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
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
3, 2, 1... Launch of the 2026 Emerging Young Leaders Mentoring Program On Saturday 18 April, participants in the 2026 Emerging Young Leaders Mentoring Program met each other for the first time at the program’s Mentor Training and Launch event. 23 Apr 2026 Events / Fundraising / Offers People Youth and Juniors Go to 3, 2, 1... Launch of the 2026 Emerging Young Leaders Mentoring Program
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
Tree changers give much-needed boost to brigade Leonards Hill and District Fire Brigade has received a welcome boost, with several new members joining in recent months after making the move from the city. 17 Apr 2026 People Training and Recruitment Youth and Juniors Go to Tree changers give much-needed boost to brigade
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
Fired up for final weekend of firefighter championships Hundreds of volunteers are fired up for the final weekend of the CFA/VFBV State Firefighter Championships this weekend with many teams returning after years away from the track. 27 Mar 2026 Events / Fundraising / Offers People Youth and Juniors Go to Fired up for final weekend of firefighter championships
Blown away by the Champs It was a dark and stormy night… but the March Volunteer Forum charged ahead at North Park Reserve in Stawell, the latest venue for the CFA State Championships. 26 Mar 2026 Events / Fundraising / Offers Operational Information Youth and Juniors Go to Blown away by the Champs
Ollie dons fire gear to support Good Friday Appeal Six-year-old Ollie, one of the 2026 Faces of the Good Friday Appeal (GFA), was recently treated to a morning as a firefighter, visiting Diamond Creek Fire Station to bravely learn the ropes. 19 Mar 2026 Events / Fundraising / Offers Partnerships Youth and Juniors Go to Ollie dons fire gear to support Good Friday Appeal
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
Drysdale hit the Championships track once again Drysdale Fire Brigade will field an urban senior running team at the upcoming VFBV CFA State Firefighter Championships following a 13-year hiatus, made up of eager first timers. 4 Mar 2026 Events / Fundraising / Offers People Youth and Juniors Go to Drysdale hit the Championships track once again
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
Glenlyon back on the track after more than 40 years For the first time in more than 40 years, Glenlyon Fire Brigade will field a running team at the VFBV CFA State Firefighter Championships next month. 26 Feb 2026 Events / Fundraising / Offers People Youth and Juniors Go to Glenlyon back on the track after more than 40 years
75 years of CFA support for the Good Friday Appeal CFA’s long and proud history of involvement with the Good Friday Appeal will reach a remarkable 75 years this year, while the Appeal will mark an impressive 95 years of fundraising. 20 Feb 2026 Events / Fundraising / Offers Partnerships Youth and Juniors Go to 75 years of CFA support for the Good Friday Appeal
Primary students say thank you to Beeac Fire Brigade More than 100 primary students from Colac and Beeac recently dropped into Beeac Fire Station to say thank you to local CFA volunteers for their hard work and service this fire season. 13 Feb 2026 Incidents - Bushfire People Youth and Juniors Go to Primary students say thank you to Beeac Fire Brigade
Emerging Young Leaders are back Expressions of interest for the 2026 Emerging Young Leaders Mentoring Program are now open. 2 Feb 2026 Inclusion and Fairness People Youth and Juniors Go to Emerging Young Leaders are back
The balance between studying and volunteering CFA’s youngest first lieutenant Brodie Hanks is one of the many young people in CFA who has juggled volunteering with studying. 27 Jan 2026 Youth and Juniors Go to The balance between studying and volunteering