CFA welcomes millions in project grants CFA is welcoming more than $22.6 million in grants for brigades and groups to share to purchase new equipment, helping to further protect their local communities. 26 Nov 2025 Partnerships People Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to CFA welcomes millions in project grants
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
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
South west brigades open doors to prepare for fire risk Amid drought conditions, nearly 150 fire brigades in Victoria’s southwest will open their doors to community members throughout October, helping to prepare them for fire season. 9 Oct 2025 Community Safety Health and Safety Incidents - Bushfire Go to South west brigades open doors to prepare for fire risk
Firefighter safety enhanced while working at heights CFA is further enhancing the safety of its firefighters while working at heights with five new props recently added to its training centres across the state. 4 Sep 2025 Community Safety Operational Information Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Firefighter safety enhanced while working at heights
Precision hose laying in forest plantations In 1997 the Victorian Government passed legislation requiring forest plantation companies to form their own fire brigades when their plantations reached a certain size and asset value. 18 Jun 2025 Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Precision hose laying in forest plantations
A slice of history at Buninyong If a picture paints a thousand words, Buninyong - Mount Helen Fire Brigade’s new mural paints the whole story. 6 May 2025 Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to A slice of history at Buninyong
April Volunteer Forum recognises 80 years of CFA CFA recognised its 80th Anniversary as an organisation at the April Volunteer Forum. 1 Apr 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers Operational Information Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to April Volunteer Forum recognises 80 years of CFA
Private burn-off permits issued for farmers CFA is preparing to issue a small number of Schedule 13 private burn-off permits to farmers around Ballarat, Geelong, Melton and surrounds to help with broadacre farming practices. 13 Mar 2025 Environment Community Safety Health and Safety Go to Private burn-off permits issued for farmers
Fire restrictions announced in the southwest The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will begin at 01.00am on Monday, 25 November, for the following municipalities in CFA’s South West region: 13 Nov 2024 Environment Community Safety Health and Safety Go to Fire restrictions announced in the southwest
District 15 holds Specialised Unit Showcase Day CFA’s District 15 (D15) recently held a successful showcase of its resources and capabilities at the Victorian Emergency Management Training Centre (VEMTC) in Ballan on Friday 13 September. 23 Sep 2024 People Training and Recruitment Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to District 15 holds Specialised Unit Showcase Day
Multiagency plane crash exercise staged at Bacchus Marsh CFA participated in a major multiagency training exercise over the weekend, tasking crews to respond to a simulated aircraft crash and grassfire at the Bacchus Marsh aerodrome. 26 Aug 2024 Community Safety Health and Safety Training and Recruitment Go to Multiagency plane crash exercise staged at Bacchus Marsh
Multiagency chemical hazard training exercise in Trentham CFA led a major multiagency training exercise in Trentham over the weekend, tasking emergency services crews with containing a hazardous material spill in a busy workplace. 12 Aug 2024 Health and Safety People Training and Recruitment Go to Multiagency chemical hazard training exercise in Trentham
Smythesdale welcome upgraded command vehicle A new vehicle will light up the town of Smythesdale this week and further aid the tight-knit community, as the local brigade has welcomed an upgraded addition to their fleet. 1 Jul 2024 Community Safety Events / Fundraising / Offers Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Smythesdale welcome upgraded command vehicle
Bacchus Marsh receives new BA Support vehicle Bacchus Marsh Fire Brigade has officially been handed the keys to a new breathing apparatus (BA) support vehicle. 28 Jun 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Bacchus Marsh receives new BA Support vehicle
CFA fleet boosted with 25 new pumpers Twenty-five new pumpers will be added to CFA’s fleet which help brigades better protect and serve their communities. 6 Jun 2024 Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to CFA fleet boosted with 25 new pumpers
Fire restrictions to end in remaining parts of state's West The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will finish at 1.00am on Monday, 22 April in the following municipalities in CFA’s District 15: 17 Apr 2024 Environment Community Safety Health and Safety Go to Fire restrictions to end in remaining parts of state's West
Water bombing aircraft put to the test Victoria’s water bombing aircraft have been put to the test to help determine the best aircraft tank to use in the future. 14 Mar 2024 Operational Information Planning and Research Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Water bombing aircraft put to the test
Wendouree e-scooter fire a reminder of lithium-ion battery risk Victorian fire agencies are reminding residents to be cautious when charging lithium-ion battery operated devices following an e-scooter house fire in Wendouree on Friday (12 January). 16 Jan 2024 Community Safety Health and Safety Incidents - Others Others Go to Wendouree e-scooter fire a reminder of lithium-ion battery risk
CFA reminds farmers of harvester safety precautions Following the warmer, drier conditions experienced in spring, CFA is warning farmers to take care with their upcoming harvesting activities. 16 Nov 2023 Community Safety Health and Safety Incidents - Others Others Go to CFA reminds farmers of harvester safety precautions
Firefighters respond to Bacchus Marsh house fire CFA crews were called to reports of a house fire on McFarland Street, Bacchus Marsh earlier this week, arriving on scene to find a brick house well alight. 31 Aug 2023 Incidents - Structure Go to Firefighters respond to Bacchus Marsh house fire
Multiple new tankers delivered to the west ahead of fire season The broader Ballarat area has received seven new heavy tankers as part of the rollout of 50 new tankers across the state. 23 Aug 2023 Events / Fundraising / Offers Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Multiple new tankers delivered to the west ahead of fire season
Casterton Fire Brigade opens new station Casterton Fire Brigade volunteers have celebrated the official opening of their new fire station which will improve their ability to serve the local community. 20 Feb 2023 Events / Fundraising / Offers Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Casterton Fire Brigade opens new station
Casterton fireys receive new road rescue tools Casterton Fire Brigade recently received a new set of battery-operated road crash rescue tools, increasing the brigade's specialist response capability. 23 Dec 2022 Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Casterton fireys receive new road rescue tools