Culture connects us all - Cultural Diversity Week 2026 We invited Sanjeev Choudhary, CFA's General Manager Health Safety and Wellbeing, to introduce himself and explain why this year’s theme is so important. 25 Mar 2026 Inclusion and Fairness People Go to Culture connects us all - Cultural Diversity Week 2026
Sod turned at site of new Yarram fire station Yarram Fire Brigade members gathered on Tuesday (24 March) to celebrate the beginning of construction on their new fire station. 25 Mar 2026 Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Sod turned at site of new Yarram fire station
Lilydale Fire Brigade saves man from house fire The quick actions by Lilydale Fire Brigade members have saved a life during a recent house fire, after using forced entry through the front door to reach the resident. 25 Mar 2026 Community Safety Incidents - Structure Go to Lilydale Fire Brigade saves man from house fire
Give us a hand next fire season More than 3,400 Victorians have put their hand up to join CFA since the devasting January bushfires, hoping they too can lend a hand in the next fire season to protect their communities. 24 Mar 2026 Events / Fundraising / Offers People Training and Recruitment Go to Give us a hand next fire season
Nominate a CFA member for the Australian Fire Service Medal There is still time to recognise an outstanding CFA member by nominating them for the Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM) as part of the 2027 Australia Day Honours. 24 Mar 2026 Honours and Awards Go to Nominate a CFA member for the Australian Fire Service Medal
Rain serves as reminder to monitor damp haystacks Farmers are being reminded to monitor damp haystacks after recent rain which has caused spontaneous combustion of multiple stacks across the state. 24 Mar 2026 Community Safety Go to Rain serves as reminder to monitor damp haystacks
Preserving the history of firefighting Step inside the historic building in Melbourne and you’ll be greeted by Australia’s largest collection of firefighting memorabilia, including CFA exhibits dating back almost tw ... 23 Mar 2026 Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Preserving the history of firefighting
Showing up for the community During the January 2026 fires, Taradale Fire Brigade Community Safety Coordinator Jodie Parker used social media in a proactive way to engage and inform the local community. 23 Mar 2026 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire Go to Showing up for the community
Winners all round at State Champs Echuca Fire Brigade juniors gallantly conquered long-time winners of the CFA/VFBV State Firefighter Championships over the weekend, becoming champions for the very first time. 23 Mar 2026 Events / Fundraising / Offers Go to Winners all round at State Champs
Carlisle River brigade member reflects on her January fire experience The January fire season looked different for many CFA volunteers across Victoria, as they navigated responding to calls for help knowing their own families and properties were in fire impacted areas. 23 Mar 2026 Incidents - Bushfire People Go to Carlisle River brigade member reflects on her January fire experience
ESF event to celebrate the emergency services The Emergency Services Foundation (ESF) is hosting a special event to acknowledge emergency services workers and their families on Sunday 26 April. 19 Mar 2026 Events / Fundraising / Offers Go to ESF event to celebrate the emergency services
Ollie dons fire gear to support Good Friday Appeal Six-year-old Ollie, one of the 2026 Faces of the Good Friday Appeal (GFA), was recently treated to a morning as a firefighter, visiting Diamond Creek Fire Station to bravely learn the ropes. 19 Mar 2026 Events / Fundraising / Offers Partnerships Youth and Juniors Go to Ollie dons fire gear to support Good Friday Appeal
From training ground to fireground Taking the step from training into a first strike team deployment can feel daunting for any new member. 18 Mar 2026 Incidents - Bushfire People Training and Recruitment Go to From training ground to fireground
State Champs set to deliver boost for local businesses The return of the CFA/VFBV State Firefighter Championships to Stawell is expected to deliver a spectacle on the track, but also a welcome boost to the local economy and community. 18 Mar 2026 Events / Fundraising / Offers People Go to State Champs set to deliver boost for local businesses
Fire dynamics course delivered to fire investigators Over the weekend 14-15 March 2026, CFA fire investigators attended the VEMTC Huntly training campus to undertake the fire dynamics course. 18 Mar 2026 Training and Recruitment Go to Fire dynamics course delivered to fire investigators
Fire agencies unite for planned burns across the south-east Residents across south-east Victoria may have noticed smoke hanging low over the hills last weekend (14-15 March) followig a coordinated series of planned burns carried out to reduce fuel loads and st ... 17 Mar 2026 Community Safety Partnerships Planning and Research Go to Fire agencies unite for planned burns across the south-east
Peer support vital behind the frontline While the fire season placed sustained demand on CFA firefighters across Victoria, behind the scenes, CFA peers stepped in to provide essential wellbeing support. 17 Mar 2026 Others People Go to Peer support vital behind the frontline
Mount Alexander Shire to host community barbecue Mount Alexander Shire Council has invited all Harcourt members to a relaxed and friendly community barbecue. 16 Mar 2026 Events / Fundraising / Offers Go to Mount Alexander Shire to host community barbecue
‘Vols on Hols’ extends across the south east After a successful summer, CFA’s ‘Vols on Hols’ program will continue throughout the Easter school holidays to ensure popular holiday towns have the fire response coverage they need. 16 Mar 2026 Community Safety Operational Information People Go to ‘Vols on Hols’ extends across the south east
2025 Captains Peer Mentor Program wraps up with impact As the 2025 Captains Peer Mentor Program (CPMP) comes to an end, CFA celebrates another successful year of leadership development, peer connection and brigade support. 16 Mar 2026 Partnerships People Training and Recruitment Go to 2025 Captains Peer Mentor Program wraps up with impact
Fundraising runs in the family at Kyabram The Crompton family understands the importance of the Good Friday Appeal all too well. 13 Mar 2026 Events / Fundraising / Offers People Go to Fundraising runs in the family at Kyabram
Fire restrictions to end in parts of north-west Victoria The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will officially end at 1am on Monday, 23 March 2026 in the following municipalities in CFA’s Districts 18 and 20. 13 Mar 2026 Community Safety Go to Fire restrictions to end in parts of north-west Victoria
Behind the scenes: Rapid repairs on the fireground Keeping a fire truck well maintained during extreme and challenging conditions on the fireground is just one of many CFA successes behind the scenes, thanks to hard-working mechanics. 13 Mar 2026 Incidents - Bushfire People Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Behind the scenes: Rapid repairs on the fireground
CFA preparedness initiative delivers strong results Victorians have taken steps to better prepare for fire risk following the inaugural Get Fire Ready initiative delivered by CFA last October with evaluation results showing strong behaviour change and ... 12 Mar 2026 Community Safety People Go to CFA preparedness initiative delivers strong results