CFA District 24 Headquarters Brigade

31/03/2026

04/02/2026

This morning the Health Monitoring and Rehab Unit assisted at 11 fires that along the Yackandandah Myrtleford Road at Mudgegonga. The fires were started by a truck as it travelled along the road, but all were quickly contained.

31/01/2026

District 24 Rehab currently assisting at a house fire in Bright.

30/01/2026

VALE: Ivan Lee

It is with great sadness that we inform you that our brigade's oldest member Ivan Lee passed away yesterday morning, Ivan was 93 years old.

Despite his age Ivan still turned up to meetings and training nights and fascinated the younger members with his stories of the CFA in days gone by

Although Ivan and his wife Margaret moved to Myrtleford last year to be in aged care, he remained a member of our Brigade.

Ivan received his 75 Years of Service award from our brigade in 2024.

Ivan joined the CFA in 1948 at the age of 15, when he became a member of the Myrtleford brigade.

In 2017 Ivan received the Medal of The Order Of Australia (OAM) for services to the CFA.

Photo: Ivan receiving his 75 Years of Service award from Commander Matt Johnson.

15/01/2026

With the current fire situation the CFA has received a number enquiries on how members of the public can donate to a specific brigade or to the CFA in general.

CFA is extremely grateful for these generous donations and fundraising efforts which will support the organisation and the important work of our brigades in protecting their communities.

How to donate? Go to the CFA web page at:

https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au

Then select the donation option in the top right had corner of the home page.

Donors can choose to donate to one of two funds using the web page link below, both of which are tax deductible (for all donations over $2).

If you wish to donate to specific brigade just select their name from a drop down list, which is in alphabetical order.

A tax-deductible receipt will be issued at the time of donation to the nominated email. Thank you for your generous support.

2023 Home - Summer

22/10/2025

Our Brigade was more than happy to support Yackandandah in their 110 year celebrations.

02/09/2024

Proud to have Ivan as a member of our Brigade.

With multiple awards recognising his lengthy service to the CFA, 90-year-old Ivan Lee says volunteering has become a way of life for him and his wife.

26/02/2024

Have you checked Fire Danger Ratings today or checked-in on friends and family living in fire risk areas?

Wednesday will be a day of Catastrophic Fire Danger for the Wimmera and Extreme in most other parts of the State.

Now is the time to assess your situation and talk to your family about your Bushfire plan and remember, leaving early is your safest option.

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Leave early when the Fire Danger Rating is Extreme or Catastrophic. If you are still on your property, or in an area of high fire danger please be aware emergency services may not be able to help you if you decide not to take action when warned.

Wednesday is looking to be another day of increased fire danger, now is the time to assess your situation and review your Bushfire Plan. Consider having multiple travel routes included in your Bushfire Plan as highways and main roads can close suddenly if they are deemed too dangerous to travel on.

Continue to monitor conditions and stay informed. Never rely on a single source of information. Visit: www.emergency.vic.gov.au, download the VicEmergency app and tune into your local emergency broadcaster.

07/04/2023

Come on down to APCO Service Centre and donate to the Royal Children's Hospital Appeal. We take EFTpos.

05/01/2023

VALE: Phil Randell

It is with sadness and regret that we advise of the passing of Phillip Randell, District 24 Headquarters Brigade’s 1st Lieutenant on the 31st December 2022.

Phil joined the Headquarters Brigade in September 2018, however his service with the CFA extended to 20 years when he started with the Kergunyah Fire Brigade on 21st November 2001 before joining the Kiewa Brigade .

Phil’s funeral will be held at the Conway’s Funeral Home, 20 South St, Wodonga VIC 3690 on the 13th January 2023 at 2.00pm.
The CFA involvement will be a Guard of Honour at the service. The dress code will be CFA Work Uniform or neat casual.

We extend our sincere condolences to his wife Annie, his children and their families at this sad time.

25/05/2022

Last night the District 24 Headquarters Brigade held their elections. A big thank you to those members who put their hand up for the various roles. The following were the successful nominee:

Captain - Mark Slater
1st Lieutenant - Phil Randell
2nd Lieutenant - Paul Maher
3rd Lieutenant - Christine Scanlan
Community Safety Coordinator - Andrew Scanlan
Health and Safety Coordinator - Ben Nieuwerth
Training Coordinator - Paul Maher
Secretary - Wendy Slater
Treasurer - Angus Beath
Communications - Andrew Scanlan
Asset Maintenance - Jim Bates
Group Delegate - Mark Slater
Group Delegate - Phil Randell
Women’s Reference Group Delegate - Adele Buchanan
Women’s Reference Group Delegate - Christine Scanlan
VFBV Delegate - Jim Bates
VFBV Delegate - Jeff McEachern