Brigades sharpen their readiness for fire season Firefighters across the Macedon Ranges have come together for the Coliban Group of fire brigades’ annual Preseason Group Exercise designed to strengthen operational readiness ahead of what is ex ... 17 Oct 2025 Partnerships Training and Recruitment Go to Brigades sharpen their readiness for fire season
Maldon shed fire triggers lithium-ion battery warning A fire that destroyed a shed in Maldon has prompted fresh warnings about the risks posed by lithium-ion battery devices. 19 Jun 2025 Community Safety Incidents - Structure Operational Information Go to Maldon shed fire triggers lithium-ion battery warning
Kyneton brigade saves the day for bird in a tangle On Wednesday 26 March, Kyneton Fire Brigade was called to assist Wildlife Victoria with a bird rescue. 27 Mar 2025 Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat Go to Kyneton brigade saves the day for bird in a tangle
Solar farm in Raywood incident CFA responded to a fire on a solar farm in Raywood, outside Bendigo at about 5.50pm on Thursday 20 February. 20 Feb 2025 Community Safety Incidents - Others Incidents - Structure Others Go to Solar farm in Raywood incident
CFA assists in Lake Gorrie planned burn On Sunday 13 May, CFA along with Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMV) and the Gunditj Mirring Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation, carried out a controlled burn at Lake Gorrie. 13 May 2024 Environment Community Safety Partnerships Go to CFA assists in Lake Gorrie planned burn
Gisborne golf clubhouse destroyed by fire A popular golf clubhouse and community hub in Gisborne has been destroyed by fire overnight. 17 Apr 2024 Community Safety Incidents - Structure Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Gisborne golf clubhouse destroyed by fire
Planned burn success on Mount Van Dyke Prescribed burning plays a major role in vegetation regeneration, and in conjunction with partner agencies, Lyons Fire Brigade achieved a great outcome on Mount Van Dyke. 25 Jan 2024 Environment Partnerships Go to Planned burn success on Mount Van Dyke
Lockwood shed fire a reminder of the dangers of leaving battery charging unattended Lockwood Fire Brigade responded to a shed fire caused by lead acid battery left on charge unattended (20 January). 25 Jan 2024 Incidents - Structure Go to Lockwood shed fire a reminder of the dangers of leaving battery charging unattended
CFA members assist with flood efforts More than 200 CFA volunteers supported VICSES in flood recovery efforts in the first 10 days of 2024, with some members quick to assist despite having to sandbag their own homes. 11 Jan 2024 Incidents - Others Others Partnerships Go to CFA members assist with flood efforts
Puppy rescued from Maldon mine shaft A multi-agency rescue effort has saved a puppy from a mine shaft at Maldon this evening (3 Sept). 3 Sep 2023 Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat Partnerships Go to Puppy rescued from Maldon mine shaft
Kyneton shed fire contained A fire that engulfed a shed on Warren Street, Kyneton, on Monday 14 August was successfully contained by 32 firefighters. 14 Aug 2023 Incidents - Structure Go to Kyneton shed fire contained
CFA fireys rescue 15 workers from Costerfield mine fire Specialist CFA firefighters have worked overnight to rescue 15 workers from a mine fire at Costerfield. 5 Mar 2023 Incidents - Others Others Partnerships Go to CFA fireys rescue 15 workers from Costerfield mine fire
Crews on scene at Kyneton factory fire CFA crews responded to reports of a factory fire on Knight Court in Kyneton at around 3pm today, 6 January. 6 Jan 2023 Incidents - Structure Go to Crews on scene at Kyneton factory fire
New flag reflects hope Having recently returned from a three-day deployment as a strike team leader to Rochester, I reflected on the resilience of Rochester Fire Brigade members whose town and fire station were devastated b ... 25 Oct 2022 Incidents - Others Others Partnerships People Go to New flag reflects hope
Successful ecological burn in Malmsbury Members of Malmsbury Fire Brigade have taken part in an ecological burn alongside Macedon Ranges Shire council as part of the ongoing reclamation of Malmsbury common. 4 May 2022 Environment Partnerships Go to Successful ecological burn in Malmsbury
Granny flat destroyed in Eaglehawk North A granny flat was destroyed and surrounding grassland was burnt in a fire at Eaglehawk North yesterday afternoon. 15 Feb 2022 Incidents - Structure Go to Granny flat destroyed in Eaglehawk North
When it rains, it paws for CFA Oscar1 Brigade A specialist CFA brigade has been called out to two incidents within a week, both involving the rescue of a dog from a mine shaft. 14 Dec 2021 Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat Go to When it rains, it paws for CFA Oscar1 Brigade
Bruno the bull-arab rescued after a ruff night CFA volunteers have successfully rescued a dog that fell down a mine shaft and was forced to spend a night underground on Saturday (4/12). 8 Dec 2021 Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat Go to Bruno the bull-arab rescued after a ruff night
Specialist skills result in fast outcome for collision Specialist skills of local firefighters support interagency response at collision in Woodend on Wednesday. 28 Oct 2021 Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat Go to Specialist skills result in fast outcome for collision
Building connections is the key to a wellbeing check Two decades as a peer support person has taught CFA District 5 Headquarters Brigade volunteer and Commander David Ferguson that forming a connection is key to getting to the bottom of whether someone ... 9 Sep 2021 Health and Safety Partnerships People Go to Building connections is the key to a wellbeing check
Building cultural awareness at Budj Bim The first of two cultural immersion sessions held in historically significant areas in South West Region have helped CFA members better connect to the country they live and work in and fight fire on. 8 Jul 2021 Events / Fundraising / Offers Inclusion and Fairness Partnerships Go to Building cultural awareness at Budj Bim