Whiteheads Creek-Tarcombe Fire Brigade

15/09/2026

Agriculture Victoria are running a Farm Fire Preparedness session at the Molesworth Public Hall on Monday 5th October, 10am-2.30pm.
See image below for more details and registration links are in the comments.

03/09/2026

Dear members of the community your all invited to join us on our Community Appreciation Day.
Hosted at the Whiteheads Creek fire station. See below for more information. See you there.

02/09/2026

As you prepare your property for fire season, it's a good idea to notify emergency services if you're planning a burn off 🔥🍃

The Fire Permits Victoria website is a quick and easy way to notify online - firepermits.vic.gov.au

27/08/2026

🚨Defending your property workshop! 🚨

CFA District 12 is hosting a FREE Defending Your Property Workshop. This full-day, face-to-face session will give you the practical skills and knowledge you need.

What the workshop covers:
🔴 Understanding fire behavior and Fire Danger Ratings.
🔴 Assessing and modifying property risks.
🔴 Physical and psychological preparedness.
🔴 Water, resources, and equipment requirements.
🔴 Practical session: Hands-on experience with pumps, hoses, and equipment!

Event Details:
▫️ Date: Saturday, 10th October 2026
▫️ Time: 9:00 am – 4:30 pm
▫️ Location: Hilldene Fire Station (470 Seymour-Tooborac Rd, Hilldene)

⚠️ RSVP is ESSENTIAL! ⚠️
Spaces are strictly limited to just 10 households. We highly recommend a minimum of two people per household attend, as defending a property on your own should NEVER be attempted.

How to Register (Closes 5th October 2026):
▫️ 👇 Click the link below this post to register! 👇
▫️ You can also scan the QR code on the flyer.
▫️ OR email your name(s), address, phone, town, and to:
[email protected]

For more information, please call the District 12 Community Engagement Coordinator on: 0419 472 579.

Register Here:
👉 https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/HA02gQSBKx 👈

07/08/2026

25/07/2026

🚨🚒 !! Exercise !! 🚨🚒

Thursday 30th July from 1300-2200

Due to a Major Multi-Agency Exercise that will be conducted in the Wider-Seymour area, you will see an increase in Emergency Service vehicles and Personnel during this time.

Personnel will start preparing at identified exercise sites from 1pm.

Responders will base themselves at the Seymour Cricket Club from 4:30pm before engaging in an exercise that will finish around 10pm.

Please exercise caution around these vehicles as these members will be operating under instruction throughout this time.

CFA (Country Fire Authority)
Victoria Police
Ambulance Victoria
SES Seymour Unit
St John Ambulance Victoria
Mitchell Shire Council
Defence Australia
Seymour Fire Brigade
Whiteheads Creek-Tarcombe Fire Brigade
Strath Reedy Creek CFA
Hilldene Fire Brigade
CFA District 12 HQ Brigade
CFA District 12
SES Kilmore Unit

01/07/2026

Due to power outages and wild weather tonight’s meeting is canceled

30/06/2026

Were you impacted by the 2026 Longwood Fire? Your voice matters.

By taking just a few minutes to complete our short survey, you can help Emergency Services improve how we protect communities ahead of the 2026/27 Summer Fire Season.

Your valuable feedback helps us understand:
💬 How people respond to emergency warnings.
📢 How clearly those warnings are understood.
👥 What community fire education and support programs are most needed before next fire season.

Have your say:
Simply scan the QR code in the attached image, or click the link below to access the survey.

🔗 https://forms.office.com/r/gh3ZaeXHZk

Together, we can build a safer, better-prepared community.

We would also be incredibly grateful if local brigades and community pages could share this post to help us reach as many impacted residents as possible!

For further information or questions:
Please contact the CFA District 12 Community Safety Team at [email protected].