CFA Inverloch

26/10/2026

A great opportunity to tidy up your property and get bushfire ready.

Come down to Inverloch CFA on Sunday 1st November from 10.00am to midday and find out more about preparing for bushfires.

It's time to tidy up those gardens and get your property bushfire ready ahead of summer! ☀️🌿🌳🌾

From Saturday 31 October to Sunday 22 November, we're accepting domestic loads of green waste FREE of charge at our waste facilities in:

📍 Wonthaggi
📍 Inverloch
📍 Grantville
📍 Cowes

🍂 Clearing fallen leaves, branches and other vegetation around your property can help reduce potential fuel for bushfires. So grab those gardening gloves and make the most of the fee-free period!

🚗 Our facilities can get busy, especially over the Melbourne Cup long weekend. Consider visiting mid-week or later in the fee-free period to avoid the queues.

Please note that trailers larger than 8' x 5' and large trucks cannot access the Cowes Recycling Bank and will be redirected to Grantville. Some plant species and materials also aren't accepted as green waste.

♻️ Check what's accepted, facility locations and opening hours before you visit: www.basscoast.vic.gov.au/greenwaste

20/10/2026

🚒 Get Fire Ready with Inverloch CFA! 🚒

As we head into the fire season, now is the time to get prepared.

Join the team at Inverloch CFA for our Get Fire Ready Open Station Day on Sunday 1 November, 10:00am - 12:00pm.

✅ Learn about bushfire risk in the local area
✅ Understand Fire Danger Ratings and warnings
✅ Get tips on preparing and maintaining your property
✅ Chat with local CFA members and ask questions

Plus, enjoy a BBQ sausage and let the kids climb aboard a CFA truck!

📍 28 ABeckett Street, Inverloch
🕙 10:00 - 12:00
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Everyone welcome

18/10/2026

What a fantastic evening at the Inverloch CFA Annual Dinner!

It was a privilege to recognise the incredible dedication of our members, whose years of service, training and commitment help keep our community safe.

A special congratulations to our service award recipients:
🔥 Allan Williamson (Woody) - 40 Year Life Membership Medal
🔥 Rodney Buchanan (Rocket) - 40 Year Service Medal
🔥 Roy Warner - 25 Year Service Medal
🔥 Matt King - 20 Year Service Medal
🔥 James Bremner - 15 Year Service Medal

And congratulations to our Brigade Award recipients:
⭐ Allan Williamson - Allan Miles Award
⭐ Gay Higgins - Captain's Award
⭐ Lily Akers - Training Award
⭐ Judy Simmons - Encouragement Award

Thank you to every member of Inverloch CFA for your dedication, professionalism and service to our community. Well deserved recognition for an outstanding group of volunteers.

17/10/2026

What a great day to do some work in your garden - start filling up your green bin and tidying up your property - Get Fire Ready!

16/10/2026

We are at Inverloch library today from 10 to 12 come by and find out how to prepare for this fire season 🔥

16/10/2026

Get Fire Ready! Come down to Inverloch Library tomorrow Saturday 17th October anytime between 10.00 and 12.00 where you can get...

• Expert tips on planning and preparing your property for bushfire
• Guidance for downloading and navigating the Vic Emergency app
• CFA resources and safety information to take home.

Come down and have a chat with your local CFA volunteers.
We look forward to seeing you at 16 A Beckett Street, Inverloch VIC 3996 - find out more at https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/fire-safety

07/10/2026

Get Fire Ready! Summer is on its way we promise!

Come down to Inverloch Library on Saturday 17th October anytime between 10.00 and 12.00 where you can get...

• Expert tips on planning and preparing your property for bushfire
• Guidance for downloading and navigating the Vic Emergency app
• CFA resources and safety information to take home.

Come down and have a chat with your local CFA volunteers.
We look forward to seeing you at 16 A Beckett Street, Inverloch VIC 3996 See less

03/10/2026

🌟 Tonight is the night!
🕑 Clocks will move forward one hour at 2 am to kick off daylight saving time.
We know most devices automatically adjust but some clocks, like those in your kitchen appliances, wall clocks, or car, may need to be manually changed.
While you're at it, be sure to check your smoke alarm batteries. To do this, press and hold the test button until the smoke alarm beeps three times.
If your alarm doesn’t beep three times, it needs new batteries or replacement.
Learn more: cfa.vic.gov.au/fire-safety/home-fire-safety/smoke-alarms

25/09/2026

Always training, always ready!

Inverloch CFA volunteers are embracing the future of firefighter training through Virtual Firefighter, an advanced virtual reality program designed specifically for operational firefighters.

The technology provides realistic training experiences across a range of firefighting scenarios, allowing members to use real-life equipment while practising critical response skills.

It is another example of how Inverloch CFA continues to prepare our volunteers to respond safely, effectively, and professionally when emergencies occur.

Want to be more prepared? Start by downloading the VicEmergency app https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/fire-safety/bushfire-safety-basics/vicemergency-app-and-hotline

Stay informed with the latest warnings, incidents, weather updates, and emergency advice so you can be ready to act when it matters most.

11/09/2026

Tomorrow one of our long time members Hayden will be taking part in his 9th Melbourne Firefighter Stairclimb. He will be climbing 28 floors in 25kgs of firefighting gear. The stairclimb raises money to help fight cancer, depression and su***de. The goal for the Melbourne Firefighter Stair Climb this year is to raise $1,000,000 and we are so close! We would love it if you could help this great cause reach its goal! You can scan the QR code attached, or follow the link below.

Well done Hayden! Climb well and smash those stairs!
https://www.firefighterclimb.org.au/station/cfa/inverloch/