Tylden Fire Brigade

31/05/2026

Victorian severe weather warning ⚠️⚠️

Severe Weather Warning
for DAMAGING WINDS

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

Issued at 10:30 am Sunday, 31 May 2026.

Damaging winds to develop about central and eastern areas from Monday afternoon.

Weather Situation: A complex low pressure system will approach Victoria on Monday, with vigorous northwesterly winds expected ahead of a cold front which will cross the state on Monday night.

For CENTRAL VICTORIA: Strong winds averaging 50 to 60 km/h with DAMAGING WIND GUSTS of around 90 km/h are likely to develop from Monday afternoon over the Macedon and Otway ranges and their southern slopes. Into the evening DAMAGING WIND GUSTS are also possible over lower lying areas including the northern suburbs of Melbourne. Winds are then forecast to ease before dawn on Tuesday morning.

For the NORTHEASTERN RANGES: DAMAGING WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts of around 100 km/h are likely over elevated areas above 1200 metres from late Monday evening. Winds are then forecast to ease by late Tuesday morning.

Locations which may be affected include Ballarat, Bacchus Marsh, Falls Creek, Yarra Glen, Dargo, Mt Baw Baw, Mt Hotham, Mt Buller, Omeo and Apollo Bay.

29/05/2026

Smoke Alarm Action Day is coming up on Monday 1st June 2026

Together with fire agencies across Australia, we are asking everyone to check their smoke alarms.
It only takes a few seconds to push the button, so take action to ensure you have working smoke alarms in your homes. Support those around you to test theirs too.

Find out more at www.cfa.vic.gov.au/smokealarms

20/05/2026

Thank you to the volunteers who keep us safe

14/05/2026

A big thank you to Leigh and the team at Kyneton Automotive! 🙌

They did a fantastic job servicing our FCV and getting us back on the road quickly, now we can keep doing what we do to help keep our community safe.

Locals supporting locals — it really makes a difference! 💙

If you need anything mechanical, give the team at Kyneton Automotive a call.

Thanks again, guys! 👍

09/05/2026

Tylden Fire Brigade would like to wish all our mums a very happy Mother’s Day.

24/04/2026

24/04/2026

If weather and forest conditions are suitable, firefighters from the Midlands District will ignite the Gisborne – Pyrites No 2 Track, North Blackwood – Firth Road and Lyonville – Loddon River Road planned burns from Monday 27 April.

The combined 762 hectare burns are being undertaken to reduce risk of bushfire to the townships of Gisborne, Blackwood and Lyonville, and surrounding communities.

The Gisborne burn will be ignited over 1 day, the North Blackwood will be ignited over 2 days with aerial support, and the Lyonville burn will be ignited over 3 days. FFMVic crews will continue to patrol and monitor in the days following.

There will be traffic management controllers and speed restrictions in place along the:
🚧Glenlyon-Little Hampton Road
🚧Loddon River Road
🚧Lyonville Springs Road
🚧Walsh road
🚧Campaspe Road
🚧Burnt Mill Road
🚫Anderson Mill Track will be closed

Without planned burning and other fuel management works, bushfires will be bigger and harder for our firefighters to control.

🔥You may see or smell smoke.
👀Watch for our crews and follow their directions.
📞If you experience symptoms that may be due to smoke exposure, please seek medical advice or call NURSE-ON-CALL on 1300 60 60 24.
ℹ️Detailed information about current air quality throughout Victoria can be found at www.epa.vic.gov.au

Unexpected weather conditions can mean plans change at the last minute and a burn may not go ahead, even if communities have already been notified.

When this happens, our crews will continue to monitor the conditions and re-schedule the burn for a later date.

Want to receive a text or email when planned burns are happening near you?

Sign up for alerts on the Planned Burns Victoria website vic.gov.au/plannedburns

21/04/2026

On the 13th April Tylden Fire Brigade held its Bi-Ennial General Meeting, confirming positions for the 2026–2028 term.

These members roles are effective from 1 July 2026

Captain: Barry Merrett
1st Lieutenant: Chris Gray
2nd Lieutenant: Joe Frisby
3rd Lieutenant: John Hutchinson
4th Lieutenant: Jack Farrall

Support and Coordination Roles:

Treasurer: Samantha Fidler
Secretary: Deb Shepherd
Training Coordinator: Joe Frisby
Health and Safety Coordinator: Chris Gray
Community Safety Coordinator: Jenny Connor
Chair: Peter Thomson
Communications Officer: Deb Shepherd

For the members who have moved away from these positions, thank you for all your hard work and support, your efforts have put Tylden Fire Bridge into a better position moving forward.

08/04/2026

Please note the following Amendment to the Fire Danger Period for the Hepburn Shire.

Restrictions remain in force till 1am on the 13th April 2026.

06/04/2026

Although restrictions will be lifted tomorrow if you are planning to burn off please ensure you register your burn 1800 668 511