100% of Morwell members have a WWCC CFA has introduced the new Working with Children Clearance policy, which requires CFA employees and volunteers in roles with higher levels of leadership or community interface and/or access to childre ... 9 Sep 2025 Others People Go to 100% of Morwell members have a WWCC
Brigades of CFA - Portland Fire Brigade Portland Fire Brigade’s early foundations were laid with a public meeting notice that was published in the Portland Guardian newspaper in 1856. 12 Jun 2025 Incidents - Others Others People Go to Brigades of CFA - Portland Fire Brigade
Boonea Yallock cultural immersion tour The weather was finally a truly autumnal day. Crisp and cool, dew on the ground and on the leaves, clear skies, with the sun gently warming our backs. 5 Jun 2025 Environment Others People Go to Boonea Yallock cultural immersion tour
Morwell's Junior program stalwart honoured Much loved Morwell Fire Brigade member Jackie Dalrymple has been formally recognised at a special event for her extensive efforts in developing and nurturing the town’s local juniors. 11 Dec 2024 Honours and Awards People Youth and Juniors Go to Morwell's Junior program stalwart honoured
South West Region - DCO's 2024 update DCO South West Region Adrian Gutsche provides an update on the accomplishments and achievements from the past year. 10 Dec 2024 Operational Information Others People Go to South West Region - DCO's 2024 update
Over 100 new images added to CFA's Digital Library A large selection of new images of volunteers in various roles, wearing various uniforms and turnout gear have been uploaded to the Digital Library. 6 Sep 2024 Others People Go to Over 100 new images added to CFA's Digital Library
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
Death of a member: Garry Mallen, Portland brigade Today, we mourn the loss of one of our own, Portland Brigade member and former Captain Garry Mallen who passed away this morning while attending a shed fire incident in Portland. 30 Jan 2024 Incidents - Others Others People Go to Death of a member: Garry Mallen, Portland brigade
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
Fire restrictions announced for remainder of South East The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will begin at 01.00am on Monday, December 18 for the remainder of CFA’s South East Region, including the following municipalities in District’s 8, 9 and 27. 4 Dec 2023 Others Go to Fire restrictions announced for remainder of South East
Fire restrictions announced for the South West The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will begin at 01.00am on Monday, November 20 for CFA’s South West region, including the following municipalities in District’s 4, 5, 6 and 7. 10 Nov 2023 Others Go to Fire restrictions announced for the South West
CFA remembers fallen members at state memorial event CFA members have come together with the families of fallen firefighters to remember those who have been lost while protecting their communities. 1 May 2022 Others People Go to CFA remembers fallen members at state memorial event
Fallen firefighters honoured in annual memorial this Sunday CFA will honour fallen firefighters at its annual memorial service this Sunday. 29 Apr 2022 Events / Fundraising / Offers Others People Go to Fallen firefighters honoured in annual memorial this Sunday
Memorial service to pay tribute to fallen firefighters The Annual Firefighter Memorial Service will be held on Sunday 1 May in Churchill to honour the 80 firefighters who have lost their lives in the line of duty. 13 Apr 2022 Events / Fundraising / Offers Others People Go to Memorial service to pay tribute to fallen firefighters
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