Resilience after a life-changing accident Maddison Colville, 19, was seven days into her apprenticeship as a CFA District Mechanical Officer in Corio when tragedy struck. 27 Nov 2025 Honours and Awards People Youth and Juniors Go to Resilience after a life-changing accident
Train versus truck exercise a multi-agency success Trawool Fire Brigade and Seymour VICSES hosted a large-scale multi-agency training exercise last month in collaboration with Victoria Police, St John Ambulance Victoria, Ambulance Victoria, V/Line and ... 11 Jun 2025 Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat Operational Information Training and Recruitment Go to Train versus truck exercise a multi-agency success
CFA members honoured with Australian Fire Service Medal This King's Birthday four highly regarded CFA members have been awarded an Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM), in recognition of their outstanding service to CFA and their communities. 9 Jun 2025 Honours and Awards Operational Information People Go to CFA members honoured with Australian Fire Service Medal
CFA stalwart honoured for decades of bushfire safety leadership CFA Wildfire Instructor and operational firefighter Anthony (Tony) Scicluna has been awarded the Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM) in this year’s King’s Birthday honours for his outstan ... 9 Jun 2025 Honours and Awards Operational Information Training and Recruitment Go to CFA stalwart honoured for decades of bushfire safety leadership
Readiness strengthened through Wallington multiagency exercise Volunteers from across the Bellarine Peninsula and surrounding areas successfully came together over the weekend on Sunday 18 May, to participate in a large-scale multiagency operation - Exercise Mabo ... 19 May 2025 Community Safety Partnerships Training and Recruitment Go to Readiness strengthened through Wallington multiagency exercise
Little River welcome new Ultralight Tanker Little River Fire Brigade has officially received the keys to their new Ultralight Tanker, celebrating the modernised addition to the engine bay alongside fellow members and family. 5 Apr 2025 Honours and Awards People Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Little River welcome new Ultralight Tanker
Mannerim father and daughter duo dominate championships A father daughter duo from Mannerim Fire Brigade are a force to be reckoned with in this year’s State Championships. 20 Mar 2025 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers People Go to Mannerim father and daughter duo dominate championships
Moo-ving rescue after calf falls down mine shaft CFA crews staged an udderly remarkable rescue over the weekend after a young calf fell down an abandoned mineshaft in Yarck, in the state’s northeast. 4 Feb 2025 Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat Go to Moo-ving rescue after calf falls down mine shaft
Puuuur-fect rescue by volunteers bringing furry friends to safety Multi skilled CFA volunteers do more than just fight fires, with two brigades last week saving some furry friends from unlucky situations. 4 Dec 2024 Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat Go to Puuuur-fect rescue by volunteers bringing furry friends to safety
Teesdale Fire Brigade celebrates 75 years Teesdale Fire Brigade members and the local community have celebrated their 75-year milestone with displays and activities throughout the day for all ages to enjoy. 1 Nov 2024 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers People Go to Teesdale Fire Brigade celebrates 75 years
Outstanding service recognised at Wallan Wallan Fire Brigade Members and their families and friends gathered on Saturday 19 October to recognise more than 350 years of combined service to CFA and the community. 31 Oct 2024 Honours and Awards People Go to Outstanding service recognised at Wallan
Community thanks Broadford for a century of service It was a weekend of festivities (Saturday, 19 October) for Broadford Fire Brigade and the broader community, as they were recognised for 100 years of service. 25 Oct 2024 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers People Go to Community thanks Broadford for a century of service
Kinglake Fire Brigade reflect on 80 years It was a celebratory weekend for Kinglake Fire Brigade members, who marked their 80 years of service alongside their families and friends at Lawsons Restaurant on Saturday, 12 October. 18 Oct 2024 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers People Go to Kinglake Fire Brigade reflect on 80 years
Protecting Alexandra for 150 years An impressive crowd gathered as more than 12 fire trucks and partner emergency services paraded down the main street of town to mark Alexandra Fire Brigade’s 150th anniversary. 18 Oct 2024 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers People Go to Protecting Alexandra for 150 years
Doors officially open at Beveridge Fire Brigade It was a momentous occasion for Beveridge Fire Brigade on the weekend, as they celebrated the completion of their new facilities and were officially recognised as a new brigade. 14 Oct 2024 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Doors officially open at Beveridge Fire Brigade
Wallan brigade trains its future firefighters Wallan Junior Fire Brigade members have been busy over the last couple of weeks, with various activities including a visit from the local VICSES Unit at Kilmore. 29 Aug 2024 Partnerships Training and Recruitment Youth and Juniors Go to Wallan brigade trains its future firefighters
Hilldene brigade: a century of protecting its community Hilldene Fire Brigade marked a century of protecting its community with a celebratory dinner and awards to acknowledge its long-serving members. 20 Aug 2024 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers People Go to Hilldene brigade: a century of protecting its community
Multi-agency training boosts High Angle Rescue response Twelve emergency service volunteers from across Victoria gained valuable experience simulating High Angle Rescue scenarios in picturesque Marysville this weekend. 1 Jul 2024 Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat Partnerships Training and Recruitment Go to Multi-agency training boosts High Angle Rescue response
Invaluable work honoured CFA volunteer Dr James Mullins invaluable services to community and emergency organisations have been recognised in the King’s Birthday honours. 19 Jun 2024 Honours and Awards People Go to Invaluable work honoured
Longest serving volunteer brigade celebrates 170 years ‘Ready and Willing’ was Geelong City’s moto when first established 170 years ago, an ethos they have retained to this day. 17 Jun 2024 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers People Go to Longest serving volunteer brigade celebrates 170 years
Buxton Fire Brigade celebrates 80 years Buxton Fire Brigade members and the local community have gathered to celebrate the brigade's 80th anniversary. 24 Apr 2024 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers Go to Buxton Fire Brigade celebrates 80 years
Murrindindi-Woodbourne Brigade celebrates 75 years Members of the Murrindindi-Woodbourne Fire Brigade gathered on Sunday afternoon to mark its 75th anniversary. 17 Apr 2024 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers Go to Murrindindi-Woodbourne Brigade celebrates 75 years
Geelong West meet Face of Good Friday Appeal One of this year’s Faces of the Good Friday Appeal became a Geelong West Fire Brigade firefighter for the day and even got to blast the lights and sirens on the truck. 28 Mar 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers Partnerships People Go to Geelong West meet Face of Good Friday Appeal
A valid reason to talk to people who have a disability People with a disability have a much higher risk of injury in a house fire. Did you know that more than 60 per cent of people who die in house fires have a disability? 6 Feb 2024 Community Safety Partnerships Go to A valid reason to talk to people who have a disability