Goornong Fire Brigade

29/05/2026

21/05/2026

📢It’s National Volunteer week!📢

Goornong CFA is a 100% Volunteer Brigade. A big thank you to those in our community who already volunteer their time!
We wouldn’t get out the door if it wasn’t for our volunteers willing to support our community 🚒🚨

Volunteering is a great way to learn exciting new skills, connect with different people and play a vital role in your community.

There are many ways you can lend a hand - fighting fires, educating your community on fire safety or supporting the team from behind the scenes.

Find out more by messaging the brigade or online at http://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/.../volunteer-with.../come-join-us

13/05/2026

Please be aware of the risks Lithium-ion batteries pose in and around your home and take the necessary steps to protect your family.

Some really good information 👇🏼

Utter devastation 💔

This scary image shows what lithium-ion batteries can do to your house when they overheat and explode 💥

An Upwey family very sadly lost their home last month after a lithium-ion battery on charge caught fire and tore through the property within minutes. Firefighters later discovered the device was being charged with an incompatible charger.

In a concerning trend, CFA (Country Fire Authority) and Fire Rescue Victoria firefighters are responding to around one fire each day caused by rechargeable lithium-ion batteries.

To minimise the risk of a lithium-ion battery fire:
🔌 Use chargers and cords that are originally supplied with that device.
🔇 Only charge items in rooms with smoke alarms.
⚡ Avoid charging on soft locations such as couches, beds and carpets.
❌ Never use batteries or devices that show signs of swelling or bulging, leaking or overheating.
🤝 Buy products from a trusted supplier.

Photo Credit: Travis Easton

10/05/2026

Today we celebrate all the mothers who volunteer. Thank you for everything you do to protect and support our community while also caring for your families and loved ones.

It takes a special kind of mum to balance the needs of her own family while continuing to give so much to others. Your kindness, strength and dedication does not go unnoticed.

A heartfelt thank you to all the amazing mums!☺️

09/05/2026

🚨WE NEED YOUR HELP!🚨

Don't miss this opportunity! We need local community members to complete this survey to make lasting change to our shelter options in Goornong.

📄This survey is an opportunity to make lasting change to Goornong's lack of shelter options so please spare a few minute to complete the survey.
G&DEPG would really appreciate it if you showed them your support by:
👉 Reading the options in the newsletter below
👉 Completing the survey:
https://form.jotform.com/260950323051851

08/05/2026

🔔 Smoke Alarm Safety Tips

• Replace 9‑volt batteries every year.

If your smoke alarm uses a 9‑volt battery, change the battery annually and replace the entire unit every 10 years to a lithium powered unit.

• Install additional smoke alarms where needed.

Add alarms in all bedrooms and in areas where battery‑powered devices are charged to increase early warning coverage.

Consider getting hardwired, interconnected alarm's installed- when one goes off, they all go off.

• Clean your smoke alarms regularly.

Dust or gently vacuum around the outside of the alarm’s cover to keep sensors clear and working properly.

• Pay attention to warning beeps.

If your smoke alarm emits a single, occasional beep, the battery may need replacing. If the beeping continues after changing the battery, the unit may be faulty and must be replaced.

Only working smoke alarms save lives

4 likes. "How will I know there's a fire when I'm asleep"

08/05/2026

Important information to be aware of from VicEmergency regarding a new national warning system being introduced in Australia.

Please read & share with family and friend to spread awareness.

A new national warning system called AusAlert will be used across Australia from October 2026.

AusAlert will be able to send warning messages to your mobile device as push notifications during:
• Natural hazards such as bushfires, floods, and tsunamis
• Public health emergencies
• Biosecurity incidents
• Security threats

Before the system is introduced, it will be tested.

In Victoria, a local test will happen in the Geelong suburbs of Highton and Belmont on Thursday 18 June at 2 pm, followed by a national test on Monday 27 July at 2 pm.

More about the tests and rollout of AusAlert will be shared on the VicEmergency page in the coming weeks.

To learn more, visit: https://www.ausalert.gov.au

08/05/2026

🔔 Smoke Alarm Safety Tips

• Replace 9‑volt batteries every year.

If your smoke alarm uses a 9‑volt battery, change the battery annually and replace the entire unit every 10 years to a lithium powered unit.

• Install additional smoke alarms where needed.

Add alarms in all bedrooms and in areas where battery‑powered devices are charged to increase early warning coverage.

Consider getting hardwired, interconnected alarm's installed- when one goes off, they all go off.

• Clean your smoke alarms regularly.

Dust or gently vacuum around the outside of the alarm’s cover to keep sensors clear and working properly.

• Pay attention to warning beeps.

If your smoke alarm emits a single, occasional beep, the battery may need replacing. If the beeping continues after changing the battery, the unit may be faulty and must be replaced.

Only working smoke alarms save lives

How do you know there’s a fire if you’re asleep? That’s the question Junior firefighter reporters Madi and Harry want to know today. Jenny, a CFA volunteer,...