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CFA South West The page to keep informed of CFA activities and community meetings in South West Vic, ask fire related questions and post YOUR fire photos.

CFA's South West region (formally Barwon South West) is made up of four CFA districts - 4, 5, 6 & 7. There are 260 brigades and more than 11,500 staff and volunteers. For emergency warnings and incident information "like" the main CFA page http://www.facebook.com/cfavic

🚒⚓ Not your average training night!Recently, members from Queenscliff Fire Brigade took their BA skills maintenance trai...
25/10/2026

🚒⚓ Not your average training night!

Recently, members from Queenscliff Fire Brigade took their BA skills maintenance training to a unique location... onboard the ferry! 🌊

With simulated trapped persons thrown into the mix, crews donned their Breathing Apparatus (BA) sets and Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs) before putting their skills to the test. The exercise challenged communication, teamwork and air management in a dynamic environment, helping ensure our members are ready for a wide range of emergencies.

Opportunities like this are invaluable, allowing crews to train in realistic scenarios and build confidence in their equipment and each other.

A huge thank you to Searoad Ferries for making this unique training exercise possible. We appreciate your support of our volunteers and the local community. 👏🚒

🔥 Rain on the radar? Perfect! Make a bushfire plan while the weather does its thing. 🔥This weekend, while the umbrellas ...
23/10/2026

🔥 Rain on the radar? Perfect! Make a bushfire plan while the weather does its thing. 🔥

This weekend, while the umbrellas are out, why not spend 10 minutes getting fire ready? ☔➡️🚒

There are 35 Get Fire Ready events happening across the South West Region, giving you the chance to learn about your local fire risk, hear from CFA volunteers and pick up practical tips to help prepare your household and property.

Don't have a bushfire plan yet? The Online Fire Planner can help you create a personalised plan in as little as 10 minutes by guiding you through simple questions about who you'll protect, when you'll leave and where you'll go.

✅ Grab a cuppa
✅ Jump online
✅ Create or update your bushfire plan
✅ Attend a local Get Fire Ready event

Because the best time to prepare for summer is before the sun comes back out! 🌦️🔥

21/10/2026

🍂🔥 Have you started preparing for bushfire season?

As the cooler months come to an end, now is the time to start getting ready for the warmer weather ahead. The best time to prepare your property for bushfire is before the bushfire season starts.

✅ Review or create your bushfire plan with everyone in your household.
✅ Schedule the jobs that need doing around your property and share the workload.
✅ Keep your garden and plants well maintained.
✅ Plan any burn-offs before the Fire Danger Period begins.
✅ Break larger jobs into smaller tasks and tackle them throughout spring.

A well-prepared property has a better chance of surviving a bushfire than one that isn't. Even if your plan is to leave early, taking the time to prepare your home and garden can make a significant difference.

🏡 If you live near bushland, forest, grassland or the coast, it's especially important to start preparing now and make sure everyone in your household knows what they'll do if a fire starts nearby.

Don't leave it until the weather heats up. Start today, tackle one job at a time, and be ready before fire season arrives. 🔥🚒

19/10/2026

🌊 The Great Ocean Road is one of Australia’s most iconic destinations, but during a bushfire it can quickly become congested.

If you wait until you see smoke or receive an emergency warning, roads may already be busy and conditions can change rapidly. In some situations, road closures may be necessary to keep people safe.

✅ The safest option is to leave early.
✅ Know your local fire risk.
✅ Have a plan before fire starts.
✅ Don't wait until it's too late.

🔥 We're preparing. Are you?

🔥 If a bushfire threatened your area tomorrow, do you have a plan for your horses? 🔥Your horses rely on you to make deci...
19/10/2026

🔥 If a bushfire threatened your area tomorrow, do you have a plan for your horses? 🔥

Your horses rely on you to make decisions before fire threatens. Whether they live at home or on an agistment property, now is the time to think about how you'll keep them safe this bushfire season.

✅ Create a bushfire plan for your horses before summer
✅ Know your trigger to act and plan to leave on Extreme or Catastrophic fire danger days
✅ Identify and maintain a safe paddock with minimal vegetation, ideally near a dam
✅ Prepare an emergency kit for relocation and first aid
✅ Ensure your horses are microchipped and your property has a Property Identification Code (PIC) registered
✅ Move horses to a safer location or safe paddock well before a fire starts on Extreme or Catastrophic days

Remember, your safety comes first. Plan early, act early and never wait until a fire is threatening to move your horses. Once a bushfire starts, roads may become dangerous or inaccessible.

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Agriculture Victoria
National Emergency Management Agency
VicEmergency - Central VicEmergency - Barwon South West

🚒🔥 **ALLANSFORD IS FIRE READY!** 🔥🚒What an incredible day at Allansford Fire Brigade Get Fire Ready Open Day, with more...
18/10/2026

🚒🔥 **ALLANSFORD IS FIRE READY!** 🔥🚒

What an incredible day at Allansford Fire Brigade Get Fire Ready Open Day, with more than 250 people coming through the station!

A huge thank you to everyone who attended, our partners at Victoria Police and Ambulance Victoria , our volunteers, sponsors, and the many families who took the time to learn how to prepare for the upcoming fire season.

Events like these show the strength of our communities and the importance of being prepared. Thank you for supporting your local brigade! ❤️

📸 More photos coming soon. If you took any photos on the day, send us a message. We'd love to see them!

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CFA is seeking an engaging and community-minded Engagement Coordinator – People at Higher Risk to help improve fire safe...
16/10/2026

CFA is seeking an engaging and community-minded Engagement Coordinator – People at Higher Risk to help improve fire safety and emergency preparedness for some of the most vulnerable people in our communities.

Based in Geelong or Hamilton, this part-time (0.6 FTE), fixed-term position until 11 April 2028 will work across the South West Region, supporting older people and people with disability who may need additional assistance preparing for fire and emergencies.

Working closely with individuals, support networks and community service providers, you will deliver personalised emergency preparedness sessions, helping people understand their risks and develop practical plans suited to their needs.

You will build strong partnerships with disability, aged-care, health and community organisations, local councils and service providers to promote CFA programs, strengthen referral pathways and connect people with appropriate support.

The role also involves coordinating training, community engagement activities and attending local events to build awareness and emergency preparedness across the region.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference while contributing to safer, more resilient communities.

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South West Region HQ, 61-63 Separation Street
Geelong, VIC
3215

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