Drysdale Fire Brigade

25/04/2026

We were honored to participate in the Anzac Day march and service held in Drysdale today.
Lest We Forget

20/04/2026

We’re currently doing planned burning to keep Victoria safer from bushfires.

Want to receive a text or email when planned burns are happening near you?

Sign up for alerts on the Planned Burns Victoria website www.vic.gov.au/plannedburns.

If weather and forest conditions are right, firefighters will light the following burns in the coming days:

Barwon South West:
📍Moggs Creek – Boyd Avenue (47 hectares)
📍Ocean Grove – Nature Reserve – Grubb Road (17 hectares)
📍Anglesea – Hurst Road (88 hectares)

Gippsland:
📍Fernbank – Fernbank Track (20 hectares)
📍Briagolong – Coopers Road (394 hectares)
📍Coongulla – Mount Hedrick (1,515 hectares)
📍Bonang – Pretty Gully Track (442 hectares)
📍Bonang – Yellow Streak Mine (780 hectares)
📍Marthavale – Barmouth Spur (2870 hectares)
📍Anglers Rest – Big River (1592 hectares)
📍Clifton Creek – Indians Road North (199 hectares)

Grampians:
📍Meredith – Byrne Road (66 hectares)
📍Blakeville – Cricket Ground Track (107 hectares)
📍Ross Creek – Carey Road (107 hectares)
📍Bullarto – Wild Dog Road (145 hectares)

Hume:
📍Tatong – Tiger Hill North (412 hectares)
📍Howqua – Dungeon Gully West (108 hectares)
📍Back Creek – Schmidt North Track (142 hectares)

Loddon Mallee:
📍Patchewollock– State Forest Chained Break (250 hectares)
📍Murray Sunset– Wymlet Boundary (491 hectares)
📍Hunter Elmore -Cohuna Rail Line – Humbolt Track Bushland Reserve (15 hectares) – Traditional Owner burn with DJAARA
📍Spring Gully – Wattle Drive (43 hectares)
📍Burnbank – Graveyard Dam Track (137 hectares)

Port Phillip:
📍Deanside – Neale Road Conservation Area 3-3 (38 hectares)
📍McCrae – Wonga Ma (0.19 hectares) Traditional Owner burn with Bunurong
📍Kalorama – Scenic Crescent (4 hectares)
📍Dromana – OT Dam (0.29 hectares) Traditional Owner burn with Bunurong
📍Mount Toolebewong – Coranderrk Aqueduct (126 hectares)

Without planned burning and other fuel management works, bushfires will be bigger and harder for our firefighters to control.

🔥You may see or smell smoke.
👀 Watch for our crews and follow their directions.
📞 If you experience symptoms that may be due to smoke exposure, please seek medical advice or call NURSE-ON-CALL on 1300 60 60 24.
🌐Detailed information about current air quality throughout Victoria can be found at www.epa.vic.gov.au

Unexpected weather conditions can mean plans change at the last minute and a burn may not go ahead, even if communities have already been notified. When this happens, our crews will continue to monitor the conditions and re-schedule the burn for a later date.

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CFA (Country Fire Authority)

07/04/2026

04/03/2026

After a 13 year hiatus, Drysdale Fire Brigade will hit the track at this year's State Championships, with their urban senior running team ready to go 🏃

The team have been training hard for the event, competing in four local competitions in the lead up to Stawell later this month.

Read more: https://news.cfa.vic.gov.au/news/drysdale-hit-the-championships-track-once-again

23/01/2026

We often get asked. Please take a moment to read on what you can and can’t do today on a total fire ban day.

Saturday , 24 Jan 2026 has been declared a day of Total Fire Ban for the whole State of Victoria.

No fires can be lit or be allowed to remain alight in the open air from 12:01 AM on Sat, 24 Jan 2026 until 11:59 PM Sat, 24 Jan 2026.

For more information on what you can and can't do on days of total fire bans visit: http://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/warnings-restrictions/fire-bans-ratings-and-restrictions/can-i-or-cant-i

23/01/2026

24/12/2025

Thanks to all that came out to see us and Santa tonight. We are happy to bring that little bit of Christmas cheer to you all. Thank you to Drysdale Woolworths and Drysdale Coles for the donation of lolliies for tonights Santa run
From all of us at Drysdale CFA we wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

23/12/2025

🎅🚒 Santa Run Day Is Here! 🎄✨

It’s finally here! The Drysdale CFA is out and about today with Santa Claus, spreading Christmas cheer across Drysdale, Clifton Springs, and Curlewis.

🕔 First stops from 5:00pm — listen for the sirens, watch for the big red truck, and get ready to see the man in the bright red suit!

🎄 Just a couple of reminders:
• If we are called to an emergency, Santa may arrive a little late or may not be able to attend some stops.
• Please help keep everyone safe by following directions from CFA members on the night.

Looking forward to seeing plenty of smiling faces. See you out there and Merry Christmas! 🎄🎅

20/12/2025

🎅 Santa Stop Location Update 🎄

One of this year’s Santa stops will be at a different location to previous years. Please take note of the updated details below.

📍 This year’s location: Wiley Reserve, corner of Serene Terrace and Ridley Street
🚫 Not at last year’s location: Corner of Serene Terrace and Waterhaven Boulevard

All other details and times remain the same. We look forward to seeing you there as we continue spreading Christmas cheer throughout the community.

Thank you for your support of the Drysdale CFA. 🚒🎄

11/12/2025

🎅🏻 Drysdale CFA Christmas Visit 🎄

The Drysdale CFA is thrilled to announce that Santa Claus will be joining us once again this year! We’ll be making stops around Drysdale, Clifton Springs, and Curlewis, spreading Christmas cheer and holiday joy.

Keep an eye out for the big red truck and the man in the bright red suit – we can’t wait to see you all there! First stops starting from 5:00pm.

✨ A few important notes:
• If we are called to an emergency, Santa may not arrive or may arrive later than expected.
• All of our members hold current Working With Children Checks.
• Please help keep everyone safe by following instructions from CFA members on the day.

06/12/2025

For sale by tender. Tender closes this Friday 12th December.

24/11/2025

The Fire Danger Period began 1:00am today Monday 24 November 2025 for the following municipalities:

Borough of Queenscliffe
City of Greater Geelong
Golden Plains Shire Council
Surf Coast Shire Council

Make sure you know what you can and can't do during the Fire Danger Period.
Visit www.cfa.vic.gov.au/can

It's up to you to stay informed - download VicEmergency Today.
https://emergency.vic.gov.au/prepare/ -do-i-get-information-in-an-emergency

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