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
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
'Ruff' rescue for Fünf in Airleys Inlet A Sunday morning walk turned dramatic for a small dog named Fünf after she fell down a cliff in Aireys Inlet on Sunday 26 October. 27 Oct 2025 Incidents - Others Others People Go to 'Ruff' rescue for Fünf in Airleys Inlet
New technologies helping farmers prevent haystack fires Haystack fires remain a serious risk for farmers, with CFA attending an estimated 150 haystack fires every year. 16 Sep 2025 Community Safety Incidents - Others Others Go to New technologies helping farmers prevent haystack fires
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
A century of service for Nyah Nyah West Nyah Nyah West Fire Brigade has proudly marked 100 years of service over the weekend, celebrating the centenary with a community open day, luncheon and medal presentation. 1 May 2025 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers People Go to A century of service for Nyah Nyah West
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
CFA Captain honoured for fiery truck rescue Jeffcott Fire Brigade Captain Bradley Burke has received the Chief Officer’s Commendation for Courage after risking his life to rescue a truck driver from a burning vehic ... 18 Mar 2025 Honours and Awards Go to CFA Captain honoured for fiery truck rescue
CFA volunteers go ‘beyond’ this new years CFA crews worked at the Beyond the Valley Music Festival to keep festivalgoers safe while they celebrated the new year. 3 Jan 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers Others Go to CFA volunteers go ‘beyond’ this new years
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
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
North-west firefighters awarded National Emergency Medals More than 90 local volunteer firefighters and six CFA staff members have been honoured with National Emergency Medals for their efforts in the 2019-20 Australian bushfire crisis. 15 Oct 2024 Honours and Awards Incidents - Bushfire Go to North-west firefighters awarded National Emergency Medals
September Board Meeting held at Lorne The September Board meeting was held in Lorne and included a tour of the Lavers Hill community fire refuge at Otway Fire Station led by their Captain Alex Parry. 15 Oct 2024 Others Go to September Board Meeting held at Lorne
Hay season comes early in the west amid heightened fire risk With hay season arriving early in western Victoria and parts of the state facing an increased fire risk this spring, CFA is urging farmers to take extra care to prevent haystack fires. 11 Oct 2024 Community Safety Incidents - Others Others People Go to Hay season comes early in the west amid heightened fire risk
CFA report urges farmers to check machinery early Following 45 header fires across harvest season in the far north-west of the state, fire authorities are reminding grain growers to make machinery maintenance and hygiene a priority. 31 Jul 2024 Community Safety Incidents - Others Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat Others Go to CFA report urges farmers to check machinery early
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
Awarded after serving CFA for over 35 years Deputy Chief Officer (DCO) Gavin Thompson’s more than 35 years of service to CFA exemplify his exceptional leadership, innovation, operational skills and commitment to community safety. 10 Jun 2024 Honours and Awards People Go to Awarded after serving CFA for over 35 years
Torquay multi-agency high angle rescue performs golden retrieval Torquay and Bellbrae CFA units joined forces with their counterparts on Tuesday afternoon in a multi-agency high angle dog rescue atop the cliff face of Bells Beach. 4 Apr 2024 Community Safety Incidents - Others Others People Go to Torquay multi-agency high angle rescue performs golden retrieval
Total Fire Ban for Mallee, Wimmera and Northern Country A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for the Wimmera, Mallee and Northern Country regions tomorrow, Wednesday, 13 December 2023. 12 Dec 2023 Others Go to Total Fire Ban for Mallee, Wimmera and Northern Country
New Linton memorial to honour fallen firefighters 25 years on Geelong West Fire Brigade unveiled a new memorial at their station today, 2 December, to honour and remember five of its members who lost their lives at the Linton bushfire 25 years ago. 2 Dec 2023 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers Go to New Linton memorial to honour fallen firefighters 25 years on
Board pays respects at Linton ahead of anniversary The CFA Board held their November meeting at the Linton Fire Station. 1 Dec 2023 Incidents - Bushfire Others Go to Board pays respects at Linton ahead of anniversary