CFA Maryborough Fire Brigade

22/04/2026

02/04/2026

Wishing everyone a safe and happy Easter long weekend. A reminder that for Central Goldfields Shire the fire restrictions are still in place until 1am Tuesday 7th April.

Visit the link below to find out what you can't and can't do within the current restrictions over this weekend

www.cfa.vic.gov.au/warnings-restrictions/fire-bans-ratings-and-restrictions/can-i-or-cant-i

09/01/2026

Due to several fires burning across Victoria, smoke will be visible across large areas of the state from these bushfires. Only call 000 for an unattended fire or defined column of smoke.

08/01/2026

Today is a Catastrophic fire danger day in our area. They don't happen very often so you need to listen to the warnings about how bad today might be. If you live in Alma, Simson, Adelaide lead, Flagstaff or Daisy Hill areas you reside in very high fire risk areas and you should be already enacting your fire safety plan. This can also be said for homes that are located on the fringe of Maryborough.
THINGS TO DO:
* ensure you have Vic Emergency App on your phone, and your phone is fully charged (you could lose power today)
* have other ways to get information. E.g Radio
* pack your emergency bag now (even if you don't plan on leaving)
* check in on vulnerable neighbours and let your family/friends know what your plan is
IF YOU DO NOTHING ELSE TODAY PLEASE REVIEW INFORMATION ON THE CFA WEBSITE
Prepare - Before and during a bushfire
https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepare/before-and-during-a-fire
Leaving early planning
https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepare/before-and-during-a-fire/leave-early
Am I at Risk
https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepare/bushfire-basics/am-i-at-risk
How fire behaves
https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepare/bushfire-basics/how-fire-behaves
Radiant Heat https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepare/bushfire-basics/radiant-heat

07/01/2026

We are now at the station if you'd like to talk through your preparations. Our friends from Ambulance Vic are here also

10.30 to 12.30
Then back again from 4-6pm

07/01/2026

We are opening the Fire Station today (see times below) to help you prepare for what looks to be Catastrophic fire weather rating in our area tomorrow.

We can help you with you Vic Emergency APP settings, Information on how to prepare with a variety of written information booklets you can take home with you. TODAY is your critical planning day...please don't wait and see.....

When:
10:30am to 12:30pm
4:00pm to 6:00pm

Where:
Maryborough Fire Station
93 Napier Street

Enter either via the front doors and head down the corridor to our meeting room or if parking in the carpark behind the station the back door will be open also.

Don't forget about the vulnerable people in your lives and consider how you can help them plan too!

07/01/2026

Ever wondered when the right time to leave is? Or been stuck on where to go?
Leaving early is the safest thing to do, but what does it mean? And where should I go? 🚗👜
Swipe through the pics to find out more about this hot topic for a fire safe summer 🔥
www.cfa.vic.gov.au/leaveearly

06/01/2026

With Fire Danger increasing being prepared to leave quickly is important! 🚙
Having an Emergency Kit ready to go will make it easy to leave and protect yourself and your loved ones.👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
Your Emergency Kit should contain essential items - like important documents, water, a mobile phone and charger, medicines, pet food and a change of clothes 🎒💊👕
www.cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepare/before-and-during-a-fire/leave-early/what-to-take-with-you

30/12/2025

🎆 There is nothing quite like looking at some fireworks while bringing in the new year, however, Victorians are advised to leave fireworks to licensed professionals this New Year’s Eve to prevent injuries, fires, and legal penalties.
CFA Chief Officer Jason Heffernan urges residents to consider the safety of their families, neighbours and community this festive season.
Illegal fireworks can lead to grass fires, property damage, and bushfires, requiring the attendance of emergency responders during celebrations in an already busy fire season

09/11/2025

Doors are open. Everyone is welcome