Total Fire Ban for Mallee and Wimmera A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for the Mallee and Wimmera tomorrow, Saturday 23 November 2024. 22 Nov 2024 Environment Community Safety Health and Safety Go to Total Fire Ban for Mallee and Wimmera
Five years on from 2019-20 fires 21 November marks the day that the 2019-2020 fire campaign commenced with the declaration of a Code Red fire danger rating for the Mallee and Northern Country, as well as a statewide Total Fire Ban. 22 Nov 2024 Incidents - Bushfire Go to Five years on from 2019-20 fires
Host a Virtual Christmas Table – Foodbank fundraiser Foodbank, the largest hunger relief charity in Australia, needs our support this Christmas. 22 Nov 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers Go to Host a Virtual Christmas Table – Foodbank fundraiser
170 years for one of Victoria's oldest volunteer fire brigades It was a fire in a baker’s shop in November 1854 that first spurred on the locals of Castlemaine to form a volunteer fire brigade. 21 Nov 2024 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers People Go to 170 years for one of Victoria's oldest volunteer fire brigades
New one-stop-shop for Learning Hub updates A new page on Members Online is designed to assist members to understand what has changed on the Learning Hub. 21 Nov 2024 Training and Recruitment Go to New one-stop-shop for Learning Hub updates
CFA instructors boost NT firefighting capability Four CFA volunteers have returned from the Northern Territory after delivering vital firefighting training to their peers on behalf of Bushfires NT. 20 Nov 2024 Training and Recruitment Go to CFA instructors boost NT firefighting capability
Diversity and Inclusion Awards at the International Women’s Day Forum On 6 March 2025, the Emergency Services Foundation (ESF) will host the annual International Women’s Day Forum at Leonda by the Yarra in Hawthorn. 19 Nov 2024 Honours and Awards Go to Diversity and Inclusion Awards at the International Women’s Day Forum
Echuca fireys win NSW State Championships Echuca Fire Brigade claimed a historic win at the recent NSW State Championships in Wagga Wagga, becoming the first-ever Victorian brigade to win the prestigious Alfred Webb Cup. 19 Nov 2024 Honours and Awards People Training and Recruitment Go to Echuca fireys win NSW State Championships
CFA crews battle more than 130 fires It was a busy weekend for CFA crews, who responded to more than 130 fires across the state. 18 Nov 2024 Community Safety Incidents - Others Others Go to CFA crews battle more than 130 fires
CFA Health Services' end-of-year update CFA Health Services would like to give members an update on achievements in 2024, and plans for 2025. This includes updates about health and medical programs, and upcoming closures. 18 Nov 2024 Health and Safety Youth and Juniors Go to CFA Health Services' end-of-year update
Total Fire Ban for Wimmera A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for the Wimmera tomorrow, Sunday 17 November, 2024 after significant fires kicked off today in the west of the state. 16 Nov 2024 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire Go to Total Fire Ban for Wimmera
Ten trucks to boost CFA's driver training CFA is boosting its driver training capability across Victoria thanks to 10 new driver training trucks along with additional driving educators. 15 Nov 2024 Community Safety Training and Recruitment Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Ten trucks to boost CFA's driver training
Works underway at Newborough Fire Station Construction has begun on Newborough Fire Brigade’s new home, with members gathering today to mark the official turning of the sod at the new fire station site. 15 Nov 2024 Community Safety Events / Fundraising / Offers Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Works underway at Newborough Fire Station
Site secured for Heathcote Emergency Services Hub It was a highly anticipated occasion for Heathcote Fire Brigade and VICSES members this week, as members gathered to announce the acquisition of land for their new shared facility. 15 Nov 2024 Community Safety People Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Site secured for Heathcote Emergency Services Hub
Concur expense management system is live We’re excited to announce that our new expense management system, Concur, went live yesterday, and we’re already seeing expenses being submitted through the system. 15 Nov 2024 Others Go to Concur expense management system is live
Total Fire Ban declared for the Wimmera and Mallee A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for the Wimmera and Mallee regions tomorrow, Saturday, November 16, 2024. 15 Nov 2024 Community Safety Health and Safety Operational Information Go to Total Fire Ban declared for the Wimmera and Mallee
CFA announces fire restrictions for west and northwest Victoria The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will begin at 01.00am on Monday, 25 November, for the following municipalities in CFA's west and northwest regions: 14 Nov 2024 Community Safety People Go to CFA announces fire restrictions for west and northwest Victoria
Save the date – 2025 Annual Firefighter Memorial Service The 2025 Annual Firefighter Memorial Service will be held on Sunday 4 May at the Victorian Emergency Services Memorial in Treasury Gardens, East Melbourne. 14 Nov 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers Go to Save the date – 2025 Annual Firefighter Memorial Service
CFA and Ambulance Victoria launch life-saving program Nine CFA brigades are trained and ready to respond to select medical Triple Zero calls as part of a new program that will officially commence on 27 November. 13 Nov 2024 Community Safety Incidents - Others Others Go to CFA and Ambulance Victoria launch life-saving program
Fire restrictions announced in the southwest The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will begin at 01.00am on Monday, 25 November, for the following municipalities in CFA’s South West region: 13 Nov 2024 Environment Community Safety Health and Safety Go to Fire restrictions announced in the southwest
Concur expense management system is now live We’re excited to announce that our new expense management system, Concur, went live yesterday, and we’re already seeing expenses being submitted through the system. 13 Nov 2024 Others Go to Concur expense management system is now live
Fire restrictions announced in the northeast and northwest The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will begin at 01.00am on Monday, November 18, for the following municipalities in CFA’s northeast and northwest regions: 12 Nov 2024 Environment Community Safety Health and Safety Go to Fire restrictions announced in the northeast and northwest
RUF Stuff It's 9am and the Respond to Urban Fire course has begun and we are somewhere in the pyrolysis demonstration, on the edge of ignition, when the caffeine begins to take hold. 12 Nov 2024 Training and Recruitment Go to RUF Stuff
Dry conditions could heighten harvester fire risks CFA is urging farmers to take proactive steps to reduce the risk of header fires as harvest activities intensify in the coming weeks. 12 Nov 2024 Community Safety Incidents - Others Others Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Dry conditions could heighten harvester fire risks