Swanpool CFA from June 2023

12/09/2025

Swanpool and Lima South CFA fire brigades are working to support you in preparing for the upcoming fire season. Please let us know (in the comments), if you'd like: 1. A visit from our fire truck to see if we can access your house in the event of a fire (we'll collect addresses later). 2. Help residents in your street/area set up a Community Fireguard group to learn more about fire behaviour, preparing your property, and supporting each other. 3. Have the CFA assess your property and make suggestions for improvements (helpful for new residents and a good reminder for longer-term residents). 4. Hold a community BBQ and have a CFA presentation about preparing your property. We are currently organising open days at our CFA sheds for you to meet the brigade and for us to demonstrate our equipment. The Swanpool open day will be between 10am and 2pm on Sunday 5th October. Lima South open day TBA.
We are always looking for new members, so we can discuss this with you too. With the fire season possibly starting in October, we would like to hear from you so we can start organising this year's events.

18/08/2025

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Winter is the peak time for heater fires.
🔥 Always turn your heater off before going to bed or leaving the house.
Stay safe in your home this winter visit: www.cfa.vic.gov.au/homefire ❄️🏡

09/08/2025

If you or someone you know has a disability, watch this video. It will give you important things to consider in the event of a house fire. Please share.

People with a disability can be at disproportionate risk in a house fire, particularly if they cannot self-evacuate. Hear about the Johnsons family who are ...

30/05/2025

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30/05/2025

Join us this Sunday, 1 June at 8.30am at the Moorngag Hall for free bacon and egg rolls, while hearing from the Police and CFA about how to keep your home and farm safe and secure. Free registration below:

A jointly run community information session with Benalla Proactive Policing Unit and CFA Fire Brigades

25/04/2025

CFA encourages residents to take advantage of the window of opportunity to clean up their properties, but the effects of an out-of-control fire can be devastating.

False alarm calls to unregistered burn-offs take volunteer firefighters away from workplaces, families, and other emergencies.

Property owners have legal obligations when burning off. Failing to comply with local council by-laws and state legislation can lead to a fine.

01/03/2025

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*** UPDATE: This warning has been updated. Stay up to date: www.emergency.vic.gov.au ***

WATCH & ACT - BUSHFIRE - Monitor Conditions As They Are Changing
Incident Location: Upper Boho Road, Strathbogie State Forest
Issue Date: Saturday 01 March 2025, 03:56 pm
Next Update: Saturday 01 March 2025, 08:00 pm

This Watch and Act message is being issued for Boho, Boho South, Creek Junction, Kithbrook, Lima, Lima East, Lima South, Marraweeney, Strathbogie North, Swanpool, Warrenbayne.
- There is a bushfire at Upper Boho Road, Strathbogie State Forest that is not yet under control.
- The bushfire is travelling from Upper Boho Road in a southerly direction towards Boho South.

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

08/01/2025

We’re hosting a free First 72 Hours workshop between 6.30 to 8.30pm on Friday 17 January at the Swanpool Hall.

Emergencies can be hard to predict, and emergency services may be unable to reach you in a disaster.

What will you do for the first 72 hours if you have no access to services such as power, water, gas, reception, road access, and food?

This free First 72 Hours workshop will help you better prepare for emergencies and support you to create an Emergency Plan for your household or business.

Register at http://swanpool.eventbrite.com.au or call Jessica on 0439 634 601.

What would you do if you were in an emergency situation and couldn't receive professional help for 72 hours?

03/01/2025

🌡️ Heatwave Expected This Weekend in Swanpool and Surrounds 🌡️

If you’re in the North East, including Wodonga, Wangaratta, and Shepparton, prepare for hot weather this Saturday and Sunday.

The Bureau of Meteorology forecasts severe heatwave conditions, so take precautions to stay safe:

🔥 Heat is Australia’s deadliest natural hazard. Those most at risk include:
• Elderly people
• Young children
• People with medical conditions

🐾 Take care of your pets and never leave kids, elderly people, or animals in parked cars.

✅ For simple steps to stay safe, visit the Better Health website: betterhealth.vic.gov.au/extreme-heat.

Stay cool, stay hydrated, and look out for each other this weekend!

Know the effects of extreme heat, who is at risk and how you can prepare yourself and others.

14/11/2024

Would you like to be better prepared for possible emergencies and disasters?
The Swanpool and District Community Development Association invites you to review a draft emergency map that has been prepared for Swanpool, Morngag, Samaria, Lima East and Lima South. For details, see attached flyer...

11/04/2024

On Monday, 15 April, the Fire Danger Period for Districts 23 and 24 will end. From Monday don't forget to register your burn-off by calling 1800 668 511.

10/03/2024

Flying the flag at the Swanpool Motor show