Echuca CFA

01/06/2026

Today is Smoke Alarm Action Day!

What action are you going to take to ensure you have working smoke alarms in your home?

Get the WHERE, WHY and HOW sorted by visiting www.cfa.vic.gov.au/smokealarm

01/06/2026

Working smoke alarms save lives - when was the last time you checked yours?

29/05/2026

Junior firefighter reporters Harry and Madi want to know – why do we need smoke alarms at home? CFA volunteer Ammar tells us why. Owner: CFA's Community Enga...

20/05/2026

FOR SALE BY TENDER

Echuca CFA - Brigade Owned vehicle is now available for sale via tender. This vehicle represents a rare opportunity to acquire a low-kilometre, well-maintained Ute. Its condition and configuration make it suitable for a wide range of applications.

Key Vehicle Features and Specifications

• Vehicle: 2008 Toyota Hilux
• Odometer: 42,749 kilometres (exceptionally low for age)
• Transmission: 5-speed manual
• Seating Capacity: Three (3) occupants
• 2.7 L Petrol engine renowned for reliability and fuel efficiency
• Power steering
• Driver and Passenger Air Bags
• Removable Steel Rear Canopy
• Full size spare tyre
• Steel tray
• Reverse camera
• Interior and exterior canopy lights
• Lockable rear canopy

Condition and History
• low operational use
• regularly serviced
• Always housed indoors at the station & operated exclusively by trained brigade members
• Significant storage capacity integrated throughout the vehicle with rear lockable external compartments with storage on both sides and rear of the vehicle.

Sale Process
This vehicle will be sold via a tender process to the highest bidder above the reserve price at the discretion of the brigade. As per CFA policy, the vehicle will be sold “as is” meaning without a Roadworthy Certificate. Brigade vehicles are registered with VicRoads by CFA as special purpose motor vehicles. This means they are used by a volunteer fire brigade and are specifically equipped and used for emergency response purposes. Therefore, the new owner of the vehicle (successful bidder) must obtain their own Roadworthy Certificate and register the vehicle with VicRoads (the registration cannot simply be transferred between parties). Registration plates will be removed before handover.
The successful tenderer will need to obtain a registration permit before collection. The sale of this vehicle may be subject to GST and an invoice/receipt will be issued to the buyer.
To make an appointment to inspect the vehicle or request the official Vehicle Tender Form, please contact:
Echuca Captain
[email protected]
0438046629

Tender Submissions close 31/5/2026 at 23:59

•The Vehicle Tender Forms must be fully completed and signed to be accepted.
•The Subject of the email is to read “CONFIDENTIAL – VEHICLE TENDER”.
•Please note, a reserve price applies to the sale of this vehicle.

28/04/2026

Our brigade responded alongside Bamawm Extension Fire Brigade to this incident, as we do often and we 100% agree with this well written message from their brigade.
Please show some respect and compassion.

Today our brigade attended a tragic incident that resulted in the loss of a life. Our thoughts are with the family, friends, and all those affected during this incredibly difficult time.

It hasn’t gone unnoticed how quickly photos, videos and commentary began circulating on social media. While some may feel they are helping spread awareness, we want to gently remind our community that these situations involve REAL people, REAL families, and REAL trauma, far beyond what can be seen through a screen.

Scenes like this are not content. They are confronting, distressing, and deeply personal for those involved, including emergency personnel who are tasked with attending, managing, and carrying the weight of these incidents long after they leave the scene.

We are incredibly disappointed to see footage and speculation being shared so freely. Not everything needs to be posted, and not everything should be. Families should never be at risk of learning about a loved one through a Facebook post or community page.

We acknowledge that people often post with good intentions, wanting to inform others or check on loved ones. However, this is exactly why tools like the VicEmergency app exist, to provide timely, accurate updates without compromising dignity, privacy, or respect.

Moments like these should bring out the best in a community, not fuel rumours or turn tragedy into something to be shared and discussed online.

We understand the world we live in, but as a community, we can and should do better. Show respect. Think before posting. And please, allow those affected the privacy and compassion they deserve.

Members of Bamawm Extension Fire Brigade

17/04/2026

Echuca CFA recently attended a small fire in a different location to what we’re used to.

The fire was a redgum sleeper smouldering on the rail bridge that crosses from Victoria to New South Wales.

Once we determined trains were stopped and it was safe to enter the rail corridor, we had to run nearly 100m of hose line to reach the sleeper to be able to extinguish properly.

03/04/2026

❤️ Echuca community, you are amazing! ❤️

Today our members walked the streets and manned the traffic lights, raising an incredible $27,737.90 for the Good Friday Appeal.

This achievement would not have been possible without the overwhelming support of our community — every donation, wave, and word of encouragement meant the world to us.

On behalf of our brigade, thank you.

A huge shout-out also goes to our incredible volunteers who gave up their time and took on a mammoth task today — we couldn’t be prouder.

💚 Thank you, Echuca 🤍

03/04/2026

What a great morning, so many donations from our wonderful community. It is so heartwarming to see the generous donations for such a great cause. Sirens had stopped for now but this is so our volunteers can have a break and something to eat.

After lunch we will be back into it on the east side of town.

02/04/2026