Bunyip Fire Brigade

26/07/2026

‼️AusAlert National Test Tomorrow ‼️

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 TOMORROW, 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.

04/05/2026

𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐈𝐍 𝐀𝐑𝐄𝐀 - 𝐈𝐨𝐧𝐚

From 7pm tonight, Bunyip CFA will be out training in the area of Iona and St Josephs Church.

You may see or hear us! Flashing emergency lights, sirens, or horns will be operating.

You can keep up to date on active incidents in the area by:
📲 - Downloading the VicEmergency app;
🌐 - Visiting https://emergency.vic.gov.au or;
📻 - Listening to your emergency broadcaster.
For incidents requiring Fire Brigade attendance, always dial 000

04/04/2026

Change your clocks - Check your Smoke Alarm! 🏠🕚

CFA and FRV are reminding residents to use the clock change as a safety check-in. Did you know more than half of serious house fires start in the bedroom or living room?

Here’s what to check:
🔥 Alarm in every bedroom and living area? ✅
🔥 One on each level of the house? ✅
🔥 Installed on the ceiling, at least 30cm from the wall? ✅
🔥 Interconnected so they all sound together? ✅
🔥 Using a 10-year long-life battery? ✅
🔥 Replaced within the last 10 years? ✅

To test: press and hold the test button until it sounds.

Clean with a vacuum once a year, and replace standard batteries annually.

One small habit. One big difference. 🏠❤️

04/04/2026

Early end to Fire Restrictions 🔥

The Fire Danger Period (FDP) has been amended for the pictured municipalities, and will now be lifted as of 1:00am Tuesday 7 April 2026.

Once the FDP concludes, burning off is permitted, subject to Cardinia Shire Council local laws and restrictions.
More information on Cardinia’s Burning Off Local Laws can be found at https://cardinia.vic.gov.au/burningoff (website live once FDP finishes)

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

02/04/2026

💜💚 Doing it for the Kids 💚💜
Bunyip CFA members are out today collecting for the The Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne and the Good Friday Appeal

You’ll find us out and about today at Bunyip IGA and Gumbuya World - come say hi and dig deep for an incredibly worthy cause!

Our little community always contributes in a big way and we know this year will be no different.
Every dollar goes directly to helping the kids and families who need the specialist care of the RCH, contributing equipment and resources to a world-class facility that we’re lucky enough to have in our own backyard.

If you’re passing through, please stop and give what you can - it means the world! 💜💚

16/02/2026

Forecasts for tomorrow, Tuesday 17th Februrary are firming up potentially Extreme Fire Weather conditions, especially across our local area.

Traditionally, the active part of the Gippsland Fire Season starts in February. Given the extensive dry period, we're seeing the full effects of days like this significantly spiking Fire Danger Ratings - and significantly increasing the potential consequences if a fire was to start.

Now is the time to prepare.
Activate your Fire Plan.

fireplanner.vic.gov.au
cfa.vic.gov.au/can

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

10/02/2026

𝐓𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐁𝐚𝐧 & 𝐄𝐱𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 - 𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟏𝟏𝐭𝐡 𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

A 𝐓𝐎𝐓𝐀𝐋 𝐅𝐈𝐑𝐄 𝐁𝐀𝐍 🚫🔥 has been declared for the Central Fire District of Victoria, with 🟧𝐄𝐗𝐓𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐄 fire danger forecast.
No fires can be lit or allowed to remain alight in the open air from 12:01 AM to 11:59 PM.

🟧𝐄𝐗𝐓𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐄 Fire Danger means fires will spread quickly and can be extremely dangerous.

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐃𝐨:
- Review your bushfire plan and ensure your property is fire-ready.
- If a fire starts, take immediate action. If you and your property are not prepared to the highest level, go to a safer location well before the fire impacts.
- Reconsider travel through bushfire risk areas.
- Leaving bushfire risk areas early in the day is your safest option.

Ensure you're prepared for extreme conditions. The safest way to survive a fire is to be away from the area when it starts.

If you spot smoke or fire, call 000 immediately.

For more info on restrictions during a Total Fire Ban, visit: https://cfa.vic.gov.au/can

03/02/2026

𝐓𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐁𝐚𝐧 & 𝐄𝐱𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 - 𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟒𝐭𝐡 𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

A 𝐓𝐎𝐓𝐀𝐋 𝐅𝐈𝐑𝐄 𝐁𝐀𝐍 🚫🔥 has been declared for the Central Fire District of Victoria, with 🟧𝐄𝐗𝐓𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐄 fire danger forecast.

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

🟧𝐄𝐗𝐓𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐄 Fire Danger means fires will spread quickly and can be extremely dangerous.

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐃𝐨:
- Review your bushfire plan and ensure your property is fire-ready.
- If a fire starts, take immediate action. If you and your property are not prepared to the highest level, go to a safer location well before the fire impacts.
- Reconsider travel through bushfire risk areas.
- Leaving bushfire risk areas early in the day is your safest option.

Ensure you're prepared for extreme conditions. The safest way to survive a fire is to be away from the area when it starts.

If you spot smoke or fire, call 000 immediately.

For more info on restrictions during a Total Fire Ban, visit: https://cfa.vic.gov.au/can

26/01/2026

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐝𝐨 𝐝𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐓𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐁𝐚𝐧?

We’re only at the end of January and have already seen 5 x Statewide Total Fire Bans declared.

Given the significant drought over the previous 18 months, and the major availability of fuels to burn, these will become a common tactic to minimise any starts this Fire season.

The Can I, Can’t I series from CFA help you to determine if the activity you are wanting to do during a Total Fire Ban (TFB) is prohibited, requires restrictions, or permits to occur.

You can visit the CFA website to find out more information on Total Fire Ban and Fire Danger Period restrictions - or collect some brochures from these local businesses!

- Bunyip IGA
- Bunyip Expresso Cafe
- Bunyip Bakery

https://cfa.vic.gov.au/can

26/01/2026

𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐖𝐈𝐃𝐄 𝐓𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐁𝐚𝐧 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐓𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟕 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

Tomorrow, Tuesday 27th January 2026 has been declared a day of Total Fire Ban (TFB) for the whole State of Victoria.

This is expected to be one of the hottest days on record for a large part of the state. Whilst winds won’t be as significant as Friday 9/1, the extreme heat will lead to significant Fire Danger

During a Total Fire Ban - no fires can be lit or allowed to remain alight in the open air from 12:01am until 11:59pm.
What can you do during a TFB?
https://cfa.vic.gov.au/can

CFA (Country Fire Authority)
VicEmergency