Toorloo Fire Brigade

14/06/2026

🚒 **Toorloo Fire Brigade is climbing again!** 🚒
🚒Click on this link to donate🚒

https://www.firefighterclimb.org.au/station/cfa/toorloo/

On 12 September 2026, our team will tackle the 28 floors of the Melbourne Firefighter Stair Climb wearing up to 25kg of firefighting gear to raise funds for cancer research, crisis support, and first responder wellbeing.

A huge shout-out to our climbers:
🔥 Mel Zagami
🔥 Dino Zagami
🔥 Sam Ditchburn
🔥 Nick Bain
🔥 Mandy Walker
🔥 Adam Billings

This year we have a record number of climbers and are already sitting in 12th place on the fundraising leaderboard. We'd love to push even higher and show what the Toorloo and Lakes Tyers community can achieve together.

Every donation makes a difference and supports the amazing work of Lifeline, Peter MacCallum Cancer Foundation, and 000 Foundation.

Please get behind our team and help us make every step count. Thank you for your support! 🙏💙❤️

🚒💪

09/05/2026

07/05/2026

So proud of this amazing lady, Avis, who gives so much of herself to others especially her community. Alongside her, Phil continues to be a tremendous supporter, playing a huge role in fundraising efforts and standing proudly beside Avis every step of the way.

Today, we honour our wonderful Avis and congratulate her on this most prestigious and incredibly well-deserved recognition.

From all of your team at Toorloo Fire Brigade ❤️
:

Avis honoured for dedication.

📸 Lakes Entrance Ambulance Victoria Auxiliary President Avis Salisbury has been inducted into the Council of Ambulance Authorities Women in Ambulance Honour Roll. Avis is pictured with husband Phil. (PS)

https://lakespost.com.au/18895/avis-honoured-for-dedication/

24/04/2026

On this Anzac Day, we pause to honour and remember the brave souls who gave their lives in service of our country. We pay our deepest respects to all past and present service men and women, and the animals who stood beside them each one showing courage, loyalty, and sacrifice in the face of unimaginable .

They served in times of hardship and conflict so that we may live with freedom, dignity, and peace in the country we hold so dear. Their legacy is not only in history books, but in the values we carry forward every day.

Today, we stand united in gratitude.
We thank them.
We honour them.
We remember them.

Lest we forget

In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.
We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved and were loved, and now we lie
In Flanders fields.
Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.

05/04/2026

🚨 Time for your “Appliance Birthday” Safety Check! 🎂🔥
With daylight savings now behind us and the Easter holidays here, it’s the perfect time to give your home a quick safety refresh.
✔️ Test your smoke alarms – make sure they’re working properly
✔️ Replace batteries if needed – don’t wait for the chirp!
✔️ Check air conditioner & heater filters – clean or replace to keep them running safely and efficiently
✔️ Book in a service – especially before the colder months roll in
✔️ Clean your dryer lint filter – and remove any built-up dust and fluff (a major fire risk!)
Think of it as your home’s annual birthday check-up 🎉 – a few simple steps that can make a big difference in keeping you and your family safe.
Take 10 minutes today… it could save a life tomorrow ❤️

05/04/2026

🐰🚒 Happy Easter from Toorloo Fire Brigade 🚒🐰
Wishing our wonderful community a safe, happy, and relaxing Easter.

As we take a moment to enjoy time with family, friends, and a few well-earned Easter treats, we’re reminded of how strong and supportive our community truly is. Whether you're travelling, hosting loved ones, or simply enjoying the long weekend, please take care on the roads and around your homes.

From all of us at Toorloo Fire Brigade, thank you for your ongoing support throughout the season, it never goes unnoticed.

Stay safe, look out for one another, and enjoy the Easter break.

Happy Easter! 🐣🔥

03/04/2026

As a community, we proudly came together to support the Royal Children’s Good Friday Appeal, raising vital funds for children and families facing some of the most challenging times of their lives.
The unfortunate reality is that many children will require the expertise, care, and compassion of the incredible medical teams at the Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne. Every dollar raised will go towards life-saving care, equipment, and innovation helping pave the way for a brighter future, where these children can grow, thrive, and live the lives they deserve.

Today, our community showed what it truly means to stand together. Despite the uncertainties of the world, the pressures of rising living costs, and the challenges many are currently facing, people still dug deep. In true Australian spirit, we united to give our young people the very best chance at life.

In our small but mighty community of Lake Tyers Beach, the generosity was incredible:
Tin rattling efforts raised $3,480
A fantastic night at the Lake Tyers Tavern saw raffle and donation contributions of $3,000
This brought Lake Tyers Beach’s total to an outstanding $6,480.40.
Combined with the efforts of the Lakes Entrance / Toorloo Fire Brigade and surrounding community, we are incredibly proud to have raised a staggering $33,133.00. *************************************
***UPDATE**** latest tally today (Saturday) Lakes Entrance/ Lake Tyers Beach raised is $42,437.09 👏👏👏👏👏👏😃👍
This is truly something to celebrate.

To everyone who donated, volunteered, organised, or simply gave what they could thank you. Your kindness, generosity, and community spirit are nothing short of inspiring.
What an absolutely stunning effort by a truly beautiful community.

Thank you for your kindness.
Captain Mel Zagami & Toorloo Fire Brigade

31/03/2026

GOOD FRIDAY APPEAL – TOORLOO FIRE BRIGADE 🐰🚒

This Friday from 10:00am, our Toorloo Fire Brigade members and amazing community volunteers will be out and about across Lake Tyers for the Good Friday Appeal Collection.

You might hear a few sirens, see some red and blue lights flashing, and of course the sound of tins rattling as we make our way through the community.

Keep an eye out for our trucks, we may even have some treats from the Easter Bunny! 🍫

Our team will be knocking on doors and ringing doorbells, kindly asking if you’re able to make a donation to support this incredible cause. Every contribution, big or small, helps make a real difference.

💛 Let’s come together as a community and support something truly special.

Thank you in advance for your generosity and ongoing support.

— Toorloo Fire Brigade 🚒

Lets give so they can grow

31/03/2026

🚨 Fire Danger Period Ending – Stay Vigilant 🚨

The Fire Danger Period will officially come to an end on Tuesday 7 April.

It’s been a long and challenging fire season for our community, and while we are now heading into autumn, fire risk remains. Several areas are still dry, and conditions can continue to support fast-moving grassfires, even in cooler weather.

CFA State Agency Commander Garry Cook has advised that the easing of restrictions is due to a number of favourable factors:
• Cooler nights and morning dew helping reduce fire risk
• Recent rainfall
• New vegetation growth increasing moisture levels

While these are positive signs, this does not mean the risk is gone.

🔥 If you are planning a burn-off:
As restrictions begin to lift, CFA urges everyone to take extra care and ensure conditions are safe before lighting any fire.

✔️ Always register your burn-off
✔️ Check weather conditions, especially wind
✔️ Ensure you have enough water and equipment on hand
✔️ Never leave a burn-off unattended
✔️ Stay until the fire is fully extinguished

To prevent unnecessary emergency callouts, all burn-offs must be registered:
🌐 www.firepermits.vic.gov.au
📞 1800 668 511

Please also notify your neighbours, particularly those who may be sensitive to smoke.

🚗 Travelling?
Fire restrictions may still be in place in other parts of Victoria. Always check local conditions before you travel.

⚠️ If your burn-off gets out of control, call 000 immediately.

Let’s continue to look out for each other and keep our community safe.

— Toorloo Fire Brigade 🚒