Clunes Fire Brigade

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Clunes Fire Brigade Clunes Fire Brigade is a volunteer run fire station that is part of the Country Fire Authority (CFA) based in Victoria.

The Clunes Fire Brigade has over the past 150 years served the residents of Clunes and District with one purpose in view that is - Strive to Save

It was after a fire in Creswick in 1860 that the "Clunes Commercial Club" resolved to hold a public meeting to call attention to the residents of Clunes the necessity of forming a fire brigade and procuring a fire engine, but after a number of attempts nothing happened. In March 1861 after a stable fire at the “Washington Hotel” in Fraser Street, a special meeting was held with Mr J C Weickhardt in the chair for a Hook and Ladder Company be established at Clunes. 42 men were elected as volunteers; a committee of nine was formed to collect funds to carry out the objectives of the company. A Mr George W Dow was elected as captain, Mr S Rushworth and Mr J C Weickhardt as secretary and treasurer. A deputation to council for funds toward the Hook and Ladder Company were sought, a sum of 25 Pounds was given, and the company raised another 25 pounds bringing a total of 50 pounds for the company. In 1863 Treasurer Mr J C Weickhardt and sixteen others attended the council asking for a public meeting to form a “Fire Brigade” and to take steps to procure a fire engine at a public meeting. The chairman declined to hold a meeting after waiting 45 minutes and lack of numbers. In 1864 a meeting was convened for the purpose of establishing a “Volunteer Fire Brigade” with 50 persons in attendance. A bank balance of 3 pounds two and six pence was in the bank of a former Hook and Ladder Company. There was also a quantity of hooks, ladders and buckets and a building which could be handed over to the Brigade if formed. It was moved that a Brigade be formed and called “Clunes Volunteer Fire Brigade” and consist of 30 working members, with no person under 21 could be considered qualified. This being the formation of the Fire Brigade.

2014 marks the celebration of a significant milestone for Clunes and the Clunes Fire Brigade in particular. It recognises the 150th Anniversary of the formation of the Brigade even though it has been a form of fire protection in the town prior to 1864.

A friendly reminder from our chief:The fire captured in this post was of a fire earlier today near Clunes in Glengower. ...
19/01/2026

A friendly reminder from our chief:

The fire captured in this post was of a fire earlier today near Clunes in Glengower. We had members from our brigade and surrounding brigades help bring this fast moving grass fire under control.

Please use this as a friendly reminder to stay vigilant and don’t become complacent on fire

Friday will have a Catastrophic fire danger rating in the Wimmera, North Country and North Central districts. I stress t...
07/01/2026

Friday will have a Catastrophic fire danger rating in the Wimmera, North Country and North Central districts. I stress that we are not facing a Catastrophic rating in our home district (Central) however this doesn’t mean fires don’t occur as we are in an extreme rating.

We really cannot stress enough to please stay vigilant and alert. Have a chat to your family and have a plan should the worst case occur. Please stay alert on the VicEmergency app. We recommend creating a watch zone around Clunes to be alerted for any incident that may arise.

For anyone with any concerns or questions feel free to message us and we will do our best to assist. Our crews are all over the conditions for the coming days and will be ready to respond if necessary!

A Catastrophic Fire Danger Rating has been currently forecast for Friday 9 January 2026 in the Northern Country, North Central and Wimmera districts. A Catastrophic rating signals the worst possible conditions for grass and bushfires. For your survival, leave bushfire risk areas - if a fire starts and takes hold, lives are likely to be lost.

An Extreme Fire Danger Rating has also been forecast for the remainder of the state. Take action now to protect your life and property.

Stay up to date with warnings and incidents via VicEmergency: www.emergency.vic.gov.au

Fire Danger Ratings are forecast using Bureau of Meteorology data up to four days in advance, but can change on the day. Therefore, it is important to check the Fire Danger Rating for your area every day and know which rating is your trigger to act.

02/01/2026

Clunes and surrounding brigades are responding to a fire at Glengower. There is no current threat to Clunes, however please be aware of emergency services in the area. Air support is also on scene assisting firefighters. Stay up to date on the Vic emergency app

A huge thank you to Gracie at On The Spot Photography for coming down recently and taking group shots of our Brigade, as...
29/11/2025

A huge thank you to Gracie at On The Spot Photography for coming down recently and taking group shots of our Brigade, as well as individual portrait shots for our members. The photos look amazing and we are extremely thankful.

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19 Alliance Street
Clunes, VIC
3370

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