You are here:

Latest Member News

Filter news by

Message from DCO Operational Doctrine and Training Rohan Luke

We have reached the end of 2024, and it has been another big year in training for CFA.

20 Dec 2024 Training and Recruitment

Go to Message from DCO Operational Doctrine and Training Rohan Luke

Joint FRV and CFA training strengthens wildfire response

On Thursday 19 December, firefighters from Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) and CFA Hoppers Crossing Fire Brigade came together at Derrimut Fire Station for a combined drill to enhance operational effective ...

20 Dec 2024 Others Partnerships Training and Recruitment

Go to Joint FRV and CFA training strengthens wildfire response

CFA volunteer: 58 years of serving the community

More than half a century of volunteering with the CFA was almost a rite of passage for Tooradin CFA member Garry Luxford whose family history is steeped in serving the local community.

20 Dec 2024 Honours and Awards People

Go to CFA volunteer: 58 years of serving the community

Total Fire Ban for Mallee and Wimmera

A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for the Mallee and Wimmera fire districts tomorrow, Friday 20 December 2024.

19 Dec 2024 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire

Go to Total Fire Ban for Mallee and Wimmera

Sleigh bells and sirens: Geelong West brigade’s festive tradition

For Geelong West Fire Brigade, Christmas Eve is more than just another night; — it’s an annual mission of joy, laughter, and community spirit.

19 Dec 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers People

Go to Sleigh bells and sirens: Geelong West brigade’s festive tradition

Rochester Emergency Services Hub finds home base

Rochester Fire Brigade and Victoria State Emergency Service (VICSES) Rochester Unit volunteers got a first glimpse of their new co-located site this week, with the land search excitingly coming to an ...

18 Dec 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers Operational Information Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

Go to Rochester Emergency Services Hub finds home base

Firefighters battle bushfire at Creswick

CFA firefighters continue to support Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) crews at a bushfire in Creswick in the state’s west.

18 Dec 2024 Incidents - Bushfire

Go to Firefighters battle bushfire at Creswick

Know the fire risks before hitting the road this holiday season

Whilst you might be busy packing the car and planning Christmas lunch don’t forget to check conditions and the VicEmergency app before hitting the road this holiday season.

18 Dec 2024 Community Safety Health and Safety

Go to Know the fire risks before hitting the road this holiday season

Newham brigade's recycled decorations

Newham Fire Brigade members have brought some Christmas sparkle to their home village by using clever recycling.

17 Dec 2024 Others

Go to Newham brigade's recycled decorations

Australian Open trophies a smash hit in Mt Eliza

Mount Eliza Fire Brigade swapped sirens for sleigh bells over the weekend, teaming up with Santa to deliver the iconic Australian Open trophies to the Mt Eliza tennis club.

17 Dec 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers People

Go to Australian Open trophies a smash hit in Mt Eliza

Total Fire Ban for Mallee and Wimmera

A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for the Mallee and Wimmera fire districts tomorrow, Tuesday 17 December 2024.

16 Dec 2024 Community Safety

Go to Total Fire Ban for Mallee and Wimmera

CFA members participate in toy run

Residents of Campaspe Shire suffered devastating floods in 2022 and 2023. The Red Knights Chapter 14, a motorcycle club for fire service volunteers, wanted to support the affected Rochester community.

16 Dec 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers

Go to CFA members participate in toy run

Total Fire Ban declared across Central, Western, and Gippsland Regions

A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for Monday, 16 December 2024, across the Southwest, Wimmera, Mallee, Central (includes Melbourne and Geelong), North Central, Northern Country and the West and ...

15 Dec 2024 Community Safety

Go to Total Fire Ban declared across Central, Western, and Gippsland Regions

Successful planned burn at Lockington

On Saturday 8 November, CFA members from Lockington, Pine Grove, Kotta and Bamawm Extension carried out a planned burn in the Lockington Bush Reserve, situated directly north of the Lockington townshi ...

13 Dec 2024 Community Safety Planning and Research

Go to Successful planned burn at Lockington

Supporting those who Keep Victorians safe

The Allan Labor Government is making sure our hardworking emergency services have what they need to keep Victorians safe – with a massive funding boost for new trucks, equipment and technology.

13 Dec 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers Operational Information Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

Go to Supporting those who Keep Victorians safe

CFA mechanics awarded National Emergency Medals

Ten CFA District Mechanical Officers (DMOs) from the North East region have been honoured with National Emergency Medals for their efforts in the 2019-2020 Australian bushfire crisis.

13 Dec 2024 Honours and Awards Incidents - Bushfire Operational Information

Go to CFA mechanics awarded National Emergency Medals

Fire safety program now complete for Cardinia families

Fire home safety has been the theme for the Cardinia Shire community, with a new program targeting primary school aged children in the area now complete.

13 Dec 2024 Community Safety

Go to Fire safety program now complete for Cardinia families

Join us at the 2025 Midsumma Pride March

March with us at Midsumma Pride March's 30th anniversary.

13 Dec 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers Inclusion and Fairness People

Go to Join us at the 2025 Midsumma Pride March

Aerial firefighting fleet ready to take to the skies

Victoria’s aerial firefighting fleet is ready to respond to what is forecast to be one of the most high-risk fire seasons in recent years for much of the state this summer.

12 Dec 2024 Operational Information Training and Recruitment Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

Go to Aerial firefighting fleet ready to take to the skies

Celebrating success: 2024 Captain Peer Mentor Program in District 6

The 2024 Captain Peer Mentor Program (CPMP) in District 6 has once again proven to be an invaluable initiative, fostering leadership development, networking and personal growth among its participants.

12 Dec 2024 Honours and Awards Others People

Go to Celebrating success: 2024 Captain Peer Mentor Program in District 6

Morwell's Junior program stalwart honoured

Much loved Morwell Fire Brigade member Jackie Dalrymple has been formally recognised at a special event for her extensive efforts in developing and nurturing the town’s local juniors.

11 Dec 2024 Honours and Awards People Youth and Juniors

Go to Morwell's Junior program stalwart honoured

CFA warning after haystack fires destroy 1700 bales

CFA is reminding farmers about the risks of improper hay storage after two devastating haystack fires destroyed at least 1700 hay bales in separate parts of the state recently.

11 Dec 2024 Community Safety Incidents - Others Others

Go to CFA warning after haystack fires destroy 1700 bales

Safety first when decorating this Christmas

It’s that time of year again when Victorians string up their Christmas lights and set up their Christmas trees to celebrate the holiday season, but with the fun and festivities comes the potenti ...

10 Dec 2024 Community Safety

Go to Safety first when decorating this Christmas