The Basin Fire Brigade (CFA)

09/05/2026

02/05/2026

BBQ Safety

BBQ fires can happen all year round.
Follow these tips to make sure everything is safe before firing up the barbie:

Check for Gas Leaks: Always inspect gas cylinders for leaks by applying soapy water to the hose and regulator connections. If bubbles appear, it indicates faulty equipment that needs repair or replacement.

Maintain Barbecues: Keep barbecues in proper shape by cleaning surfaces and preventing build-up of grease, oils, and other substances that might help a fire to spread swiftly.

Positioning: Place your barbecue in an open, well-ventilated area away from structures, trees, or overhanging branches. Maintain a safe distance of 3 meters from the outer perimeter of the barbecue.

Safety Equipment: Keep a fire extinguisher nearby and know how to use it. Water should never be used to extinguish a grease fire; use baking soda, a bucket of sand, or an appropriate fire extinguisher instead.

Fire Danger Period: During the Fire Danger Period, you are not allowed to light a fire or use a BBQ for cooking unless you follow the rules set by the CFA.

By following these tips, you can enjoy barbecuing safely and responsibly, ensuring the safety of you and your guests.

28/04/2026

❇️Community FYI

🚒Tonight you may see our fire trucks at ‘Kilsyth South Baptist Church’ on Liverpool Road. Please don’t be concerned. Our crews will be undertaking a training exercise.

24/04/2026

‼️Community Notice‼️
Planned burn - Wicks Reserve

Crews are approaching completion of the planned burn. They will remain on scene for several hours to continue ‘blacking out’ and ensure the area is fully extinguished.

Changed traffic conditions along Basin-Olinda Road will remain in place for the next few hours.

24/04/2026

🚨Community Reminder🚨
Planned burn TODAY at Wicks Reserve with ignition scheduled for 2pm.
Please refer to the attached post for further details and stay safe.

🔥 Planned Burn Notice – Friday 24 April 🔥

The Basin Fire Brigade will be conducting a planned burn this Friday 24th April at Wicks Reserve. See map for burn area details.

Ignition Time: 2:00pm
Expected Finish: Around 6:00pm

Please note there will be a partial road closure on Basin-Olinda Road during this time, with traffic management in place.

🚒 Fire crews will remain in the area Friday evening and into Saturday to monitor conditions and check for any flare-ups.

Thank you for your patience and support while this important community safety work is carried out. 🙏

For more information about planned burns and how to stay safe, visit:
http://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/about-us/what-we-do/planned-burns

21/04/2026

🔥 Planned Burn Notice – Friday 24 April 🔥

The Basin Fire Brigade will be conducting a planned burn this Friday 24th April at Wicks Reserve. See map for burn area details.

Ignition Time: 2:00pm
Expected Finish: Around 6:00pm

Please note there will be a partial road closure on Basin-Olinda Road during this time, with traffic management in place.

🚒 Fire crews will remain in the area Friday evening and into Saturday to monitor conditions and check for any flare-ups.

Thank you for your patience and support while this important community safety work is carried out. 🙏

For more information about planned burns and how to stay safe, visit:
http://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/about-us/what-we-do/planned-burns

04/04/2026

Daylight Savings

Daylight saving ends at 2am this Easter Sunday.

Change your clock and check your smoke alarm (in between bites of your hot cross bun) this weekend!

Your clocks might change automatically when daylight saving ends, but the batteries in your smoke alarm won't.

Take the time to test your smoke alarm today. It could save your life.

25/03/2026

The Fire Danger Period for our local councils - Knox City Council, Maroondah City Council, and Yarra Ranges Council will be lifted as of 1am Monday 30th March 2026.

If you burn off after the conclusion of the Fire Danger Period, please be mindful that it is easy to lose control of your small burn-off. You can refer to the CFA brochure ‘Are you burning off safely?’ to ensure your burn remains safe and legal. Take care and make sure you have water available at all times and never leave your burn-off unattended.

The Basin Fire Brigade (CFA) can provide you with advice on how to safely burn-off, and how to best prepare yourself and your property for the next fire season.

Before lighting a burn-off, we urge residents to always notify their neighbours and register their burn either online via firepermits.vic.gov.au or by calling the Burn-Off Notification Line on 1800 668 511.

Always check and adhere to your council’s local laws and regulations before burning off.

18/03/2026

🚨COMMUNITY ALERT - UPDATE🚨

Miller Rd has now re-opened.

Original Post:

- Road closure -
Miller Road between Arcadia Avenue & Democrat Drive The Basin, is currently CLOSED due to a Motor Vehicle Accident for approximately 2 hours.

Please avoid this area if possible.

22/02/2026

On Wednesday 4th Feb, CFA, FRV and FFMV responded to a fire at Colchester Nursery, and while a significant amount of stock was able to be saved, the buildings were lost.

The community's outpouring of support for this local small business has been nothing short of amazing. The business is back up and running, although they were lacking for shelter for the rains expected this week.

Today, we have been able to setup and loan one of the large tents we use for The Basin Christmas Carols - an event run by volunteers from the Brigade. The tent will allow the Colchester Nursery team to keep trading and supporting our local community.