Mt Evelyn Fire Brigade

27/08/2026

Father's Day Raffle!

Milwaukee & Bahco Tool Pack

Another great prize up for grabs in our 2026 Mt Evelyn CFA Juniors Father's Day Raffle, thanks to the team at Total Tools Kilsyth.

Third Prize is a Milwaukee & Bahco Tool Pack valued at $240.

But Total Tools Kilsyth didn't stop there. They also donated the GearWrench Tool Set that's part of our Fifth Prize, making a fantastic contribution to this year's raffle.

We're very lucky to have local businesses willing to get behind our Juniors, and a big thank you to the team at Total Tools Kilsyth for supporting the program and our young members.

Tickets are just $2 each or 3 for $5.

Purchase your tickets online:
https://mtevelynfirebrigade.square.site/

Every ticket sold goes towards supporting our Junior Brigade. Good luck

16/08/2026

Second Prize – ARB Gift Pack

We're onto another great prize in our 2026 Mt Evelyn CFA Juniors Father's Day Raffle, this one generously donated by ARB Kilsyth.

Second Prize is an ARB Gift Pack valued at $370.

Packed with quality ARB gear, this is a great prize for anyone who loves camping, four-wheel-driving or getting outdoors.

A big thank you to the team at ARB Kilsyth for getting behind our Juniors. Support from local businesses like this helps us continue to give our junior members opportunities to learn, train and develop their skills as the next generation of CFA volunteers.

Tickets are just $2 each or 3 for $5.

Purchase your tickets online:
https://mtevelynfirebrigade.square.site/

Thanks again to ARB Kilsyth for supporting our Juniors and our local community.

04/08/2026

Win This Father's Day!
One of the fantastic prizes in our 2026 Mt Evelyn CFA Juniors Father's Day Raffle has been generously donated by
First Prize is two nights' accommodation at The Church in Yarra Junction, valued at $700.
Nestled in the heart of the Yarra Valley, this beautifully restored church offers a unique place to unwind. Whether it's a relaxing weekend away, a special Father's Day gift, or simply an excuse to explore the region, it's an experience you'll remember.
A huge thank you to The Weekender Co. for their generous support of our junior members. Local businesses like this play a big part in helping our juniors access valuable training, equipment and opportunities throughout the year.
Tickets are just $2 each or 3 for $5.
Purchase your tickets online here:
https://mtevelynfirebrigade.square.site/
Take a look at The Church here:
https://www.airbnb.com.au/rooms/877343222438289946
Thank you to everyone who continues to support our juniors, our local businesses and our community. Good luck to everyone who enters!

01/08/2026

Please be advised we will be testing the community warning siren around 10am this morning.

31/07/2026

Did you know Mt Evelyn has its own Junior CFA Program?

Most Thursday nights, our junior members aged 11–15 come to the fire station to learn practical firefighting skills, teamwork, leadership, resilience and community service. They're the future of the CFA, and each week they push themselves to become better firefighters, leaders and community members.
Throughout the year our juniors take part in training exercises, community events, camps and fundraising activities that build valuable life skills while giving back to the community they proudly serve.
To help make these opportunities possible, we're excited to launch our 2026 Father's Day Raffle! Every ticket purchased helps support our junior members by funding training, equipment and experiences that prepare the next generation of CFA volunteers.
Tickets are just $2 each or 3 for $5

The raffle will be drawn on Sunday 6 September 2026.

You can purchase tickets online here: https://mtevelynfirebrigade.square.site/

Over the coming weeks, we'll be introducing the incredible local businesses that have generously donated prizes to this year's raffle. Their support has been amazing, and we couldn't do it without them.
If you see our juniors out selling tickets, please stop and say hello every ticket purchased helps invest in the future of our brigade.

24/04/2026

PLANNED BURN – OWL LAND RESERVE, MT EVELYN (UPDATE)

A great result at Owl Land Reserve today, with the planned burn successfully completed.

Mt Evelyn crews, supported by neighbouring brigades, worked steadily throughout the day to carry out the burn safely and effectively. It’s a solid result in reducing fuel loads in an area we know is high risk, helping to better protect our community heading into future fire seasons.

You may notice some glowing material within the burn area overnight. This is expected and remains contained within the burnt-out area.

Our crews will continue to patrol the site over the next three days to monitor conditions and make sure everything stays safe.

We’re proud of the work done today, and grateful for the support and understanding from our community while this important work was carried out.

23/04/2026

The community is invited to attend the ANZAC Day Dawn Service hosted by the Mt Evelyn RSL.

🕯 5:45am
📍 Memorial Gardens

Please arrive early to ensure you’re in place before the service begins, as we come together to honour and remember those who have served.

Lest We Forget

23/04/2026

PLANNED BURN – OWL LAND RESERVE, MT EVELYN (RESCHEDULED)

Weather permitting, tomorrow Mt Evelyn crews, supported by neighbouring brigades, will be conducting the planned burn at Owl Land Reserve.

Smoke will be visible in the area.

This is a controlled burn under suitable conditions, with crews monitoring at all times. There is no cause for alarm.

This area has been identified as high risk, and reducing fuel loads is an important step in helping protect our community.

Environmental considerations, including endangered species, have been carefully factored into planning in consultation with relevant agencies.

If you have respiratory conditions, please follow your health plan.

We appreciate your understanding while this important work is carried out.

15/04/2026

We’re incredibly grateful to the Mt Evelyn RSL for this generous support.

This donation means a great deal to our brigade—not just for what it will help us achieve, but for what it represents. The connection between our organisations runs deep.

A sincere thank you to everyone at the Mt Evelyn RSL, and to Betty Crittenden for presenting the cheque. We’re proud to stand alongside you in serving our community.

Monday evening (12/4/26), Mt Evelyn RSL Sub-Branch had the pleasure of presenting a cheque of $10,000 to the Mt Evelyn Fire Brigade. An integral and most important element of the Mt Evelyn community. They have long supported, and continue to support Mt Evelyn RSL. We acknowledge our first responders and respect their service protecting our community and surrounds. Many past and current members of the Fire Brigade are members of our Sub-Branch and veterans of the Australian Defence Force. We will always support groups with veterans amongst their number who contribute to making our community better.
Pictured is Betty Crittenden (RSL Life Member) presenting a $10,000 cheque to Rick Ventrella (Mt Evelyn Fire Brigade Captain).
Thank you Mt Evelyn Fire Brigade, a most worthy recipient.

Matt Crymble.
President, Mt Evelyn RSL Sub-Branch.