Porepunkah CFA

27/05/2026

A collection of photos from the opening of our new fire station on Saturday. Thank you to everyone who came along and helped make it such a great day, and a special thank you to all those whose hard work made this possible. We are incredibly grateful to now have such an amazing facility to operate from 🚒🚒🚒

22/05/2026

When using your fireplace in winter, it’s important to be fire safe 🔥
✅Always use a fire screen in front of an open fire.
✅Keep items that can burn at least 1m away.
✅Extinguish open fires before leaving home or going to sleep. ✅Always supervise children near open fires.
✅Ensure ashes are cold before discarding.
✅Only burn dry, clean wood.
Find out more www.cfa.vic.gov.au/homefire

11/05/2026

Smoke alarms should be replaced every ten years 📆
Installing a smoke alarm with a 10-year long-life battery means that you won’t need to change the battery for the life of the alarm. www.cfa.vic.gov.au/smokealarms

06/05/2026

We really do have a great community! Thank you for the donation Porepunkah Pub , it will be put to great use.

Community showing up for community

Thanks to our legends at for the community keg, plus a keg generously donated by , we’ve been able to raise even more funds for the Porepunkah CFA $1314.67 in total.

This is what it’s all about locals backing locals, a few cold beers, and a whole lot of heart. ❤️

Supporting our community isn’t just something we do… it’s who we are. Cheers to everyone who got behind it 🍻

04/05/2026

Lithium-ion battery fires can devastate in a matter of minutes 🪫 Always charge your e-ride with the battery and charger recommended by the manufacturer 🚲
Learn how to charge safely at energysafe.vic.gov.au/battery-safety

14/04/2026

Keep you burn-off safe and legal:
🔥Check fire restrictions and register your burn online at firepermits.vic.gov.au or phone 1800 668 511
🔥 Check and monitor weather conditions – particularly wind
🔥 To avoid unnecessary calls to emergency services, notify your neighbours beforehand
🔥 Leave a three metre fire break, free from flammable materials around the burn
🔥 Have sufficient equipment and water to stop the fire spreading
🔥 Never leave a burn-off unattended – stay for its entire duration
🔥 If your burn-off gets out of control, call ‘000’ immediately

04/04/2026

An outstanding effort from our local communities.

We’re incredibly proud to share a record-breaking total of $17,047.00 raised for the Good Friday Appeal.

Thank-you to everyone involved.

Bright Fire Brigade
SES Bright Unit
Harrietville RFB

01/04/2026

Get on down and quench that thirst!

Easter Saturday Travla Beer Shout 🍻

Come down and grab a Travla Beer 2-5pm this Saturday and all proceeds go to CFA Porepunkah.


Porepunkah CFA

04/02/2026

FYI

A Total Fire Ban has been declared for the North East Fire District - Thursday 5 February 2026.

No fires can be lit, or be allowed to remain alight, in the open air from 12:01 AM until 11:59 PM. More information: www.cfa.vic.gov.au/firebans

31/01/2026

Tomorrow Sunday 1/2/26 has been declared a day of total fire ban for the North East. No fires can be lit or remain lit from 12:01 am till 11:59 pm

https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/warnings-restrictions/fire-bans-ratings-and-restrictions/can-i-or-cant-i