Torquay Fire Brigade

07/09/2026

Less than a week to go before the 2026 Firefighter stair climb where TFB members will be sweating it out to raise funds for charity!

This years charities are:
Lifeline
Peter MacCallum Cancer Foundation
000Foundation

Please Donate using the link below.
https://www.firefighterclimb.org.au/station/cfa/torquay/

Also, check out the latest news over at the Surfcoast Times!
https://timesnewsgroup.com.au/surfcoasttimes/news/firefighters-to-climb-for-a-cause/

Melbourne Firefighter Stair Climb sees Wallington and Torquay CFA members raise funds for cancer research and crisis support.

30/08/2026

A busy afternoon for the brigade with a number of call outs, this one being the most significant.

A Torquay home, known by neighbours as the “party house”, has been gutted by fire as police seek witnesses. Here's what we know 👉 https://bit.ly/45Vvwqw

30/08/2026

A big thank you to the Surf Coast Times for their support!

🔥 Community support at the Torquay Cup will help local firefighters stay ready when needed. More details 👉 bit.ly/45OtJn0

17/08/2026

A busy afternoon for the Brigade along with support from our neighbouring brigades and FRV.

🔥 Emergency crews rushed to Grossmans Road after an abandoned house caught fire Monday afternoon. See more 👉 bit.ly/4gh2VRe

13/08/2026

On 12 September, a crew from Torquay Fire Brigade will take on the Melbourne Firefighter Stair Climb — 28 floors in full firefighting gear to raise funds and awareness for the fight against cancer, depression and su***de.

As first responders, these causes are incredibly important to us. We see firsthand the impact they can have on individuals, families, emergency service workers and the wider community.

We’re proud to represent Torquay and would love your support. If your circumstances allow, even a small donation can make a real difference.

🔥 28 floors. Full firefighting gear. One very important cause.

Donate here:�👉 https://www.firefighterclimb.org.au/donations/donate/cfa/torquay/

17/07/2026

Burning continues through winter across the Barwon South west Region.

Want to receive a text or email when planned burns are happening near you?

Sign up for alerts on the Planned Burns Victoria website www.vic.gov.au/plannedburns.

If weather and forest conditions are right, firefighters will light the following burns in the coming days:

📍Anglesea – Anglesea Heath (135 hectares) North of Gum Flats Road
📍Anglesea – Harrison South Track (38 hectares)
📍Ocean Grove - Nature Reserve – Banksia Track (32 hectares) North of Curthbertson Track

In the cooler months, crews move into heathland areas where vegetation dries out more quickly and can still be safely burnt. These smaller burns help create a patchwork of different vegetation stages across the landscape.

Without planned burning and other fuel management works, bushfires will be bigger and harder for our firefighters to control.

🔥You may see or smell smoke.
👀 Watch for our crews and follow their directions.
📞 If you experience symptoms that may be due to smoke exposure, please seek medical advice or call NURSE-ON-CALL on 1300 60 60 24.

🌐Detailed information about current air quality throughout Victoria can be found at www.epa.vic.gov.au
Unexpected weather conditions can mean plans change at the last minute and a burn may not go ahead, even if communities have already been notified. When this happens, our crews will continue to monitor the conditions and re-schedule the burn for a later date

VicEmergency - Barwon South West
CFA South West
Surf Coast Shire Council
City of Greater Geelong

18/06/2026

just in case anyone is heading into Geelong today - please be aware of the AusAlert test today.

⚠️ AusAlert Test in Geelong TODAY at 2:00 pm ⚠️
Belmont & Highton residents at 2:00 pm today, your phone, tablet or smartwatch may blast a loud 10‑second siren and vibrate. This is only a test of Australia’s new national emergency warning system. No action needed.

If Priority Alerts could impact your safety or wellbeing, visit ausalert.gov.au for steps to adjust your device settings

17/06/2026

Congrats to one of own for completing this course - Well done Matt.

Shout out to Aaron who also recently completed this course and increasing our capacity to respond in complex calls.

It is quite a commitment to complete this course.

05/06/2026

https://www.firefighterclimb.org.au/donations/donate/cfa/torquay/

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.