North Hamilton Rural Fire Brigade

16/05/2026

01/05/2026

Tonight we helped out SES Hamilton Unit with making a big mud puddle full of water for their 4wd training tomorrow.

Photo Credit - Peter Warren

10/04/2026

The Fire Danger Period has been amended for the following municipalities, and will now be lifted as of 1:00am Monday 20 April 2026:
Moyne Shire Council
Southern Grampians Shire Council
Warrnambool City Council
Colac Otway Shire Council
Corangamite Shire Council

For more information and a full list of municipalities and dates: www.cfa.vic.gov.au/firedangerperiod

22/03/2026

Today we conducted a environmental burn of the Bandicoot Reserve. With help and many thanks to Yulecart Rural Fire Brigade, Grange Rural Fire Brigade, Wannon Rural Fire Brigade, Ardachy Rural Fire Brigade, and Taskforce members that came and assisted also.

Photo Credit- Shelly Warren

20/03/2026

CFA crews will conduct a planned burn in Hamilton on Sunday 22nd March 2025.

The burn will occur at the Bandicoot Reserve from 10am.
CFA brigades conduct planned burns to reduce fuel buildup, minimising the impact and spread of grass and bushfire.

If you notice smoke in your area, you can find out whether it's a fire or a planned burn by visiting the Planned Burning Victoria website https://plannedburns.ffm.vic.gov.au, the Vic Emergency website www.emergency.vic.gov.au, or by using the Vic Emergency app.

VicEmergency - Barwon South West
Southern Grampians Shire Council
Forest Fire Management Victoria

18/03/2026

Planned Environmental Burn – Eastern Barred Bandicoot Enclosure, North Hamilton on Sunday the 22nd March 2026.

North Hamilton CFA, with support from surrounding CFA brigades, will be conducting an environmental prescribed burn within the Eastern Barred Bandicoot Enclosure, located off North Boundary Road, Hamilton.

An environmental burn, often referred to in Australia as a prescribed burn or ecological burn, is the intentional application of fire to a defined area of land under carefully controlled conditions. These burns are carried out to achieve environmental, conservation, and land‑management objectives. Unlike wildfires, prescribed burns are carefully planned and timed to enhance ecosystem health, support biodiversity, and reduce the build‑up of hazardous fuel loads.

Fire has played a natural and cultural role in shaping Australian landscapes for thousands of years, and many native plants and animals are adapted to regular, low‑intensity fire. Environmental burns are therefore an important tool in modern conservation, particularly in fire‑prone regions.

Purpose of the Burn
The prescribed burn aims to restore and maintain native grassland ecosystems, encourage the regeneration of indigenous plant species, reduce woody plant and shrub encroachment, and improve habitat quality for native wildlife.
The Eastern Barred Bandicoot enclosure at Hamilton is a key conservation site in western Victoria. The Eastern Barred Bandicoot relies on open grassland with dense ground cover for foraging and shelter. Carefully managed ecological burning helps maintain suitable vegetation structure by preventing the dominance of tall grasses and shrubs, supporting the long‑term survival of this critically endangered species within the predator‑free enclosure.

Ecological Benefits
Environmental burns are generally low‑intensity and limited in size, producing lower carbon emissions than large, uncontrolled bushfires. They can stimulate seed germination in fire‑dependent Australian plant species, promote healthy native vegetation regrowth, and reduce accumulated fuel loads. By lowering fuel levels, these burns also help reduce the risk and severity of future bushfires, contributing to the protection of both biodiversity and the local community.

28/02/2026

Today we completed a roadside fuel reduction burn on the Glenelg Hwy. Many thanks to all CFA crews, traffic control and task force members who turned out and helped with numbers.

Photo Credit- Shelly Warren

26/02/2026

Last night we completed an environmental burn of the Horse Paddock on Nth Boundary Rd. We would like to thank Hamilton Fire Brigade, Grange Rural Fire Brigade, and Strathkellar brigade for their assistance. Also thank you to Yulecart Rural Fire Brigade for the use of their tanker.

Photo Credit- Shelly Warren

16/02/2026

Tomorrow, Tue, 17 Feb 2026 has been declared a day of Total Fire Ban in the Wimmera, South West, North Central, Central (includes Melbourne and Geelong) and West and South Gippsland district(s) of Victoria.

No fires can be lit or be allowed to remain alight in the open air from 12:01 AM on Tue, 17 Feb 2026 until 11:59 PM Tue, 17 Feb 2026.

Glenelg Shire Council
Moyne Shire Council
Warrnambool City Council
Southern Grampians Shire Council
Corangamite Shire Council
Colac Otway Shire Council
Surf Coast Shire Council
Golden Plains Shire Council
City of Greater Geelong
Borough of Queenscliffe

15/02/2026

Roadside Burn Operation – Glenelg Highway, Hamilton

Scheduled Burn Details

The North Hamilton CFA has planned a roadside burn along the Glenelg Highway. The burn will take place between Fairburns Road and the McDonalds Road intersection on 28/02/2026. This operation will see multiple local CFA brigades collaborating to ensure the burn is conducted safely and that the surrounding area is properly managed throughout the process.

Traffic Management and Community Information

On the day of the burn, traffic management measures will be in place along this section of the Glenelg Highway. Motorists should anticipate delays throughout the day, as these precautions are necessary to protect CFA personnel and all road users. CFA fire trucks will be active in the area, and residents as well as visitors should expect visible smoke in the vicinity during the operation.

Why Roadside burning

Roadside burning in Victoria, Australia, is a critical, highly regulated fuel-reduction activity conducted to create fire breaks, protect infrastructure, and reduce the intensity of potential bushfires. These operations are managed by the Country Fire Authority (CFA), Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) and local councils.

Key aspects of roadside burning in Victoria include:
Purpose: To manage fuel loads (grass, weeds, undergrowth) on roadsides, which are often high-risk areas for fire ignition and spread.
Authority: CFA brigades, often in partnership with local councils and VicRoads, conduct these burns.
Ecological Benefits: These burns mimic natural fire regimes necessary for Australian flora and fauna to regenerate and maintain habitat diversity.
Safety & Management: Extensive planning is involved, including creating fire breaks and working with the EPA, Bureau of Meteorology, and CFA.
Information & Warnings: Citizens can view active, planned, and past burns via the VicEmergency app or the Planned Burns Victoria website.