Total Fire Ban for Wimmera, Mallee and Northern Country A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for the Wimmera, Mallee and Northern Country tomorrow, Thursday 4 December 2025. 3 Dec 2025 Environment Community Safety Health and Safety Go to Total Fire Ban for Wimmera, Mallee and Northern Country
Victorians facing warmer temperatures and increased fire risk this summer despite recent rainfall Victorians are being urged to prepare for a warmer-than-average summer and an increase in fire risk across many parts of Victoria, according to the Australian Seasonal Bushfire Outlook for Summer rele ... 27 Nov 2025 Environment Community Safety Health and Safety Go to Victorians facing warmer temperatures and increased fire risk this summer despite recent rainfall
Resilience after a life-changing accident Maddison Colville, 19, was seven days into her apprenticeship as a CFA District Mechanical Officer in Corio when tragedy struck. 27 Nov 2025 Honours and Awards People Youth and Juniors Go to Resilience after a life-changing accident
Final municipalities in the south west to enter Fire Danger Period The Fire Danger Period will commence at 1am Monday, 8 December 2025 for the following municipalities in the state’s south west. 25 Nov 2025 Environment Community Safety Health and Safety Go to Final municipalities in the south west to enter Fire Danger Period
CFA calls for community volunteers to monitor grasslands CFA is encouraging Victorians to become ‘citizen scientists’ and help strengthen critical information about the state’s fire risk. 24 Nov 2025 Environment Others People Go to CFA calls for community volunteers to monitor grasslands
Start of harvest brings fire warning The harvesting season has begun and is prompting warnings from CFA to ensure equipment is properly maintained, and precautions are taken to avoid harvester fires. 21 Nov 2025 Environment Community Safety Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat Go to Start of harvest brings fire warning
Fire Danger Period begins in parts of the south-west The Fire Danger Period will commence at 1am Monday 24 November 2025 for the following municipalities in the state’s south-west. 7 Nov 2025 Environment Community Safety Health and Safety Go to Fire Danger Period begins in parts of the south-west
Fire agencies join forces to reunite baby tawny frogmouth with its family A baby tawny frogmouth has been safely reunited with its family thanks to the teamwork of CFA volunteers, Fire Rescue Victoria firefighters and Zoos Victoria. 16 Oct 2025 Environment Community Safety Incidents - Others Others Go to Fire agencies join forces to reunite baby tawny frogmouth with its family
Geelong West brigade partners with a special developmental school Geelong West Fire Brigade recently partnered with Hamlyn Views School, welcoming senior students Brandon and Joshua for a unique, hands-on introduction to community service and firefighting. 6 Oct 2025 Community Safety Inclusion and Fairness Youth and Juniors Go to Geelong West brigade partners with a special developmental school
Junior Leader Forum Roadshow 2025 For the second year running, the Junior Leader Forum continued its roadshow format to keep Junior leaders informed and connected. 6 Oct 2025 People Training and Recruitment Youth and Juniors Go to Junior Leader Forum Roadshow 2025
Youth Fest 2025 - That's a wrap September saw the return of Youth Fest 2025 with a focus on young people across the state, with CFA recognising and championing young people and amplifying their voices. 6 Oct 2025 Youth and Juniors Go to Youth Fest 2025 - That's a wrap
Summer lightning Learn how summer lightning strikes can spark deadly bushfires and why preparation is crucial for survival during Australia’s fire season 3 Oct 2025 Environment Community Safety Others Go to Summer lightning
Program that benefits Year 12 volunteers La Trobe University’s Aspire Early Offer Program rewards Year 12 students for their volunteering. 29 Sep 2025 Youth and Juniors Go to Program that benefits Year 12 volunteers
Three generations of Owens at Beaconsfield Recently Liam Owen turned 11 years old and joined Beaconsfield Fire Brigade as a junior member. This was not surprising given that dad Glynn and pop Rhys are both firefighters in the brigade. 24 Sep 2025 People Youth and Juniors Go to Three generations of Owens at Beaconsfield
CFA celebrates Youth Fest September not only marks the start of spring, it also marks Youth Fest, an annual celebration that champions young people and amplifies their voices. 4 Sep 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers Inclusion and Fairness Youth and Juniors Go to CFA celebrates Youth Fest
Emerging Young Leaders Mentoring Program acknowledgement day Thank you on behalf of the Emerging Young Leaders Mentoring Program. We can't wait to tell you all about our experiences. 3 Sep 2025 Inclusion and Fairness People Youth and Juniors Go to Emerging Young Leaders Mentoring Program acknowledgement day
The Emerging Young Leaders Mentoring Program August workshop "What a bloody special moment it was! That's what these programs are about," says Mentee Jake Williamson, referring to a session in the August workshop where participants shared their thoughts on wher ... 8 Aug 2025 Others People Youth and Juniors Go to The Emerging Young Leaders Mentoring Program August workshop
Girls on Fire program sparks interest in emergency services Around 50 young women from across the state recently took part in the ‘Girls on Fire’ program at CFA’s training ground at Bangholme, aimed at engaging more women in the emergency ser ... 23 Jul 2025 Incidents - Others Others Training and Recruitment Youth and Juniors Go to Girls on Fire program sparks interest in emergency services
Junior Leader Forum Roadshow - EOIs now open Join us as we invest in Junior Leaders across the state so we can impact Juniors across CFA for years to come. 3 Jul 2025 Inclusion and Fairness People Youth and Juniors Go to Junior Leader Forum Roadshow - EOIs now open
Budj Bim Cultural Immersion Tour On Saturday 28 June, CFA members visited Budj Bim Cultural Landscape as part of the South West Region Cultural Immersion Tours. 30 Jun 2025 Environment Events / Fundraising / Offers Inclusion and Fairness Go to Budj Bim Cultural Immersion Tour
Cadet Camp 2025 wrap-up From May 16 to 18, 36 inspiring young CFA volunteers came together for an unforgettable Cadet Camp — and what a weekend it was! 24 Jun 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers Training and Recruitment Youth and Juniors Go to Cadet Camp 2025 wrap-up
Boonea Yallock cultural immersion tour The weather was finally a truly autumnal day. Crisp and cool, dew on the ground and on the leaves, clear skies, with the sun gently warming our backs. 5 Jun 2025 Environment Others People Go to Boonea Yallock cultural immersion tour
Campfire and private burn-off safety urged this coming long weekend As Victorians head outdoors to enjoy the King’s Birthday long weekend, fire and land authorities are reminding campers and visitors to forests and parks to be safe around campfires. 2 Jun 2025 Environment Community Safety Health and Safety Go to Campfire and private burn-off safety urged this coming long weekend
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