Goornong Fire Brigade

21/08/2026

Did you know that CFA have multicultural kits with all of our resources - including audio and visual files - translated into 12 different languages?
Fire safety is so important for all people and can be a confusing concept when first moving to Victoria or trying to understand the ideas in English if that is not your first language.
Follow this link to see what CFA and FRV have to offer in our Fire Safety Translations, https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/about-us/publications/fire-safety-translations

16/08/2026

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14/08/2026

People who are over 65 or who have a disability are more likely to be affected by disasters, including home fires and bushfires. In Australia, 62% of the people who died in home fires between 2003 and 2017 had a disability.
CFA (Country Fire Authority) and FRV (Fire Rescue Victoria) are working together to reduce these unacceptable statistics.
If you work in the Aged Care and/or Disability Care Sector, this page is your hub to find what you are looking for https://engage.cfa.vic.gov.au/projects/fire-safety-for-the-care-sector
Here you can find surveys, projects, resources, links, and information designed to empower service providers and support workers in enhancing home fire and bushfire safety for the people they care for.
For more information for yourself and the people you are for, visit, https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepare/your-local-area-info-and-advice/e-learning

CFA has a number of online fire safety modules to help you be safer in the home and during the bushfire period.

07/08/2026

Did you know that almost two thirds of people who die in house fires have a disability?
On average, 18 people die in preventable residential house fires in Victoria every year.
CFA and Fire Rescue Victoria have an online learning module to support at risk people with planning for fire emergencies at home.
Prevent, Detect, Escape – Home Fire Safety for people at higher risk is made for people at increased fire risk, and for people who support or care for them.
www.cfa.vic.gov.au/atrisk

04/08/2026

31/07/2026

Accidents can happen when we least expect them.
Do you know the right steps to take for a burn?
Let's hear from our Junior Reporters as they walk us through what to do.
www.cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepare/fires-in-the-home/home-fire-safety-checklist

27/07/2026

🚗 Please stay vigilant on our roads.

This month alone, our brigade has responded to 5 motor vehicle accidents. To put that into perspective, we attended 9 motor vehicle accidents during the entire last financial year.

Thankfully, none of this month's incidents were fatal. However, 6 people were transported to hospital with a range of injuries.

Our goal is simple: we want everyone to arrive at their destination safely.

A timely reminder that it's the law to use your headlights in low light or poor visibility. This includes:
🌅 From dusk to dawn
🌧️ During rain
🌫️ In fog
🌤️ Any time visibility is reduced

Even if you can see the road clearly, it doesn't mean other drivers can see you. Turning your headlights on helps make your vehicle more visible and can prevent serious crashes.

Please slow down, stay alert, and help keep our roads safe for everyone. ❤️🚒

26/07/2026

AusAlert national test is taking place tomorrow, 27th of July at 2pm AEST - watch the video below to be prepared and know what to expect, and how to stay safe.
AusAlert is a new national warning system that uses the latest technology to send emergency messages to compatible mobile devices during local and national disasters.
AusAlert messages keep communities informed so they can take action, saving lives and property.
Find out more at, https://www.ausalert.gov.au/alerts-explained/national-test

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CFA Chief Officer Jason Heffernan outlines the national test of the...