Officer Fire Brigade

Officer Fire Brigade Officer Fire Brigade is a 100% volunteer CFA brigade situated 50km south east from Melbourne. Officer fire brigade was founded October 1942.

We were donated the land on Station Street in Officer where we currently still operate. Officer is a blend of hilly scrub and forest to the north, urban housing (growing rapidly!) through the centre of town and flat, grassy farmlands to the south. We are continually training to support any possible circumstance we may come across within each typology. We currently have three appliances in our engine bay. Our primary appliance is a 2001 Type 3 'medium' Pumper, our secondary appliance is a 2015 Medium Tanker which can carry 2350 litres of water. Officer is a specialist brigade and as such a 2017 Ford Ranger 4x4 support is our third appliance. It carries our LP Gas gear and Land / Water booms. The LP Gas gear is used to make safe LPG cylinders in cars, BBQ's etc when damaged. We are always looking for new recruits. So, if you live in the Officer area, and you want to give back to your community through fire and rescue, please come down to the station any Sunday morning between 9am and 12pm to chat with the current members to find out more.

19 Station Street, Officer. Brigade Captain - Robert McCandless

14/10/2026

🔥 Urban Grassfires Move Fast 🔥

Grassfires can start and spread quickly, even in built-up areas. If there’s a grassfire nearby:
🚗 Do not drive. Roads can be dangerous and visibility poor.
🏠 If your home is within two streets of the fire, walk two streets back to stay safe.
📱 Download the VicEmergency app and keep an eye on warnings and updates.

Stay alert. Stay informed. Stay safe.

🚨🔥 FIRE SEASON IS COMING. IS YOUR PLAN READY? 🔥🚨When a bushfire or grassfire threatens your community, it's too late to ...
14/10/2026

🚨🔥 FIRE SEASON IS COMING. IS YOUR PLAN READY? 🔥🚨

When a bushfire or grassfire threatens your community, it's too late to start thinking about what you'll do.

With warmer weather approaching, now is the time to understand your local fire risk and take steps to protect yourself, your family and your property.

🌳 From bushland and rural properties to growing residential estates, Officer and its surrounding communities are not immune to the threat of fire.

🚒 YOUR LOCAL FIREFIGHTERS ARE HERE TO HELP!

Join us at Officer Fire Brigade's Get Fire Ready event for an opportunity to ask questions, get practical advice and learn how to prepare for the upcoming fire season.

📅 Sunday 18th October 2026
⏰ 11:00am – 2:00pm
📍 Officer Fire Station – 19 Station Street, Officer

🔥 ARE YOU PREPARED?
✅ Do you understand the bushfire and grassfire risks in your area?
✅ Have you prepared your home and property?
✅ Do you know what Fire Danger Ratings mean?
✅ Does your household have a Bushfire Survival Plan?
✅ Do you know where to find reliable emergency warnings?

🏡 Whether you live near bushland, alongside open grasslands or in the heart of a residential estate, fire safety matters to everyone.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Bring your family, invite your neighbours and come have a chat with the volunteers who help protect your community.

🔥 Don't leave your safety to chance. Make a plan, know when to act, and GET FIRE READY!

🚒 See you this Sunday!

🚨🔥 FIRE SEASON IS COMING. IS YOUR PLAN READY? 🔥🚨When a bushfire or grassfire threatens your community, it's too late to ...
14/10/2026

🚨🔥 FIRE SEASON IS COMING. IS YOUR PLAN READY? 🔥🚨

When a bushfire or grassfire threatens your community, it's too late to start thinking about what you'll do.

With warmer weather approaching, now is the time to understand your local fire risk and take steps to protect yourself, your family and your property.

🌳 From bushland and rural properties to growing residential estates, Officer and its surrounding communities are not immune to the threat of fire.

🚒 YOUR LOCAL FIREFIGHTERS ARE HERE TO HELP!

Join us at Officer Fire Brigade's Get Fire Ready event for an opportunity to ask questions, get practical advice and learn how to prepare for the upcoming fire season.

📅 Sunday 18th October 2026
⏰ 11:00am – 2:00pm
📍 Officer Fire Station – 19 Station Street, Officer

🔥 ARE YOU PREPARED?
✅ Do you understand the bushfire and grassfire risks in your area?
✅ Have you prepared your home and property?
✅ Do you know what Fire Danger Ratings mean?
✅ Does your household have a Bushfire Survival Plan?
✅ Do you know where to find reliable emergency warnings?

🏡 Whether you live near bushland, alongside open grasslands or in the heart of a residential estate, fire safety matters to everyone.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Bring your family, invite your neighbours and come have a chat with the volunteers who help protect your community.

🔥 Don't leave your safety to chance. Make a plan, know when to act, and GET FIRE READY!

🚒 See you this Sunday!

FirePreparedness OfficerVictoria

🚨 WE'RE ON INSTAGRAM! 🚒📸With some exciting community events coming up, now's the perfect time to follow Officer Fire Bri...
11/10/2026

🚨 WE'RE ON INSTAGRAM! 🚒📸

With some exciting community events coming up, now's the perfect time to follow Officer Fire Brigade on Instagram!

🔥 From training nights and behind-the-scenes action to community events and fire safety updates, there's plenty to look forward to!

📲 Follow us Officer Fire Brigade
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Already following us on Facebook? Give us a follow on Instagram too! Staying connected across both platforms helps us reach more of our community. ❤️💛

👉 Follow, share and help spread the word!

🔥🚒 WHEN FIRE THREATENS, WILL YOU BE READY? 🚒🔥Bushfires and grassfires don't wait until you're prepared — and neither sho...
10/10/2026

🔥🚒 WHEN FIRE THREATENS, WILL YOU BE READY? 🚒🔥

Bushfires and grassfires don't wait until you're prepared — and neither should you!

With summer fast approaching, now is the time to ask yourself — is your family, home and property ready for the upcoming fire season?

Officer and its surrounding communities face significant bushfire and grassfire risks, particularly where residential areas meet bushland, grasslands and rural properties — known as the rural–urban interface.

🚨 DON'T WAIT UNTIL IT'S TOO LATE!

Join Officer Fire Brigade for our Get Fire Ready event and learn how you can better prepare yourself, your family and your property before the fire season arrives.

📅 Sunday 18th October 2026
⏰ 11:00am – 2:00pm
📍 Officer Fire Station – 19 Station Street, Officer

🔥 Come along and learn about:
✅ Understanding local bushfire and grassfire risks
✅ Preparing and protecting your home and property
✅ Fire Danger Ratings and knowing when to act
✅ Creating your Bushfire Survival Plan
✅ Staying informed through VicEmergency

🏡 Whether you've lived in Officer for decades or have recently moved into the area, understanding your local fire risk is essential.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Bring the family, meet your local volunteer firefighters and get practical advice that could make all the difference when it matters most.

🔥 Don't wait until there's smoke on the horizon. Know your risk, make your plan and GET FIRE READY!

🚒 We look forward to seeing you there!

06/10/2026

As we get closer to summer, you may be wanting to burn off on your property🔥🍂

Using firepermits.vic.gov.au is a quite and easy way to notify emergency services of your upcoming burn, avoiding unnecessary callouts 🚒

firepermits.vic.gov.au

🔥🌭 BUNNINGS SAUSAGE SIZZLE! 🌭🔥We’re down at Pakenham Bunnings today until 4:00pm, firing up the BBQ and raising funds fo...
03/10/2026

🔥🌭 BUNNINGS SAUSAGE SIZZLE! 🌭🔥

We’re down at Pakenham Bunnings today until 4:00pm, firing up the BBQ and raising funds for the brigade!

🌭 Sausages – $3.50
🥤 Drinks – $2.00

If you’re out and about, swing past, grab a snag and say g’day to the crew! Every purchase helps support Officer Fire Brigade and allows us to continue supporting our local community. 🚒

We’ll see you at the BBQ! 👋🔥

03/10/2026

🌟 Tonight is the night!

🕑 Clocks will move forward one hour at 2 am to kick off daylight saving time.

We know most devices automatically adjust but some clocks, like those in your kitchen appliances, wall clocks, or car, may need to be manually changed.

While you're at it, be sure to check your smoke alarm batteries. To do this, press and hold the test button until the smoke alarm beeps three times.

If your alarm doesn’t beep three times, it needs new batteries or replacement.

Learn more: cfa.vic.gov.au/fire-safety/home-fire-safety/smoke-alarms

25/09/2026

Forgetting something?

Once you've sorted out your game day plans, take some time to get your home ready for the Higher Risk Weather Season.

Victoria's fire agencies expect the season to start early this year. Preparing your property for fires now, and maintaining it through the warmer months, will help keep you and your loved ones safe.

Good preparation looks like:
✅ Having an updated fire plan
✅ Keeping grass short and gutters clean
✅ Moving wood piles and debris away from your house
✅ Pruning shrubs and trees
✅ Making your property accessible for emergency services

Don't forget to download the VicEmergency app and set up a watch zone for your home.

21/09/2026

Victorian school holidays have arrived, along with some (mostly) lovely springtime weather.

It's a great time to get outdoors with your family. There's plenty to remember if you've got a trip planned, but these safety tips are worth taking with you:

🥾 Spring weather can change without warning, especially in alpine areas. Prepare for all conditions and pack essential emergency items, including a first aid kit.
🔥 Fire danger is higher than normal this spring. Make sure any fires are fully extinguished before leaving your campsite. Use water to put them out until the ashes are cool to the touch.
🏕️ Don't camp under trees or branches. Set up your site away from rivers or creeks as they can rise quickly.

Download the VicEmergency app and set up a watch zone for the area you're travelling to. Follow our regional pages for local updates. Check the featured post on our page to find out which page you should follow.

And most importantly: enjoy your holidays!

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19 Station Street
Officer, VIC
3809

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