Pomonal Rural Fire Brigade - CFA

16/06/2026

Families who are well prepared with a fire plan are more likely to escape without panic.

14/06/2026

Get AusAlert ready. In October 2026 the Australian Government is launching AusAlert. AusAlert is a fast and reliable way to help communities be informed and better prepared during local and national emergencies
On Monday 27 July 2026, an AusAlert test message will be sent to all compatible mobile devices in Australia.
You may receive a test alert on your mobile phone, tablet or smart watch. AusAlert will not replace the VICEmergency App but it will replace the way text messages will be sent to devices within an area affected by an emergency.

06/06/2026

MOYSTON, GREENACRES RD

Incident Name: GREENACRES RD
Territory: CFA
Agency: CFA
Fire District: South West
Incident No: 280532
Date/Time: 07/06/2026 01:36:00
Type: INCIDENT
Location: MOYSTON
Status: Responding
Size: SMALL
Vehicles: 0
Latitude: -37.3020032568242
Longitude: 142.73894782210658

Always refer to emergency.vic.gov.au for latest info.

Victoria's combined source of emergency information and warnings, helping the community to prepare for, respond to and recover from emergencies across the state.

01/06/2026

Test your smoke alarm today. 1st of June is Smoke Alarm Action Day, test your smoke alarm to know that your family will be warned in case of a fire.

Working smoke alarms save lives. Put a smoke alarm in your bedroom.Learn more: https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/smoke-alarms

31/05/2026

Smoke alarms should be tested monthly or as per the manufacturer’s guide, by pressing the test button on the alarm and wait for the test alarm to sound

Smoke alarms should be cleaned with a vacuum cleaner at least once a year to remove particles that will affect smoke alarm performance

30/05/2026

Smoke alarms, including those attached to mains power, should be replaced in
accordance with manufacturer’s specifications – generally after 10 years

29/05/2026

Smoke alarms must be located between each bedroom area and the rest of the house. Victorian Fire Services also recommend that smoke alarms be installed in every bedroom and living area.

28/05/2026

Smoke alarms should be interconnected, so that when any alarm activates, all
smoke alarms will sound
Homes constructed, or largely renovated, after 1 May 2014 must have interconnected,
hard wired smoke alarms that are connected to 240 volt mains power with a backup
battery.
Smoke alarms should be interconnected.
Interconnected smoke alarms can be:
• hard-wired (which must be installed by an electrician), or
• wireless interconnected smoke alarms powered by a ten-year long-life battery
(which can be easily installed without requiring an electrician).
Victorian fire services recommend that interconnected smoke alarms are installed in
areas where devices are often charged, such as garages.

27/05/2026

Victorian Fire Services recommend the use of smoke alarms powered by a 10-
year long-life battery
Homes constructed after 1st August 1997 must have smoke alarms connected to 240v
mains power and have a backup battery.
Homes constructed before 1st August 1997 may have smoke alarms powered by a
battery.

24/05/2026