Costerfield Fire Brigade

12/10/2026

Looking forward to meeting people to discuss & help them get their emergency plans and preparations underway

Need support to download apps, start your plan- this is the place to be!!

Thank you to Alkane Costerfield for the opportunity

23/03/2026

10/02/2026

A Total Fire Ban has been declared for the Central, Mallee, North Central, North East, Northern Country, West & South Gippsland and Wimmera districts for Wednesday 11 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

06/02/2026

On the 17th anniversary of the February 2009 bushfires, we remember the countless people across our communities who were affected, and those who continue to feel the impacts to this day.

We honour the 173 people who lost their lives, the 400+ people who were injured and the thousands of emergency service personnel who responded throughout the course of the fires.

Together, we remember 🎗️

30/01/2026

Just a reminder that these water tanks are for emergency CFA vehicles only and must not be tampered with or have water taken from them.

Please consider how you would feel if your property was on fire and CFA crews were unable to access water quickly from a resource specifically designed for emergency use.

These tanks play a critical role in protecting lives and property — thank you for helping us keep them available when they’re needed most.

29/01/2026

Helicopters really looking after us yesterday at the Bradley’s lane fire!

29/01/2026

We would like to extend a huge thank you to everyone who supported us at the fire in our area yesterday. All crews on the ground did a fantastic job to ensure the fire was brought under control as quickly and safely as possible.

A big thank you to our neighbouring brigades who attended: Heathcote Fire Brigade Mt Camel CFA, Mia Mia Fire Brigade - CFA, Axedale Fire Brigade Knowsley Fire Brigade, Redesdale CFA, Tooborac Fire Brigade, and Nagambie Fire Brigade CFA.

We also sincerely thank air support, who did an outstanding job containing the fire and assisting crews on the ground.

Shout out to the Strike Team for attending and doing an excellent job overnight — Woodend CFA, Clarkefield CFA, Gisborne Fire Brigade - CFA, Malmsbury Fire Brigade, Romsey Fire Brigade and Mount Macedon Group FCV & strike team leader Greg.

Special thanks to Jim Staggard from Heathcote Fire Brigade and James Baker from Axedale Fire Brigade for controlling the incident and ensuring all crews were well looked after, as well as Lorraine Leask from Heathcote for making sure crews were fed and hydrated.

Please be advised that crews will remain in the fire area over the coming days to monitor for hotspots. Once again, a big thank you to all involved.

26/01/2026

🚨 TOTAL FIRE BAN / EXTREME HEAT DANGER 🚨

Greg here 🙋‍♂️
I'm the crew member who cuts straight to the point 😉

Today’s vibe: DON’T BE THAT PERSON

❌ No fires. Not small. Not quick. Not “under control.”
❌ No mowing, welding, grinding, chainsaws or spark-making jobs
❌ No dragging chains.. they start fires
❌ Keep vehicles off dry grass
✅ Have your fire plan ready! Know when you’re leaving
✅ Check stock, pets & neighbours
✅ Charge phones, battery packs & power banks
✅ Have torches, radios & spare batteries ready
✅ Know manual gates, pumps & water access if power drops
✅️ For those of us who reply on pumps, bottled water is an essential item to have in the home

🔥 See flames? Call 000 immediately.
🕒 Seconds matter. Excuses don’t.

Greg, Bailieston CFA 🚒🔥

26/01/2026

🏕️ Packing up camp today? The job isn't finished until the fire is cold. Even if the flames are gone, hot coals can smoulder underground for days and reignite when the wind picks up.

Please remember: Burying a fire does NOT extinguish it. It just insulates the heat.

Follow these steps to ensure your campfire doesn't become a bushfire:

💦 Drown it: Pour water on the fire until the hissing stops.

🪵 Stir it: Use a shovel or stick to stir the ashes and break up the coals. This ensures the water reaches the heat at the bottom.

🪣 Drown it again: Apply more water to the stirred area.

✋ Check it: Hold the back of your hand near the ashes to feel for radiating heat.

If it's too hot to touch, it's too hot to leave. Keep pouring and stirring until the ground is cold.

Safe to touch. Safe to leave.

26/01/2026

A Total Fire Ban has been declared for the whole State of Victoria on Tuesday 27 January 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: www.cfa.vic.gov.au/firebans