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
150 years strong at Rochester Fire Brigade Rochester Fire Brigade marked their sesquicentennial of service over the weekend with a torchlight procession, followed by a community barbecue and fireworks to conclude the evening. 28 May 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers People Go to 150 years strong at Rochester Fire Brigade
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
Arcadia Fire Brigade celebrates 90 years of service Arcadia Fire Brigade recently celebrated its 90th year of service to the community at the community centre/fire station complex in Arcadia. 9 May 2025 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers Go to Arcadia Fire Brigade celebrates 90 years of service
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
Brigades gear up for the final week of State Championships We saw our firefighters of tomorrow kick off 2025 CFA/VFBV State Firefighter Championships last weekend, but there is more to come with our Senior Urban and Senior and Junior Rural teams gearing up fo ... 26 Mar 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers Go to Brigades gear up for the final week of State Championships
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
Grampians and Little Desert fires contained The Grampians – Wallaby Rocks and Little Desert bushfires are now contained following nearly two weeks of incredible work by crews on the ground, in the air and in the control centres. 9 Feb 2025 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire People Go to Grampians and Little Desert fires contained
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
Rochester Emergency Services Hub finds home base Rochester Fire Brigade and Victoria State Emergency Service (VICSES) Rochester Unit volunteers got a first glimpse of their new co-located site this week, with the land search excitingly coming to an ... 18 Dec 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers Operational Information Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Rochester Emergency Services Hub finds home base
CFA members participate in toy run Residents of Campaspe Shire suffered devastating floods in 2022 and 2023. The Red Knights Chapter 14, a motorcycle club for fire service volunteers, wanted to support the affected Rochester community. 16 Dec 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers Go to CFA members participate in toy run
Echuca fireys win NSW State Championships Echuca Fire Brigade claimed a historic win at the recent NSW State Championships in Wagga Wagga, becoming the first-ever Victorian brigade to win the prestigious Alfred Webb Cup. 19 Nov 2024 Honours and Awards People Training and Recruitment Go to Echuca fireys win NSW State Championships
Inglewood celebrates momentous 160th anniversary Inglewood Fire Brigade marked a significant milestone over the weekend, celebrating its 160th anniversary with a special dinner to honour its long-serving members. 16 Oct 2024 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers People Go to Inglewood celebrates momentous 160th anniversary
Igniting new skills in fire investigation Cara Disint’s commitment to her local community is undeniable. A firefighter for 23 years, first with Stanhope Fire Brigade and now with Mooroopna, she is also Mooroopna Fire Brigade’s 2nd ... 25 Sep 2024 Community Safety Training and Recruitment Go to Igniting new skills in fire investigation
Local north west firefighters awarded National Emergency Medals 140 local volunteer firefighters and CFA staff members have been honoured with National Emergency Medals for their efforts in the 2019-2020 Australian bushfire crisis. 24 Sep 2024 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers Incidents - Bushfire Go to Local north west firefighters awarded National Emergency Medals
Four new tankers arrive ahead of summer Shepparton, Numurkah, Nathalia and Euroa Fire Brigades recently all received a new Heavy Tanker, boosting their firefighting ability to support the region ahead of the summer conditions. 19 Sep 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers Operational Information Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Four new tankers arrive ahead of summer
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
Junior Leader Forum 2024 Calling all Junior leaders. This is a rare regional opportunity for Junior leaders to come together in person to develop skills and ensure they are up to date with new developments in the youth space. 20 Aug 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers Training and Recruitment Youth and Juniors Go to Junior Leader Forum 2024
New recruitment photos available now More than 150 new images of volunteers in different locations and engaged in various activities have been added to the CFA Digital Library for use in volunteer recruitment campaigns. 9 Aug 2024 Training and Recruitment Go to New recruitment photos available now
Goulburn-Murray Water volunteers bolster Boort Fire Brigade A trio of Boort locals are continuing a tradition of Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) employees volunteering at the local fire brigade. 7 Aug 2024 Partnerships People Training and Recruitment Go to Goulburn-Murray Water volunteers bolster Boort Fire Brigade
Wyuna fire brigade welcomes new Filipino members Wyuna brigade, in the Goulburn Valley has recently welcomed more diversity into its ranks with four volunteers recently joining the brigade from the Philippines. 26 Jul 2024 Inclusion and Fairness People Training and Recruitment Go to Wyuna fire brigade welcomes new Filipino members
Tatura local puts her own spin on being a volunteer CFA volunteer Charlotte Freemantle goes above and beyond to prove her versatility by serving the community with three brigades. 13 Jun 2024 People Training and Recruitment Youth and Juniors Go to Tatura local puts her own spin on being a volunteer
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