The Brigade In The Community
The Sassafras-Ferny Creek Fire Brigade has been a pivotal organisation in our small community for more than 75 years.
Community Fireguard
Community Fireguard is a program aimed at assisting local residents to better prepare for the risk of bushfires in their immediate vicinity. Around 20 Community Fireguard groups exist within the brigade area. These enjoy the support of both the CFA North East Community Safety team and the local brigade. More info »
Community Fireguard (CFG)*
A behaviour change program that assists small community groups to build knowledge, networks and capacity to prepare for, respond to and recover fromfire through a series of meetings.
Community meetings
Bushfire safety meetings are held in the local area every summer. Everyone is welcome to attend. Meeting schedules »
Early Fire Safe (EFS)*
A practical 60 minute session for parents and carers on home fire safety and prevention of burn and scald injuries in children.
Property Advice Visit Service (PAVS)
Trained volunteer brigade members door knock high-risk local homes (identified through VFRR data) and deliver a 15-minute awareness-raising program leaving relevant publications and planning templates.
Bushfire Safety for Workers (BSW)*
Face-to-face delivery of group based session for people who work and travel in high bushfire risk areas, covering how to stay safe on the road.
Reduce the Risk
Practical 60-90 minute TARGETED FIRE SAFETY PROGRAMS
Smoke Alarm Installation program
Trained brigade members (and sometimes CLBEs) install residential smoke alarms in their area safely and compliantly.
Bushfire/Grass Fire Planning Workshop*
Face-to-face or online facilitated 90-120 minute community workshop to assistpeople to develop their bushfire or grassfire survival plan.
Fire Safe Kids
The brigade makes regular visits to local schools. Trained facilitators engage with students through the Fire Safe Kids program. This structured program offers primary-age children learnings about fire safety in line with the school curriculum.
Fire Safe Kids (FSK)
Series of lesson plans on basic fire safety for primary schools and early learning centres, delivered by accredited CFA members.
Ferny Creek Bushfire Alert Sirens
During the Fire Danger Period, a system of three additional community warning sirens operate for residents in the One Tree Hill area. For more information contact the brigade secretary.
Carols on the Mountain
Since 2005, the brigade has hosted Carols on the Mountain, an event aimed at drawing our community closer together and to celebrate Christmas and the holiday season. In 2006, more than 1200 people attended the event, which has remained popular with locals ever since.
Links with other local organizations
Other community groups are welcome to make use of the fire station facilities for meetings and other events. A range of groups, including conservation, sporting, school and civic organisations, already use our facilities. For more information, email the Captain.