South west brigades open doors to prepare for fire risk Amid drought conditions, nearly 150 fire brigades in Victoria’s southwest will open their doors to community members throughout October, helping to prepare them for fire season. 9 Oct 2025 Community Safety Health and Safety Incidents - Bushfire Go to South west brigades open doors to prepare for fire risk
Firefighters take on umpires to raise mental health awareness Five CFA brigades in Melbourne’s outer northwest have taken to the football field to challenge local umpires to help fundraise and raise awareness in the annual Mental Health Cup. 23 Sep 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers Inclusion and Fairness People Go to Firefighters take on umpires to raise mental health awareness
Brigades honour a friend and volunteer A Plenty Fire Brigade volunteer will be remembered as keen, enthusiastic and humble by Yarrambat and Plenty Fire Brigade volunteers, with two commemorative plaques created in his name. 16 Sep 2025 Honours and Awards Partnerships People Go to Brigades honour a friend and volunteer
50 years of loyalty to Wattle Glen recognised Wattle Glen Fire Brigade stalwart Dale Pitts has been recognised for his 50 years of incredible service to the community in front of his family and friends at a recent brigade dinner. 13 Aug 2025 Honours and Awards Operational Information People Go to 50 years of loyalty to Wattle Glen recognised
Multi-agency road crash rescue simulation in Werribee CFA members from Werribee joined Ambulance Victoria (AV) and Victoria Police for a large-scale road crash rescue training exercise on Friday (25 July). 29 Jul 2025 Community Safety Partnerships People Go to Multi-agency road crash rescue simulation in Werribee
A Cat-astrophe avoided in Kalkallo CFA firefighters rescued an adventurous cat playing between a fence and a garage, until it got trapped in the narrow gap. 25 Jun 2025 Incidents - Others Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat Others Go to A Cat-astrophe avoided in Kalkallo
Boonea Yallock cultural immersion tour The weather was finally a truly autumnal day. Crisp and cool, dew on the ground and on the leaves, clear skies, with the sun gently warming our backs. 5 Jun 2025 Environment Others People Go to Boonea Yallock cultural immersion tour
Hamilton Airbase firefighters awarded National Emergency Medals A group of local volunteer firefighters have been honoured with National Emergency Medals for their efforts at the Hamilton Airbase during the 2019-2020 Australian bushfire crisis. 22 May 2025 Honours and Awards Incidents - Bushfire People Go to Hamilton Airbase firefighters awarded National Emergency Medals
Faces of CFA – Kate Lamble What binds CFA members is the common goal to protect lives and property. But they are a diverse bunch – every member has a story and Faces of CFA introduces you to just some of those stories. 22 Apr 2025 People Go to Faces of CFA – Kate Lamble
Appeal close to home for Werribee Fire Brigade Werribee Fire Brigade members will be hitting the streets once again this Good Friday, hoping to raise as much as possible for The Royal Children's Hospital’s Good Friday Appeal. 11 Apr 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers People Go to Appeal close to home for Werribee Fire Brigade
Blue pants mark an era of inclusion for Werribee women runners Werribee Fire Brigade has made a small but significant change to their championships running uniforms, moving away from the traditional white running pants to a matching blue pant. 10 Apr 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers People Youth and Juniors Go to Blue pants mark an era of inclusion for Werribee women runners
Construction starts for a new Wyndham Vale Station Construction has commenced on a new modernised fire station for members of the Wyndham Vale Fire Brigade, with an official turning of the sod ceremony marking the occasion this week. 5 Apr 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers People Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Construction starts for a new Wyndham Vale Station
“Grateful beyond words” – Captain’s praise after tough fire season After a long and challenging fire season in the Grampians region, Mirranatwa Fire Brigade Captain Jarrod Dark has praised firefighters and the community for their unwavering support. 21 Mar 2025 Incidents - Bushfire People Go to “Grateful beyond words” – Captain’s praise after tough fire season
Specialist CFA unit rescues horse from pit On Monday 10 March CFA responded to calls for a rescue about 3.13am on Chipperfield Drive in Moolap. 13 Mar 2025 Incidents - Others Others Go to Specialist CFA unit rescues horse from pit
Face of the Good Friday Appeal feels at home at CFA The Good Friday appeal is a cause close to the hearts of CFA volunteers, and this year there is an even closer connection to one of the faces of the 2025 appeal. 5 Mar 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers People Go to Face of the Good Friday Appeal feels at home at CFA
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 Go to Total Fire Ban for North Central, South West and Central regions
CFA members receive Australian Fire Service Medals Six highly regarded CFA members have been named as this year’s Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM) recipients, in recognition of their outstanding service to CFA and their communities. 26 Jan 2025 Honours and Awards Incidents - Bushfire People Go to CFA members receive Australian Fire Service Medals
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 Go to Avoca - Maryborough fires 40 years on
Total Fire Ban for Wimmera and South West A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for the Wimmera and South West fire weather districts on Saturday, 4 January 2025. 3 Jan 2025 Community Safety People Go to Total Fire Ban for Wimmera and South West
South West Region - DCO's 2024 update DCO South West Region Adrian Gutsche provides an update on the accomplishments and achievements from the past year. 10 Dec 2024 Operational Information Others People Go to South West Region - DCO's 2024 update
Recruiting the family to serve the community When Tash Sinclair became a CFA volunteer with Kangaroo Ground Fire Brigade more than four years ago, she didn’t imagine she’d end up serving the community alongside her family. 1 Nov 2024 People Go to Recruiting the family to serve the community
Brigades light up the night in Diamond Creek CFA volunteers upheld a longstanding tradition in Diamond Creek over the weekend, participating in a torchlight parade through town as part of the Diamond Creek Rotary Town Fair. 17 Sep 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers People Go to Brigades light up the night in Diamond Creek
Panton Hill celebrates 85th anniversary Panton Hill Brigade celebrated their 85th anniversary on Saturday (14 September) in a community focused occasion that was inclusive of all members past and present. 17 Sep 2024 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers People Go to Panton Hill celebrates 85th anniversary
Laurimar Sports Ground clubroom fire At around 11.37am, Tuesday 20 August, Doreen Fire Brigade responded to a fire at a local sports ground. 22 Aug 2024 Incidents - Structure People Go to Laurimar Sports Ground clubroom fire