Fire restrictions to end in District 23 The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will officially end at 1am on Tuesday 22 April in the following municipalities in CFA’s District 23. 16 Apr 2025 Community Safety Operational Information Go to Fire restrictions to end in District 23
The power of planned burns in the state's west When we think about fighting a fire, images of firefighters spraying water on flames or helicopters dropping buckets of flame retardant often are the first to jump into our minds. But there is a vital ... 18 Feb 2025 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire Operational Information Go to The power of planned burns in the state's west
Cousins reunite in Grampians fire fight It was a bittersweet reunion for two firefighter cousins who crossed paths while battling the Western Victoria fires, with one lending a hand from ACT and the other a local to the region. 13 Feb 2025 Incidents - Bushfire Operational Information People Go to Cousins reunite in Grampians fire fight
CFA mechanics awarded National Emergency Medals Ten CFA District Mechanical Officers (DMOs) from the North East region have been honoured with National Emergency Medals for their efforts in the 2019-2020 Australian bushfire crisis. 13 Dec 2024 Honours and Awards Incidents - Bushfire Operational Information Go to CFA mechanics awarded National Emergency Medals
Fire restrictions announced in the northwest and west The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will begin at 01.00am on Monday, November 4, for the following municipalities in CFA’s Northwest and West regions: 25 Oct 2024 Community Safety Health and Safety Operational Information Go to Fire restrictions announced in the northwest and west
September Forum follows Pomonal recovery path As CFA prepares for the upcoming summer, the September Volunteer Forum was broadcast from Pomonal where locals are still recovering from the February fires this year. 25 Sep 2024 Community Safety Health and Safety Operational Information Go to September Forum follows Pomonal recovery path
The Importance of witness statements Witness statements play a crucial role in understanding a range of matters, investigations and also in legal proceedings. 23 Jul 2024 Operational Information Go to The Importance of witness statements
Catastrophic Fire Danger for Wimmera - UPDATED CFA is urging community members in the west of the state to be on high alert tomorrow (13 February) due to a Catastrophic Fire Danger Rating in the Wimmera Region. 12 Feb 2024 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire Operational Information Go to Catastrophic Fire Danger for Wimmera - UPDATED
CFA leader receives highest honour CFA Deputy Chief Officer (DCO) Ross Sullivan has been recognised in today’s Australia Day Honours, receiving an Australian Fire Service Medal for his more than 45 years of dedicated service to C ... 26 Jan 2024 Honours and Awards Operational Information People Go to CFA leader receives highest honour
Crisis averted, again Members of Wangaratta North Fire Brigade were paged in the afternoon of 27 November to a fire on the Hume Freeway, north of Wangaratta. 2 Dec 2023 Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat Partnerships Go to Crisis averted, again
Fire restrictions announced for Northern Grampians The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will begin at 1.00am on Monday, 6 November for the Northern Grampians Shire. 20 Oct 2023 Community Safety Operational Information Go to Fire restrictions announced for Northern Grampians
Lucky escape for Benalla residents Two Benalla residents had a lucky escape after a mobility scooter caught fire yesterday. 20 Oct 2023 Community Safety Incidents - Others Incidents - Structure Others Go to Lucky escape for Benalla residents
Smoke alarm saves Benalla residents A working smoke alarm helped save the lives of two Benalla residents after a house fire last night. 16 Oct 2023 Incidents - Structure Go to Smoke alarm saves Benalla residents
Have you cleaned your chimney flue this winter? Victorian fire services are recommending homeowners across the state prioritise cleaning their chimneys this winter to help prevent a fire occurring. 7 Aug 2023 Community Safety Health and Safety Incidents - Structure Go to Have you cleaned your chimney flue this winter?
May 2023 Volunteer Forum sneak peek The next Volunteer Forum will be coming live from the North East on Wednesday 17 May at 7pm. 12 May 2023 Operational Information Training and Recruitment Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to May 2023 Volunteer Forum sneak peek
Fire restrictions to end for Ballarat, Ararat and surrounds The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will finish at 1.00am on Monday, 17 April in the following municipalities in CFA’s West Region: 11 Apr 2023 Operational Information Go to Fire restrictions to end for Ballarat, Ararat and surrounds
Fire restrictions to end across all North East Victoria Fire restrictions are ending across all of North East Victoria in the coming fortnight. 30 Mar 2023 Operational Information Go to Fire restrictions to end across all North East Victoria
Wangaratta CFA history captured in new book Cane-handled fire beaters, pack horses carrying gallons of water and the introduction of fire trucks are just a few snippets of what you can discover about the history of CFA’s Wangaratta Distri ... 30 Mar 2023 Events / Fundraising / Offers Operational Information People Go to Wangaratta CFA history captured in new book
Autumn planned burns to commence in North East Country Fire Authority (CFA) will take advantage of favourable weather and forest conditions to undertake planned burns across northeast Victoria in the coming weeks to reduce the threat of bushfires ... 16 Mar 2023 Environment Community Safety Operational Information Go to Autumn planned burns to commence in North East
Fire restrictions announced for Wangaratta, Benalla and surrounds The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will begin at 01.00am on Monday, 19 December 2022 for the following municipalities in CFA’s North East Region: 12 Dec 2022 Operational Information Go to Fire restrictions announced for Wangaratta, Benalla and surrounds
Fire restrictions announced for CFA’s District 16 CFA has declared the Fire Danger Period for Northern Grampians, Ararat Rural City Council and Pyrenees Shire Council. 29 Nov 2022 Community Safety Operational Information Go to Fire restrictions announced for CFA’s District 16
Multiagency plane crash exercise at Stawell Airbase CFA volunteers recently joined other emergency service personnel from the Northern Grampians area for an airbase familiarisation tour and simulated plane crash exercise. 2 Aug 2022 Operational Information Training and Recruitment Go to Multiagency plane crash exercise at Stawell Airbase
Fireys save house as workshop goes up in flames Stawell Fire Brigade responded to the report of a shed on fire on Tuesday 26 July, but were surprised to see a large plume of smoke from the moment they turned out. 26 Jul 2022 Incidents - Structure Go to Fireys save house as workshop goes up in flames
Fireys save Ararat house fire from spreading CFA volunteers have successfully saved a major house fire in Ararat from spreading to neighbouring properties last night (3 July). 4 Jul 2022 Incidents - Structure Go to Fireys save Ararat house fire from spreading