Wandong Fire Brigade

01/09/2026

Full house tonight with the juniors smoking up the engine bay practising their search and rescue techniques, and our 2026 recruits studying General Firefighter Theory in the meeting room. The practical assessments will occur in a few weeks and we will have new firefighters ready to turn out before the fire season starts.

Wonder how full the bikkie barrel will be at the end of the night? 🍪

31/08/2026

Avoid the Hume Southbound. Heavy traffic not moving.

VIC - Heavy southbound traffic on the Hume Freeway through Kalkallo approaching the exit to Donnybrook Road, due to a multi-vehicle collision. Please allow extra time and follow the direction of emergency services. Transport Victoria's Incident Response Service will attend.

UPDATE 8:47am
Both southbound lanes of the Hume Freeway now blocked through Kalkallo approaching the exit to Donnybrook Road, due to a multi-vehicle collision. Traffic is using the emergency lane under the direction of emergency services with delays of up to 60 minutes.

UPDATE 10:14am
All citybound lanes of the Hume Freeway are now closed between Beveridge and Kalkallo, following a collision. All traffic is exiting at Beveridge, then using Lithgow Street, Beveridge Road, Merriang Road and Donnybrook Road to return to the freeway at Kalkallo.

UPDATE 11:59am
The citybound lanes of the Hume Freeway have been re-opened to traffic between Beveridge and Kalkallo, following a collision. One lane is closed just prior to Donnybrook Road, Kalkallo as crews continue the clean-up. Please allow extra time as delays begin to ease.

26/08/2026

Wandong crews are assisting Broadford Fire Brigade at a Structure Fire. A solar panel was on fire with extra equipment brought in to safely access the roof to isolate the panel.

23/08/2026

In February 2020, members from Wandong Fire Brigade joined Wallan Fire Brigade and other local emergency and rescue services to assist at a Train Derailment in Wallan, where two people died. 161 people were on board the train; with 8 people seriously injured and 53 people experiencing minor injuries.

Today the following Wandong members received the Unit Citation for Service for their service at this significant incident.

🎖James Stephens
🎖Graeme Edwards (accepted by his son Liam)
🎖Heath McSolvin
🎖John Kendrick
🎖Yorin Miller
Also awarded, but not present in the photo
🎖John Allsop
🎖Paul Brislin
🎖Gerard Buggy
🎖Terry Roberts.

16/08/2026

🚨Defending your property workshop! 🚨

CFA District 12 is hosting a FREE Defending Your Property Workshop. This full-day, face-to-face session will give you the practical skills and knowledge you need.

What the workshop covers:
🔴 Understanding fire behavior and Fire Danger Ratings.
🔴 Assessing and modifying property risks.
🔴 Physical and psychological preparedness.
🔴 Water, resources, and equipment requirements.
🔴 Practical session: Hands-on experience with pumps, hoses, and equipment!

Event Details:
▫️ Date: Saturday, 10th October 2026
▫️ Time: 9:00 am – 4:30 pm
▫️ Location: Hilldene Fire Station (470 Seymour-Tooborac Rd, Hilldene)

⚠️ RSVP is ESSENTIAL! ⚠️
Spaces are strictly limited to just 10 households. We highly recommend a minimum of two people per household attend, as defending a property on your own should NEVER be attempted.

How to Register (Closes 5th October 2026):
▫️ 👇 Click the link below this post to register! 👇
▫️ You can also scan the QR code on the flyer.
▫️ OR email your name(s), address, phone, town, and to:
[email protected]

For more information, please call the District 12 Community Engagement Coordinator on: 0419 472 579.

Register Here:
👉 https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/HA02gQSBKx 👈

16/08/2026

Wandong Fire Brigade celebrated our members and their many years of service on Saturday night.

🚨 Geoff McMahon - 40 year medal
🚨 Tilly Tillbrook - 35 year medal
🚨 Phil Buggy - 30 year medal
🚨 Gerard Buggy - 25 year medal
🚨 Shane Moore - 10 year medal
🚨 Tara Duncan - 10 year medal
🚨 Susan Peake - 10 year medal
🚨 Kylie Shingles - 10 year medal
🚨 Abby Miller - 5 year certificate
🚨 CJ Peake - 5 year certificate

Junior Brigade Members
🚨 Jess - 3 year certificate
🚨 Ethan - 2 year certificate
🚨 Maeve - 2 year certificate
🚨 Jenson- 1 year certificate
🚨 Eliza - 1 year certificate

16/08/2026

Wandong Fire Brigade celebrated their Awards Night on Saturday with catering by Happy Camper Pizza .

Our annual 'best and fairest' award nominated by brigade members is named after one of our founding members Maurice Scanlon. In 2026 the Maurice Scanlon Award was presented to Fiona Manson.

The 2026 Captain's Award was awarded to Jacob Styles. Fiona and Jacob have worked tirelessly over the past year and contributed significantly to the brigade and the community.

It was a lovely night celebrating achievements, enjoying each other's company and the great food 🍕 🍨 .

05/08/2026

⚠️⚠️You are legally required to slow down to 40km/h when passing emergency, incident response and roadside assistance vehicles that are stationary or moving slower than 10km/h and have flashing lights or an alarm sounding.

⚠️⚠️When you see flashing lights🚨 (red, blue, magenta or yellow) and the vehicle is stopped or moving slower than 10km/h you must:

⚠️start to safely slow down to 40km/h (check your rear-view mirror first, especially on high-speed roads)
⚠️Pass the scene at 40km/h speed and be able to stop if directed
⚠️Return to the legal speed limit after you are a safe distance from the scene.

Check out this video by local emergency services personnel. Slow down so they can do their job and return home again.