Yeodene member marks first strike team deployment When the Skipton-Streatham fire broke out on 9 January 2026, Yeodene Fire Brigade member Christine Spencer was deployed to the fireground on her very first strike team to assist. 6 May 2026 Incidents - Bushfire Others People Go to Yeodene member marks first strike team deployment
Victorian homes at fire safety risk from everyday products Victorian fire services are warning of the fire risk of everyday household products after a recent significant incident in Upwey, where a family lost their home in a fire linked to a lithium-ion batte ... 6 May 2026 Community Safety Incidents - Structure Go to Victorian homes at fire safety risk from everyday products
Training profile: Karen Somerscales Meet Acting Policy and Doctrine Coordinator Karen Somerscales. 4 May 2026 Others People Training and Recruitment Go to Training profile: Karen Somerscales
A century of service Boneo Fire Brigade is celebrating an extraordinary milestone, as two of its members — Keith Newnham and Richard 'Ricky' Clayton — each reach an incredible 50 years of continuous service. 27 Apr 2026 Honours and Awards Others People Go to A century of service
CFA urges burn-off delay ahead of warm, windy conditions CFA is urging landowners to rethink burning-off activities tomorrow (Saturday 25 April), with above-average temperatures and moderate winds forecast for parts of Victoria. 24 Apr 2026 Incidents - Others Others Go to CFA urges burn-off delay ahead of warm, windy conditions
Update to Members Online mobile experience An update to mobile browsing arrived today (21 April) with the launch of a redesigned mobile homepage for Members Online aimed at improving speed and usability. 21 Apr 2026 Others Go to Update to Members Online mobile experience
Privacy Awareness Week is coming - get ready to level up your privacy skills We want to hear from you this Privacy Awareness Week. 20 Apr 2026 Events / Fundraising / Offers Others Go to Privacy Awareness Week is coming - get ready to level up your privacy skills
Homes can be rebuilt, lives can't - leave early Long-time Gellibrand Fire Brigade member John Cochrane knows the risks of bushfires better than most, but when fire conditions escalated rapidly near his home he knew leaving early was the safest opti ... 16 Apr 2026 Incidents - Structure People Go to Homes can be rebuilt, lives can't - leave early
Charging e-scooter sparks house fire in Nagambie A Nagambie house fire started by a charging e-scooter has prompted a fresh warning from CFA about the risks of lithium-ion battery-powered devices in and around the home. 16 Apr 2026 Incidents - Structure People Go to Charging e-scooter sparks house fire in Nagambie
Resources available to help CFA members claim their rebate Less than 20 seconds – that is the average time it is taking CFA members to complete the eligibility check in the CFA portal for the eligible volunteers’ rebate scheme which is administere ... 15 Apr 2026 Others Go to Resources available to help CFA members claim their rebate
Selby Fire Brigade celebrates 100 years of service The Selby Fire Brigade celebrated a major milestone last Saturday 28 March, celebrating 100 years of dedicated service with brigade members past and present. 7 Apr 2026 Events / Fundraising / Offers Others People Go to Selby Fire Brigade celebrates 100 years of service
Test your smoke alarm when clocks wind back Victoria’s fire agencies are encouraging residents to test their smoke alarms when they wind their clocks back this Sunday, as data shows more than half of serious house fires start in the bedro ... 2 Apr 2026 Community Safety Health and Safety Incidents - Structure Go to Test your smoke alarm when clocks wind back
Training staff profile: Commander Chris Lamb Meet Commander Chris Lamb 1 Apr 2026 Others People Training and Recruitment Go to Training staff profile: Commander Chris Lamb
Invergordon resident’s tribute to CFA becomes viral song Invergordon resident Brittany Sutton has penned a poem to thank CFA members for their efforts during the fire season, particularly their response to the Yarroweyah–Muckatah fires. 31 Mar 2026 Incidents - Bushfire Others Go to Invergordon resident’s tribute to CFA becomes viral song
Belgrave Heights & South Fire Brigade celebrates 100 years of service Members of the Belgrave Heights & South Fire Brigade gathered last Sunday 29 March, alongside family and friends, to celebrate 100 years of service to the community. 31 Mar 2026 Events / Fundraising / Offers Others Go to Belgrave Heights & South Fire Brigade celebrates 100 years of service
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
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
Asset Protection Unit used during bushfire for first time CFA’s Asset Protection Unit has been deployed in an active bushfire emergency for the first time, helping to protect the town of Woods Point from the Gaffneys Creek fire. 2 Mar 2026 Community Safety Incidents - Others Operational Information Others Go to Asset Protection Unit used during bushfire for first time
Sea Lake fire destroys two buildings Two buildings in Sea Lake, in the North West of Victoria, were destroyed after a fire tore through on Saturday afternoon (3 Jan). 3 Jan 2026 Incidents - Structure Go to Sea Lake fire destroys two buildings
Recognising the anniversary of the 2015 Wye River bushfire Today, 19 December, marks 10 years since the devastating fires in Wye River. 19 Dec 2025 Incidents - Bushfire Others Go to Recognising the anniversary of the 2015 Wye River bushfire
Brigade magazine: Summer edition landing soon Keep an eye on your letterbox - the summer edition of Brigade magazine is on its way to members. 15 Dec 2025 Others Go to Brigade magazine: Summer edition landing soon
Don't let your Christmas catch fire As Victorians start ticking off their Christmas shopping lists, fire and safety authorities are urging everyone to think safety first when buying lithium-ion battery products, such as e-bikes, e-scoot ... 8 Dec 2025 Community Safety Health and Safety Incidents - Structure Go to Don't let your Christmas catch fire
International visitors tour VEMTC Central Highlands CFA’s VEMTC Central Highlands training centre in Ballan recently welcomed a group from Hunan Vocational Institute of Safety Technology, a vocational college based in Changsa, China. 5 Dec 2025 Others People Go to International visitors tour VEMTC Central Highlands
Staff profile: Nicol Levi Name: Nicol Levi Position: Manager Training Design and Development Department District: HQ 3 Dec 2025 Others People Training and Recruitment Go to Staff profile: Nicol Levi