Board member Beth Davidson retires The CFA Board travelled to Dunkeld, situated at the southern end of the Grampians National Park, for their May meeting. 30 May 2025 Others Go to Board member Beth Davidson retires
Wind turbine fire kept crews busy overnight CFA crews were kept busy last night (28 May) with a wind turbine fire at a wind farm in Great Western. 29 May 2025 Community Safety Health and Safety Incidents - Others Others Go to Wind turbine fire kept crews busy overnight
Father calls for smoke alarms in all bedrooms A Cranbourne father who saved his daughter when a fire broke out in their family home is calling on Victorians to fit smoke alarms in all bedrooms. 29 May 2025 Community Safety Health and Safety Incidents - Structure Go to Father calls for smoke alarms in all bedrooms
Above average bushfire risk expected for large parts of Victoria this winter Victorians are facing an increased bushfire risk across much of the state after a warm and dry autumn, according to the Australian Seasonal Bushfire Outlook for winter, released today. 29 May 2025 Environment Community Safety Health and Safety Go to Above average bushfire risk expected for large parts of Victoria this winter
Horsham, Stawell and Ararat cardiac arrest response goes live Horsham, Stawell and Ararat are today among 20 CFA brigades trained and ready to respond to select medical Triple Zero calls, as part of a new initiative between CFA and Ambulance Victoria. 29 May 2025 Community Safety Health and Safety Partnerships Go to Horsham, Stawell and Ararat cardiac arrest response goes live
150 years strong at Rochester Fire Brigade Rochester Fire Brigade marked their sesquicentennial of service over the weekend with a torchlight procession, followed by a community barbecue and fireworks to conclude the evening. 28 May 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers People Go to 150 years strong at Rochester Fire Brigade
Hamilton volunteers help boost medical response Hamilton Fire Brigade is one of 20 brigades trained and ready to respond to select medical Triple Zero calls as part of a new program that commenced in late 2024 and has been progressively rolled out ... 28 May 2025 Community Safety Health and Safety Partnerships Go to Hamilton volunteers help boost medical response
Victoria's fire season officially ends with final restrictions lifted Following welcomed rainfall that saw up to 70mm reach parts of northeast Victoria over the last five days, fire restrictions will now ease for Towong Shire Council on Friday 30 May at 1.00am. 28 May 2025 Environment Community Safety Health and Safety Go to Victoria's fire season officially ends with final restrictions lifted
Two homes lost in Badger Creek Badger Creek Fire Brigade responded to a structure fire at about 11.30pm on Flora Avenue on 25 May after multiple triple zero calls. 27 May 2025 Incidents - Structure Go to Two homes lost in Badger Creek
Ex-captain receives CFA's highest honour Edithvale Fire Brigade member and Ex-Captain Graham Fountain received the CFA Outstanding Service Medal at the brigade’s recent awards night. 27 May 2025 Honours and Awards People Go to Ex-captain receives CFA's highest honour
Three new tankers boost South East region Three brigades in the south east have welcomed brand new tankers to their fleets. 27 May 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Three new tankers boost South East region
CFA staff help flood-hit NSW community Six CFA members have been deployed to northern New South Wales to assist with flood recovery efforts, working alongside local emergency services in the Taree region. 27 May 2025 Incidents - Others Others People Go to CFA staff help flood-hit NSW community
CFA recognised by Toastmasters International CFA has received a corporate recognition award from Toastmasters International, which is a US-headquartered non-profit educational organisation. 26 May 2025 Honours and Awards Partnerships Go to CFA recognised by Toastmasters International
Update on State Budget and Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund The Victorian Government released its budget for 2025-26 on Tuesday and we are still working through the detailed budget papers and liaising with officials to understand the full implications for CFA. 23 May 2025 Others Go to Update on State Budget and Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund
Warning for the west and southwest ahead of windy weather CFA is urging people in the west and south west of the state to be careful this Sunday, 25 May, with fire risk expected to be elevated. 23 May 2025 Community Safety Go to Warning for the west and southwest ahead of windy weather
Hamilton Airbase firefighters awarded National Emergency Medals A group of local volunteer firefighters have been honoured with National Emergency Medals for their efforts at the Hamilton Airbase during the 2019-2020 Australian bushfire crisis. 22 May 2025 Honours and Awards Incidents - Bushfire People Go to Hamilton Airbase firefighters awarded National Emergency Medals
CFASafe gets a new look and feel Updates to our digital electronic incident and hazard reporting system CFASafe will go live 9am, Monday 16 June*. 22 May 2025 Health and Safety Go to CFASafe gets a new look and feel
Consultation on Working with Children Clearance Policy and WWCC Adverse Notice Procedures Consultation on the Working with Children Clearance Policy and WWCC Adverse Notice Procedure for Volunteers and employees closes on 30 May 2025 and members are encouraged to provide feedback. 22 May 2025 Health and Safety Others Go to Consultation on Working with Children Clearance Policy and WWCC Adverse Notice Procedures
Fire restrictions extended into winter CFA has further extended the Fire Danger Period (FDP) in parts of northeast Victoria as underlying dryness continues to elevate fire risk. 21 May 2025 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire People Go to Fire restrictions extended into winter
Nhill welcomes new light tanker and field command vehicle Nhill Fire Brigade has officially received the keys to their new light tanker and field command vehicle, celebrating the additions to the engine bay alongside fellow members. 21 May 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Nhill welcomes new light tanker and field command vehicle
Readiness strengthened through Wallington multiagency exercise Volunteers from across the Bellarine Peninsula and surrounding areas successfully came together over the weekend on Sunday 18 May, to participate in a large-scale multiagency operation - Exercise Mabo ... 19 May 2025 Community Safety Partnerships Training and Recruitment Go to Readiness strengthened through Wallington multiagency exercise
Celebrating National Volunteer Week National Volunteer Week (May 19–25) is a time to recognise and celebrate the dedication of our volunteers and the incredible impact they make every day. 19 May 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers People Go to Celebrating National Volunteer Week
New Heavy Tanker boost for Avoca Avoca Fire Brigade has received a new heavy tanker as part of a state-wide rollout designed to enhance CFA’s firefighting capability. 19 May 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to New Heavy Tanker boost for Avoca
New tanker “perfect” for needs of Raglan Brigade Raglan Fire Brigade has welcomed a new tanker to their engine bay and celebrated the official handover with an event on Sunday. 19 May 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to New tanker “perfect” for needs of Raglan Brigade