Recognising the anniversary of the 2015 Wye River bushfire Today, 19 December, marks 10 years since the devastating fires in Wye River. 19 Dec 2025 Incidents - Bushfire Others Go to Recognising the anniversary of the 2015 Wye River bushfire
Volunteer Recruitment Hub update: Enhancements roll out The Volunteer Recruitment Hub (VRH) is getting a boost, with a series of new enhancements rolling out this week. 19 Dec 2025 Training and Recruitment Go to Volunteer Recruitment Hub update: Enhancements roll out
Heavy Rigid and Medium Rigid licence support still available The Volunteer Driving Training Project continues to offer support to members to obtain their heavy rigid or medium rigid Heavy Vehicle Licence. 18 Dec 2025 Training and Recruitment Go to Heavy Rigid and Medium Rigid licence support still available
Ground Observer exercise brings districts together Ground Observers from Districts 7 and 15 joined forces in the Brisbane Ranges for a hands-on training exercise aimed at sharpening fireground intelligence skills ahead of the summer fire season. 16 Dec 2025 Operational Information Training and Recruitment Go to Ground Observer exercise brings districts together
From fireground to classroom: new footage and images added to the Digital Library The Digital Library has just added two new collections highlighting both CFA response and community education. 4 Dec 2025 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to From fireground to classroom: new footage and images added to the Digital Library
Total Fire Ban for Wimmera, Mallee and Northern Country A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for the Wimmera, Mallee and Northern Country tomorrow, Thursday 4 December 2025. 3 Dec 2025 Environment Community Safety Health and Safety Go to Total Fire Ban for Wimmera, Mallee and Northern Country
New releases: EV and CAFS training Awareness training packages for Electric Vehicles and Compressed Air Foam Systems are now available on the Learning Hub. 3 Dec 2025 Training and Recruitment Go to New releases: EV and CAFS training
Staff profile: Nicol Levi Name: Nicol Levi Position: Manager Training Design and Development Department District: HQ 3 Dec 2025 Others People Training and Recruitment Go to Staff profile: Nicol Levi
Don’t let your actions start a fire this summer With the start of summer upon us, CFA is urging the community to act safely with nearly half of all bush and grassfires in Victoria being caused by reckless behaviour. 28 Nov 2025 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire Go to Don’t let your actions start a fire this summer
Victorians facing warmer temperatures and increased fire risk this summer despite recent rainfall Victorians are being urged to prepare for a warmer-than-average summer and an increase in fire risk across many parts of Victoria, according to the Australian Seasonal Bushfire Outlook for Summer rele ... 27 Nov 2025 Environment Community Safety Health and Safety Go to Victorians facing warmer temperatures and increased fire risk this summer despite recent rainfall
CFA calls for community volunteers to monitor grasslands CFA is encouraging Victorians to become ‘citizen scientists’ and help strengthen critical information about the state’s fire risk. 24 Nov 2025 Environment Others People Go to CFA calls for community volunteers to monitor grasslands
Start of harvest brings fire warning The harvesting season has begun and is prompting warnings from CFA to ensure equipment is properly maintained, and precautions are taken to avoid harvester fires. 21 Nov 2025 Environment Community Safety Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat Go to Start of harvest brings fire warning
CFA reaches major milestone in lifesaving program CFA is excited to achieve its target of 50 brigades to participate in a lifesaving program which responds to select medical Triple Zero (000) calls. 14 Nov 2025 Community Safety Operational Information Training and Recruitment Go to CFA reaches major milestone in lifesaving program
Urban fire training builds investigator capability A group of CFA fire investigators and investigators-in-training has recently completed urban fire training at Huntly VEMTC, delivered using a program developed in Western Australia (WA). 5 Nov 2025 Training and Recruitment Go to Urban fire training builds investigator capability
New FLAIM virtual reality kits CFA members can now access the next generation of FLAIM virtual reality (VR) kits - advanced training tools that combine virtual reality with physical components to simulate real firefighting conditio ... 24 Oct 2025 Training and Recruitment Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to New FLAIM virtual reality kits
EOI invited for Certificate IV in Leadership and Management for volunteers in 2026 We are excited to announce the opening of the Expression of Interest (EOI) for the April and August 2026 Certificate IV in Leadership and Management courses. EOI closes on 1 December 2025. 22 Oct 2025 Training and Recruitment Go to EOI invited for Certificate IV in Leadership and Management for volunteers in 2026
CFA calling on carers to Get Fire Ready This National Carers Week (12-18 October), CFA is encouraging carers to think about fire preparedness ahead of what’s expected to be a high-risk fire season in parts of Victoria. 16 Oct 2025 Training and Recruitment Go to CFA calling on carers to Get Fire Ready
Junior Leader Forum Roadshow 2025 For the second year running, the Junior Leader Forum continued its roadshow format to keep Junior leaders informed and connected. 6 Oct 2025 People Training and Recruitment Youth and Juniors Go to Junior Leader Forum Roadshow 2025
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
Firefighting props set to transform structural training CFA’s structural firefighting training is set for a major upgrade with the introduction of new compartment firefighting props at Bangholme and Central Highlands training campuses. 2 Oct 2025 Operational Information Training and Recruitment Go to Firefighting props set to transform structural training
New eLearning module to deliver bushfire preparedness advice CFA’s Community Engagement Team is excited to announce the launch of a new eLearning module CFAPAVIND Delivering the Property Advice Visit Service. 1 Oct 2025 Community Safety Training and Recruitment Go to New eLearning module to deliver bushfire preparedness advice
Staff profile: Meet Emily Haala Emily Haala is a Consultant Learning Governance and Compliance in the Quality and Evaluation Department at Burwood Headquarters. 1 Oct 2025 People Training and Recruitment Go to Staff profile: Meet Emily Haala
Escaped burn-offs prompts warning CFA is urging landowners to stop burning off activities today due to strong winds across the state, which has seen more than 40 grassfires since midnight. 15 Sep 2025 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire People Go to Escaped burn-offs prompts warning
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