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
Ron Hewlitt celebrates 80 years with CFA CFA recently celebrated one of its members reaching an impressive 80 years of service. 14 Aug 2025 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers People Go to Ron Hewlitt celebrates 80 years with CFA
Pomonal Fire Brigade recognised for brave efforts Pomonal Fire Brigade was today recognised for the firefighting efforts of members during the recent Grampians fires and those last February. 27 Jan 2025 Honours and Awards Incidents - Bushfire Go to Pomonal Fire Brigade recognised for brave efforts
Mark King honoured with Australian Fire Service Medal For over 30 years, Mark King has exemplified the spirit of volunteer firefighting in Victoria. 26 Jan 2025 Honours and Awards Go to Mark King honoured with Australian Fire Service Medal
Respected leader honoured with AFSM Mark Gunning’s more than four decades of service to CFA, Fire Rescue Victoria and the broader fire and emergency services is testament to his commitment to the protection and wellbeing of all Vi ... 26 Jan 2025 Honours and Awards Go to Respected leader honoured with AFSM
Total Fire Ban for Mallee and Wimmera A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for the Mallee and Wimmera tomorrow, Saturday 23 November 2024. 22 Nov 2024 Environment Community Safety Health and Safety Go to Total Fire Ban for Mallee and Wimmera
Importance of preparation one year on from Briagolong CFA is urging Victorians to begin their property preparation early, as this week marks the one-year anniversary of the large bushfires that broke out in Briagolong, Rawson and Loch Sport. 1 Oct 2024 Environment Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire Go to Importance of preparation one year on from Briagolong
Two Life Members in one Russell Mills, who was a member of Woodside Fire Brigade for more than 36 years, recently received two awards. 12 Sep 2024 Honours and Awards Go to Two Life Members in one
Fire restrictions to end in Wellington Shire The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will finish at 1.00am on Monday, 22 April for the following municipalities in CFA’s District 10. 16 Apr 2024 Environment Community Safety Health and Safety Go to Fire restrictions to end in Wellington Shire
Fire restrictions to end in parts of state's West The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will finish at 1.00am on Monday, 15 April in the following municipalities in CFA’s Districts 16 and 17: 10 Apr 2024 Environment Community Safety Go to Fire restrictions to end in parts of state's West
Burnbank Brigade Celebrates 80 Years Burnbank Fire Brigade has marked its 80 year anniversary with an event to celebrate its history and contribution to the local community. 12 Feb 2024 Honours and Awards People Go to Burnbank Brigade Celebrates 80 Years
Trusted mentor recognised with highest honour Brigade captain Paula Grosveld has been recognised in today’s Australia Day Honours, receiving an Australian Fire Service Medal for her 36 years of dedicated service to CFA and her community. 26 Jan 2024 Honours and Awards Operational Information People Go to Trusted mentor recognised with highest honour
Bernie Fradd stepping down after almost 40 years District 16 Assistant Chief Fire Officer Bernie Fradd is about to transition into retirement after almost 40 years in emergency service. 24 Jan 2024 Honours and Awards People Go to Bernie Fradd stepping down after almost 40 years
Drouin West honours members at awards night On Saturday 18 November about 90 guests gathered at Drouin West Fire station to celebrate more than 270 years of both combined Senior and Junior Service from its members. 21 Nov 2023 Honours and Awards Go to Drouin West honours members at awards night
Fire restrictions announced for Pyrenees and Ararat The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will begin at 01.00am on Monday, 20 November for the following municipalities in CFA’s District 16. 6 Nov 2023 Environment Community Safety Health and Safety Go to Fire restrictions announced for Pyrenees and Ararat
Women of Willung South paving the way this International Day of Rural Women International Day of Rural Women honours and recognises the role of rural women on 15 October each year. 13 Oct 2023 Honours and Awards People Training and Recruitment Go to Women of Willung South paving the way this International Day of Rural Women
Former St Arnaud Captain honoured A former Captain of St Arnaud Fire Brigade, the late Alan McGee, has been celebrated by having a CFA tanker named in his honour. 26 Jun 2023 Honours and Awards People Go to Former St Arnaud Captain honoured
West Region fireys awarded National Emergency Medals Almost five hundred local volunteer firefighters and CFA staff members have been honoured with National Emergency Medals for their efforts in the 2019-2020 Australian bushfire crisis. 1 May 2023 Honours and Awards People Go to West Region fireys awarded National Emergency Medals
Mulching works to reduce fuel loads in Dargo The South East CFA Vegetation Management team will begin mulching works on Monday, 13 February to reduce fuel loads in the Dargo township. 9 Feb 2023 Environment Community Safety Go to Mulching works to reduce fuel loads in Dargo
Excellence in Leadership Award presented to Emma Conway Commander Emma Conway has been recognised for her exemplary leadership by winning the inaugural CEO Excellence in Leadership award, as part of the biennial Spirit of CFA Awards. 19 Jul 2022 Honours and Awards People Go to Excellence in Leadership Award presented to Emma Conway
Mark Spenceley honoured at Creswick Fire Brigade dinner Creswick Fire Brigade held its annual awards dinner over the weekend, with Chief Officer Jason Heffernan in attendance to acknowledge a number of members being awarded with service awards, life member ... 21 Jun 2022 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers Go to Mark Spenceley honoured at Creswick Fire Brigade dinner
Interstate firefighters join CFA burn camp Interstate firefighters have been welcomed to a CFA burn camp near the South Australian border which will increase knowledge and cooperation between fire agencies. 8 Apr 2022 Environment Community Safety Training and Recruitment Go to Interstate firefighters join CFA burn camp
Retiring Michael ‘Boaty’ Boatman farewelled Deputy Chief Officer West Region Michael Boatman, more affectionally known as 'Boaty', has today officially retired after more than 41 years of service with CFA. 4 Jan 2022 Honours and Awards People Go to Retiring Michael ‘Boaty’ Boatman farewelled
CFA couple receives top honour Willaura members Karen and Graham Robinson have become the first married couple to receive Outstanding Service Awards for their contribution to CFA. 7 Dec 2021 Honours and Awards People Go to CFA couple receives top honour