Camperdown Fire Brigade

11/06/2026

⚠️ Training Notification: Burning Off Tonight ⚠️

​Tonight, as part of our scheduled training session, the brigade will be conducting a controlled burn-off on the small Frederick Street oval (located directly behind Bonner Transport).

​Like all good burn-offs, this activity has been fully registered with the Burn-Off Hotline to ensure emergency dispatchers are aware and to prevent unnecessary false alarms.

​📅 Got a Burn-Off of Your Own Planned?

​If you are planning a burn-off on your property, please ensure you log it before you light it. It keeps our volunteers from being called away from their families for a false alarm.

​You can easily register your burn-off online:

👉 Fire Permits Victoria — Notify a Burn-Off

Cooking, burn-offs, campfires, hot work, fireworks. Sparks, embers and flames from many activities can cause fires.

05/06/2026

MEMBERS of Camperdown’s Country Fire Authority (CFA) brigade came together to celebrate the achievements of their brigade over the past year. https://www.wdnews.com.au/cfa-s-night-of-nights-2026-06-05

04/06/2026

The rain has been falling and the grass is growing 🌱 If you have a fire plug located on your nature strip, next time you get the mower out please clear the grass around it 🙏🏼

The brigade uses these plugs to access water in an emergency 💦🔥You can see below how tricky they are to locate once the grass takes over.

30/05/2026

Congratulations to Our Award Recipients!

At our recent Presentation Night, Camperdown Fire Brigade came together with friends, family, and fellow emergency service members to recognise and celebrate the dedication, commitment, and service of our volunteers.

This year, we had the privilege of presenting service awards to members reaching milestones from 10 years through to 45 years of service. We were also honoured to see 11 of our members awarded the National Medal, recognising their long and diligent service to the community through emergency services.
The evening also included the presentation of our Firefighter of the Year Award, recognising an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the Brigade through their dedication, commitment, and service over the past year.

A special acknowledgement was also made to Bernie Sinnott for his remarkable 40 years of service as Brigade Secretary. Reaching such a milestone is an extraordinary achievement and reflects decades of dedication, leadership, and commitment to the ongoing success of the Camperdown Fire Brigade.

These awards represent countless hours of training, responding to emergencies, supporting the community, and helping keep Camperdown and the surrounding district safe. Each milestone is a testament to the commitment of our volunteers and the support of their families and loved ones.

Congratulations to all of our award recipients, National Medal recipients, our Firefighter of the Year, and Bernie on his outstanding milestone.

Thank you for your service, dedication, and commitment to our Brigade and community.

25/05/2026

💬 If a fire started in your home tonight, would your smoke alarms wake you?

08/05/2026

A new national warning system called AusAlert will be used across Australia from October 2026.

AusAlert will be able to send warning messages to your mobile device as push notifications during:
• Natural hazards such as bushfires, floods, and tsunamis
• Public health emergencies
• Biosecurity incidents
• Security threats

Before the system is introduced, it will be tested.
In Victoria, a local test will happen in the Geelong suburbs of Highton and Belmont on Thursday 18 June at 2 pm, followed by a national test on Monday 27 July at 2 pm.

More about the tests and rollout of AusAlert will be shared on the VicEmergency page in the coming weeks.

To learn more, visit:
https://www.ausalert.gov.au

03/05/2026

Our second call for the weekend saw the Camperdown Pumper paged last night to assist at a structure fire at Ridleys Feed Mill in Terang.

​Upon arrival, our crew worked alongside Terang and other neighboring brigades to manage the incident. Due to the heavy smoke and internal conditions, our members donned Breathing Apparatus (BA) to gain access, locate the source of the fire, and successfully extinguish it.

02/05/2026

This afternoon, the Camperdown FCV (Forward Command Vehicle) was deployed to assist local crews at a blue gum plantation fire in the Simpson area.

The FCV provides a vital communication and management hub on the fireground, helping to keep our crews coordinated and safe during these incidents.

​Today’s activity is a timely reminder that fire risk doesn't disappear just because the Fire Danger Period has ended. The last few days of unseasonably warm temperatures and dry winds have kept the landscape vulnerable, proving that fires can still start and spread quickly in these conditions.

19/04/2026

The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will officially end at 1.00 am on Monday, 20 April in the following municipalities within CFA’s District 5 and 6.

Southern Grampians Shire Council
Moyne Shire Council
Warrnambool City Council
Colac Otway Shire Council
Corangamite Shire Council

It has been a long and challenging fire season and as we head into autumn there is still fire risk with several areas remaining dry.

As fire restrictions begin to lift, CFA is urging residents to remain alert as the current and continued conditions can still lead to grassfires even in cooler weather.

CFA Deputy Chief Officer South West Region Adrian Gutsche said the easing of restrictions was due to a number of favourable factors in these areas.

“Cooler temperatures and some welcomed rainfall has helped reduce overall fire risk,” Adrian said.

“However, even with milder weather we still want landowners to take precautions and ensure conditions are safe before burning off, and that someone is in attendance at all times to monitor the burn.

“Registering your burn-off means that if smoke is reported, it can be quickly cross-checked to help avoid unnecessary call-outs for CFA crews.”

Residents travelling to other parts of Victoria are reminded to remain vigilant and to check the Fire Danger Periods that are in place in the region they are residing.

With the end of the FDP, some landowners may choose to burn-off, but it’s essential to take precautions and ensure conditions are safe before proceeding.

To prevent unnecessary emergency callouts, landowners must register their burn-offs. If smoke or fire is reported, it will be cross-checked with the register to avoid an emergency response.

Burn-offs can be registered online at www.firepermits.vic.gov.au or by calling 1800 668 511.

Where possible, landowners should also notify neighbours and those nearby who may be sensitive to smoke.

Burn-off safety checklist
▪️ Check fire restrictions in your area and register your burn-off.
▪️ Monitor weather conditions, especially wind.
▪️ Notify neighbours to prevent unnecessary emergency calls.
▪️ Maintain a three-metre firebreak, clear of flammable materials.
▪️ Have enough equipment and water to contain the fire.
▪️ Never leave a burn-off unattended – stay until it is fully extinguished.
▪️ If your burn-off gets out of control, call 000 immediately.

For tips on protecting your health from smoke, visit the EPA Victoria website.

17/04/2026

Rain, hail, or sunshine—we still train! 🌧️☀️

​This week, the brigade split into two groups to sharpen our skills across town.

​Our three newest members headed down to the saleyards in the tanker. They were put through their paces with the basics: operating the pump, rolling out hoses, and tackling a mock grass fire, before finishing off with a standard burnover drill.

​Meanwhile, the second crew took the pumper out to test fire plugs around town. This was a great chance for some hands-on pumper training while comparing water mains pressure—noting the difference between the levels up near the caravan park versus down by the high school.

​Great work by everyone involved in keeping our skills sharp and our community safe!
​Interested in joining? Come on down to the fire station on a Thursday night at 7:30pm or apply online at cfa.vic.gov.au/volunteers.