VICTORIA. — Country Fire Authority (CFA) volunteers are once again strengthening community preparedness across the state, with 128 Get Fire Ready events already delivered as part of CFA’s statewide fire season preparedness campaign.
Building on the success of the inaugural 2025 campaign, Get Fire Ready is helping Victorians take simple, practical steps to prepare their homes, properties and families before the fire season.
Over six weeks, more than 700 Get Fire Ready events will take place across Victoria, giving communities the opportunity to connect with local CFA volunteers, learn about their bushfire risk and take action ahead of summer.
The campaign encourages people to:
- Start or update their Bushfire Plan;
- Prepare their property for the fire season; and
- Download the VicEmergency app and set up a watch zone to stay informed during emergencies.
By encouraging people to prepare early, Get Fire Ready aims to make bushfire preparedness a routine activity ahead of summer, helping to build safer and more resilient communities.
CFA brigades are at the heart of the campaign, using local knowledge and trusted community connections to help residents better understand their risks and the actions they can take to protect what matters most.
One of the many brigades supporting the campaign was Highton Fire Brigade, which welcomed residents to its Get Fire Ready Open Day on Sunday, October 5.
Highton Fire Brigade Captain Chris Munford said the event was a great opportunity for our volunteers to connect with the community and share practical preparedness advice.
“Our volunteers are part of this community, so we understand the local risks and the importance of being prepared before summer arrives. The open day was a great opportunity to have those important conversations with residents, answer questions and share practical advice about preparing homes, properties and families for the season ahead.”
“It’s encouraging to see so many people taking an interest in their fire safety. Whether it’s creating or updating a Bushfire Survival Plan, preparing a property or setting up a watch zone in the VicEmergency app, every action taken now can make a real difference when the fire season begins.”
“Community preparedness is a shared responsibility, and events like these help build stronger, safer and more resilient communities.”
From information sessions and station open days to community events and door knocks, volunteers are sharing practical advice and empowering Victorians to be better prepared before the fire season arrives.
With hundreds more events planned across Victoria, communities are encouraged to get involved and take the opportunity to learn from their local brigade.
