Eildon CFA

10/06/2026

🚒 Thank a First Responder Day 🚑🚔🚚
Today is Thank a First Responder Day, and we would like to take a moment to recognise and thank the incredible volunteers of the Eildon Fire Brigade.

We would also like to acknowledge our fellow First Responders - Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic), Victoria State Emergency Service (VicSES), Victoria Police (VicPol), Ambulance Victoria (AV) and Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV). We work as one to keep our communities safe.

31/05/2026

1 June is the the first day of winter and Smoke Alarm Action Day.
Use it as your reminder to test your smoke alarms and make sure they’re working properly.

It only takes a minute, and it could save your life. A working smoke alarm can halve the risk of death in a house fire and is one of the simplest ways to protect your home and family.

28/05/2026

AFAC, the National Council for fire and emergency services, has released the Seasonal Bushfire Outlook for winter 2026.

You can find the full Seasonal Bushfire Outlook for winter 2026 on AFAC's website.

The latest long-range forecast for June to August 2026 shows:
* Rainfall is likely to be below average across much of southern, central and eastern Australia.
* Daytime temperatures are likely to be above average for most of Australia except in parts of the north.
* Overnight temperatures are likely to be above average for much of Australia.
Click the link for more information on the BOM website:
https://www.bom.gov.au/climate/outlooks/ =ff3b498e-aa88-4da7-8fe4-92f577ad0000

The outlook suggests an early start to the bushfire season this year. Now is a great time to start preparing your property for the next bushfire season. For tips, visit the CFA website: www.cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepare/how-to-prepare-your-property

Long-range forecasts for Australia including three monthly rainfall, maximum and minimum temperatures, the El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO) status and typical rainfall patterns during ENSO and Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) phases.

25/05/2026

🔥 Last summer was a wake‑up call — now’s the time to get ready for the next fire season by prepping your property, updating your plan and packing your leave‑early kit.
🔥 How did our last summer affect you?
Did you have to leave early… change holiday plans… rethink how you live with fire… or even put your fire survival plan into action?
As we reach the end of May, now is the time to look ahead and get prepared for the next fire season. Small steps now make a big difference later.
🌿 Tidy up your property
📝 Create or update your fire survival plan
🎒 Start packing your “leave early” kit
Preparing early keeps you, your family and your community safer. Let’s get ready together. 🔥💛
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19/05/2026

❤️ National Volunteer Week is a chance to thank not just our CFA members, but ALL the volunteers who make our community stronger.
🙋‍♂️🙋‍♀️ This year’s theme is ‘Your Year to Volunteer’, and it’s also a timely reminder that there’s never been a more important time to get involved.
The recent devastating fires, which came close to impacting our own township and heavily affected others, showed just how much we rely on volunteers – and why we NEED more people to step up, give us a hand and help share the load.
Join the CFA and be part of something that genuinely makes a difference.
If you are interested in joining the Eildon Fire Brigade, we are holding an Information Session this Sunday 24th May 2026 at 10am at the Station. Come down and have a chat with us.
Click the link to find out more: https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/.../volunteer.../come-join-us

18/05/2026

To celebrate International Day for Women in Maritime, we’re spotlighting the women of Victoria’s Marine Search and Rescue and the important role they play in keeping people safe on the water.
Eildon Fire Brigade has the only CFA marine search and rescue appliance. The primary role of the fire boat is firefighting and the secondary role is to provide support to other emergency service agencies - Ambulance Victoria, Victoria Police, Water Police, SES and Forest Fire Management Victoria.
If you are interested in joining the Eildon Fire Brigade, we are holding an Information Session this Sunday 24th May 2026 at 10am at the Station. Come down and have a chat with us.

09/05/2026

Happy Mother's Day to all the mums and mother figures out there.

A special thanks to those mums in the emergency services who are working today.

03/05/2026

In December 1998, five CFA (Country Fire Authority) firefighters lost their lives fighting a bushfire in Linton, 150km west of Melbourne.
This tragic event rocked the firefighting community. To recognise the sacrifice of those firefighters, and the work of firefighters around the world, International Firefighters' Day was established in 1999.
The date, 4 May, was chosen to coincide with St Florian's Day - the patron saint of firefighters.
Day and night - in the heat, cold or rain - firefighters answer the call to assist our communities every day of the year.
Today, we're thinking about what they give up to protect lives and property.
Thank you CFA (Country Fire Authority), Forest Fire Management Victoria and Fire Rescue Victoria for everything you do to help keep Victorians safe ❤️💙

03/05/2026

On Saturday 2nd May 2026, the Eildon Fire Brigade held their Biennial Elections and Medal Presentation Night.

The Eildon Fire Brigade Management Team and members would like to thank everyone for their support and dedication and wish everyone all the best for the next two years. A special thank you to Treasurer Dale Harrison who after 14 years in the position has decided to stand down at the end of the term on 30th June 2026. We thank Dale for his dedication and service as Treasurer. Dale will still continue within the Eildon Fire Brigade as a valued member.

The following members were elected to positions effective from 1st July 2026 through to 30th June 2028:

Captain – Nicki Lund (no change)
1st Lt (Operations) – Neil Campbell (no change)
2nd Lt (Training) - Darren McGrath (no change)
3rd Lt (Marine) – John Hughes (new)
4th Lt (Asset & Maintenance) – Dean Malley (new)
Secretary – Ken Dare (new)
Treasurer – Joan McGrath (new)
Comms Officer - John Hughes (no change)
Brigade Support Coordinator – Joan McGrath (no change)
Community Safety Coordinator – Nicki Lund (no change)
Health & Safety Coordinator – Neil Campbell (new)
VFBV Delegates – Nicki Lund & Darren McGrath (no change)
Group Delegates – Nicki Lund & Neil Campbell (no change)

CFA Board Member and Captain of Toolangi, Dawn Hartog together with District 12 Commander Justin Dally presented the following medals to the Eildon Fire Brigade members:

National Medal - The National Medal is awarded for diligent long service (at least 15 years) to the community in hazardous circumstances, including in times of emergency and national disaster, in direct protection of life and property to:
Dale Harrison

National Medal 2nd Clasp – a bronze bar with 10 raised hemispheres awarded for every additional 10 years of qualifying service beyond the initial 15 years required for the National Medal to:
Darren McGrath
John McKernan

25 Years to:
Joan McGrath

20 Years to:
Evelyn Hughes
Greg Lund
Ken Lund
Nicki Lund

15 Years to:
Tony Keddell

The evening was followed by supper and celebrating the continued dedication and support the members provide to our community. Congratulations to everyone.

Thank you to TANS Photography for capturing our special night, we appreciate it.

26/04/2026

Today, the Eildon Fire Brigade members ensured their qualifications are kept up to date by completing their annual CPR course, with some members completing their full Level 2 First Aid