Horsham local returns to lead home patch Malcolm Hayes has returned to CFA’s District 17 in the state’s west as Acting Assistant Chief Fire Officer (ACFO), bringing more than 30 years of emergency services experience to the role. 13 Aug 2026 People Go to Horsham local returns to lead home patch
R U OK? Day is coming up – 10 September R U OK? Day is an important reminder for all of us at CFA to pause and check in with one another. 13 Aug 2026 Events / Fundraising / Offers Health and Safety Go to R U OK? Day is coming up – 10 September
Looking to the future at the Aerial Firefighting Conference Asia Pacific When the email arrived to say I'd been selected to attend the Aerial Firefighting Conference Asia Pacific on the Gold Coast, I was excited. 12 Aug 2026 Operational Information Others Partnerships Go to Looking to the future at the Aerial Firefighting Conference Asia Pacific
Preserving and learning from a century of Castlemaine's 'fire books' Handwritten records of central Victorian fires from 1875 are being digitised to preserve rare local knowledge and record how fire risk is changing over time. 12 Aug 2026 Environment Partnerships People Go to Preserving and learning from a century of Castlemaine's 'fire books'
Fewer clicks, more community safety: ART gets an upgrade CFA has introduced a range of improvements to the Activity Reporting Tool (ART), making it easier to manage community engagement activities and support the delivery of Get Fire Ready. 12 Aug 2026 Community Safety Events / Fundraising / Offers Go to Fewer clicks, more community safety: ART gets an upgrade
Third international deployment as firefight continues CFA members have joined more than 240 personnel from Australia and New Zealand deployed to North America this week to support international firefighting efforts as wildfires continue to burn across Ca ... 12 Aug 2026 Incidents - Bushfire Go to Third international deployment as firefight continues
Don’t put the brakes on garage fire safety this winter Victorians are being urged to ensure their fire safety measures don’t stop when it comes to their garage this winter. 11 Aug 2026 Community Safety Incidents - Structure Go to Don’t put the brakes on garage fire safety this winter
Section 29 inspection update CFA is updating several areas that impact the Section 29 inspection process. 11 Aug 2026 Planning and Research Go to Section 29 inspection update
South Gippsland brigades gather for awards Brigades across South Gippsland gathered on Saturday night, 8 August to celebrate years of selfless service given to CFA and their communities. 8 Aug 2026 Honours and Awards People Go to South Gippsland brigades gather for awards
Beginning of north-west emergency services hubs celebrated CFA members have gathered with Victorian State Emergency Service (VICSES) members in Heathcote to celebrate the beginnings of two new emergency services hubs in the north-west of the state. 7 Aug 2026 Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Beginning of north-west emergency services hubs celebrated
Have your say: Join a focus group on the future membership model We want to hear from our members about their perspectives on some of the recommendations outlined in the Contemporary Volunteer Membership Model (CVMM) Options Paper. 7 Aug 2026 People Planning and Research Go to Have your say: Join a focus group on the future membership model
Strong eyes saved lives in Werribee Seven Werribee Fire Brigade members were recently awarded a CFA Unit Citation for Service for their quick-thinking and intuitive actions which led to saving the life of a local resident. 7 Aug 2026 Honours and Awards Go to Strong eyes saved lives in Werribee
Protecting little lives: Early Fire Safe in action CFA’s Adele Buchanan has been out and about in north-east Victoria delivering the re-developed Early Fire Safe education program. 7 Aug 2026 Community Safety Partnerships Go to Protecting little lives: Early Fire Safe in action
CFA Chief Officer resigns CFA Chief Officer Jason Heffernan AFSM has advised the CFA Board and Victorian Government that he will be stepping down from his position as Chief Officer to accept the role of Chief Executive Officer ... 6 Aug 2026 People Go to CFA Chief Officer resigns
Victorian crews depart Melbourne to support Canadian fire response Victorian emergency management personnel will today start their journey to Canada to assist with the response to the wildfires burning in Br ... 6 Aug 2026 People Go to Victorian crews depart Melbourne to support Canadian fire response
Australian Fire Service Medal nominations now open CFA members across Victoria are encouraged to help recognise the outstanding people in their ranks, with nominations open for the 2027 King's Birthday Honours. 6 Aug 2026 Honours and Awards Go to Australian Fire Service Medal nominations now open
Portland captain selected for second Canadian wildfire deployment Portland Fire Brigade Captain Ian Hamley left Australia on 5 August 2026 as part of an Australian firefighting contingent deployed to British Columbia, Canada. 3 Aug 2026 Incidents - Bushfire Operational Information Go to Portland captain selected for second Canadian wildfire deployment
Staff profile: Trent McKinnon Trent Mc Kinnon - Assistant Chief Fire Officer Learning & Development. 31 Jul 2026 People Training and Recruitment Go to Staff profile: Trent McKinnon
Stage collapse simulation training a success A stage collapse scenario replicating a real-world incident in Seymour last night has been deemed a success with hundreds of emergency personnel able to put their training into practice. 31 Jul 2026 Training and Recruitment Go to Stage collapse simulation training a success
Brigade Management Team Forum empowers leaders More than 100 brigade management team (BMT) members and staff came together at Colac Performing Arts and Cultural Centre last Sunday (26 July) for the District 6 2026 Brigade Management Team Forum. 31 Jul 2026 Events / Fundraising / Offers Go to Brigade Management Team Forum empowers leaders
Many finance forms now in digital format As a part of the Stabilisation Project, CFA has now automated several forms frequently used by CFA members. 31 Jul 2026 Others Go to Many finance forms now in digital format
Strengthening the role of groups Groups play an important role in supporting brigades, coordinating incidents and developing the next generation of volunteer leaders. 30 Jul 2026 Planning and Research Go to Strengthening the role of groups
2026 Get Fire Ready – Host an event this October As bushfire risk continues to increase and recent fire events have demonstrated the devastating impact fires can have on our communities, strengthening preparedness and resilience has never been more ... 30 Jul 2026 Community Safety Events / Fundraising / Offers Go to 2026 Get Fire Ready – Host an event this October
One district location, many CFA resources A warehouse packed with vital CFA equipment was unveiled as part of the July Volunteer Forum at District 7 HQ brigade. 29 Jul 2026 People Training and Recruitment Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to One district location, many CFA resources