Trida CFA

04/02/2026

After Easter folks....don't light up big piles before the 7th!! Only light fires if it is safe to do so. Remember to still register your burns and let your neighbours know!!

02/16/2026

Tuesday, 17 February 2026, has been declared a day of Total Fire Ban in the Wimmera, South West, North Central, CENTRAL (includes Melbourne and Geelong) and West and South Gippsland district(s) of Victoria.
No fires can be lit or are allowed to remain alight in the open air from 12:01 AM on Tuesday, 17 February 2026 until 11:59 PM on Tuesday, 17 February 2026.
https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/.../fire.../about-total-fire-bans
An EXTREME fire danger rating has been issued for Tuesday, 17 February 2026.
https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/.../about-fire-danger-ratings

01/26/2026

Tomorrow, Tue, 27 Jan 2026 has been declared a day of Total Fire Ban for the whole State of Victoria. No fires can be lit or be allowed to remain alight in the open air from 12:01 AM on Tue, 27 Jan 2026 until 11:59 PM Tue, 27 Jan 2026.
Prepare your properties and fire plans now. Stay safe, stay hydrated and check on those around you, including animals and wildlife - looks like its going to be a stinker!

01/26/2026

Trida CFA will be cooking the snags and lamb chops this afternoon at the Tetoora Road Community Centre. Pop on down for some backyard cricket, face painting and chat about fire preparation and bushfire awareness - perfect timing to get out and say hello, before we hunker down tomorrow for what looks to be another horrible fire day!
Activities start from 4pm running until 7pm! All Welcome!

01/23/2026

01/23/2026

Today, Sat, 24 Jan 2026 has been declared a day of Total Fire Ban for the whole State of Victoria. No fires can be lit or be allowed to remain alight in the open air from 12:01 AM on Sat, 24 Jan 2026 until 11:59 PM Sat, 24 Jan 2026.

01/17/2026

As the wind blows and the drizzle mists us, it is hard to imagine that next week's forecasting for Friday through to Wednesday is potentially looking like the weather we had last week. Current modelling is showing mid to high 30's, possibly stretching up to the 40's with gusty northerly winds (yuck!!) So, did you look at your fire plan last week? Did you implement it? Did you prepare your property? If you did, did you take note of what worked and what didn't, what you forgot? Importantly, how long did it take you? While we are still relatively green, it is good to discuss, plan and practise. Because "one day" will be one day too late.... You won't have the time to clear those gutters and shrubs when a warning comes through....

Here are some tips for preparing your property....

Learn about what you can do to prepare your property for fire this season. Find out more:• How to prepare your property (webpage): https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au...

01/08/2026

We want to speak plainly about what is forecast for Friday 9 January, because this is shaping up to be one of the most dangerous fire weather days since Black Summer (2019/20).

Three Victorian forecast districts are already predicted to reach Catastrophic fire danger.
The rest of the state – including Central (which includes Melbourne and the Yarra Valley) – is forecast to be Extreme, and at the higher end of Extreme, with the potential to escalate further as conditions are refined.

To put this into real terms, Trida is:
• Forecast 40°C
• Strong north-westerly winds of 35–50 km/h
• A late south-westerly cool change which could bring thunderstorms and lightening with little rain predicted

That combination is one of the most dangerous fire weather setups we see in Victoria.
A late south-westerly wind change has the potential to rapidly turn the flank or edge of a large fire into a fast-moving, wide fire front, placing new areas at risk with little warning.

These are the kinds of conditions that have driven major fire events, including during the 2019/20 and 2009 fire seasons.

🔥 Why this matters
On days like this:
• Fires can start easily and spread extremely fast
• Fires may be impossible to contain or control
• Spot fires can occur sometimes kilometres ahead of the main fire
• Fire behaviour can change suddenly and violently
• Fires can overwhelm firefighting resources very quickly

🚗 Leave early means early
When authorities say leave early, they mean before a fire starts, not when smoke is visible or sirens are sounding.
In Extreme or Catastrophic conditions, waiting to see what happens can remove your safest option.

📻📱 Have more than one way to get warnings
Do not rely on a single source.
• ABC Radio 774 AM
• VicEmergency app and website
• Local emergency and community pages
• A battery-powered radio in case power or mobile networks fail

If one system fails, you need another.

This is not about panic.
It is about recognising a dangerous forecast, learning from past fire seasons, and making decisions early.

Please take the time now to prepare, talk with family and neighbours, and have a clear plan for Friday.

We're all hoping the day turns into a fizzer, but we still ask, heed the warnings and keep a level head.

Stay safe. We love our community.

01/08/2026

The Fire Danger Rating for our district tomorrow, Friday 9 January, is Extreme. A Total Fire Ban has been declared for the State of Victoria. Take action now to protect life and property, know what you are planning to do if a fire starts in our area! Any fires starting on an Extreme rated day will spread very quickly and will be difficult to control, so early action is required.
Stay cool, stay hydrated, and stay safe!

01/06/2026

Heatwave warnings are currently being issued, with weather conditions forecast to possibly create similar conditions to Black Saturday on Thursday and Friday.
Do you have your fire plan? Now is the time to prepare and be ready to act... hopefully the next week's weather just bring sweaty days, but please keep aware of the conditions around you, and prepare your properties as best as possible.