Tallarook Fire Brigade

03/10/2026

Get down to the Tallarook Fire Station and Get Fire Ready! Come and get your free GFR bag with all the handy information you’ll need to get prepared for this Fire Season. And for the families, there’s activity books, colour pencils and make your own Fire truck money boxes.
Being prepared early is the best way to create a safe and enjoyable Summer for your family.
A little work around your property now, will go a long way later in the season. Get Fire Ready with us! 🚒👩🏼‍🚒🧑🏼‍🚒

10/09/2026

This week the brigade were able to present
Denis Leahy with his National medal a very prestigious award amongst CFA firefighters. Requirements are quite high for this award, We congratulate Denis for his over 60 years of service protecting Tallarook and surrounds.

Thankyou Denis.

17/08/2026

🚨Defending your property workshop! 🚨

CFA District 12 is hosting a FREE Defending Your Property Workshop. This full-day, face-to-face session will give you the practical skills and knowledge you need.

What the workshop covers:
🔴 Understanding fire behavior and Fire Danger Ratings.
🔴 Assessing and modifying property risks.
🔴 Physical and psychological preparedness.
🔴 Water, resources, and equipment requirements.
🔴 Practical session: Hands-on experience with pumps, hoses, and equipment!

Event Details:
▫️ Date: Saturday, 10th October 2026
▫️ Time: 9:00 am – 4:30 pm
▫️ Location: Hilldene Fire Station (470 Seymour-Tooborac Rd, Hilldene)

⚠️ RSVP is ESSENTIAL! ⚠️
Spaces are strictly limited to just 10 households. We highly recommend a minimum of two people per household attend, as defending a property on your own should NEVER be attempted.

How to Register (Closes 5th October 2026):
▫️ 👇 Click the link below this post to register! 👇
▫️ You can also scan the QR code on the flyer.
▫️ OR email your name(s), address, phone, town, and to:
[email protected]

For more information, please call the District 12 Community Engagement Coordinator on: 0419 472 579.

Register Here:
👉 https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/HA02gQSBKx 👈

15/05/2026

25/03/2026

The Fire Danger Period has been amended for the following municipalities, and will now be lifted as of 1:00am Monday 30 March 2026:

Mitchell Shire Council
Murrindindi Shire Council

For more information and a full list of municipalities and dates: www.cfa.vic.gov.au/firedangerperiod

10/03/2026

A Total Fire Ban has been declared for the North Central and North East fire weather districts for Wednesday 11 March 2026.

No fires can be lit, or be allowed to remain alight, in the open air from 12:01 AM until 11:59 PM.

More information is available at www.cfa.vic.gov.au/firebans

21/02/2026

**This warning has been updated. Stay informed: https://emergency.vic.gov.au/respond/ **

WATCH & ACT - BUSHFIRE - Monitor Conditions As They Are Changing
Incident Location: Goulburn Valley Hwy, Trawool
Issue Date: Sunday 22 February 2026, 09:37 am
Next Update: Monday 23 February 2026, 10:30 am

This Watch and Act message is being issued for Trawool south of Goulburn Valley Hwy, east of Trawool Fire Station.
- There is a bushfire south of the Goulburn Valley Hwy, Trawool that is not yet under control.
- Firefighters have been able to slow the spread of fire for now, but the situation can change at any time. You must monitor conditions and be ready to act.
- This Watch and Act replaces the Watch and Act issued at 6:10pm 21 February, 2026.

The situation can change at any time. You must monitor conditions and be ready to act.