Over 80 years of service to Warrandyte
Warrandyte CFA is a 100% volunteer run brigade, serving the community for over 80 years.
We attend more than 200 calls for assistance each year including house, grass & bush fires as well as car accidents and other emergency events. We have 50+ members providing an emergency service 24-hours a day, 365 days of the year, to our community.
Warrandyte CFA is located at the base of the Yarra Valley, 35 kilometres northeast of Melbourne. Sitting on the fringe of both city and country, Warrandyte is uniquely positioned in one of the most beautiful bush environments in Victoria. The very nature of our environs means Warrandyte and its surrounding suburbs, face a very real threat of bushfire.
Our brigade remains proactive in protecting our community and arming our residents with the most up-to-date information available.
Warrandyte Fire Brigade began its existence as the Warrandyte Bush Fire Brigade in 1938.
Warrandyte then became a part of the CFA on 31 October, 1945.
Volunteer members
The Warrandyte CFA has over 50 members. Many operational fire fighters, but we also have volunteers who offer support services.
Unique environs
Warrandyte is part of the green wedge and our surrounding bush environment lends Warrandyte to being highly susceptible to bushfire incidents. Our brigade is respectful of these unique environments and continues to promote community education for bushfire preparedness.
Coverage area
Warrandyte CFA service boundaries include the suburbs of Warrandyte, Donvale, East Doncaaster & Templestowe.
Warrandyte CFA in the community
Warrandyte CFA is committed to community education. Our focus is to ensure that we not only do everything we can to ensure our residents receive the most up-to-date information, but that we also are regularly present in the community.
As part of our commitment to the our community, we attend many events annually, including:
- The Warrandyte Festival in March
- Santa Run in December
- Warrandyte Christmas Carols in December
Follow the Warrandyte CFA Facebook page for current events and safety information. CFA receives support via donations, fundraising, sponsorship and partnerships. If you, your community group or business are interested in supporting Warrandyte CFA, see our Donate page. If you would like more information about the CFA in Victoria, visit the CFA website.
Warrandyte Fire Brigade & the CFA
Warrandyte Fire Brigade is one of over 1200 volunteer fire brigades involving 59,000 volunteer firefighters, over 400 career firefighters and officers and over 700 career and support administration staff, operating under the Country Fire Authority (CFA) banner throughout Victoria. Warrandyte CFA is part of the CFA District 13.
CFA receives support via donations, fundraising, sponsorship and partnerships. If you, your community group or business are interested in supporting Warrandyte CFA, please see our Donate page.
For more information about the CFA in Victoria, visit the CFA website.
Our appliances
Warrandyte CFA have four appliances which are used to assist and protect our community.
Warrandyte Tanker – 3.4C Heavy Tanker
The Tanker is a primary response vehicle that used to combat Structural and Rural Fires. The Tanker carries a large quantity of water and extensive equipment for Bush firefighting.
- 3.4 C Tanker (3750 litre, 4WD Diesel)
- FTS 750 four wheel drive tanker
- 8.2 litre 6 cylinder diesel engine
- Crew Capacity - 5 people
- Pumps 1,400 litres per minute
- Carries 3,750 litres of water
Pumper
The Pumper is a primary response unit and is used to combat structural and urban fires. The Pumper is equipped with an extensive inventory of operational equipment including hoses, branches (nozzles), ladders, breathing apparatus, chemical protective suits and other firefighting equipment.
- Isuzu FTR 900 Type 3 pumper
- 6.5 litre 6 cylinder diesel engine
- Crew capacity of 6
- Pumps up to 3000 litres per minute
- Carries 1,800 litres of water
FCV – Forward Control Vehicle
Our FCV is a brigade purchased Toyota Land Cruiser which is used as a command vehicle at Strike Teams as well as for additional crew support for local incidents.
- Crew capacity of 5
- Weight: 3.35 Tonnes
- Length: 4.99 meters
- Width: 1.97 meters
- Height: 1.97 meters
Slip-On (Ultra Light Tanker)
An agile fire tanker comprising of a 400 litre tank, pump and other fire suppression tools that can be slipped onto the tray when required. It is crewed by two firefighters to perform first attack, and difficult to access fire related tasks.
- Toyota LandCruiser 70
- Crew capacity of 2
- Carries 400 litres of water
- 4 x 4
- 4.5 litre V8 Turbo-diesel engine
Our location
The station is located at the intersection of Harris Gully Road, Warrandyte-Heidelberg Road and Yarra Street in Warrandyte.
Nearby CFA brigades:
South Warrandyte CFA
Duty Officer: 9844 4412
North Warrandyte CFA
Duty Officer: 9844 3968
