Bairnsdale Fire Brigade

Bairnsdale Fire Brigade The Bairnsdale Fire Brigade is a fully volunteer-based community organization. Follow us on Instagram! Never rely on one source for emergency information. Yes.

Our page is dedicated to keeping the community informed with the latest news, safety tips, updates, and details about brigade events and activities. Mission: To Protect lives and property.

- TERMS OF USE -

Bairnsdale Fire Brigade administers this page to provide general community safety information, and details of Brigade activities and events. Official CFA Warnings and Advice messages

WILL NOT be automatically shared with this page and as such it should not be used as a source of emergency information. For emergency warnings visit www.cfa.vic.gov.au
Emergency information and advice is also available via phone on the Victorian Bushfire Information Line 1800 240 667. A full list of emergency broadcasters is available herehttp://www.firecommissioner.vic.gov.au/policies/emergency-broadcasters-2/

Please note this page is for information only. For emergencies call Triple Zero (000). Opinions posted by users of this page do not reflect those of Bairnsdale Fire Brigade, CFA or the Victorian Government.

- Frequently Asked Questions -

Is this account monitored 24/7? No, Bairnsdale Fire Brigade is a fully volunteer brigade and may not be online on a regular basis. In the event of a localised major emergency this page may be monitored more regularly however this is subject to the availability of administrators to do so. This page should not be relied upon to receive official CFA Warnings and Advice messages, for a list of official sources of emergency information please visit www.cfa.vic.gov.au

Why can’t we answer every question? We will try our best to answer as many of your questions as possible but this will not always be possible, especially during busy times. During major emergencies our focus will be on providing an emergency response to the incident and as such this page may be unmonitored. Please familiarise yourself with other sources of information such as the CFA website, www.cfa.vic.gov.au or the Victorian Bushfire Information Line 1800 240 667

Can I share information from this page? As long as you attribute the source. Where is my comment? During major emergencies we may change the page’s default wall setting from showing posts from everyone to only show posts from Bairnsdale Fire Brigade and CFA. This allows people to immediately see the latest incident information posted by Bairnsdale Fire Brigade and CFA. Why has my comment been deleted? Bairnsdale Fire Brigade has outlined its Moderation Policy below for using this page. If users post comments found to be breaching these conditions we may delete their comment. Why do people ‘like’ status updates about sad topics? When page users ‘like’ status updates about tragic events, it doesn’t necessarily mean they approve of them happening, ‘Liking’ an update is a way of showing support and appreciation of the information shared in the update.

- Moderation Policy –

Bairnsdale Fire Brigade reserves the right to delete any posted content that we deem to be offensive, insulting or inappropriate. Unacceptable content includes, but is not limited to;
- material that is obscene, offensive, pornographic, vulgar, profane, indecent or otherwise illegal
- remarks that racially or religiously vilifies, incites violence or hatred, or is likely to offend, insult or humiliate others based on race, religion, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation or any physical or mental disability
- personal attacks, abuse and threats to cause physical or mental harm
- content which you know (or is reasonably expected to know) is false, misleading or deceptive
- content that could be defamatory to any person
- any content not related to Bairnsdale Fire Brigade, CFA or their areas of responsibility
- posts or links to pages that contain the aforementioned material

Last Sunday, our amazing First Lieutenant Rory Smith and Volunteer Firefighter Keith Boyle took on the Q1 Tower in Queen...
26/08/2026

Last Sunday, our amazing First Lieutenant Rory Smith and Volunteer Firefighter Keith Boyle took on the Q1 Tower in Queensland! A huge 77 floors to support mental health awareness.

The challenge didn’t stop there for Keith, who the day before also tackled the Rhapsody Hotel in Queensland, climbing 41 floors in support of ovarian cancer research.

And if that wasn’t enough, both Keith and Rory will be joining the rest of the Bairnsdale & Lakes Entrance stair climb team members to take on the Melbourne Firefighter Stair Climb at Crown Metropol, climbing 28 floors in support of the 000 Foundation, Peter MacCallum Cancer Foundation and Lifeline.

What an incredible effort from both of you! We’re incredibly proud to have you representing our brigade and supporting such important causes. 🚒

Last Saturday night, we held our annual Bairnsdale Fire Brigade Awards Dinner.It was a great night to recognise and cele...
23/08/2026

Last Saturday night, we held our annual Bairnsdale Fire Brigade Awards Dinner.

It was a great night to recognise and celebrate the commitment, service and achievements of our members.

Congratulations to our award recipients:

Firefighter of the Year: Nellie Hameeteman
Members’ Choice Award: Nellie Hameeteman
Champagne Award: Nellie Hameeteman

National Medals (awarded to those by the Governor General for 15+ years of service):
Nellie Hameeteman, Sarah van der Velden, Darren Lang, Ashley Mappin, Aaron Lee and Kenneth Wyld.

Service Awards (awarded to those by the CFA Chief Officer for 5+ years of service):
Simon Ellis, Charles Stansfield, Stephen Angel, Les Beechey, Graeme East and John Delaney.

Turn Out Awards (awarded to those whom responded to in excess of 100 calls for 25/26 financial year):
Nellie Hameeteman, Stephen Angel, Chelsea Beechey, Griffin Hill, Graeme East, Simon Ellis and Rory Smith.

Milestone Turn Out Awards (awarded to those whom responded to 1000+ calls in their CFA career) :
Allan Cracknell, Les Beechey, John Delaney, Nellie Hameeteman and Stephen Angel.

A special thank you to our guests who joined us for the evening:

East Gippsland Shire Mayor Cr Jodie Ashworth, ACFO Aaron Worcester, Commander Don Tomkins, Member for Gippsland East Tim Bull MP, Nationals candidate Gemma Rendell, Bairnsdale Advertiser’s Bob Yeates and Bairnsdale DMO Steve O’Shea.

Congratulations to everyone recognised on the night, and thank you to all of our members for the time and commitment you continue to give to the brigade and our community.

Photos: Chelsea Beechey

🚒 Training Night!A great night of training alongside our friends at the Paynesville Fire Brigade.Tonight we got hands-on...
17/08/2026

🚒 Training Night!

A great night of training alongside our friends at the Paynesville Fire Brigade.

Tonight we got hands-on with pumping operations at the old Bairnsdale Fire Station, putting our skills to the test and working together as a crew.

Always a great opportunity to train together, share knowledge and strengthen our teamwork!

The Bairnsdale Fire Brigade would like to say a big thank you to Darren Chester MP for generously donating an Australian...
07/08/2026

The Bairnsdale Fire Brigade would like to say a big thank you to Darren Chester MP for generously donating an Australian flag to our fire station. 🇦🇺

Meet Our 5th Lieutenant, Hunter Boyle 🚒
06/08/2026

Meet Our 5th Lieutenant, Hunter Boyle 🚒

Battery Drive for a cause!Do you have any old car, boat, truck, or tractor batteries lying around the house , workshop o...
28/07/2026

Battery Drive for a cause!

Do you have any old car, boat, truck, or tractor batteries lying around the house , workshop or farm?

The Bairnsdale Stair Climb Team with members from Bairnsdale, and Lakes Entrance Fire Brigades are collecting old batteries to raise funds for the Peter MacCallum Cancer Foundation, Lifeline, and the 000 Foundation.

How you can help:

-Drop your old batteries at one of the locations listed below

-Contact our page

-Or call 0407 580 679 to arrange a collection

Battery Drop-off Locations:

Lakes Entrance:
~ Lakes Entrance Fire Station

Bairnsdale:
~ Bairnsdale Fire Station

Your donation will support vital mental health/ cancer services and help emergency responders across the country. Thank you for your support!

🚒 Training Night 🚒This week’s training focused on lock-in scenarios, giving our members the opportunity to practise gain...
21/07/2026

🚒 Training Night 🚒

This week’s training focused on lock-in scenarios, giving our members the opportunity to practise gaining entry to both vehicles and residential properties.

These practical training sessions are essential in ensuring our firefighters continue to build and maintain the skills, and knowledge required to respond effectively.

A big thank you to Buchan Towing for generously donating a vehicle for us to use during this week’s training.

🚨ATTENTION – NATIONAL EMERGENCY ALERT TEST🚨On Monday, 27 July 2026, at 2:00 pm AEST, a national test of Australia's new ...
08/07/2026

🚨ATTENTION – NATIONAL EMERGENCY ALERT TEST🚨

On Monday, 27 July 2026, at 2:00 pm AEST, a national test of Australia's new emergency alert system, AusAlert, will take place in Victoria.

During the test, you may receive an alert on your mobile phone. This is only a test and no action is required.

The purpose of the test is to ensure the new system is working correctly and to help Australians become familiar with how emergency alerts will look and sound in the future.

Please don't be alarmed if you receive the notification, and consider letting family, friends and neighbours know about the scheduled test.

Stay informed. Stay prepared. 🚒

After 12 years as Captain of Bairnsdale Fire Brigade, today marks the end of a chapter for Aaron Lee as he hands over th...
30/06/2026

After 12 years as Captain of Bairnsdale Fire Brigade, today marks the end of a chapter for Aaron Lee as he hands over the rank of Captain to Charles Stansfield.

For more than a decade, Aaron has led our brigade with dedication, professionalism and commitment, putting our community first. His leadership has helped shape our brigade into what it is today, and his contribution over the past 12 years has been outstanding.

While Aaron is stepping down as Captain, he isn’t stepping away. We are pleased that he will continue serving the brigade as our 2nd Lieutenant, bringing his experience and knowledge to support our members and our new Captain.

On behalf of everyone at Bairnsdale Fire Brigade, thank you, Aaron, for your leadership, countless hours of service, and commitment to our brigade and community. We look forward to seeing you continue to make a difference in your new role.

Congratulations Aaron! 👏🚒

(Photo Credit: Chelsea Beechey)

Community Emergency Management Planning 🚨Do you want to help your community prepare for bushfire, flood and severe weath...
29/06/2026

Community Emergency Management Planning 🚨

Do you want to help your community prepare for bushfire, flood and severe weather?

Join five organisations for a free Community Emergency Management Planning session where you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to local emergency planning and help build a safer, more resilient community.

📅 Sunday 12 July 2026
🕙 10:00am – 2:30pm
📍 Lindenow Football Club

✅ Free event
☕ Delicious homemade morning tea provided
🥪 lunch included

This session is open to everyone. Whether you’re a resident, business owner, community group member or simply interested in helping your community prepare for emergencies.

Address

Bairnsdale Aerodrome
Bairnsdale, VIC
3875

Telephone

03 5152 3429

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Bairnsdale Fire Brigade posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Share