Vols on Hols returns: Turnout while you’re kicking back in Gippsland CFA’s beloved Vols on Hols program is back for another season bringing together the best of summer relaxation and community service. 10 Sep 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers Others Partnerships Go to Vols on Hols returns: Turnout while you’re kicking back in Gippsland
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
Celebrative NAIDOC Week for Bunjil Fire Brigade This NAIDOC Week, CFA’s indigenous-led firefighting crew gathered to celebrate the formation of Bunjil Fire Brigade and the extension to their fire station facilities. 11 Jul 2024 Inclusion and Fairness Training and Recruitment Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Celebrative NAIDOC Week for Bunjil Fire Brigade
Far East Gippsland rural house numbering initiative W Tree is a small town in Victoria on the Gelantipy Road, in the Shire of East Gippsland near the Snowy River. 10 Jul 2024 Community Safety Partnerships Go to Far East Gippsland rural house numbering initiative
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
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
Lakes Entrance receives new rescue truck Lakes Entrance Fire Brigade celebrated the official handover of their new rescue truck today which will boost the members’ response to road crash rescue incidents. 7 Dec 2023 Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Lakes Entrance receives new rescue truck
New community facilities in the Bundarra Valley The Bundarra Valley community has joined with CFA, Forest Fire Management Victoria and East Gippsland Shire Council representatives to celebrate the opening of the Bundarra Community Centre. 13 Oct 2023 Community Safety Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to New community facilities in the Bundarra Valley
Mallacoota recovery efforts in the forum spotlight Catch up on the recovery efforts at Mallacoota and surrounding areas, with insights from many of the community members engaged. 31 Aug 2023 Events / Fundraising / Offers Training and Recruitment Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Mallacoota recovery efforts in the forum spotlight
CFA and SES join forces with rescues across Gippsland CFA and SES crews in East Gippsland work as one on multiple types of rescues to help save lives. 31 Aug 2023 Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat Partnerships People Go to CFA and SES join forces with rescues across Gippsland
Smoke Alarm installation program heads to the hills From Buchan to Butchers Ridge, W-tree, Gelantipy and beyond, CFA members headed to Buchan and surrounds with the 1 Jun 2023 Community Safety Partnerships Go to Smoke Alarm installation program heads to the hills
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
Bairnsdale Fire Brigade opens new station Bairnsdale Fire Brigade volunteers have celebrated the official opening of their new fire station which will improve their ability to serve the local community. 3 Sep 2022 Events / Fundraising / Offers Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Bairnsdale Fire Brigade opens new station
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