Morwell Fire Brigade

18/05/2026

This week we recognise the tireless work our Volunteers put in around the nation as we celebrate National Volunteer week.

To find out more about volunteering with the CFA visit:
www.cfa.vic.gov.au/volunteers-careers/volunteer-with-cfa

10/05/2026

On Friday May 8, at approx. 11.15pm as most people were getting ready for bed , FRV Station 78 (Morwell) and Morwell CFA were paged to a report of a building fire on Maryvale Road next too the Enjoy Church.

As Morwell CFA volunteers were making their way to the fire station a large orange glow could be seen from most of Morwell leading members to believe they have a going fire to deal with.

FRV pumper 78 and aerial pumper 78 arrived on scene first and confirmed a large building 1/4 to 1/3 involved. The location was confirmed as the old Morwell Tech School site. Morwell CFA Tanker arrived soon after and together crews worked hard to extinguish the fire.

Fire hydrants on the property were found to have very low water pressure resulting in having to source water from Maryvale Road/Ashley Ave about 300m away or about 10 lengths of hose away.

Extra resources were responded to assist with FRV and CFA units coming from across the Latrobe Valley. At one stage about 50 firefighters and around 20 appliances and support vehicles being on scene.

Unfortunately due to the delay in getting a reliable water source and the sudden increase in wind the fire began rapidly spreading throughout the building, resulting in the total loss of the building.

Due to the extent of fire and building stability the fire was attacked externally using 2 aerial streams from above and multiple hose lines with crews utilising breathing apparatus on the ground.

Fire crews did manage to protect nearby buildings from being impacted by the fire.

Crews worked long into the night with the last CFA and FRV crews returning to their stations at around 6.30am.

Cause is being investigated.

Responding units.

FRV
Station 78 - Pumper and Aerial Pumper
Station 79 - Pumper
Station 77 - Pumper and Ladder Platform
Commander Wilkie

CFA
Morwell - Tanker, FCV and support
Churchill - FCV
Traralgon - Tanker, FCV, Salvage and BA support
Yallourn North - Rehab Unit and Field Toilet Trailer
Tyers - Tanker and Hyland Group FCV
Traralgon West - FCV
Hazelwood North - Tanker

(FCV = Forward Command Vehicle)

Apologies if anyone was missed.

(Not for Media use, for official comment on the fire please contact FRV Station 78)

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10/05/2026

Happy Mothers Day to our Mums and Mother figures who make our Brigade so special. We thankyou for your dedication and input.
Have a day of self care and spoiling to ensure you know we appreciate your input.

04/05/2026

Today we recognise and thank all the firefighters, near and far.

We Thankyou all for your courage and bravery that’s protected the communities, past and present, all across Australia.

25/04/2026

We are sharing this post that Morwell East Football Netball Club put together about Rodney Lucas. Many will know Rod in the Latrobe Valley area with his association with football and Fire Brigade.

Rod is a life member of the Morwell Fire Brigade, with over 60 years service, many as secretary of the Brigade.

On this ANZAC day the Morwell Fire Brigade is proud to acknowledge Rod’s service to his country.

Thanks to the MEFNC for allowing us to share their post about Rod.

24/04/2026

Today we honour and remember those who have served and continue to serve our country. 🇦🇺

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old;
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.

Lest we forget

23/04/2026

With some warmer weather coming up and Fire Restrictions over, we will all have our burnoffs ready to go.
Firstly though register your burn online - firepermits.vic.gov.au
Check the weather and monitor your burn at all times.
Have water nearby.
Ensure fire is extinguished on completion. One tiny spark can create an out of control fire.

23/04/2026

Notification of Planned Burn tomorrow Friday 24th of April. 2026.
Information listed below for Community Awareness.

21/04/2026

06/04/2026

Fire Restrictions finish 1 am 7/3/26