Survey supports psychological health and safety We have rolled out a new psychosocial hazard survey to better understand and support the mental health and wellbeing of our members. 8 Sep 2025 Health and Safety Go to Survey supports psychological health and safety
Family ties on the fireground This Father’s Day, CFA is celebrating the many dads, father figures and families who volunteer side-by-side, protecting Victorian communities. 6 Sep 2025 Incidents - Bushfire People Go to Family ties on the fireground
Fire extinguisher maintenance day boosts safety at Shepparton Saleyards The Shepparton COGS Group recently hosted a Fire Extinguisher Information and Testing Day, welcoming members of the rural community to the Shepparton Livestock Saleyards for a hands-on safety initiati ... 5 Sep 2025 Community Safety Go to Fire extinguisher maintenance day boosts safety at Shepparton Saleyards
AI debuts in CFA Search CFA members can expect a vastly enhanced experience using search on CFA’s Members Online with the inclusion of artificial intelligence (AI). 5 Sep 2025 Others Go to AI debuts in CFA Search
Ultra Heavy Tankers giants of Ouyen forum A 2018 Ultra Heavy Tanker (UHT) prototype side-by-side with the latest UHT headline the August Volunteer Forum at Ouyen. 4 Sep 2025 Incidents - Bushfire People Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Ultra Heavy Tankers giants of Ouyen forum
Firefighter safety enhanced while working at heights CFA is further enhancing the safety of its firefighters while working at heights with five new props recently added to its training centres across the state. 4 Sep 2025 Community Safety Operational Information Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Firefighter safety enhanced while working at heights
Highlights from the Mallee Machinery Field Days More than 400 kilometres north-west of Melbourne, deep in District 18, you will discover the delightful rural town of Speed. 4 Sep 2025 Community Safety Events / Fundraising / Offers People Go to Highlights from the Mallee Machinery Field Days
CFA celebrates Youth Fest September not only marks the start of spring, it also marks Youth Fest, an annual celebration that champions young people and amplifies their voices. 4 Sep 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers Inclusion and Fairness Youth and Juniors Go to CFA celebrates Youth Fest
Fresh design for News and Media homepage A cleaner, simpler and more engaging design greets visitors to our new look for the CFA News and Media homepage. 3 Sep 2025 Others Go to Fresh design for News and Media homepage
Emerging Young Leaders Mentoring Program acknowledgement day Thank you on behalf of the Emerging Young Leaders Mentoring Program. We can't wait to tell you all about our experiences. 3 Sep 2025 Inclusion and Fairness People Youth and Juniors Go to Emerging Young Leaders Mentoring Program acknowledgement day
Staff profile: Meet Daniel Hodge Daniel Hodge is a Structural Instructor and Station Officer in District 8. 1 Sep 2025 People Training and Recruitment Go to Staff profile: Meet Daniel Hodge
Nearly half of Victorians are without a bushfire plan Ahead of the looming fire season, a recent CFA survey revealed that 40 per cent of Victorians living in bushfire-prone areas do not have a bushfire plan in place to save their family. 1 Sep 2025 Community Safety Health and Safety Incidents - Bushfire Go to Nearly half of Victorians are without a bushfire plan
Share your stories CFA volunteers can reach a wide audience by uploading their stories and photos to the CFA News and Media website. 29 Aug 2025 Others Go to Share your stories
Horses and bushfire - new photos on Digital Library New photos on CFA’s Digital Library showcase practical steps to prepare horses for bushfire season. 29 Aug 2025 Community Safety Go to Horses and bushfire - new photos on Digital Library
Structural PPC requests now only processed through Digital Store CFA's Digital Store has been live for a month, with more than 1,300 items distributed from the State Logistics Centre from Digital Store orders. Included below are important updates to the orderi ... 29 Aug 2025 Operational Information People Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Structural PPC requests now only processed through Digital Store
Building a future-focused CFA: What’s ahead in 2025 To support our strategic goal of becoming a future-focused organisation, we’re developing a series of streamlined solutions that will make it easier for members to access support, manage equipme ... 29 Aug 2025 Others Go to Building a future-focused CFA: What’s ahead in 2025
Melton marks 90 years of devoted service Having served the community since 1935, Melton Fire Brigade has gathered with grateful community members to celebrate their 90-year anniversary in a highly anticipated extravaganza. 28 Aug 2025 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers Operational Information Go to Melton marks 90 years of devoted service
Victorians urged to prepare for increased risk of bushfire this spring Victoria is likely to experience an early start to the fire season this spring, with drought-affected areas facing an increased risk, according to the Australian Seasonal Bushfire Outlook for spring. 28 Aug 2025 Community Safety Health and Safety Incidents - Bushfire Go to Victorians urged to prepare for increased risk of bushfire this spring
Planned Burn Taskforce women’s workshop Over two days, 16 women from CFA’s Planned Burn Taskforce (PBTF) came together to identify options to increase participation and ensure CFA’s planned burning deployments continue to provid ... 28 Aug 2025 Inclusion and Fairness Planning and Research Go to Planned Burn Taskforce women’s workshop
Statewide radio rollout reaches final stage A program to replace CFA’s current radio fleet is nearing completion, delivering nearly 18,000 modern radios to brigades across the state. 27 Aug 2025 Operational Information Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Statewide radio rollout reaches final stage
Deepest sympathies to our colleagues at Victoria Police On behalf of the CFA Board, CEO and Chief Officer and all members of the CFA, we express our deepest sympathies to our colleagues at Victoria Police on the loss of two officers in the line of duty.&nb ... 26 Aug 2025 Community Safety Incidents - Others Others Go to Deepest sympathies to our colleagues at Victoria Police
Submit video questions for Chief Officer CFA members can now submit video questions to the Chief Officer for broadcast during the monthly Volunteer Forums. 26 Aug 2025 Operational Information Training and Recruitment Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Submit video questions for Chief Officer
Let’s talk: R U OK? Day – Thursday 11 September R U OK? Day is coming up, and it’s a timely reminder for all of us at CFA - volunteers and staff alike – to pause and check in with one another. 26 Aug 2025 Health and Safety Go to Let’s talk: R U OK? Day – Thursday 11 September
CFA launches Psychosocial Hazard Survey We are taking a proactive step toward enhancing the psychological health of our members with the launch of a psychosocial hazard survey. 25 Aug 2025 Health and Safety Go to CFA launches Psychosocial Hazard Survey