Wattle Glen Fire Brigade

31/10/2026

🐶🐱🐴 Are your pets included in your fire plan? 🔥

Our pets are part of the family, so it's important to plan for their safety too!

Having a plan that includes your furry (and feathered!) family members can help reduce stress and make it easier to act quickly in an emergency.

🐾 Find out how to prepare your pets for bushfire season:
https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/fire-safety/your-fire-plan/pets-and-bushfires

28/10/2026

🔴 Understanding CATASTROPHIC Fire Danger Ratings 🔴

ℹ️ This is an educational post, not a current Fire Danger Rating or forecast ℹ️

❓ What does a CATASTROPHIC rating mean? ❓

If a fire starts and takes hold, lives are likely to be lost. These are the worst conditions for a bush or grass fire. Schools, parks, forests and some businesses will close when a Catastrophic day is declared.

📋 What should you do? 📋

For your survival, leave bushfire risk areas. Your life may depend on the decision you make, even before there is a fire.

Stay safe by going to a safer location early in the morning or the night before. Homes cannot withstand fires in these conditions. You may not be able to leave and help may not be available. Avoid forested areas, thick bush or long, dry grass.

⚠️ Know your trigger to leave ⚠️

Make a decision about:
1. When you will leave
2. Where you will go
3. How you will get there
4. When you will return
5. What will you do if you cannot leave

Stay informed via:
- listen to your emergency broadcasters such as ABC Local Radio 774am or Plenty Valley FM 88.6
- visit the CFA website: https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/
- keep up with VicEmergency via the Hotline on 1800 226 226, app, or website https://www.emergency.vic.gov.au/respond/

💡 Know your risk. Know your plan. Know when to act 💡

👉 Learn more about Fire Danger Ratings and preparing for bushfire:
https://www.vic.gov.au/plan-and-prepare

💛 Bushfire season can bring up feelings of stress and worry, particularly for those who have experienced bushfires before. Remember, support is available.

👉 Learn more about emotional preparedness for bushfire season, including strategies and support resources: https://www.vic.gov.au/be-emotionally-prepared-fire

27/10/2026

🟠 Understanding EXTREME Fire Danger Ratings 🟠
ℹ️ This is an educational post, not a current Fire Danger Rating or forecast ℹ️

❓ What does an EXTREME rating mean? ❓

These are dangerous fire conditions and the safest option is to leave fire risk areas early in the morning or the night before.

Fires will spread quickly and be extremely dangerous. Expect extremely hot, dry and windy conditions.

📋 What should you do? 📋
1. Take action now to protect your life and property.
2. Check your bushfire plan and that your property is fire ready. If a fire starts, take immediate action. If you and your property are not prepared to the highest level, go to a safer location well before the fire impacts.
3. Reconsider travel through bushfire risk areas. Leaving bushfire risk areas early in the day is your safest option.
4. Be aware of local conditions and seek information.

Stay informed via:
- listen to your emergency broadcasters such as ABC Local Radio 774am or Plenty Valley FM 88.6
- visit the CFA website: https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/
- keep up with VicEmergency via the Hotline on 1800 226 226, app, or website https://www.emergency.vic.gov.au/respond/

💡 Know your risk. Know your plan. Know when to act 💡

👉 Learn more:
https://www.vic.gov.au/plan-and-prepare

💛 Bushfire season can bring up feelings of stress and worry, particularly for those who have experienced bushfires before. Remember, support is available.

👉 Learn more about emotional preparedness for bushfire season, including strategies and support resources: https://www.vic.gov.au/be-emotionally-prepared-fire

26/10/2026

🟡 Understanding HIGH Fire Danger Ratings 🟡
ℹ️ This is an educational post, not a current Fire Danger Rating or forecast. ℹ️

❓ What does a HIGH rating mean?
Fires can be dangerous.

✅ What should you do?
Be ready to act.

🔥 There's a heightened risk. Be alert for fires in your area.

🏡 Decide what you will do if a fire starts.

🚗 If a fire starts, your life and property may be at risk. The safest option is to avoid bushfire risk areas.

💡 Know your risk. Know your plan. Know when to act 💡

👉 Learn more:
https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/warnings-and-restrictions/fire-bans-ratings-and-restrictions/about-fire-danger-ratings

25/10/2026

🟢 Understanding MODERATE Fire Danger Ratings 🟢
ℹ️ This is an educational post, not a current Fire Danger Rating or forecast ℹ️

A Moderate Fire Danger Rating doesn't mean there's no fire risk! And notice the advice isn't to do nothing... it's to plan and prepare! 😉

❓ What does a MODERATE rating mean?
Most fires can be controlled.

✅ What should you do?
Plan and prepare.

📱 Stay up to date and be ready to act if there is a fire.

💚 Moderate days are a great opportunity to make or review your bushfire plan, prepare your property and make sure everyone in your household knows what to do if conditions change

💡 Know your risk. Know your plan. Know when to act 💡

👉 Learn more:
https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/warnings-and-restrictions/fire-bans-ratings-and-restrictions/about-fire-danger-ratings

23/10/2026

🔥 Did you know Fire Danger Ratings show how dangerous a fire could be if one starts? 🔥

Fire Danger Ratings help you understand the level of fire risk and the actions you may need to take to stay safe.

🇦🇺 The same rating system is used across Australia, with four levels:

1. 🟢 MODERATE – Plan and prepare

2. 🟡 HIGH – Be ready to act

3. 🟠 EXTREME – Take action now to protect your life and property

4. 🔴 CATASTROPHIC – For your survival, leave bushfire risk areas

🌤️ Ratings are forecast up to four days in advance, based on weather and environmental conditions.

📱 The rating is your trigger to take action to stay safe.

Make checking the Fire Danger Rating part of your routine. 👉 Learn more about Fire Danger Ratings: https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/warnings-and-restrictions/fire-bans-ratings-and-restrictions/about-fire-danger-ratings

22/10/2026

❤️ A little moment for a BIG THANK YOU! 🚒

We wanted to take a moment to say thank you to our wonderful Wattle Glen community!

Between our mid-year letterbox fundraising appeal and our Plant & Craft Sale in September, we’ve been reminded just how lucky we are to have such a supportive community behind us.

Your generosity helps support our volunteer brigade, and we genuinely appreciate every contribution, big or small.

We’re proud to be your local fire brigade. Thanks for being there for us, just as we’re here for you! ❤️

17/10/2026

🚒🔥 Group Training Exercise Today! 🚒🔥

Keep an eye out for increased emergency services activity in North Warrandyte today as CFA brigades and other emergency services come together for a large-scale training exercise!

📍 North Warrandyte
⏰ 9am – 1pm
🚒 Around 30 CFA trucks, plus other emergency services vehicles, are expected in the area.

⚠️ Please watch out for emergency vehicles on main roads and side streets!

👋 Wattle Glen Fire Brigade will be joining our friends from neighbouring brigades, so give us a wave if you see us out and about!

👏 A big thank you to all the volunteers giving up their Sunday, and to everyone involved in organising the exercise. It’s a great opportunity to practise working together for larger-scale incidents.

We’re getting Fire Ready! Are you? 👀

📱 For info on local incidents and warnings, check VicEmergency:
👉 https://emergency.vic.gov.au/

16/10/2026

🚒 Bushfire and Community Safety Expo – This Sunday 18th October! 🔥

Looking for a great way to get your household fire ready?

Nillumbik Shire Council is hosting a FREE, family-friendly Bushfire and Community Safety Expo this Sunday!

Come along to meet local emergency services, explore interactive displays and pick up practical advice on bushfire preparedness, severe weather and community safety.

📅 Sunday 18 October
⏰ 10am – 2pm
📍 Alistair Knox Park, Eltham

Whether you're new to the area or have lived here for years, there's something for everyone to learn about staying safe and prepared.

👉 Find out more:

October Hosted by Nillumbik Shire Council, the Expo brings together emergency services, community groups and local businesses to share valuable advice and practical tools to keep our community safe.

15/10/2026

🔥 Get Fire Ready & pop in for a chat! 🚒

With bushfire season approaching, now is a great time to make sure you're prepared. This Sunday morning, we're opening our doors and inviting you to drop in for a chat!

📅 Sunday 18 October
⏰ 9:30am – 10:30am
📍 Wattle Glen Fire Station

Whether you have questions about preparing your property, want to talk through your bushfire plan or would like some CFA information and resources, we're happy to help.

No bookings or formal presentations. Just a chance to chat with your local firefighters and get ready before you need to be.

👉 Find out more about getting fire ready:
https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/about-us/cfa-events/get-fire-ready