Ballarat Fire Brigade CFA

29/08/2026

⏳ Just Two Weeks Until Climb Day! ⏳

In two weeks' time, members of the Ballarat Fire Brigade will join firefighters and emergency service personnel from across the country for the Melbourne Firefighter Stair Climb.

The challenge? Climbing 28 floors while wearing full firefighting gear weighing around 25kg.

But this event is about much more than reaching the top. It is about standing together to support those impacted by cancer, depression and su***de, and helping fund programs that provide real support when it is needed most.

Our members have been training hard and working tirelessly to raise funds for these important causes, and we couldn't be prouder of their commitment.

If you would like to support their efforts, there's still time to donate:

🔗 https://www.firefighterclimb.org.au/station/cfa/ballarat/

Thank you to our community for getting behind our climbers. Your generosity and encouragement help make every step count.

❤️ Good luck team. Two weeks to go!

Hi. On the 12th September we'll be running up 28 floors to raise money to fight cancer, depression, and su***de. Please support us by using the Donate button below. Nick Watson Ryobi Hindle Bella Basilio Tarryn Harris Gem Gale Paul Croxford Liam Wright Les Heron Combined 2026 fundraising total....

24/08/2026

🚒 Working Together for Better Rescue Operations 🚒

Recently, members of the Ballarat Fire Brigade Rescue team visited Wendouree Fire Brigade - CFA to showcase our Rescue Appliance and discuss how their crews can safely and effectively support rescue operations.

The session provided a valuable opportunity to share knowledge, explore rescue capabilities, and strengthen the teamwork that is so important when brigades come together to manage complex incidents.

This collaboration is in preparation for an upcoming joint scenario between Ballarat Fire Brigade and Wendouree Fire Brigade - CFA, along with some of other our other emergency service partners. Exercises like these provide an invaluable opportunity to enhance interoperability, build relationships, and ensure all personnel can work together safely and effectively when responding to real-world emergencies.

A big thank you to the members of Wendouree Fire Brigade - CFA for hosting us and engaging in some great discussions. We're looking forward to continuing this partnership and putting our shared learning into practice during the scenario.

And, of course, a huge thanks to our Rescue members who gave up their time to support this session. Their commitment to sharing knowledge and building strong working relationships across brigades helps make all of us better prepared.

19/08/2026

Time to prepare.

13/08/2026

🚒 One Month to Go Until the Melbourne Firefighter Stair Climb! 🚒

Several members of the Ballarat Fire Brigade are preparing to tackle one of the toughest challenges on the firefighter calendar, the Melbourne Firefighter Stair Climb.

In just one month's time, they'll take on 28 floors of the Crown Metropol Melbourne while wearing full firefighting gear weighing around 25kg, all in support of the fight against cancer, depression and su***de.

This event is about more than physical endurance. It's about standing together to support vital research, mental health programs and services that make a real difference to firefighters, emergency service personnel and the broader community.

We're incredibly proud of our members who are taking part and fundraising for these important causes.

If you'd like to support the Ballarat Fire Brigade members, please consider making a donation and helping them reach their fundraising goals. You can check their personal pages or reach out to them for direct links to their fundraising efforts

🔗 You can also donate here

https://www.firefighterclimb.org.au/station/cfa/ballarat/

Good luck to all our climbers. We'll be cheering you on every step of the way! 💙❤️


Gem Gale Jordyn Hindle Leslie Heron Bella Basilio PC Plum Nick Watson Taz Louise Liam Albert

12/08/2026

A shout-out to two of our stairclimbing superstars, who will be running an event this weekend as part of their stair climb campaign.

If you'd like to show your support, simply scan the QR code below.

Good luck to both of them, and thank you to everyone who gets involved! 🚒👏
Gem Gale Jordyn Hindle

10/08/2026

Local flooding has impacted many roads around the district, if it’s flooded do not attempt to drive through it.

We're seeing flooding impacts across the state this morning on the back of heavy rainfall, including response for flood rescues.

Floodwater is dangerous. It can take as little as 15cm of flowing water to float a car. Never, ever enter floodwater.

If you are driving and encounter floodwater, turn around and find an alternative travel route. Don’t risk it.

Stay up to date with the latest weather warnings via the Bureau of Meteorology www.bom.gov.au and emergency warnings and incidents via VicEmergency www.emergency.vic.gov.au/respond/

If you need flood emergency assistance from SES, call 132 500

Stay safe out there.

26/07/2026

AusAlert is Australia’s new national warning system.

It does not replace VicEmergency and will only be used in certain situations.

AusAlert is being tested at 2 pm on Monday 27 July.

What to expect: You’ll get an alert on your mobile device. It will vibrate and make a loud, siren-like sound that lasts about 10 seconds - even if your phone is on ‘silent’ or ‘do not disturb’.

Safety: If this test could cause you or a loved one to feel unsafe, please turn off your mobile devices or switch them to aeroplane mode before the scheduled test time. Leave them off for at least one hour.

As this is just a test, you don’t need to do anything. However, in an actual disaster you should follow the alert instructions to keep yourself and others safe.

To hear what an AusAlert sounds like and to learn more, visit ausalert.gov.au.

26/07/2026

This is disappointing, if anyone can help out with information on the break in to our neighbouring brigade please call police or crime stoppers

23/07/2026

What began as a call for assistance with patient egress saw a significant multi-agency response, bringing together personnel from Ballarat Fire Brigade Rescue, Kingston Fire Brigade CFA, Ambulance Victoria and MICA, VicPol, Fire Rescue Victoria, and the impressive Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) crews.

While our vehicles may wear different colours and badges, our goal remains the same — working together to help members of our community when they need us most.

We're proud to stand alongside our emergency service partners and thank everyone involved in delivering a successful outcome.

One team. One community. Working together when it matters most. ❤️🚒🚑🚓🚁

02/07/2026

Have you checked your smoke detector?