Macedon CFA

28/04/2026

If weather and forest conditions are suitable, firefighters from the Midlands District will ignite the Macedon – Christie Road planned burn on Wednesday 29 April.

The 30-hectare burn is being undertaken to reduce risk of bushfire to Macedon and surrounding communities.

The burn will be ignited over two days. FFMVic crews will continue to patrol and monitor in the days following.

🚧There will be traffic management in place on Old Calder Highway.

Without planned burning and other fuel management works, bushfires will be bigger and harder for our firefighters to control.

🔥You may see or smell smoke.

👀Watch for our crews and follow their directions.

📞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.

ℹ️Detailed information about current air quality throughout Victoria can be found at www.epa.vic.gov.au

Unexpected weather conditions can mean plans change at the last minute and a burn may not go ahead, even if communities have already been notified.

When this happens, our crews will continue to monitor the conditions and re-schedule the burn for a later date.

Want to receive a text or email when planned burns are happening near you?

Sign up for alerts on the Planned Burns Victoria website vic.gov.au/plannedburns

VicEmergency

27/04/2026

Macedon CFA is currently recruiting volunteer firefighters.

We are seeking individuals, both men and women, who live in Macedon and are interested in becoming firefighters.

As a member of our Brigade, you will be part of a community-based organisation that is responsible for protecting lives and property in the community.

For more information or to apply, visit https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/volunteers-careers/volunteer-with-cfa
or contact Captain Liam Miles at 0448 995 504 or 1st Lieutenant Chris Axiak at 0420 211 235. 🚒👩‍🚒🚨💪🔥🚨

03/04/2026

Today marks the 50th anniversary of the tragic loss of our Captain Wal Annison in line of duty.

On the 4th April 1976 a scrub fire broke out in Crombie Road, Macedon. Fears arose about the safety of two children and Wal immediately organised a search.

While running around the perimeter of the fire, he collapsed. He’d had a heart attack. He was revived at the scene but suffered a second attack a short time later and this time, alas, he died.

Wal Annison was 44 years old, leaving behind his wife Barb and their three growing daughters - Kathryn, Jennifer and Margaret. The family is forever grateful for the support they received from the Macedon community at this time.

The brigade expressed its gratitude to Wal in a tribute written shortly after his death. “We lost a leader and a friend” it said, “a man whose commitment to the development of the brigade in areas of training, team-manship, safety and fire prevention had given others the incentive to continue with his plans for a professional approach to firefighting, and to take pride in service to the community”.

To his family, Wal is remembered as a loving, practical and no-nonsense man, someone who delighted in making and repairing things, and who dedicated his life to his family, friends and to the close-knit community around him.

02/04/2026

Good Morning Macedon,

Today you might see our volunteers out on the street, door knocking to raise money for the Good Friday Appeal. If we don’t get to you or you’re out today, please help us by donating online. Every little bit counts and thanks for your support!

We're raising money for a cause close to our hearts and would love your support.

01/03/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who made yesterday’s fundraiser such a success! Whether you joined us on the day, provided a cash donation, or generously supplied goods and services, your support means so much.

As a brigade of 100% volunteers, we are incredibly lucky to have such a supportive community. The money raised yesterday will go directly toward essential equipment, ensuring we stay ready to protect our township and the surrounding bushland!

A massive thank you to:

Animal Rescue Petting Zoo
Arrow Health
AWM Electrical and Solar Sunbury
Bendigo Bank Gisborne
Bernie Stanchinotti
Big 4 Holiday Parks
Big Tree Distillery
Black Forest Motel
Bunnings Warehouse
Canteena
Cavelli Motorsport
Coles - Gisborne
Coles - Woodend
Country Gourmet Meat & Poultry
Curly Flats Winery
Diane Matthews
Dipacci Coffee Company
Don KR Castlemaine
Foxx and Beagle Hair Studio
Gisborne Cottage Flowers
Gisborne Flower Shoppe
Gisborne Golf Club
Gisborne Village Homewares
Global Ballooning
GOGO's
Haig & Robyn Burnell
Hanging Rock Winery
Harvest & Soul Providore and Catering
In the Dog House Grooming Studio
IRL Construction
Jill Schnider
Joan Donovan
John Millard
Kenworth DAF Melbourne
Kyneton Olive Oil
Kyneton Ridge Estate
Lawson Lodge Country Estate
Little Bertha Bakery
Lost Trades Fair
Macedon Chiropractic
Macedon Football Netball Club
Macedon IGA
Macedon Nursery & Garden Supplies
Macedon PO & Newsagency
Macedon Ranges Family Law
Macedon Ranges Tennis Coaching
Macedon Village Hotel
Madelaines Eggs, Hollyburton Farm
Melbourne Heli
MG Beauty - Macedon
Michael Newman
Middy's Electrical - Gisborne
Moonee Ponds Tyres
Morgan's Supa IGA Gisborne
Mount Macedon Golf Club
Mount Towrong Vineyard
Mount View Plumbing & Gas Fitting
Mr Café
Mount Macedon Trading Post
Office National - Gisborne
Olive Nealon
Oliver Pond
PKS Electrical Services Pty Ltd
Priceline Pharmacy
Pricewaterhouse Coopers
Rave Car Detailing
Reading Cinemas - Sunbury
Red door cafe
Riddells Creek Bakery
Ritchies IGA - Woodend
Ridge Electrical
Rob Taylor
Robert Di Pierdomenico
Rock & Ranges Brewing Co-op
Romsey Mowers
Sharp Airlines
Shedshaker Brewing Company
Snap Fitness
Stella Studio Hair Design
Steve Graham Auctioneers
Strathallan Golf Club
Sunbury Mower and Chainsaw Centre
TCC Real Estate - Macedon
That Video Guy
The Carson Family
The Collective
The Green Machine
The Mount Players
The Red Door Café
The Ritual Skin & Wellness Clinic
Total Tools - Preston
Vic Hotel - Woodend
Wild Action Zoo
Williamson's Foodworks
Woodend Cellar & Bar
Woodend Hardware
Zero Latency

27/02/2026

Good morning, the sun is shining and the ground is dry. We will be open from 9.30 and running through to approximately 1pm. We have both cash and eftpos, you can also purchase tokens for the attractions! Dipper, Chris and the wood chopping demo have arrived. See you here soon 🚒🔥

27/02/2026

🚨 TOMORROW IS THE DAY 🚨

We had some wild weather this evening, but the Macedon CFA Community Day & Fundraiser IS STILL GOING AHEAD with all planned events.

Chris from Wild Action has some important information on timings including when the animals will arrive. We also have our amazing auction, and below is a quick summary of everything available tomorrow, and there is something for everyone!

Animal Rescue Petting Zoo | Animal Show
Anonymous Donation | Helicopter Flight around Melbourne
Big Tree Distillery | Gin Gift Box
Black Forest Motel | Voucher
Bunnings Warehouse | Voucher
Cavelli Motorsport | Logbook service + Xbox Series S
Curly Flats Winery | 3 x Neogene
Curly Flats Winery | 3 x Pino Gris
Foxx and Beagle Hair Studio | Voucher
Gisborne Golf Club | 18 holes of golf for 4 with 2 carts
Gisborne Village Homewares | Gift Pack
Global Ballooning | Hot Air Balloon Ride
Kenworth DAF Melbourne | MT-V35 32 Litre Engel Fridge/Freezer & Transit Bag
Kyneton Ridge Estate | Voucher
Lawson Lodge Country Estate | Golf Day Voucher with food & drinks for 6
Macedon Chiropractic | Voucher
Macedon PO & Newsagency | Hamper
Macedon Ranges Family Law | Couples Wills Pack
Macedon Ranges Tennis Coaching | 2 x 1 Hour Private Lessons
Macedon Village Hotel | 2hr unlimited food & drink for 4
Melbourne Heli | Scenic Flight arounf Melbourne for 2
Michael Newman | Mapel tree ( #1)
Michael Newman | Mapel tree ( #2)
Mount Macedon Golf Club | 4 Rounds of Golf
Mount Towrong Vineyard | 1 x Negromaro, 1 x Chadonnay, 2 x Grillo, 1 x Vermentino
Mount Towrong Vineyard | 1 x Vivace, 1 x Prosecco
Mount Towrong Vineyard | 3 x Greache, 3 Giovanni
Oliver Pond | Custom made Suit
PKS Electrical Services Pty Ltd | Voucher for Electrical Services & Labour
Rave Car Detailing | Small - Medium Car Detail
Romsey Mowers | Husqvarna 445E II Chainsaw
Sharp Airlines | 50% off flights Essendon to Flinders Island
Snap Fitness | 3 Month Membership
Strathallan Golf Club | 1 Round (18holes) for 4 people & 2 carts
Sunbury Mower and Chainsaw Centre | Battery Leaf Blower
The Green Machine (Danny Green) | Signed boxing gloves
Williamson's Foodworks | Voucher
Woodend Hardware | Kettle
Zero Latency | Virtal Reality Voucher 1 x 200 (4 games)

25/02/2026

Why are we having a Community Day & Fundraiser this weekend?

Well, did you know that the CFA supplies us with only the one Tanker?

Both our Tanker 2 and Field Command Vehicle (FCV) were purchased thanks to money raised by the brigade from community events such as our Macedon CFA Community Day & Fundraiser this Saturday.

During the Ash Wednesday bushfires in 1983, which caused devastation in Macedon and Mount Macedon, the town only had the CFA-supplied tanker. Unfortunately, when the fire hit Macedon, this tanker had already been deployed earlier in the day and was still in Bullengarook.

After the fires, brigade members decided it was essential to have a second tanker to ensure we can attend local fires, should the CFA supplied tanker be deployed elsewhere.

However, due to limited funds, the brigade couldn't afford a new tanker. Instead, they purchased a second-hand cab chassis and built their own!

Since then, the brigade has funded the replacement of Tanker 2 FOUR times and has also covered the replacement costs for several FCV's. In additional, community funds have allowed us to buy chainsaws, quickfill pumps, breathing apparatus sets, hoses, branches, and even an extension to the fire station to make space for the FCV.

Today, replacing Tanker 2 will cost $510,000 and the FCV is valued at $94,000.