower 🎥

A brand-new AI-powered smoke detection camera has been installed at the Mount #Tarrengower lookout in #Maldon— and it’s a game changer this bushfire season 🔥

Using advanced technology to assist the tower operator, the camera can spot smoke early and send real-time alerts straight to Forest Fire Management Victoria, assisting crews respond faster and keep communities safer.

#AI

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Our crews are #PlannedBurning in #Eaglehawk, #Dunolly, #Guildford, #Burnbank in the coming days. You may see or smell smoke. More info at:
https://t.co/ag3nlsm9EM
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Our crews are #PlannedBurning in #Eaglehawk and #Burnbank in the coming days. You may see or smell smoke. More info at:
https://t.co/ag3nlsm9EM
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🚒 Learning from our best!

We loved sharing our knowledge with 15 Nepali fire and forest management professionals.

They were here for 2 weeks of hands-on training with Forest Fire Management Victoria.

Part of a month long professional development visit hosted by the Australian Himalayan Foundation through the Australia Awards Fellowships program, funded by the Australian Government.

The FFMVic training covered:
✅Cultural burns
✅pre-season briefings,
✅fuel reduction burns,
✅bushfire awareness,
✅safety

To read the full story visit
https://t.co/J7ztaVnrXb

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Did you know that one of Australia’s most iconic bush huts—Craig's Hut— was only built in 1982 for the set of the film The Man from Snowy River🎬🐎

Sadly, it was destroyed in 2006 by the Great Divide Fire, but it was rebuilt and reopened to the public 2 years later.

And you can see why this spot was chosen—with these epic views over Mount Cobbler and the Upper King River Valley 😍

Craig's Hut is accessible 1 hour and 15 minutes from Merrijig, either directly by 4WD or by 2WD followed by a 1.2 km walking track 🚗🚶🏽

Many of our seasonal roads—like Clear Hills Track, which you'll take to reach Craig's — may not have been travelled upon for many months. So keep an eye out for fallen trees or other obstructions, and be aware that road conditions may still be waterlogged or slippery.

Visit https://t.co/CYEPq92mYQ for more information.

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Our crews are #PlannedBurning #MaidenGully this week. You may see or smell smoke. More info at: https://t.co/ag3nlsm9EM #FFMVic #Plannedburning

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92 new recruits join Forest Fire Management Victoria in the Loddon Mallee region! 👩‍🚒

Our newest seasonal firefighters are training hard across Victoria to prepare for the summer bushfire season.

From fire suppression to planned burning and land management, they’ll be working alongside experienced crews to help keep communities and the environment safe.

Welcome aboard!

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Our crews are #PlannedBurning in #StArnaud this week. You may see or smell smoke. More info at: https://t.co/ag3nlsm9EM #FFMVic #Plannedburning

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In a vast region where communities are far apart, face-to-face connection is vital.

That's why Forest Fire Management Victoria’s 55th annual Big Desert and Wyperfeld Fire Conference was so important.

Held in the Mallee at the Underbool Recreation Reserve more than 70 professionals from across multiple emergency agencies came together.

Presentations covered:
🌧 the seasonal weather outlook
🍂fuel management in the Big Desert Wilderness Park and Wyperfeld National Park
☀ summer fire season review and summer ahead
👩‍🚒 agency reports.

The day also included presentations on aerial firefighting – water drop testing, the launch of the Fire Response Plan - Pine Plains and concluded with a field trip to Patchewollock State Forest for on-ground strategy discussions.

It's all about fostering cooperation and a shared commitment to keeping communities safe!

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Don't let your fun turn into a bushfire emergency.

About a half-hectare was burnt yesterday in the Gunbower State Forest – a timely reminder of the danger of unextinguished campfires 🔥

In the last 8 days, Forest Fire Management Victoria firefighters and CFA volunteers have responded to three unattended campfires in the Gunbower State Forest near Koondrook.

As visitor numbers rise during the school holidays, the risk from unextinguished campfires increases.

Remember:
🔥 Never leave a campfire unattended
🔥 Use water, not soil, to put your campfire out
🔥 If it’s cool to touch, it’s safe to leave.

Fire safety is a shared responsibility.

For more information visit, https://t.co/tsIsVsIf2Z

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These school holidays escape the everyday and paddle into the heart of nature!

The Gunbower Island Canoe Trail is a 5km return journey that takes you through internationally significant wetlands 🛶

Featuring an all-abilities canoe launcher, it's the perfect way to reconnect with nature and explore the beauty of Gunbower State Forest.

For more information visit, https://t.co/HGUS16mpc2

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Heading to a state forest this spring?

🌦️ Make sure you check the forecast before you go.

🍃 If storms or strong winds are forecast, choose another day.

🌩️ Stay at least 1 tree length away from trees during storm and high wind events.

📝 Plan, stay aware and enjoy our state forests safely.

Learn more at https://t.co/jdK1eNKk32

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If weather and forest conditions are suitable, firefighters will ignite the following planned burns this week:

📍 Patchewollock State Forest – Chained Break (727 hectares)

Without planned burning and other bushfire risk management works, bushfires will be bigger and harder for our firefighters to control.
ℹ You may see or smell smoke.
ℹ Watch for our crews and follow their directions.
ℹ If you experience symptoms that may be due to smoke exposure, please seek medical advice or call NURSE-ON-CALL on 1300 60 60 24.
ℹ Detailed information about current air quality throughout Victoria can be found at https://t.co/7skoMGOjsy
ℹ To find out when and where planned burns are happening near you, visit https://t.co/6th675a4v1

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As temperatures climb, so does snake activity! 🐍

Remember, while they're out and about, they're generally no threat if you give them space.

Let's all be extra careful out there:

✅ Tidy your outdoor areas.
✅ Supervise pets and children.
✅ Wear proper shoes and long pants outdoors.
✅ Never try to catch or harm a snake.
✅ Call 000 immediately if a bite occurs.

For more information contact DEECA on 136 186