Community
26 September, 2025
Time to Get Fire Ready
COUNTRY Fire Authority (CFA) is urging Victorians to get fire ready with more than 500 brigades across the state – including brigades in the south west – hosting an event next month to help communities prepare ahead of what’s expected to be a challenging fire season.
The Get Fire Ready initiative will kick off on October 4 and 5 and run throughout the month.
CFA chief officer Jason Heffernan said the Get Fire Ready events are designed to inform and educate the community about their local fire risks.
“The seasonal outlook warns parts of Victoria could face an increased fire risk this bushfire season and CFA is getting on the front foot to help communities across Victoria plan and prepare for bushfire season,” he said.
“Get Fire Ready is about making sure every Victorian understands their fire risk, has a fire plan and knows where to get emergency information.
“More than 500 brigades across Victoria are either holding events at their station, at local community events or within the community.
“Brigades will chat to the community about their local bushfire and grassfire risks, steps they can take to prepare and where to get emergency information from.”
Derrinallum will be hosting the community at their shed, located at 33 Main Street, on Saturday, October 4 between 9-11am.
Camperdown will host their Get Fire Ready event from 11am-1pm on Sunday, October 5 at 34 Fergusson Street, Camperdown.
Weerite will also be hosting a community event on October 5, with doors of their CFA shed at 3551 Princes Highway from 10am-2pm.
The Darlington CFA brigade will host a Get Fire Ready event on Sunday, October 19 at 18 Ware Street from 11am-1.30pm.
CFA is encouraging all Victorians, particularly those in high-risk areas, to attend their local Get Fire Ready event.
Mr Heffernan said bushfire preparation doesn’t need to be complicated.
“Clearing gutters, mowing lawns, trimming branches, knowing where you’ll go if a fire breaks out and setting a watch zone in the VicEmergency app can make a real difference in an emergency,” he said.
For more information, visit www.cfa.vic.gov.au/getfireready.