Leading the way for women's comfort and hygiene CFA is leading the way in providing comfort for volunteers who are women, actively engaging with them to address their needs on and off the truck. 9 May 2025 Health and Safety People Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Leading the way for women's comfort and hygiene
80th anniversary meeting of CFA Board In recognition of CFA’s 80th anniversary, the CFA Board held its April meeting at Ballarat Fire Station, the oldest continuously operating fire station in the Southern Hemisphere. 9 May 2025 Others People Go to 80th anniversary meeting of CFA Board
Woodend welcomes new medium tanker and rehab unit Woodend Fire Brigade has welcomed a new medium tanker and rehab unit vehicle to their engine bay, celebrating the official handover with brigade members and local dignitaries. 9 May 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers People Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Woodend welcomes new medium tanker and rehab unit
Arcadia Fire Brigade celebrates 90 years of service Arcadia Fire Brigade recently celebrated its 90th year of service to the community at the community centre/fire station complex in Arcadia. 9 May 2025 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers Go to Arcadia Fire Brigade celebrates 90 years of service
The triangle of success On the south-eastern edge of District 12 lie the brigades of Buxton, Marysville and Narbethong. Known as the ‘Triangle Brigades’, over the last 12 months they have forged ahead with a new ... 8 May 2025 Community Safety People Training and Recruitment Go to The triangle of success
Bright mother opens the doors of opportunity to next generation Bright mother, Leah Chalwell, has a passion for inspiring the next generation of women firefighters and is encouraging other mums to join CFA. 7 May 2025 People Training and Recruitment Youth and Juniors Go to Bright mother opens the doors of opportunity to next generation
A slice of history at Buninyong If a picture paints a thousand words, Buninyong - Mount Helen Fire Brigade’s new mural paints the whole story. 6 May 2025 Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to A slice of history at Buninyong
Reduce risk this autumn, register your burn-off online Following a year that saw CFA volunteers respond to 936 incidents caused by escaped burn-offs, CFA and Triple Zero Victoria are urging landowners to take extra precautions before lighting up. 5 May 2025 Environment Community Safety Health and Safety Go to Reduce risk this autumn, register your burn-off online
Staff profile: Meet David Maxwell David Maxwell is the ACFO for Training Delivery in Operational Doctrine and Training. 5 May 2025 People Training and Recruitment Go to Staff profile: Meet David Maxwell
Annual firefighter memorial honours fallen heroes Hundreds gathered today at the Victorian Emergency Services Memorial in Treasury Gardens to honour firefighters who have lost their lives in the line of duty. 4 May 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers People Go to Annual firefighter memorial honours fallen heroes
Exercise Right Month 2025 Exercise benefits our health and wellbeing in so many ways, including reduced risk of chronic health conditions, reduced pain and improved physical functioning for everyday life. 4 May 2025 Health and Safety People Go to Exercise Right Month 2025
CFA firefighter remembered at national memorial service This morning (1 May) the family of CFA Portland Fire Brigade volunteer Garry Mallen was presented with an AFAC Memorial Medallian. 1 May 2025 Honours and Awards Go to CFA firefighter remembered at national memorial service
D13 Headquarters Brigade Honours 60 years of service On April 16th District 13 HQ Brigade honoured their members, most notably Bill McIntosh who received his 60 Year service award and CFA Life Membership. 1 May 2025 Honours and Awards Go to D13 Headquarters Brigade Honours 60 years of service
A century of service for Nyah Nyah West Nyah Nyah West Fire Brigade has proudly marked 100 years of service over the weekend, celebrating the centenary with a community open day, luncheon and medal presentation. 1 May 2025 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers People Go to A century of service for Nyah Nyah West
Busy day at Broadford An afternoon call-out for Broadford FB as the Volunteer Forum crew arrived launched the April Volunteer Forum into action. 30 Apr 2025 Operational Information People Training and Recruitment Go to Busy day at Broadford
Fire restrictions extended for first time this decade For the first time since 2019, the Fire Danger Period (FDP) will be extended in parts of Victoria as unseasonably dry conditions continue to elevate fire risk. 30 Apr 2025 Community Safety Health and Safety Operational Information Go to Fire restrictions extended for first time this decade
Victoria’s fire risk extended For the first time since 2019, Victoria’s Fire Danger Period (FDP) has been extended beyond May 1 in some parts of the state due to elevated fire risk, largely driven by ongoing near-record rain ... 30 Apr 2025 Community Safety Health and Safety Operational Information Go to Victoria’s fire risk extended
Community safety in the alps The 2019-20 fires were the catalyst for Steve Belli’s interest in community resilience and recovery. 29 Apr 2025 Community Safety Go to Community safety in the alps
CFASafe is getting a facelift Shortly we will be releasing an updated version of CFASafe with a new contemporary look and feel and additional features. 29 Apr 2025 Health and Safety Go to CFASafe is getting a facelift
National Memorial Service to honour the fallen The 2025 AFAC National Memorial Service on Thursday 1 May will honour fire and emergency service personnel who have died in the line of duty. 28 Apr 2025 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers Go to National Memorial Service to honour the fallen
Developing a brigade’s standards When Kialla Fire Brigade members wanted to develop core community standards, they turned to North East Region’s Volunteer Sustainability Team (VST) for help. 28 Apr 2025 Inclusion and Fairness Go to Developing a brigade’s standards
2025 recruitment season is here CFA’s Give us a hand statewide recruitment campaign is running for a third year. 24 Apr 2025 Community Safety People Training and Recruitment Go to 2025 recruitment season is here
80 years of CFA fire stations From tin sheds, red brick buildings to weatherboard structures and ex-army Nissen huts, the home base for CFA brigades across Victoria has evolved significantly over the last 80 years. 23 Apr 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to 80 years of CFA fire stations
Driving and Heavy Vehicle licence training These state-run courses are in addition to any district-run courses and are open to all members across the state. 23 Apr 2025 Training and Recruitment Go to Driving and Heavy Vehicle licence training