Nangiloc Fire Brigade

05/10/2026

🔥 Grass & Scrub Fire 🔥

CALL-OUT @16:35
LOCATION: Kulkyne Way Colignan

Yesterday afternoon CFA volunteers from Carwarp Fire Brigade, Red Cliffs Fire Brigade and Nangiloc Brigades were paged to reports of a column of smoke within the vicinity of Kulkyne Way in Colignan.

Carwarp tanker who had just returned from a training exercise and had only just marked them selfs back in area when the job came thru were first out the door. Nangiloc tanker followed soon after as members had been at the station doing there annual burn over entrapment drills.

Support was also provided from Red Cliffs Tanker 1, Red Cliffs Tanker 2 and the Red Cliffs FCV.

While en route is was noticeable that there was a bit of smoke showing within the paged area of the reported fire.

Nangiloc tanker booked on scene and declared the fire a planed burn and all units were stood down. Our volunteers remained on scene to ensure the property owners were preforming there burn off safely and had adequate fire suppression equipment available if need be.

02/10/2026

✈️🚒 Mildura Airport Training Exercise 🚒✈️

Last night the Nangiloc tanker participated in a quite unusual and rare training exercise, something that it’s never been apart of before.

Our Tanker was apart of the 2026 Mildura Airport Moc Emergency Simulation Plane Crash Training Exercise that takes part every two year.

Our tanker was crewed by 1 Nangiloc member been our 3rd Lieutenant Troy Peirce who was the driver of the truck and then a fellow 4 members from Red Cliffs who assisted in making sure our truck was fully crewed for the exercise.

While our tanker was at the exercise we still made sure we had adequate fire fighting capability within the community of Nangiloc and surrounds and were fortunate enough to have the D18 spare tanker step up to our station while we were out.

This exercise allows crews from all emergency services agencies to work together as one and know how to deal with this form of incident if one was to ever occur here at the airport.

The simulation was a passenger aircraft that had made a crash landing missing the runway and had split in half with reports of up to 80 people on board.

Fire Rescue Victoria firefighters from Fire Station 072 (Mildura) responded with there Pumper and Pumper Platform and took control of the initial incident until the fire was suppressed and any risk of hazmat had been cleared and made safe.

Mildura Tanker, Merbein Tanker & Nangiloc Tanker supplied water to the Pumper Platform while Irymple Tanker crews assisted with BA operations in suppressing the fire.

Once the scene was declared safe fire fighters from all brigades assisted SES and Ambulance Victoria in extrication of casualties from the aircraft over to the triage area then onto the airports main hangar where St Jhon’s and the Red Cross were waiting to assist.

Victoria Police were also in attendance coordinating the incident and assisting identifying passengers that had been on board the aircraft.

Thankfully enough all passengers were accounted for.

Exercises like this are highly important to allow our crews to train and prepare for the real thing if it was to ever happen.

A big thanks to all the volunteers within the community who signed up to act as passengers on board the aircraft and another big thanks to all emergency service crews who were in attendance;

Fire Rescue Victoria
Ambulance Victoria
Australian Red Cross
Eyewatch - Mildura Police Service Area
St John Ambulance Victoria - Mildura Division
SES Mildura Unit
Mildura Fire Brigade
Merbein Fire Brigade
Red Cliffs Fire Brigade
Irymple Fire Brigade

Thanks to the Mildura Airport for your amazing hospitality and coordination of the incident!

CFA District 18

01/10/2026

🔥 Non Structure Fire 🔥

CALL-OUT @ 06:02
LOCATION: Calder Highway (North Bound) Carwarp

Early this morning the Nangiloc Fire Brigade along with Red Cliffs Fire Brigade, Carwarp Fire Brigade & FRV Fire Station 72 were paged to reports of a vehicle on fire on the side of the road near the train trucks along the Calder Highway.

Irymple Pumper (Irymple Fire Brigade) responded in placement of Red Cliffs as the Red Cliffs brigade were committed at a structure fire within the township of Red Cliffs. Pumper 72 responded to assist from Fire Station 72.

Both Nangiloc and Carwarp tankers responded a few minutes later. Irymple Pumper was first on scene and established control and started extinguishing the vehicle utilising breathing apparatus they carry on there truck.

FRV P72 was notified that they could cancel and return with sufficient CFA resources on scene and they headed back into town. Nangiloc tanker supplied Irymple Pumper with water before the tanker crew departed the scene.

There was no impact to the train line nor the road infrastructure on the highway. Victoria Police attended the scene and all CFA appliances departed and headed home.

08/09/2026

🚨 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲: 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗱𝘂𝗿𝗮 𝗔𝗶𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗘𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗲 🚨
You may notice a little more emergency activity around Mildura Airport during our biennial Full Field Emergency Exercise - but there's no need to be alarmed. 🚑🚒

📅 Date: 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟭 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿
🕡 Time: 𝟲:𝟯𝟬 𝗣𝗠 – 𝟴:𝟯𝟬 𝗣𝗠
📍 Location: Mildura Airport

This is a planned emergency training exercise involving local emergency services, airport personnel and volunteers, designed to test and strengthen our emergency response procedures in a realistic scenario.

What to expect:
🚒 Increased emergency services vehicles around the airport.
🚨 Lights and sirens as part of the simulated emergency response.
👮‍♀️ Emergency personnel and volunteers taking part in the exercise.

Please remember: This is only an exercise and there is no cause for concern.
Normal airport operations will continue as scheduled and we thank our community for your understanding and support as we work together to keep Mildura Airport safe and prepared. 💙✈️

18/08/2026

🚒 EXCITING NEWS FOR NANGILOC FIRE BRIGADE! 🚒

You may have noticed a shiny new tanker getting around Nangiloc and the surrounding areas lately, and we’re very excited to say that our new Nangiloc Tanker has officially arrived and is now online!

While the tanker has already made a few appearances out and about at local events, last Sunday marked the official handover, with our brigade receiving the keys to our new appliance.

Since its arrival, our members have been working hard behind the scenes, completing familiarisation and training to make sure everyone is confident and ready to operate the new tanker safely and effectively. We’re pleased to announce that the training is complete and our new tanker is officially online and ready to respond!

Our new tanker brings a range of modern features and improvements to the brigade that our old truck did not have!

Of course, welcoming a new truck also means saying goodbye to an old friend.

Our old Nangiloc Tanker has served our brigade and community extremely well, responding to countless incidents and helping our members protect the community over many years. There are plenty of memories attached to that truck, so it is certainly sad to see it leave Nangiloc.

Thankfully, it’s not the end of the road for the old girl! She’s heading to a good home at Mittyack Fire Brigade, where she’ll continue serving CFA volunteers and the community for years to come.

A massive thank you to everyone involved in getting our new tanker to Nangiloc, and particularly to our members who have put in the time to train and become familiar with the new appliance.

So, if you see the new Nangiloc Tanker out and about, make sure you give our crew a wave!

02/07/2026

🏍️🚒 Hattah Desert Race Weekend 🚒🏍️

The iconic Hattah Desert Race is on again this weekend, and we’d like to welcome all competitors, crews and spectators to our region.

With a large number of people travelling to and from the event, we ask everyone to please take extra care on our roads, be patient, and drive to the conditions.

As always, Nangiloc Fire Brigade volunteers will be ready to assist our community and emergency services partners if required throughout the weekend.

A few friendly reminders:
• Obey all road closures and event signage.
• Be mindful of dust and reduced visibility on local roads.
• Keep clear access for emergency vehicles at all times.
• If camping, ensure campfires and cooking equipment are used safely and comply with any fire restrictions.

We hope everyone enjoys a fantastic and safe Hattah Desert Race weekend. Good luck to all the riders, and thank you to the many volunteers and emergency service personnel helping make the event possible.

Stay safe and enjoy the racing! 🏁🏍️🚒

10/06/2026

03/06/2026

🔥 COMMUNITY BBQ THANK YOU 🔥

Last Sunday, the Nangiloc Fire Brigade was proud to be invited to the Big Thank You Community BBQ, giving our community the opportunity to come together following the Colignan/Hattah Fire and acknowledge the incredible efforts of everyone involved.

We would like to sincerely thank all community members who came along to show their support, share a meal, and spend time with our volunteers. The overwhelming support shown to our firefighters and emergency services personnel means more than words can express.

A special thank you goes to all the firefighters, support crews, emergency service agencies, neighbouring brigades, local businesses, and community members who played a role during the fire. The response to the incident was a true demonstration of what can be achieved when communities and emergency services work together.

It was fantastic to see so many people take the time to stop by, have a chat with our members, learn more about what we do, and inspect some of the equipment and vehicles on display. We were also excited to unveil our latest addition, which received plenty of interest and positive feedback throughout the day.

Events like these remind us how fortunate we are to be part of such a supportive and resilient community. Thank you for standing behind your local volunteers and for continuing to support the CFA and emergency services.

📸 If you attended the day, feel free to share your photos in the comments!

Red Cliffs Fire Brigade
SES Mildura Unit
Mildura Fire Brigade

From all of us at Nangiloc Fire Brigade – thank you for your support. ❤️🚒

18/05/2026

🔥 NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK 2026 🔥

This week’s theme is “Your Year to Volunteer” — so why not make it your year to join the Nangiloc Fire Brigade? 🚒

The Nangiloc CFA is looking for new volunteers to join our brigade and help protect our local community. Whether it’s responding to fires and emergencies, supporting community events, helping behind the scenes, or assisting with community education, there’s a place for everyone at Nangiloc CFA.

Becoming a CFA volunteer is more than just firefighting — it’s about being part of a team, learning valuable life skills, and making a real difference when your community needs it most.

✅ Make a real impact in your local community
✅ Learn valuable and nationally recognised skills
✅ Build lifelong friendships and connections
✅ Be part of a supportive and dedicated team
✅ No experience needed — full training provided

We welcome volunteers aged 16+ from all backgrounds and experience levels. If you’ve ever thought about joining, now is the perfect time to step up and get involved.

👊 Interested in joining?
You can:
📩 Send us a message directly on our page
📍 Drop by the station and chat with one of our members
📝 Or submit an Expression of Interest online below:

⬇️ Apply here ⬇️
https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/volunteers-careers/volunteer-with-cfa/apply-to-volunteer

📍 Nangiloc Fire Station – 2660 Kulkyne Way, Nangiloc

Your community needs volunteers.
🚒 This could be your year to volunteer. 🚒

17/05/2026

🔥 BIG BBQ THANK YOU – COMMUNITY EVENT 🔥

The Nangiloc Fire Brigade is looking forward to attending the BIG BBQ THANK YOU event on Sunday 31 May at the Colignan Mudhut from 11am–2pm 🚒

This event is a fantastic opportunity for the community to come together and say THANK YOU to all Volunteer members who were involved in fighting the Colignan/Hattah Fire on 9/01/2026, along with everyone who has continued to show support to our volunteers and local communities throughout the season.

We’d also like to let everyone know we may have a NEW surprise there for the community to have a look at… 👀
But for now it’s TOP SECRET… so stay tuned!

Whether you want to thank the Fireys face to face, show your support, or simply come along for a great community day, we’d love to see you there.

A huge thank you to the organisers and everyone involved in putting this event together for our emergency services volunteers.

The Nangiloc Fire Brigade can’t wait to see you all there! 🚒

🔥 Join us for the BIG BBQ – and don’t forget to register! 🔥
Come along and help us say THANK YOU to our amazing Volunteer Emergency Services 🚒💛
📅 Sunday 31 May
📍 Colignan Mudhut | 11am–2pm
🎟️ FREE event
👉 To make sure we’ve got plenty of delicious food for everyone, please register before you come!
Bring your friends, bring your family, and let’s enjoy a great day together 🙌
🔗 Register now via the https://events.humanitix.com/big-bbq-thank-you-colignan-mudhut/tickets QR code in the flyer!