Gisborne Fire Brigade - CFA

22/10/2026

As the weather warms up and we head towards summer, now is a great time to get our homes and families prepared for the months ahead.

We’re encouraging residents to take a little time now to get organised, so they’re not caught out when the warmer weather arrives.

Here are five simple things you can do before summer:

1. Clear the clutter

Clear leaves from gutters, remove dry vegetation around your home and keep grass maintained. A tidy property can help reduce potential fire hazards.

2. Check your smoke alarms

Make sure your smoke alarms are working, test them regularly and replace batteries where required. A working smoke alarm can make a life-saving difference.

3. Have a plan

Whether you live near bushland, back onto open paddocks or in a residential street, it’s important to know what you would do if a bushfire threatened your area. Talk with your family, prepare a Bushfire Survival Plan and decide what you will do if conditions become dangerous. Don’t wait until a fire is nearby to make those decisions.

4. Stay informed

Know where to find reliable emergency information. Download the VicEmergency app, understand the warnings and keep an eye on conditions during hot, dry and windy weather. Check https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/warnings-and-restrictions/fire-bans-ratings-and-restrictions/total-fire-bans-fire-danger-ratings for daily fire ratings.

5. Be fire aware

Take care with machinery, outdoor activities and anything that could create sparks. Always check current fire restrictions and conditions before lighting an outdoor fire.

Getting prepared doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Small steps taken now can make a big difference when summer arrives.

15/10/2026

🚒 Gisborne CFA Brigade Dinner & Awards Night 🏆

We recently came together at Gisborne Collective for a fantastic night celebrating our brigade, our families and the year that was.

It was great to see our Junior Firefighters and running team join us for the evening, with members and families coming together to enjoy a great night, reflect on the year that was and celebrate the people who make Gisborne CFA such a special brigade.

The evening was also a chance to remember our much-loved member Paul O’Riley, who we sadly lost recently, and celebrate some incredible service milestones.

👏 Congratulations to our service award recipients:

🏅 10 years: Sandra Barrotta, Casey Eastham and Jordan Whitefield
🏅 15 years: Steve Blaker
🏅 20 years: Di Dale, Dawn Whittall and Joel Wood

We also celebrated a truly incredible milestone, with Bruce Harker receiving his 60-year service medal! This is a remarkable achievement, and we’ll share more about Bruce and his service to the CFA in a separate post soon.

🏆 Congratulations to our 2026 Brigade Award recipients:

🚒 Rookie of the Year: Ray Musgrove, recognised for his enthusiasm, commitment and efforts to develop his firefighting skills.

🔥 Firefighter of the Year: Jon Haworth, for his dedication and versatility in taking on the many roles needed to support our brigade.

👏 Above & Beyond Award: Di Dale, for her continued work organising and supporting our Junior Brigade training.

A big congratulations to everyone recognised on the night, and a huge thank you to all our members and their families for the time, effort and support they give throughout the year.

Huge thank you to the staff at Gisborne Collective for looking after us and feeding us some delicious food, and a special thank you to Blair from Uniform Photography for the amazing photos as always.

It was a great night celebrating the people behind Gisborne CFA. ❤️

14/10/2026

🚒 GISBORNE CFA OPEN DAY 🚒

Come and visit us at the Gisborne Fire Station on Sunday 8 November, from 10am–2pm! ❤️💛

With summer and the fire season just around the corner, it’s a great opportunity to come down, meet our volunteers and get some important fire safety and preparedness information.

There’ll be plenty happening on the day, including:

🎨 Face painting
🌭 Sausage sizzle
🐨 Captain Koala will be joining us!
🚒 Check out our fire trucks and station
🔥 Get ready for the upcoming fire season
🦘 Chat to the team at Macedon Ranges Wildlife Network about how you can help protect wildlife after a bushfire
👩‍🚒 Meet our CFA volunteers and have a chat

Bring the kids, bring the family and come say hello!

📍 Gisborne CFA Fire Station
📅 Sunday 8 November
⏰ 10am–2pm

Everyone is welcome, and we’d love to see you there! ❤️💛

14/10/2026

🔥 Gisborne CFA will be at the Gisborne Olde Time Market! 🔥

Come and say hello on Sunday 1 November as we celebrate the market’s 50th birthday! 🎉

We’ll have a stall set up as part of CFA’s Get Fire Ready campaign, chatting with locals about getting prepared for the upcoming fire season and making sure you have a plan for your property and family.

Whether you’re not sure where to start or just want to check you’re ready, come over for a chat. We’re always happy to help!

📍 See you at the Gisborne Olde Time Market, Sunday 1 November, 9am to 2pm.

Don't forget our bumper birthday market is coming soon. Nov 1st 9 till 2. Come and celebrate with us.

11/10/2026

🚒 A great day of training with our neighbouring brigades!

A valuable day for everyone involved, with plenty of learning for our newer members and a great refresher for our more experienced firefighters. It’s always good to train together, share knowledge and learn from each other as we head towards fire season.

A big thanks to Riddells Creek Fire Brigade for hosting us, and to their Catering Group for a delicious lunch! 👏

09/10/2026

🚒 A heads up for our community! 🚒

This Sunday, some of our Gisborne CFA members will be joining our neighbouring brigades at Riddells Creek for a group training exercise.

You may notice a few extra fire trucks and firefighters around the area as we work together, practise our skills and get ready for the upcoming fire season.

There’s no need for concern if you see us out and about. It’s all part of keeping our skills sharp and our community safe! ❤️

Thanks for your ongoing support! ❤️

08/10/2026

Today, CFA volunteers from across Victoria are heading to Parliament House in Melbourne to make their voices heard.

Volunteers give their time, skills and often put themselves in harm’s way to protect their communities. Today is about standing together and calling for fair funding, safe equipment and proper support for Victoria’s volunteer firefighters.

If you can, come along and show your support for Victoria’s CFA volunteers.

CFA Volunteers Group

03/10/2026

⏰🌞 Daylight saving is here, Gisborne!

A little reminder that daylight saving begins this Sunday, 4 October. At 2am, clocks spring forward to 3am, giving us longer, lighter evenings.

It's also a great time to check your smoke alarms! 🔥 Make sure they're working, test them and replace batteries if needed.

A simple check today could make all the difference when it matters most.

Stay safe, Gisborne! ❤

02/10/2026

🔥Get Fire Ready is back! 🔥

After the success of last year's events, Get Fire Ready returns this October with CFA brigades across Victoria encouraging their communities to Get Fire Ready.

📍Visit your local brigade to learn about the fire risks in your area, how to prepare your property, and where to get emergency information and warnings when it matters most.

🚒 Find your local event and take the first step towards being fire ready this season. Head to:

https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/about-us/cfa-events/get-fire-ready