Tongala Fire Brigade

03/10/2026

⏰Don't forget to spring forward! 🌱😀

🕑Get ready to move your clocks forward one hour tonight for daylight savings.☀️

🔋It’s a great chance to check your smoke alarms too!

02/10/2026

Wakey Wakey eggs and bakey 🍳

Tongala CFA is all set up with the BBQ going for the Garage Sale today. We’ve got the eggs and sausages on the go!

So rather than cook your own breakfast, why not come down and grab something to eat?!

We’ve also got some other goodies for sale as well 😁

All of the proceeds are going straight back to the brigade so we can try to afford to replace our community funded Support vehicle

See you all soon 🚒👩‍🚒😋🥓🍳🥯

02/10/2026

The VicEmergency app provides a centralised location for Victorians to access timely emergency information and warnings.

The app includes warnings and incident notifications for fire, flood, storm, earthquake, tsunami, weather warnings, shark sightings, beach closures and more.

It uses that information to provide incident summaries and warnings to help you make informed decisions about your safety.

You can download the app from the App Store

https://apps.apple.com/au/app/vicemergency/id356559665,

or

Google Play https://play.google.com/store/apps/details...

In order to receive location specific app alerts when warnings are issued or incidents occur, you must create a watch zone to stay informed this summer!

25/09/2026

Having a BBQ with friends is a great way to celebrate the Grand Final 🏉

No matter if you are backing the Dockers or Lions to take the win, we all love a chance to get together and have a snag - while watching our team kick a bag!

This weekend ensure you BBQ safely by;
- Checking hoses and connections for leaks.
- Checking the age and condition of your gas cylinder.
- Removing rubbish, clutter and flammable items from nearby.
- Cleaning grease and fat build up before turning on.

Always watch while cooking and turn the BBQ and gas off when finished.

Take the time to clean off any grease and fat build up when your BBQ has cooled down, so you are ready to safely light it up again next time.

For more information on BBQ safety visit:

http://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/.../bbqs-smokers-and-pizza-ovens

16/09/2026

The funeral service to celebrate the life of the late Brian Steepe will take place at the Tongala Fire Station on Tuesday 22nd September from 11:00am.

On conclusion the service will head to the Tongala cemetery followed by the wake at the Tongala hotel/motel (OTP)

We ask that all attending CFA members wear full dress uniform or workwear

15/09/2026

The Fire Danger Period is coming and regardless of the time of year you wish to burn off, the Fire Permits Victoria website is a quick and easy way to notify emergency services of your upcoming burn.

firepermits.vic.gov.au

14/09/2026

We are saddened by the passing of Tongala Fire Brigade member Brian Steepe.

Brian has been a CFA member for over 35 years and gained CFA life membership a few years back. This kind of dedication shows how committed he was to the community.

Brian’s children & some grandchildren are also apart of the Tongala Brigade which a big testament to Brian’s commitment & character

We extend our deepest condolences to his family, friends and CFA members

We will notify of any funeral arrangements once known

13/09/2026

11/09/2026

Spring has sprung! ☀️

If you're having a burn-off to tidy up your property, follow these steps to stay safe:

💨 Check weather conditions
🔥Check fire restrictions in your area
👀 Never leave it unattended
💦 Properly extinguish with water
💻 Register your burn off online

www.firepermits.vic.gov.au

Find out more at www.cfa.vic.gov.au/burnoff

08/09/2026

Fire danger period preparedness is fully underway at Tongala. We are currently focusing on entrapment drills. This a done annually and douses the truck in water in an unlikely event of a burn over. One day this training may save our lives. Don't train until you get it right, train until you can't get it wrong 💪🚒👩‍🚒