Scoresby Fire Brigade CFA

Today is Smoke Alarm Action Day, and we’re asking everyone to take 3 seconds to check that their smoke alarms work correctly 🚨

Only working smoke alarms save lives.

Check yours and protect you and your family today.

www.cfa.vic.gov.au/smokealarms

Today is International Firefighters’ Day!

We’re proud to work alongside our counterparts at Fire Rescue Victoria and Forest Fire Management Victoria in responding to fire emergencies in our community.

In December 1998, five CFA (Country Fire Authority) firefighters lost their lives fighting a bushfire in Linton, 150km west of Melbourne.

This tragic event rocked the firefighting community. To recognise the sacrifice of those firefighters, and the work of firefighters around the world, International Firefighters' Day was established in 1999.

The date, 4 May, was chosen to coincide with St Florian's Day - the patron saint of firefighters.

Day and night - in the heat, cold or rain - firefighters answer the call to assist our communities every day of the year.

Today, we're thinking about what they give up to protect lives and property.

Thank you CFA (Country Fire Authority), Forest Fire Management Victoria and Fire Rescue Victoria for everything you do to help keep Victorians safe ❤️💙

Working smoke alarms mean lives and properties saved. ⏰

This week Scoresby Fire Brigade CFA crews extinguished a dishwasher fire at a residential property in Scoresby.

The home’s occupants were alerted to the fire when their smoke alarm activated.

Because of the early detection, their immediate call to Triple Zero (000), and a quick response from crews on scene, the rest of the house was able to be spared from further fire damage.

Don’t wait to test your smoke alarms. Only working smoke alarms save lives:
https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepare/fires-in-the-home/smoke-alarms

If weather and forest conditions are suitable, firefighters from the Metropolitan District will ignite the Mount Dandenong – Trig Track planned burn on Wednesday 22 April.

The 37 hectare burn is being undertaken to reduce risk of bushfire to Mount Dandenong and surrounding communities.

The burn will be ignited over two days. FFMVic crews will continue to patrol and monitor in the days following.

🚷Walking tracks surrounding the planned burn area, including a section of Ridge Walk will be closed for the duration of the burn.

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.
ℹ️Detailed 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.

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

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

VicEmergency - Central
Yarra Ranges Council

Do you know how incidents end up on VicEmergency, and when they become warnings? ⚠️

Stay informed at https://emergency.vic.gov.au/respond/

Good Friday Appeal 💜💚

Scoresby’s firefighters will be out collecting for the Good Friday Appeal tomorrow.

Come say hi! Find us at Eastlink BP southbound, 9am to 3pm.

💵 Cash and card accepted
💰 Link in comments to donate

In the 76th year teaming up with CFA brigades across the state, all donations go directly to the Royal Children’s Hospital.

Please give whatever you are able to or help us spread the word by sharing this post to your friends.

🚨 BIG UPGRADE ALERT 🚨

Scoresby CFA is proud to announce that our Hose Layer has officially been upgraded… and now tows a full truck trailer loaded with 100mm hose! 🚒🥳

That’s right - we’ve now got MORE THAN DOUBLE the hose laying capacity 💪🔥

When it comes to getting water where it needs to go… we’re not messing around anymore 💧😎

If you live in the Knox City Council area, Fire Danger Period (FDP) restrictions will lift next Monday 30 March 2026.

Even though the FDP will end, some restrictions on fire and burning off apply year-round. Check you’re following the rules on the Knox City Council website: https://www.knox.vic.gov.au/our-services/gardens-environment-and-sustainability/burning-off

With Fire Rescue Victoria Scoresby CFA were among 60 firefighters responded to a fire at the Waverley RSL at 07:08 this morning.

As well as our urban firefighting truck, specialist appliance Scoresby Hose Layer was also requested to help combat the blaze.

Unfortunately the RSL has reportedly sustained extensive damage in the gaming and members areas.

The incident was deemed under control at 09:14 am.
An Advice - Stay Informed warning is current for the event, advising people to avoid the area as emergency services continue to work on scene.