Drouin West Fire Brigade - CFA

Drouin West Fire Brigade - CFA We deliver prevention & suppression support to communities of Drouin West, Jindivick & Brandy Creek. Our Brigade is an active Brigade with over 50 members.

The Drouin West Fire Brigade is a fully volunteer Fire Brigade that is part of the Country Fire Authority (CFA). It services the areas of Drouin West and the small townships of Brandy Creek and Jindivick, founded in 1949. The station on Main Neerim Road, Droun West houses our firefighting appliances: Drouin West Tanker (2.4C), Drouin West Ultra Light Tanker and our Forward Command Vehicle (FCV), w

hich is setup as a Strike Team Leaders vehicle and a Command Vehicle. We perform many different roles which include fire prevention / suppression, community awareness & education, Fire Safe Kids programs in schools, fundraising, ongoing training and 'upskilling' of members and attendance at public events. (Photo of our Brigade taken by Alison K Photography - 2013)

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- material that is obscene, offensive, pornographic, vulgar, profane, indecent or otherwise illegal
- remarks that racially or religiously vilifies, incites violence or hatred, or is likely to offend, insult or humiliate others based on race, religion, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation or any physical or mental disability
- personal attacks, abuse and threats to cause physical or mental harm
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- content that is defamatory to any person
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20/05/2026

Tonight at Drouin West Fire Brigade - CFA AGM Captain Tony Pinelli congratulated all members for an outstanding year. We got to see the amazing work our operational and brigade members have achieved over the year. We also held our Elections. Thank you to our members that decided not to take on a role at this election, Craig Norbury, Rob Wills and Matilda Craig your commitment to your positions over the past two years has really been appreciated.
Election results and taking up these positions as of the 1st of July 2026. The following members will be taking on new roles or staying on in their current position till 2028. Congratulations to
Captain Tony Pinelli 2nd term
1st Lt Malcolm Jolly 2nd Term
2nd Lt Pauline Boorer 2nd Term
3rd Lt Vacant
4th Lt Jordan Cleaver new role
Training Malcolm Jolly new role
Children's education vacant
Communication Officer Gary Cheesman2nd term
Community Safety Pauline new role
Operations officer Tony Pinelli new role
Assets & infrastructure Vacant
Secretary Jenny Pham 2nd term
Social and fund-raising Pauline Boorer 3rd term
Treasurer Delwyn Carnegie 7th term
President Graeme Higgs 3rd term
Juniors Coordinator Erynne Juraschek 2nd term
Duty officer Jeff Locklier 3rd term
OH&S Rob Thomas new role
Recruitment Kaye Cheesman new role
Family liaison Kaye Cheesman 2nd term
Group delegates Tony Pinelli 2nd term and Malcolm Jolly 2nd term
FEM Paul Day 2nd term
VFVB Rob Will 3rd term and David Underwood 2nd term.
Congratulations to you all. 👩‍🚒

Happy Mothers Day to all our Volunteer Mums and to the Volunteer Dads that take on the dual parenting role. Enjoy your v...
10/05/2026

Happy Mothers Day to all our Volunteer Mums and to the Volunteer Dads that take on the dual parenting role. Enjoy your very special day 👩‍🚒💜 Our Sunday roster group had a very special surprise a bunch of Flowers and a beautiful Happy Mothers Day biscuit. Our male volunteers accepted one to take home to their wife's.

Drouin West Fire Brigade - CFA attended the Jindivick ANZAC Day Service yesterday. It was an honour to be there a long s...
26/04/2026

Drouin West Fire Brigade - CFA attended the Jindivick ANZAC Day Service yesterday. It was an honour to be there a long side members of the community.
ANZAC 2026 national themes was Women in Service, Families of those serving and Support Services. We would like to remember those that have served and continue to serve, especially in these troubled times. LEST WE FORGET.

Thank you to our team that assist Warragul Fire Brigade on Friday at the milk factory fire. The fire started around 3:15...
18/04/2026

Thank you to our team that assist Warragul Fire Brigade on Friday at the milk factory fire. The fire started around 3:15pm and Warragul Fire Brigade quickly realised they needed support from neighbouring Brigades with Breathing Apparatus and Drouin West Fire Brigade - CFA where called. Our team arrived on scene around 3:30pm and where released around 6pm. Great effort by all involved.

At 1am this morning Tuesday the 7th April 2026 the fire danger period ceased. Please if you are planning to burn off reg...
06/04/2026

At 1am this morning Tuesday the 7th April 2026 the fire danger period ceased.
Please if you are planning to burn off register your burn 🔥 and keep an eye on whe weather forecast to ensure your burn will remain safe.

Happy Easter Everyone. Please enjoy this time with family and friends and stay safe. Fire Restrictions are still in plac...
02/04/2026

Happy Easter Everyone. Please enjoy this time with family and friends and stay safe. Fire Restrictions are still in place until Tuesday 1am on the 7th April. 🐰🗿🐣👨‍🚒

02/04/2026

Hi everyone. Drouin West Fire Brigade - CFA will be at the Jindivick Country Market this Saturday 9am to 1pm. We have a massive raffle for the last market this season.
1st Prize Hand painted saw by Wally Ronald's
2nd Prize a trailer of wood thanks Jeff.
3rd Prize an Easter Hamper
And more come see us at Jindivick Hall. Tickets $2 each or 3 for $5. We will also have our best in market sausage sizzle, along with Captain Koala teddy's and fire truck lunch boxes. Hope to see you there 👩‍🚒👨‍🚒

Thank you to the for letting us use your magnificent ground for our family friendly cricket match. Drouin West Fire Br...
29/03/2026

Thank you to the for letting us use your magnificent ground for our family friendly cricket match. Drouin West Fire Brigade - CFA Vs Drouin Fire Brigade. Let the best team win. 🏏



27/03/2026

Thank you to our Drouin West Fire Brigade - CFA members that were deployed to many of these events. Whether it was on the fire ground or in an Incident Control Centre or if you stayed local to assist with local calls we appreciate everything you do. From us to you THANK YOU 🧑‍🚒👩‍🚒

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Hi come join Drouin West Fire Brigade - CFA at the Baw Baw Shire Council family friendly Expo. Located at the Warragul A...
20/03/2026

Hi come join Drouin West Fire Brigade - CFA at the Baw Baw Shire Council family friendly Expo. Located at the Warragul Art Centre.

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530 Main Neerim Road
Drouin West, VIC
3818

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