Training exercise prepares the south west More than 80 personnel from CFA and other emergency services gathered at the Colac Incident Control Centre to simulate an emergency scenario to sharpen skills and train some fresh faces last week. 23 Dec 2025 Training and Recruitment Go to Training exercise prepares the south west
Hot Fire Training Day at VEMTC Wangaratta In late August, VEMTC Wangaratta came alive with energy, teamwork, and skill-building as 28 CFA Volunteers gathered for a Hot Fire Training Day. 3 Oct 2025 People Training and Recruitment Go to Hot Fire Training Day at VEMTC Wangaratta
Navigating the Pines On Sunday 24 November 24, CFA members gathered for a group training exercise hosted by the Moyhu Group and Hancock Victorian Plantations (HVP.) 5 Dec 2024 Others Training and Recruitment Go to Navigating the Pines
Mount Buller training exercise sets interagency response up for success CFA brigades from Mount Buller, Glenroy-Merrijig and Mansfield recently completed a training exercise simulating a fire set at Sugarbush Lodge Mount Buller. 13 Sep 2024 Community Safety People Training and Recruitment Go to Mount Buller training exercise sets interagency response up for success
Women's hot fire training Day at Wangaratta training campus The training day on 18 August brought together more than 20 dedicated volunteer firefighters, including volunteer PAD instructors, with the support of staff at VEMTC Wangaratta training campus. 27 Aug 2024 People Training and Recruitment Go to Women's hot fire training Day at Wangaratta training campus
VEMTC Wangaratta turns 40 VEMTC Wangaratta, CFA's oldest training facility, celebrates its 40th anniversary this year. 3 Jul 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers Training and Recruitment Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to VEMTC Wangaratta turns 40
Shelley Burn Camp a great success The Shelley Burn Camp in north-east Victoria is unique because it occurs in one of the highest locations in the state, and because it’s a collaborative training exercise between CFA and Hancock ... 21 May 2024 Community Safety Training and Recruitment Go to Shelley Burn Camp a great success
Benalla firefighters hone skills in multi-agency exercise CFA recently led a multi-agency exercise at Benalla Fire Station to hone their skills ahead of the fire season. 23 Nov 2023 Community Safety Training and Recruitment Go to Benalla firefighters hone skills in multi-agency exercise
Chainsaw courses supported by Women’s Networking Group Following on from its launch in February, CFA's Women’s Networking Group in Districts 22 and 23 have been planning activities to connect, support and upskill women. 17 Nov 2023 Inclusion and Fairness People Training and Recruitment Go to Chainsaw courses supported by Women’s Networking Group
Wangaratta training pad dedicated to CFA legend A hot fire training Gas Pad has been dedicated to the late Mick Daws to honour his service to CFA both as a volunteer and staff member. 13 Jul 2023 Honours and Awards People Training and Recruitment Go to Wangaratta training pad dedicated to CFA legend
Highlights from the May 2023 Volunteer Forum Wangaratta's hi-tech Mobile Command Vehicle (MCV) was one of many highlights at this month's Volunteer Forum that was streamed live from Springhurst Fire Brigade in North East region's District 23. 18 May 2023 Events / Fundraising / Offers Training and Recruitment Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Highlights from the May 2023 Volunteer Forum
May 2023 Volunteer Forum sneak peek The next Volunteer Forum will be coming live from the North East on Wednesday 17 May at 7pm. 12 May 2023 Operational Information Training and Recruitment Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to May 2023 Volunteer Forum sneak peek
VEMTC Penshurst is an emergency services hub VEMTC Penshurst training facility was very busy during April with industry from Ballarat completing four days of extensive hot fire training. Emergency response teams were put to the test by the indus ... 5 May 2023 Training and Recruitment Go to VEMTC Penshurst is an emergency services hub
VEMTC Penshurst a hive of activity throughout March Penshurst training facility recently hosted a range of activities and attendees. 30 Mar 2023 Events / Fundraising / Offers People Training and Recruitment Go to VEMTC Penshurst a hive of activity throughout March
Tarrawingee's young right-hand man recognised as brigade's firefighter of the year There’s not a day you won’t find 21-year-old Charlie McGrath donning his CFA workwear or lending a helping hand during a middle-of-the-night callout. 1 Mar 2023 Honours and Awards People Training and Recruitment Go to Tarrawingee's young right-hand man recognised as brigade's firefighter of the year
Women's training session boosts skills A training evening at VEMTC Penshurst gave six women from Gazette Fire Brigade the opportunity to practise their firefighting skills. 8 Jun 2022 People Training and Recruitment Go to Women's training session boosts skills
Women's Burn Day supports skill development A Women’s Burn and Development Day has helped a cohort of our women firefighters learn valuable skills in a safe and supportive environment. 21 Mar 2022 People Training and Recruitment Go to Women's Burn Day supports skill development