CFA Buckley Swamp Fire Brigade

06/06/2026

We'll be at Coffee & Cars this morning at Campe's Motor Museum until 11am, come down and say Hi!

03/05/2026

In December 1998, five CFA (Country Fire Authority) firefighters lost their lives fighting a bushfire in Linton, 150km west of Melbourne.

This tragic event rocked the firefighting community. To recognise the sacrifice of those firefighters, and the work of firefighters around the world, International Firefighters' Day was established in 1999.

The date, 4 May, was chosen to coincide with St Florian's Day - the patron saint of firefighters.

Day and night - in the heat, cold or rain - firefighters answer the call to assist our communities every day of the year.

Today, we're thinking about what they give up to protect lives and property.

Thank you CFA (Country Fire Authority), Forest Fire Management Victoria and Fire Rescue Victoria for everything you do to help keep Victorians safe ❤️💙

15/04/2026

15/04/2026

10/04/2026

The Fire Danger Period has been amended for the following municipalities, and will now be lifted as of 1:00am Monday 20 April 2026:
Moyne Shire Council
Southern Grampians Shire Council
Warrnambool City Council
Colac Otway Shire Council
Corangamite Shire Council

For more information and a full list of municipalities and dates: www.cfa.vic.gov.au/firedangerperiod

01/04/2026

$1000 bushfire recovery payments are now available.

If you lost your primary place of residence as a result of a bushfire over the 2025– 26 summer, you may be eligible for support through the Victorian Emergency Relief and Recovery Foundation (VERRF).

Applications are now open and close 1 May 2026.

This support is funded by donations from the community to help people recover.

Visit the VERRF website to apply.
www.vic.gov.au/verrf

31/03/2026

Give us a hand

Buckley Swamp Fire Brigade are looking for volunteers. Volunteering is a great way to give back to your local community, and to make a real difference in peoples lives. We aren't asking for much, just whatever you can give.
We aren't a busy brigade, so don't expect to be called out every week, or even every month. Through the fire season as well as attending fires in our own area, we also support other areas with strike teams in recent years spending time at the Grampians fires in 2023/2024, and the Streatham/Skipton and Otways fires in 2025/2026. There are also opportunities to attend fires further across the state.

CFA provide all training, PPE and equipment. You'll learn great skills, meet great people, and you'll make a real difference.

Not all roles are out fighting fires either - there are brigade support roles available

Message the page directly or click the link below for more information

16/02/2026

Hot, dry and windy conditions are driving elevated fire danger today. There are Extreme Fire Danger Ratings forecast in Central, South West, Wimmera, North Central, and West and South Gippsland districts. Total Fire Bans have also been declared in these areas.

Any fires in these areas will spread quickly and be extremely dangerous. This risk extends to the rest of the state, too, due to severely dry conditions.

People in the northwest of Melbourne and down to Geelong particularly need to be aware of the grassfire risk today. There is a lot of unburnt grass and bush in these areas.

There will be strong north to north-westerly winds of 30 to 40 km/h and gusts of 50 to 60 km/h. These winds could even reach up to 70-80 km/h, which will make conditions challenging. Severe thunderstorms may also bring heavy rain and damaging winds of up to 90 km/h across much of the west of the state.

This morning, you should double-check your fire plan. Remember that leaving early is always the safest option. This means that if you’re near bush or grassland in an area of Extreme Fire Danger – don’t be.

Stay informed with the VicEmergency app or at www.emergency.vic.gov.au.

16/02/2026

A Total Fire Ban has been declared for the Central, Wimmera, South West, North Central and West & South Gippsland fire weather districts for Tuesday 17 February 2026.

No fires can be lit, or be allowed to remain alight, in the open air from 12:01 AM until 11:59 PM.

More information is available at www.cfa.vic.gov.au/firebans

16/02/2026

Residents in the south west of the state are being urged to check burn-off piles and bonfires as old as six months, following response from CFA volunteers to recent flare-ups.

Burning off is not permitted during the Fire Danger Period (FDP) without a permit; however, flare-ups are possible in piles that were burned before the FDP began.

On Saturday 7 February, CFA responded to a fire that ignited from a bonfire lit six months prior.

The reignition spread quickly to a nearby shed and unfortunately the shed could not be saved.

Luckily, crews were able to protect surrounding paddocks, plantations and the nearby home.

Deputy Chief Officer for South West Region Adrian Gutsche said given recent conditions landowners need to do everything they can to help prevent further start-ups of potentially devastating fires.

"We know burn-offs can flare up months down the track, so it's important residents are consistently monitoring wind conditions.

"Poorly managed pile burns can pose a bushfire risk and endanger lives, property and the environment. A simple check could save a lot of grief.”

It is possible for heat to be retained in stumps, large branches, or other bigger materials for months, if fire is not properly extinguished.

These piles can smoulder and then reignite in dry, windy conditions.

"Ultimately you are responsible for any fire you light and if it escapes you may be liable for the damage it causes,” Adrian said.

“All piles should be broken apart, spread out, and soaked to extinguish any smouldering material.”

Residents should always:

❗️Check local conditions and weather forecasts, including wind changes

❗️Ensure burn-offs are fully extinguished and continue monitoring piles

❗️Have a written permit to burn off grass, undergrowth, weeds or other vegetation during the FDP.

Glenelg Shire Council
Southern Grampians Shire Council
Moyne Shire Council
Warrnambool City Council
Corangamite Shire Council
Colac Otway Shire Council
Surf Coast Shire Council
Golden Plains Shire Council
City of Greater Geelong
Borough of Queenscliffe
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