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
Moo-ving rescue of Bayles cow stuck in mud CFA firefighters rescued a curious cow after she wandered out of her paddock into a nearby dry dam, where she became stuck in the mud. 17 Jun 2025 Incidents - Others Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat Others Go to Moo-ving rescue of Bayles cow stuck in mud
Dramatic dog rescue from a cliff At 8.55am on Friday 3 January, Ferntree Gully Fire Brigade was paged for a rescue of a dog that had fallen off the cliff at Quarry Reserve, Ferntree Gully. 6 Jan 2025 Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat Go to Dramatic dog rescue from a cliff
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
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
Werribee team takes third in NSW rescue comp Werribee Fire Brigade’s road crash rescue team has taken third place in this year’s NSW State Road Crash Rescue Challenge. 30 May 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat Go to Werribee team takes third in NSW rescue comp
Spotlight on a specialist rope rescue team Every callout is different for Monbulk Fire Brigade’s steep angle rope team. 29 Jan 2024 Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat People Go to Spotlight on a specialist rope rescue team
Always happy to help A CFA volunteer since the age of 14, Guildford Fire Brigade Firefighter Will Dodson is always happy to help. 27 Sep 2023 Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat People Go to Always happy to help
A cardiac arrest survivor’s tearful reunion A father who suffered a cardiac arrest while driving home from work a few months ago has reunited with the emergency services responders who saved his life. 4 Sep 2023 Events / Fundraising / Offers Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat People Go to A cardiac arrest survivor’s tearful reunion
Another triumph for Werribee rescue team Werribee Fire Brigade’s road crash rescue team has taken out third place at this year’s Australasian Road Rescue Organisation (ARRO) Challenge in South Australia. 6 Jul 2023 Events / Fundraising / Offers Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat Go to Another triumph for Werribee rescue team
Werribee brigade takes first for third year Werribee Fire Brigade’s road crash rescue team has won the 2023 NSW State Road Crash Rescue Challenge for the third year in a row. 18 May 2023 Events / Fundraising / Offers Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Werribee brigade takes first for third year
Wild weekend of multi-agency rescues The first weekend of April saw a hive of activity for our CFA members as they attended several multi-agency rescue efforts across the State. 3 Apr 2023 Incidents - Others Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat Operational Information Others Go to Wild weekend of multi-agency rescues
Stranded tourists rescued by CFA and SES crews A group of tourists that found themselves stuck on the wrong side of a deconstructed bridge in East Warburton were helped to safety by CFA and SES crews on Thursday 29 December. 30 Dec 2022 Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat Go to Stranded tourists rescued by CFA and SES crews
Oscar 1 takes two at challenge CFA’s Oscar 1 technical rescue team has taken out second place in this year’s Victorian Mine Rescue Challenge held at Bendigo’s Fosterville Mine and ISH24 Rescue Centre from 11 to 13 ... 16 Nov 2022 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat Go to Oscar 1 takes two at challenge
Challenge success for Werribee rescue team A team from Werribee Fire Brigade has taken out third place in the Entrapped Rescue and Best Team Leader categories at this year’s Australasian Road Rescue Organisation Challenge, held in Tamwor ... 28 Jul 2022 Events / Fundraising / Offers Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat Go to Challenge success for Werribee rescue team
Rescue at Mount Stapylton On 28 April CFA crews worked with FRV, Victoria Police, Ambulance Victoria and VICSES to rescue a person who fell 2.5 metres at Mount Stapylton in Victoria's south west. 3 May 2022 Incidents - Others Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat Others Go to Rescue at Mount Stapylton
Bruno the bull-arab rescued after a ruff night CFA volunteers have successfully rescued a dog that fell down a mine shaft and was forced to spend a night underground on Saturday (4/12). 8 Dec 2021 Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat Go to Bruno the bull-arab rescued after a ruff night
Hiding cows mooved on by CFA crews CFA crews have helped track down several cows that hoofed it in the middle of the night. 25 Nov 2021 Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat Go to Hiding cows mooved on by CFA crews
Wandin Fire Brigade reminds drivers to take care this summer. It was an exceptionally busy Melbourne Cup long weekend for Wandin Fire Brigade, whose members were called to eight incidents from Friday October 29 to Tuesday November 2. 4 Nov 2021 Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat Go to Wandin Fire Brigade reminds drivers to take care this summer.