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
How Boho’s preparation paid off Ahead of a high-risk fire season across much of Victoria, CFA is highlighting the example of community preparation in Boho earlier this year as a model for all Victorians living in bushfire-prone area ... 15 Sep 2025 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire People Go to How Boho’s preparation paid off
South Gippsland members and families thanked for selfless service More than 1,000 years of service was acknowledged on Saturday 2 August at the South Gippsland Group Dinner and Awards night. 8 Aug 2025 Honours and Awards People Go to South Gippsland members and families thanked for selfless service
Multi-agency effort rescues woman buried in silage A woman who became trapped under a large volume of silage was successfully rescued following a multi-agency operation at a property in Darnum on Sunday, 13 July. 18 Jul 2025 Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat Operational Information People Go to Multi-agency effort rescues woman buried in silage
Hazelwood North Primary leads the way in fire education pilot Hazelwood North Primary School has become the first school in District 27 to pilot the Schools in Fire Country program, an exciting new initiative aimed at helping our older students understand fire r ... 7 Jul 2025 Community Safety Health and Safety Incidents - Bushfire Go to Hazelwood North Primary leads the way in fire education pilot
Major exercise at Barry Beach Brigades from across South Gippsland have participated in a range of training scenarios at Barry Beach Marine Terminal - the main supply depot for Esso Australia's Bass Strait oil and gas operations. ... 1 Jul 2025 Partnerships People Training and Recruitment Go to Major exercise at Barry Beach
Challenge Camp inspires strength, confidence, and connection among CFA women Recently women of CFA from all over the state gathered at their respective regional Women’s Challenge Camps to break down barriers and push themselves out of their comfort zones. 12 May 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers Inclusion and Fairness People Go to Challenge Camp inspires strength, confidence, and connection among CFA women
Small towns, big spirit at CFA Torchlight Procession Mooroopna’s main street lit up on Saturday night as more than 40 CFA brigades from across Victoria, and two from Western Australia, took part in the annual CFA/VFBV State Firefighter Championshi ... 30 Mar 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers People Go to Small towns, big spirit at CFA Torchlight Procession
Urban Juniors compete in the 2025 State Championships The Urban Juniors battled it out over the weekend (22-23 March) in the 2025 CFA/VFBV State Firefighter Championships, with Melton A crowned champions for the fifth year in a row, and their sixth win i ... 24 Mar 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers Partnerships People Go to Urban Juniors compete in the 2025 State Championships
Tanjil Fire Brigade celebrates half a century Tanjil Fire Brigade has proudly served its community for half a century and came together recently to celebrate. 12 Feb 2025 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers People Go to Tanjil Fire Brigade celebrates half a century
Euroa members recognised for fire medical response Euroa Fire Brigade has been recognised for their exemplary community service in CFA’s Fire Medical Response (FMR) Program, going beyond their primary mission of firefighting. 30 Jan 2025 Community Safety Partnerships People Go to Euroa members recognised for fire medical response
60th anniversary of the Longwood fire Today, 17 January, is the 60th anniversary of the Longwood fire in northern Victoria. 17 Jan 2025 Incidents - Bushfire Go to 60th anniversary of the Longwood fire
Mynard family celebrates 636 years of service With over 636 years of loyalty to the fire service, Trafalgar locals know that when you hear the Mynard name around town that you are in safe hands. 3 Dec 2024 Honours and Awards People Go to Mynard family celebrates 636 years of service
Six commended for their critical response Three CFA members and three citizens have been commended for their composed and specialised response throughout a highly critical health incident involving a fellow member. 27 Nov 2024 Honours and Awards Incidents - Others Others People Go to Six commended for their critical response
VESEP grants announced for CFA projects CFA brigades and groups will share in almost $11.2 million funding to purchase new equipment to help protect their communities. 24 Oct 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers People Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to VESEP grants announced for CFA projects
Loch Fire Brigade the link to their local community If you live in a rural Victorian town, you undoubtably know your local CFA. Loch Fire Brigade rolled up their doors to show others what giving time to your local fire brigade looks like and h ... 22 Oct 2024 People Go to Loch Fire Brigade the link to their local community
Family first at Mirboo North Fire Brigade Quality time together is just one of the benefits that Charlotte and Daniel Pors have experienced since joining Mirboo North Fire Brigade a year ago. 30 Aug 2024 People Training and Recruitment Go to Family first at Mirboo North Fire Brigade
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
Board meets in District 9 The July Board meeting was held in Warragul following a tour and the official opening of the new District 9 headquarters by Deputy Board Chair Tony Peake OAM. 16 Aug 2024 Health and Safety Others People Go to Board meets in District 9
Sweet incentive for Noojee recruits Noojee volunteers were successful in thinking outside the box with a sweet incentive to find new members. 14 Aug 2024 People Training and Recruitment Go to Sweet incentive for Noojee recruits
'Ruff' rescue for Molly the dog When the Erica & District Fire Brigade's pager buzzed on Wednesday night, they had no idea they were about to embark on a paws-itively unexpected rescue. 8 Aug 2024 Incidents - Others Others People Go to 'Ruff' rescue for Molly the dog
New inclusive facilities completed at Fish Creek Fire Station Members of Fish Creek Fire Brigade recently celebrated the completion of upgrades to their bathroom and turnout facilities. 26 Jul 2024 Inclusion and Fairness People Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to New inclusive facilities completed at Fish Creek Fire Station
South-east brigades rewarded for Black Summer service Four south-east CFA brigades have been rewarded for their service in the Black Summer fires, following a generous donation from the Essendon and District Football League (EDFL). 23 Jul 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers Incidents - Bushfire People Go to South-east brigades rewarded for Black Summer service
CFA Life Membership for valued peer Dumbalk Fire Brigade’s Rob Auchterlonie was awarded a CFA Life Membership at the recent South Gippsland Group of brigades’ annual dinner in Meeniyan on Saturday 20 July. 20 Jul 2024 Honours and Awards People Go to CFA Life Membership for valued peer