CFA team takes second at NSW rescue challenge Werribee Fire Brigade’s road crash rescue team has taken second place at this year’s NSW State Road Crash Rescue Challenge. 7 May 2026 Events / Fundraising / Offers Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat Go to CFA team takes second at NSW rescue challenge
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
Volunteers attend renowned fire and rescue conference Six CFA volunteer road crash rescue instructors recently travelled to Indianapolis to attend FDIC International, the largest fire and rescue event in North America. 5 May 2026 Events / Fundraising / Offers Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat Training and Recruitment Go to Volunteers attend renowned fire and rescue conference
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
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
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
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
CFA brigade wins mine rescue competition CFA’s Oscar 1 Technical Rescue Brigade has claimed first place at the 2026 Victorian Mine Rescue Competition (VMRC) in Bendigo, showcasing their skill and teamwork against some of the country's ... 4 Mar 2026 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat Go to CFA brigade wins mine rescue competition
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
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
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
Template Toolkit now easier to use The Template Toolkit is a communications resource for both staff and volunteers, where you’ll find lots of templates to help you produce professional-looking documents such as reports, posters, ... 24 Nov 2025 Others Go to Template Toolkit now easier to use
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
CFA urges hay safety after thousands of bales lost A spate of haystack and hay shed fires is a reminder for farmers to take extra care in preventing haystack fires. 14 Nov 2025 Community Safety Incidents - Others Others Go to CFA urges hay safety after thousands of bales lost