Bruthen Fire Brigade

06/05/2026

Tonight (Wed 6 May) Bruthen held its elections.

From July 1st, LEUT Ross Herman's will move to become Captain Ross Herman's as he takes on the Red Hat in leading the Brigade for the next two years.

Ross joined the Brigade as a fire fighter, spending four and a half years learning the craft before spending six years as a Lieutenant and tanker driver. Congratulations to Ross and all those elected.

22/04/2026

Across Victoria there are approximately 1000 home fires over the winter period each year. Chimney and fireplace fires are common and the CFA this year has been called to a number of incidents , where fire resulted in significant damage to homes. Local residents are advised to make sure your chimneys are safe prior to use.

A small amount of preparation and prevention could save your house this year if there are maintenance, repair or soot/tar build up issues.

After the recent retirement of our long standing Bruthen Chimney Sweep, we are fortunate enough to have the services of another local. Call Alex - as required, details attached

02/04/2026

Thanks for a generation + of service to the local community. From previous and present members of the Bruthen Fire Brigade. A retirement well earned.

31/03/2026

Once FDP ends, please register your burns by calling: 1800-668-511.

Before you carry out your private burn-off, ensure:

-You are following regulations or laws by CFA and your local council.
-You notify your neighbours if your activity will generate fire and smoke.
-Check the weather forecast for the day of the activity and a few days afterwards.
-Establish a gap in vegetation or fire break of no less than three metres cleared of all flammable material.
-There are enough people to monitor, contain and extinguish the burn safely and effectively.

Other advice and guidance can be found at: www.cfa.vic.gov.au

27/03/2026

East Gippsland - Fire Danger Period to end.

Fire Danger Period for East Gippsland (District 11), will end Tuesday 7 April 2026 (post Easter).

26/01/2026

TUESDAY 27 Jan, has now been declared a day of total fire ban for the State of Victoria. No fires can be lit or be allowed to remain alight from 1201 AM to 1159 PM on 27 Jan 2026.
Bruthen Inn Hotel Bruthen General Store Bruthen Notice board Bruthen Community Hub Bruthen Licensed Post Office

23/01/2026

UPDATE>>>> Following on from Sat 24 Jan, SUNDAY 25 JANUARY has now been declared a day of total fire ban for the State of Victoria. No fires can be lit or be allowed to remain alight from 1201 AM to 1159 PM on 24 & 25 Jan 2026.
Bruthen & District Neighbourhood House Bruthen General Store Bruthen Notice board Bruthen Inn Hotel Mossi-Tambo Fire Brigade Anglican Parish of Tambo & Bruthen Op Shop Bruthen Licensed Post Office Bruthen Community Hub

20/01/2026

Local Bruthen Fire Fighter LEUT Ross Hermans (third from left), is part of the District 11 Taskforce which departed this afternoon, from Bairnsdale Airport to Tallangatta. The aim is to help with the Walwa – River Road fires. Members were drawn from 4 Groups, with members from Bairnsdale, Orbost, Mossi-Tambo, Johnsonville, Mallacoota, Bruthen, Swifts Creek, Lindenow, Toorloo and Sarsfield Brigades. Good luck to all, safe travels and thank you for the work you will do. Show your support by a like and share 😊.
Bruthen Inn Hotel Bruthen General Store Bruthen & District Neighbourhood House Bruthen Notice board

13/01/2026

A good read and source of info…

Following on from a request we received : You can download a very useful eversion of the “leaving early” brochure here:-

https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/ArticleDocuments/336/CFA%20Bushfire%20Plan%20Leave%20Early%20(2022).pdf

10/01/2026

SUNDAY 11 January has now been declared a day of total fire ban for the State of Victoria. No fires can be lit or be allowed to remain alight from 1201 AM to 1159 PM on 11 Jan 2026. This follows on from the TFB on Friday & Saturday. Mossi-Tambo Fire Brigade Bruthen Inn Hotel Bruthen General Store Bruthen Notice board Bruthen & District Neighbourhood House Anglican Parish of Tambo & Bruthen Op Shop