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

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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

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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

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CFA members honoured with Australian Fire Service Medal

This King's Birthday four highly regarded CFA members have been awarded an Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM), in recognition of their outstanding service to CFA and their communities.

9 Jun 2025 Honours and Awards Operational Information People

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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

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The triangle of success

On the south-eastern edge of District 12 lie the brigades of Buxton, Marysville and Narbethong. Known as the ‘Triangle Brigades’, over the last 12 months they have forged ahead with a new ...

8 May 2025 Community Safety People Training and Recruitment

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Busy day at Broadford

An afternoon call-out for Broadford FB as the Volunteer Forum crew arrived launched the April Volunteer Forum into action.

30 Apr 2025 Operational Information People Training and Recruitment

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Total Fire Ban for North Central, South West and Central regions

A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for the North Central, South West and Central regions tomorrow, Thursday 13 February 2025.

12 Feb 2025 Community Safety Health and Safety Incidents - Bushfire

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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

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Avoca - Maryborough fires 40 years on

On 14 January 1985, Victoria experienced the worst bushfire conditions since the Ash Wednesday fires two years prior. With temperatures over 40 degrees and strong north-westerly winds, more than 100 f ...

14 Jan 2025 Incidents - Bushfire

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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

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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

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Outstanding service recognised at Wallan

Wallan Fire Brigade Members and their families and friends gathered on Saturday 19 October to recognise more than 350 years of combined service to CFA and the community.

31 Oct 2024 Honours and Awards People

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Community thanks Broadford for a century of service

It was a weekend of festivities (Saturday, 19 October) for Broadford Fire Brigade and the broader community, as they were recognised for 100 years of service.

25 Oct 2024 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers People

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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

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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

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Bangholme FOV/MCV Convention success

More than 50 members from across the state attended District 9’s Field Operations Vehicle (FOV) and Mobile Command Vehicle (MCV) Convention at VEMTC Bangholme on Sunday 6 October.

21 Oct 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers Operational Information Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Kinglake Fire Brigade reflect on 80 years

It was a celebratory weekend for Kinglake Fire Brigade members, who marked their 80 years of service alongside their families and friends at Lawsons Restaurant on Saturday, 12 October.

18 Oct 2024 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers People

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Protecting Alexandra for 150 years

An impressive crowd gathered as more than 12 fire trucks and partner emergency services paraded down the main street of town to mark Alexandra Fire Brigade’s 150th anniversary.

18 Oct 2024 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers People

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Doors officially open at Beveridge Fire Brigade

It was a momentous occasion for Beveridge Fire Brigade on the weekend, as they celebrated the completion of their new facilities and were officially recognised as a new brigade.

14 Oct 2024 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Works begin on new Pyalong Fire Station

Construction has commenced on a new, modern fire station for the Pyalong Fire Brigade, with the official turning of the sod marking the momentous occasion this week.

3 Oct 2024 Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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