Community
18 October, 2026
Be prepared for fire season
KOROIT Fire Brigade will host a ‘get fire ready’ community day tomorrow (Saturday) at the Koroit Civic Green.
Brigade members will be on hand from 11am until 2pm to offer valuable advice to the community in the lead-up to what is anticipated will be a high-risk fire season.
This is an ideal opportunity to speak with brigade members, enjoy some fun, hands-on water activities (for both adults and children), see firefighter demonstrations, learn how to stay safe around fire, and discover simple ways to prepare your home and family for the upcoming fire season.
CFA deputy chief officer south west region Adrian Gutsche encouraged the wider community to meet with their local volunteers and learn how a few simple actions now can help everyone feel more prepared and confident ahead of summer.
“We want people to understand the fire risk that exists in their area and what they can do now to be better prepared before the fire season,” he said.
“The AFAC Spring Outlook indicated that we have an above average risk of fire in pockets of our region, particularly the far south west corner, meaning we could get an earlier start to the season than normal due to the underlying dryness and various rainfall deficits.”
He said the Get Fire Ready events were about helping local residents to take action now to become better prepared around their properties and among families.
“Having a plan and preparing early can make a significant difference during an emergency,” Mr Gutsche said.
“Taking a few simple steps now rather than waiting until a high fire danger day arrives is the perfect start.”
To find out more visit www.cfa.vic.gov.au/getfireready.
