Skipton Fire Brigade - CFA

Skipton Fire Brigade - CFA Skipton Fire Brigade is a fully volunteer emergency service protecting the Skipton community and surrounds.

On Tuesday we held our annual general meeting, as well as our bi annual elections.Well done to everyone elected for this...
29/05/2026

On Tuesday we held our annual general meeting, as well as our bi annual elections.
Well done to everyone elected for this term!

🚒International Firefighters Day🚒We’re incredibly lucky as a small town to have such dedicated volunteer firefighters who...
03/05/2026

🚒International Firefighters Day🚒

We’re incredibly lucky as a small town to have such dedicated volunteer firefighters who are always ready to protect and support our community whether it’s fire, flood, or taking out the rubbish bins. 🫶🏻

Today is a good opportunity to recognise the commitment, courage, and selflessness all firefighters show, putting others before themselves in challenging conditions. Their continued service is something we should never take for granted, but is often under-appreciated.

THANK YOU SKIPTON BRIGADE- and thank you to everyone who volunteers their time to help our community feel safe.

The brigade is aware of areas within the burn from last week that are continuing to produce smoke while burning out. The...
02/05/2026

The brigade is aware of areas within the burn from last week that are continuing to produce smoke while burning out. The brigade will continue to monitor the situation but smoke will be visible for a few more days coming. Please only ring 000 If you observe a running fire edge with flame that is spreading.

The Skipton Common was successfully burned today, news that we are sure is very welcome among our community members. Tha...
27/04/2026

The Skipton Common was successfully burned today, news that we are sure is very welcome among our community members. Thank you to the crews that turned up to help- including from neighbouring brigades.
Be aware there may be excess smoke tonight and tomorrow as the last of the burn is extinguished.

23/04/2026

PLANNED BURN NOTIFICATION - Skipton Common Burn
Please be advised there will be a planned burn taking place North of Skipton on Monday 27th April. Please expect an increase of smoke in the area.

⚠️planned for Monday 27th ⚠️This burn is currently being planned for ignition on Monday 27th April. Still subject to wea...
22/04/2026

⚠️planned for Monday 27th ⚠️
This burn is currently being planned for ignition on Monday 27th April. Still subject to weather conditions. At this stage wind direction on Monday will help minimise smoke impacting the town.

20/04/2026

MEMBERS- BRIGADE TRAINING REMINDER

Our next brigade training will be Wednesday 22nd April at 7pm.

19/04/2026

FIRE RESTRICTION UPDATE
Fire restrictions ended midnight last night. Anyone planning to burn stubble or tree heaps, please register your burn with Triple Zero Victoria on 1800668511
to help limit the amount of unnecessary brigade call outs.
Our volunteers thank you for your cooperation.

The Fire Danger Period has been amended for the following municipalities, and will now be lifted as of 1:00am Monday 20 ...
10/04/2026

The Fire Danger Period has been amended for the following municipalities, and will now be lifted as of 1:00am Monday 20 April 2026:
Moyne Shire Council
Southern Grampians Shire Council
Warrnambool City Council
Colac Otway Shire Council
Corangamite Shire Council

For more information and a full list of municipalities and dates: www.cfa.vic.gov.au/firedangerperiod

08/04/2026

🔥 Smoke alert 🔥
Please be advised that a planned burn on the North side of Skipton is still safely burning, and actively being monitored, but is causing an increase of smoke in the area this evening.

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54-56 Montgomery Street
Skipton, VIC
3361

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