Cockatoo Rural Fire Brigade(CFA)

Although the weather has been fine this week, colder days will be here soon. If you haven't already please inspect and clean your chimney before it's first use this Winter.

Our thanks to Community Bank Dandenong Ranges for their ongoing support, especially Elkie for nominating us for this generous donation.
It's fantastic to be recognised by the community for what we do.

At Community Bank Upwey & District and Emerald & District, we’re excited to share something special… our 2026 Staff Grant Program!

Each of our staff members was given the opportunity to choose and surprise a local community group they’re passionate about supporting. Because our team works with the community every day, they see firsthand the incredible work being done and were absolutely thrilled to support a local group with a surprise $1,500 donation. 💛

We’re excited to share these moments with you over the coming weeks.

9️⃣ Our ninth presentation was made by Jenni on behalf of Elkie Duck, our Customer Service Officer, who works in both our Upwey and Emerald branches.

Elkie chose to support the Cockatoo CFA, recognising the important role it plays in the community and the dedication of its volunteers.

📷 Jenni is pictured with Captain Marcus Harris.

Stay tuned as we continue to celebrate the groups our team has selected to support!

Lest We Forget

Thanks for the heads up Upper Beaconsfield Fire Brigade - CFA

Fire Restrictions will officially end in Cardinia Shire Council and many other municipalities across the Central Fire District at 1.00am on Tuesday 7th April 2026.

After this time, local Cardinia Shire Council burn off laws will come into effect. Residents should familiarise themselves with the permissible burn off days and requirements

Fire Restriction cessation dates vary from Council to Council. To check your local Council dates in the Central Fire District, click here;
https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/warnings-restrictions/fire-bans-ratings-and-restrictions/total-fire-bans-fire-danger-ratings/central-fire-district

If you are burning off, please ensure you do it safely 🙏

Planned Burn at 3rd Ave area has started, smoke will be visible for some time.

Please be aware there will be a planned Burn in the Area of 3rd Ave Cockatoo tomorrow afternoon into the evening. Expect to see a number of Fire appliances in the area and columns of smoke.
Thanks to all the supporting brigades and members who are attending and working to make our area safer. And to CFA South East Region and for planning and preparation.

Update for today.

Our crews remain on standby to respond, but no concerns at this stage.

We are expecting to be impacted by smoke from the Kerrisdale fire ahead of the change which is expected between 5-7PM (1700-1900h) tonight.

Please be mindful of this and reserve emergency calls if you see flames or smoke columns in view.

We are expecting wind and possible thunderstorms, but again there are no local fire concerns.

Cockatoo CFA

Tomorrow is a Fire Danger Rating of EXTREME.

This means that should a fire start, it may spread quickly and create dangerous conditions.

Please activate your bushfire plan.

Stay cool, stay safe.

Cockatoo CFA