Toongabbie Fire Brigade

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We always welcome new members! Many opportunities to learn new skills, gain qualifications, meet new people and have the...
02/05/2026

We always welcome new members! Many opportunities to learn new skills, gain qualifications, meet new people and have the honour of protecting our community.
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24/04/2026

There is currently a planned fuel reduction burn 11km W of Cowwarr. You may smell and see smoke in the Toongabbie area for a few days.
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Forest Fire Management Victoria

Its starting to get cool in the mornings and afternoons 🥶❄️As we have a nice weekend coming it's the best time to ensure...
21/04/2026

Its starting to get cool in the mornings and afternoons 🥶❄️

As we have a nice weekend coming it's the best time to ensure your wood heater is winter ready!

🔴Look at the flue from outside. Check for bird nests, leaf debris, a loose or damaged cowl, or any visible rust or gaps. Birds love nesting in flues over summer - a blocked flue means smoke has nowhere to go

🔴Open and close the flue damper. It should move freely without sticking. If it's jammed or stiff, don't force it - this needs professional attention.

🔴Test the door seal. Close the door on a piece of paper. If the paper slides out easily, the seal has lost compression and needs replacing. A worn seal lets air leak in, which means you lose control of the burn rate and waste heat.

🔴Inspect the firebricks. Small hairline cracks are normal and don't affect performance. But if you see large chunks missing or bricks crumbling away, they need replacing before you light the first fire. Firebricks protect the steel body of the heater from direct flame heat.

🔴Clean the firebox. Remove most of the old ash, but leave a thin bed of about two centimetres. A small layer of ash insulates the base and helps the fire burn more evenly.

🔴Clean the glass. Use a wood heater glass cleaner, not a standard household product. Regular glass cleaners can leave chemical residue that burns off at high temperatures and creates unpleasant odours - or damages the glass itself.

🔴Clear the hearth. Move anything flammable well away from the heater. Magazines, kindling bags, curtains, furniture - all of it needs a safe distance before the heater is in use.

Summer is coming to an end, as well as the fire danger period! 🥶📅 Tuesday 7th AprilPlease ensure you follow all the fire...
30/03/2026

Summer is coming to an end, as well as the fire danger period! 🥶

📅 Tuesday 7th April

Please ensure you follow all the fire safe burn off guidelines and register your burn.

16/02/2026

A Total Fire Ban has been declared for the Central, Wimmera, South West, North Central and West & South Gippsland fire weather districts for Tuesday 17 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 is available at www.cfa.vic.gov.au/firebans

A big congratulations to Olivia for graduating with a Bachelor of Engineering (First Class Honours). Olivia has always c...
12/02/2026

A big congratulations to Olivia for graduating with a Bachelor of Engineering (First Class Honours).

Olivia has always contributed her time, energy and enthusiasm to our brigade - even back in the days when she was a Junior! We wish you all the best for a fulfilling and inspiring career.

Our Junior Volunteer Development Program (JVDP) has commenced for 2026. The Toongabbie JVDP is a free program that provi...
05/02/2026

Our Junior Volunteer Development Program (JVDP) has commenced for 2026.

The Toongabbie JVDP is a free program that provides a fun, safe and challenging environment for Junior members to learn the basics of being a volunteer with CFA. This includes learning to use the fire-fighting equipment, map reading, radio communication, fire-ground safety, fire behaviour and much more!

Dates for 2026
Time: 6 -7pm
Location: Toongabbie CFA Fire Station

Term 1
Feb 5, Feb 19, Mar 5, Mar 19

Term 2
Apr 30, May 14, May 28, Jun 11

Term 3
Jul 23, Aug 6, Aug 20, Sep 3, Sep 17

Term 4
Oct 15, Oct 29, Nov 12, Nov 26, Dec 10

Contact: Cassandra 0411 422 173

26/01/2026

A Total Fire Ban has been declared for the whole State of Victoria on Tuesday 27 January 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

On Sundays we run skill maintenance sessions! Today we familiarised our selves with the new truck and the draughting equ...
25/01/2026

On Sundays we run skill maintenance sessions!

Today we familiarised our selves with the new truck and the draughting equipment.

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Traralgon/Maffra Road
Toongabbie, VIC

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