Kotta Fire Brigade

14/05/2026

14/05/2026

Community BBQ

Kotta Fire Brigade holds a Community BBQ each 3rd Friday of the month to raise funds for equipment for the Brigade.

May's BBQ is tonight at 6.30pm at the Kotta Shed.

$10 per person

Thanks to the Moama Bakery and Echuca Meats for supporting the Brigade.

Moama Bakery

16/03/2026

The Fire Danger Period and Total Fire Ban Days have extremely strict restrictions - and you require permits in order to undertake any type of burn - agricultural included.

Take a look at the restrictions and make sure to follow all conditions on the permit - with no burns to take place on a Total Fire Ban days - even if a permit has been issued.

16/03/2026

During the Fire Danger Period burning off is not allowed unless you have a written permit issued by CFA, Fire Rescue Victoria or a Municipal Fire Prevention Officer, depending on where you are burning off.

Even if you have a permit, you must:

• Comply with all conditions on the permit.

• Always have an adult in attendance while the fire is alight and have the ability and equipment to put the fire out.

• The fire must be completely put out (extinguished) before the adult leaves.

• Regardless of any permits, you must ensure you comply with municipal local laws.

• Always register your burn off before lighting up, on 1800 668 511 or at firepermits.vic.gov.au

On Total Fire Ban Days, burning off is banned and permits cancelled for the duration of the Total Fire Ban.

Any existing burn offs that you may have a Fire Danger Period permit for, are not allowed and must be put out completely before the Total Fire Ban begins.

To find out more visit, www.cfa.vic.gov.au/can and www.firepermits.vic.gov.au or contact your local CFA District to find out if a permit is available to you.

16/03/2026

📣Clarifying Roles & Responsibilities Workshop📣
Clear roles create stronger brigades.
Join our Clarifying Roles & Responsibilities workshop and learn how to support members to better understand their roles, expectations, and how they contribute to the brigade.
This session will also help strengthen leadership and support smoother succession planning.
RSVP 16th March 2026
Register your interest here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/1FuYEWGaLQ

16/03/2026

10/03/2026

🔥 It's been a busy high risk weather season. The year began with several large bushfires, followed by severe thunderstorms in recent weeks. But it's not over yet. There is increased fire danger in parts of the state tomorrow, Wednesday 11 March 2026.

🟨🟧🟥 Despite recent rainfall, bushfires can still start and spread quickly. If a fire is likely to impact homes or lives, a warning will be issued on VicEmergency. It might tell you to leave immediately, shelter in place or monitor conditions.

📲⚠️ You need to have notifications turned on to receive these alerts. Check that your VicEmergency app is still set up for this. If you don't have the app, now's the time to
download it: https://linktr.ee/vicemergency

10/03/2026

A Total Fire Ban has been declared for the North Central and North East fire weather districts for Wednesday 11 March 2026.

No fires can be lit, or be allowed to remain alight, in the open air from 12:01 AM until 11:59 PM.

More information is available at www.cfa.vic.gov.au/firebans