Carlisle River Fire Brigade

20/06/2026

Clean-up help is available.

If you need help to clean up after the January 2026 bushfires, call 1800 560 760 to register or visit www.vic.gov.au/register-for-cleanup.

19/06/2026

Waste disposal program extended

The FREE waste disposal program has been extended to 30 June 2026.

Following an announcement from the Minister for Environment extending the Gate Free Rebate Program, residents in fire-affected areas can dispose of non-hazardous waste at Council transfer stations in Alvie, Apollo Bay and Birregurra for FREE until 30 June 2026.

Proof of address within the fire-impacted zones is required.

11/06/2026

Thank you Blaze Aid for the many months of hard work and resilience you brought to our community in the wake of the January bushfires .. you generosity and fortitude has been an immeasurable support to so many who were affected by the fires and has provided inspiration to all of us .
We can’t thank you enough really ..

There will be a get together for BlazeAid volunteers, and those who supported in any way, cooking meals or lending a hand and those who have been helped by their great work over these months are all welcome to join at Gellibrand Hotel
Thursday June 11
12.30pm
Finger Food will be provided
A small gesture of appreciation and a chance to say thanks

07/06/2026

It’s hard to believe nearly five months have passed since the fires started here in Carlisle River. While the scars remain, the landscape is changing dramatically.

​As you can see in these photos from the south of Carlisle River, where there was once only black ash, vibrant green regrowth is taking over.

07/06/2026

The recovering burnt landscape in the south of Carlisle River.

02/05/2026

Our crew and neighbouring brigades have been busy attending escaped burn offs.

01/05/2026

This week Carlisle crew took our tanker to support a Planned Burn at Barongarook.

This work is essential in reducing fuel loads in strategic locations in the Otways to prepare the community for upcoming fire seasons.

28/04/2026

Good evening all, tomorrow 29/04/2026 there will be a controlled burn in the
Kawarren/Barongarook area between Wares Rd, Robinsons Rd and Parkes Lodge Rd involving an area of approximately 10 hectares, this burn has been well planned and will have crews on the ground from 09:30 until it is safe to leave, please be aware of CFA vehicles in the area.
If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact me on 0417 072 548. Cheers Steve

24/04/2026

28/03/2026

Thank you Carlisle River Primary School for a wonderful community fun day!