Lara CFA

18/10/2026

What an amazing day!!

Thankyou to everyone in our community that came along to our open day today. With a staggering amount of people coming through the doors, we well and truly exceeded our expectations!! And even sold out of Captain Koala teddies!!!!

We must send out thanks out to the following teams that made the day a success:

All For Kids Party Hire and their play space. What an absolute hit!!

Millars Lara for that morning pick me coffee…… and on someone’s birthday too!! That’s commitment!

Lara Quality Meats and Bakers Delight for your support with our BBQ

Our Emergency service partners SES Corio Unit Fire Rescue Victoria FS61 A shift, Victoria Police and Ambulance Victoria.

And finally to our Lara CFA members supporting the day from the front door greeter to the onion slicer and the BBQ cooks. You all did an amazing job.

Can’t wait to see you at our upcoming community events Lara Community Market and Christmas in Lara.

17/10/2026

Today is the day!!!

We are starting to get all setup for our Get Fire Ready open day!!

Come on down from 10am-2pm and Get Fire Ready for this upcoming fire season.

Learn about what to do in the event of a fire in Lara or surrounds. Get some assistance in setting up your VicEmergency App.

Make sure to bring the kids along. We have a play space kindly donated by All For Kids Party Hire, heaps of CFA related games, a colouring competition a user pays coffee van from Millars Lara, a BBQ being cooked by our Fire Fighters thanks to Lara Quality Meats and Bakers Delight and local emergency vehicles galore to crawl over and check out.

And don’t forget, you can get your Captain Koala Teddy for just $20!! Perfect for a Christmas gift or to add to your collection!!

Can’t wait to see you done at the fire station! 25 Mill Road Lara!!

16/10/2026

Tomorrow is the day!!

Our Get Fire Ready open day is tomorrow from 10am-2pm.

For those coming along, please park in the sports club carpark opposite the fire station and take care crossing the road!! Please ensure you leave the front of the fire station clear at all times as we will still be responding to any emergencies.

Can’t wait to see you tomorrow!!

14/10/2026

Great news!!

We will be able to accept Eftpos payments for our Captain Koala teddies at this Sundays Get Fire Ready Open day! Only $20 each!!

Great to add to the collection or that early Christmas present!! Don’t wait. Only while stocks last.

We will be opening our doors from 10am-2pm.

Come along and enjoy a Sausage from the BBQ, a user pays coffee form Millars Lara.

Kids, we haven’t forgotten about you. We have a play space kindly looked after by All For Kids Party Hire, multiple CFA related games organised by CFA (Country Fire Authority) plus heaps of emergency vehicles to check out!!

Can’t wait to see you there!!!!

11/10/2026

🐨🚒 MEET CAPTAIN KOALA! 🚒🐨

Looking for the perfect gift or a special addition to your collection? ❤️

Our very own Captain Koala Teddies are available for just $20 each! 🧸

📅 Available at our Lara Fire Brigade Open Day
🗓️ Sunday 18th October
⏰ 10am – 2pm

Can’t make it to our Open Day? Don’t worry! You’ll also find Captain Koala available at our other community events throughout the year including the November and December Lara Community Market and Christmas in Lara or send us a DM to arrange.

Every teddy is a great way to show your support for your local fire brigade while taking home a cuddly little friend! 🚒❤️

🐨 $20 each – while stocks last!

We can’t wait to see you there! 👨‍🚒🔥

09/10/2026

🚒 LARA FIRE BRIGADE GET FIRE READY OPEN DAY – COME ALONG, SEE & EXPLORE! 🚒

We’re opening the doors at Lara Fire Brigade and inviting the whole community to come along for a fun-filled day for all ages and ensure you are FIRE READY for summer. ❤️💛💙

👨‍🚒 Meet your local firefighters and check out our trucks and equipment.
🚒 Get up close with our fire trucks and emergency vehicles.
🔥 Learn more about what we do.
👮‍♀️ Featuring Victoria Police, Ambulance Victoria & VicSES.
👧🧒 Plenty of kids’ activities and fun supported by All For Kids.
🌭 Grab a bite at our sausage sizzle.
☕ Enjoy a coffee from the Millars Coffee Van.

It’s a great opportunity to meet the people who help keep our community safe, learn more about the us and discover how you can get involved.

📅 Sunday 18th October
⏰ 10am – 2pm
📍 Lara Fire Brigade, 25 Mill Road, Lara VIC 3212

Bring the family, bring your friends and come say hello!

❤️💛 YOUR COMMUNITY. YOUR CFA. 💛❤️

We look forward to seeing you there! 🚒👨‍🚒🔥

18/09/2026

ARE YOU FIRE READY????? 🔥

Come along to our open day on Sunday 18th October 10am-2pm. We have all sorts of activities to keep the kids entertained including a play space, coloring competition and they can explore various emergency vehicles from CFA (Country Fire Authority), Victoria Police, Ambulance Victoria and SES Corio Unit.

Learn about the fire risks in our local area and how you can prepare yourselves as your family.

The BBQ will be cooking and the coffee flowing thanks to Millars Lara.

Head on down and join us!!

26/04/2026

07/04/2026

The Fire Danger Period for our area will be lifted at 1am Monday 13th April.

Please remember that outside the fire danger period, you still need a permit to burn issued by the City Of Greater Geelong and follow all conditions listed on said permit including notifications to Triple Zero Victoria and Lara CFA.

The Fire Danger Period has been amended for the following municipalities, and will now be lifted as of 1:00am Monday 13 April 2026:

Borough of Queenscliffe
City of Greater Geelong
Golden Plains Shire Council
Surf Coast Shire Council

For more information and a full list of municipalities and dates: www.cfa.vic.gov.au/firedangerperiod

04/04/2026

🚨 Community Notification – Planned Burn 🚨

Tomorrow - Sunday 5th April, Forest Fire Management Victoria will be conducting an ecological burn Nth of Windmill Rd and between Edgars Rd/Live Bomb Range Rd. Burn is planned to commence at 10am. There will be a lot of smoke in the area.

📱Stay informed via the VicEmergency app or at www.emergency.vic.gov.au