Baxter Fire Brigade

10/08/2026

30/07/2026

Tonights Volunteer Information Night was a great. A huge thank you to everyone who came along to learn more about Baxter Fire Brigade and what it means to be a CFA volunteer.

But we’re not done yet. We still need more volunteers to help protect our community.

Whether you’re interested in responding to emergencies, supporting the brigade behind the scenes, or can spare time during the day while the kids are at school or you’re working from home, there’s a place for you.

If you’ve been thinking about volunteering, now is the time to take the first step.

Apply today through the CFA Volunteer Recruitment Hub:
https://applications.cfa.vic.gov.au/vrh/⁠

Your community needs you. Join Baxter Fire Brigade and make a real difference. 🚒

29/07/2026

Info night tonight 30/07 Baxter Fire Brigade at 7PM.
Operational firefighter and support roles available!

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18/07/2026

🚒 Could you be the next volunteer at Baxter Fire Brigade?

You may have seen our new recruitment sign out the front of the station. Now we’re asking you to think about joining our team.

Whether you want to ride on a fire truck and respond to emergencies, or you’d prefer to help in a vital support role, we need you.

Are you a stay-at-home parent? Do you work from home? Are you free during the day while the kids are at school? Even a few hours of your time can make a real difference when our community needs us most.

No experience is needed—we’ll provide all the training and support.

Come along to our Volunteer Information Night
📅 Thursday 30 July 2026
📍 Baxter Fire Brigade
🕖 7:00 pm

Meet our members, have a look around the station, ask questions, and find out how you can help protect your community.

Our brigade needs you. Our community needs you. We hope to see you there. 🚒❤️

01/07/2026

Looking to try out something new!

We want to hear from you!

Apply here:

https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/volunteers-careers/volunteer-with-cfa/apply-to-volunteer

Or, if you have questions send us a message on messenger or call the brigade on 59714554

01/07/2026

BATTERIES DON’T BELONG IN THE BIN 🔋

Our Crews were called to a fire this morning caused by a battery thrown into a household bin. It only takes one damaged or punctured battery to spark, and once it does, the rest of the rubbish ignites.

Batteries don’t belong in your rubbish or recycling. They can ignite in the bin, in the truck, or at the transfer station, putting waste workers, the truck and our crews at risk.

16/06/2026

🚒 Unit Fire Response in Baxter 🚒

Just after midnight this morning, Baxter Fire Brigade, with support from Somerville Fire Brigade, responded to a unit fire in Baxter.

Volunteer firefighters responded quickly, arriving on scene in just over 6 minutes from the time of the call. On arrival, crews were confronted with heavy smoke logged conditions throughout the unit, requiring the use of breathing apparatus (BA) to safely enter and combat the fire.

Firefighters located the seat of the fire in the rear of the unit. Investigations determined that a lithium battery powered device had gone into thermal runaway, causing the fire.

Thanks to the swift actions of crews, the fire was contained to the room of origin, preventing further spread throughout the home. While smoke damage was present, firefighters were able to stop the fire from extending to other areas of the unit.

Following extinguishment, crews carried out ventilation operations and atmospheric monitoring to ensure the property was safe. After approximately two hours on scene, the incident was deemed safe and crews returned to station.

There are two very important safety messages from this incident:

🔥 Working smoke alarms save lives. All occupants were asleep when the fire started and were alerted by their smoke alarms, allowing them to escape safely.

🔋 Never leave electrical devices or lithium battery powered equipment charging unattended, particularly inside your home or while you are sleeping. Lithium battery fires can develop rapidly and have devastating consequences.

This incident could have had a catastrophic outcome. Thankfully, working smoke alarms, quick actions by occupants, and the rapid response of volunteer firefighters helped prevent a tragedy.

Please take a moment today to test your smoke alarms and review how and where you charge your devices.

🚒 Baxter Fire Brigade
🚒 Somerville Fire Brigade

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11/06/2026

🚨 Smoke Alarms Save Lives 🚨

Last night, the Baxter Fire Brigade responded to a report of a smoke alarm operating along with the smell of burning in the Baxter area.

On arrival, crews discovered that a microwave had malfunctioned and caught fire inside the home. Thankfully, the occupant had been alerted early by a smoke alarm that had been installed by Baxter Fire Brigade through the CFA Smoke Alarm Installation Program just over a year ago.

This incident could have had a very different outcome. The early warning provided by the smoke alarm gave the occupant valuable time to act, helping to prevent what could have been a devastating house fire and potentially saving both their home and their life.

This is a real life example of why working smoke alarms are so important. They provide critical early warning and can make all the difference when seconds count. CFA states that working smoke alarms save lives and offers a Smoke Alarm Installation Program to assist people who cannot obtain, install or maintain smoke alarms themselves.

Baxter Fire Brigade is incredibly proud to be part of this CFA initiative, and this incident is proof that these programs make a real difference in our community. 💙🚒

👏 Well done to all crews who responded promptly and professionally.

👏 Well done to CFA for supporting this important community safety program.

👏 And well done to the members of Baxter Fire Brigade who continue to help make our community safer through programs like these.

🏠 Do you have a working smoke alarm in your home?

If you’re not sure, now is the perfect time to test it. A few seconds today could save a lifetime tomorrow.

For more information about CFA’s Fire Safety Programs, including the Smoke Alarm Installation Program, visit: https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepare/fire-safety-programs

CFA Fire Safety Programs⁠

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