Sunbury Fire Brigade - CFA

31/08/2026

Young children aged between 0-4 are at high risk of home fire fatalities, burn and scald injuries due to fires, and fire play in the home. CFA and FRV recommend that you put smoke alarms in all sleeping areas, especially the areas of one of our most high risk age groups, children under the age of 10.

If you have young children or close the door for them to sleep, make sure to put smoke alarms in to them and check regularly that they are working.

For more information on keeping young ones safe from fire in our homes, visit: https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepare/fires-in-the-home/early-fire-safe-program

30/08/2026

One week until Father’s Day! Unsure what to get Dad? Why not pop on down to Bunnings Sunbury on Thursday between 5-7pm for the Father’s Day event for some inspiration?! There will be fun activities, a sausage sizzle and we'll be there with our truck too.

Book your spot:
https://bookings.bunnings.com.au/events/au/event-registration

30/08/2026

Our senior and junior brigades combined to participate in the Whittlesea Torchlight Parade last night 🔥 🔦

The torchlight commemorated the centenary of Whittlesea Fire Brigade (1926-2026), celebrating the brigade's incredible achievements over the last century and its ongoing dedication to the local community. 💯

Sunbury was one of 15 brigades who participated, along with several junior brigades 👨🏻‍🚒👩🏻‍🚒

It was an amazing night for everyone involved, and we are incredibly proud of our senior and junior members who represented us so well. All their training paid off, with our juniors awarded second place 🥈

Well done to everyone who took part! 👏

27/08/2026

Shout out to all parents! Congratulations, you've almost completed book week 📚

Out of ideas for your last day? We've got you!

👨‍🚒 the obvious option: a firefighter - a character from Fireman Sam or other firefighter character books
🔥 the quick craft option: cut red, yellow and orange paper into flames - one fire monster
🙋🏼‍♀️ the volunteer - plain navy shirt with CFA written on it. Add an Australian animal and a water bottle and you are set.
🚁 the rescue pilot: helmet, goggles, and a pilot suit
🚒 the box fire truck: create a fire truck from a box and some paper plates. A nappy box is the perfect size.
🎅 fire truck santa: santa hat and a firefighter jacket
🚔🚑 emergency services: already dressed up as a firefighter? Maybe try another awesome emergency service

Let us know your favourite fire/firefighter related book or share your costume in the comments :)

25/08/2026

See flashing lights roadside? Slow to 40km/hr.

Tow trucks, breakdown support and freeway or tollway incident response vehicles are included in this road rule, as well as emergency and enforcement vehicles.

It keeps US safe. It keeps YOU safe.

Let’s ensure everyone gets home safely.

Read more: https://transport.vic.gov.au/road-and-active-transport/road-rules-and-safety/law-enforcement-emergency-and-incident-response-vehicles

25/08/2026

Did you know that CFA have multicultural kits with all of our resources - including audio and visual files - translated into 12 different languages?

Fire safety is so important for all people, and can be a confusing concept when first moving to Victoria or trying to understand the ideas in English if that is not your first language.

Follow this link to see what CFA and FRV have to offer in our Fire Safety Translations: https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/about-us/publications/fire-safety-translations

20/08/2026

The Victorian Smoke Alarm Scheme are government funded subsidies providing specialised smoke alarms to Deaf and hard of hearing people living in Victoria.

The specialised smoke alarm alerts users to fire hazard through visual (flashing light) and tactile (vibrating pad) stimuli to ensure safety within your home, particularly when asleep.

For more information and to apply for a subsidy, visit https://www.expression.com.au/services/smoke-alarm-subsidy

18/08/2026

Damaging winds are forecast for tomorrow.

Prepared now by following the advice from the SES in the original post.

Updates available from VicEmergency or the Bureau of Meteorology.

** Update: A new warning has been issued. Stay informed: http://www.bom.gov.au/vic/warnings/ **

Severe Weather Warning for damaging winds.

Stay informed: http://www.bom.gov.au/vic/warnings/

Issued at 4:34 pm Tuesday, 18 August 2026.

Where:
For people in parts of Central, North Central, West and South Gippsland and North East Forecast Districts.

Locations which may be affected include Melbourne, Yarra Glen, Mt Baw Baw and Rosebud.

When:
Damaging winds possible in Melbourne and the central ranges on Wednesday.

Situation:
A strong northerly flow is forecast to develop on Wednesday morning ahead of a trough crossing Victoria, bringing strong winds over central parts of the state. Winds will then tend northwesterly and ease during the afternoon in the wake of the trough.

Damaging winds averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts of around 90 km/h are possible throughout the central ranges from early Wednesday morning. After sunrise these winds may extend into Melbourne and parts of the Mornington and Bellarine Peninsulas.

Winds are expected to ease during the afternoon.

What you should do:
The Victoria State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* If driving conditions are dangerous, safely pull over away from trees, drains, low-lying areas and floodwater. Avoid travel if possible.
* Stay safe by avoiding dangerous hazards, such as floodwater, mud, debris, damaged roads and fallen trees.
* Be aware - heat, fire or recent storms may make trees unstable and more likely to fall when it's windy or wet.
* Check that loose items, such as outdoor settings, umbrellas and trampolines are safely secured. Move vehicles under cover or away from trees.
* Stay indoors and away from windows.
* If outdoors, move to a safe place indoors. Stay away from trees, drains, gutters, creeks and waterways.
* Stay away from fallen powerlines - always assume they are live.
* Be aware that in fire affected areas, rainfall run-off into waterways may contain debris such as ash, soil, trees and rocks. Heavy rainfall may also increase the potential for landslides and debris across roads.
* Stay informed: Monitor weather warnings, forecasts and river levels at the Bureau of Meteorology website, and warnings through VicEmergency website/app/hotline.

The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 11:00 pm AEST Tuesday.

12/08/2026

Last night, our junior members expanded their general firefighting skills. They practised hose bowling and rolling, setting up an attack line, using water hand signals, and flaking a hose.

Flaking a hose, you may ask? This involves laying out the hose in neat folds in dedicated bins on our trucks to prevent tangles and kinks during the critical stages of attacking a fire. A properly flaked hose can be quickly deployed and charged with water, allowing firefighters to get to work without delay.

The time spent practising these techniques today can help us respond more quickly at a fire, potentially minimising loss of life and damage to property.

11/08/2026

People who are over 65 or who have a disability are more likely to be affected by disasters, including home fires and bushfires. In Australia, 62% of the people who died in home fires between 2003 and 2017 had a disability.

CFA (Country Fire Authority) and FRV (Fire Rescue Victoria) are working together to reduce these unacceptable statistics.

If you work in the Aged Care and/or Disability Care Sector, this page is your hub to find what you are looking for.https://engage.cfa.vic.gov.au/projects/fire-safety-for-the-care-sector

Here you can find surveys, projects, resources, links, and information designed to empower service providers and support workers in enhancing home fire and bushfire safety for the people they care for.

For more information for yourself and the people you are for, visit https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepare/your-local-area-info-and-advice/e-learning

Resources, links, and information designed to empower service providers and support workers in enhancing home fire and bushfire safety for the people they care for.