Crib Point hosts exercise for third year running For the third year running, Crib Point played host to a major joint training exercise, bringing together brigades from across the Westernport, Peninsula and South East Groups. 7 Nov 2025 Operational Information Training and Recruitment Go to Crib Point hosts exercise for third year running
Hot Fire Training Day at VEMTC Wangaratta In late August, VEMTC Wangaratta came alive with energy, teamwork, and skill-building as 28 CFA Volunteers gathered for a Hot Fire Training Day. 3 Oct 2025 People Training and Recruitment Go to Hot Fire Training Day at VEMTC Wangaratta
Gondola mock evacuation a success in Arthurs Seat A CFA led exercise saw over 150 emergency services personnel join forces at a simulated rescue at Arthurs Seat Eagle (ASE) to ensure they are equipped should the situation arise. 19 Sep 2025 Community Safety Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat Training and Recruitment Go to Gondola mock evacuation a success in Arthurs Seat
CFA celebrates Youth Fest September not only marks the start of spring, it also marks Youth Fest, an annual celebration that champions young people and amplifies their voices. 4 Sep 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers Inclusion and Fairness Youth and Juniors Go to CFA celebrates Youth Fest
Four south-east brigades join lifesaving program Four brigades in Victoria’s south-east are part of 26 CFA brigades now trained and ready to respond to select medical Triple Zero (000) calls as part of a new program that officially commenced i ... 22 Aug 2025 Community Safety Health and Safety Training and Recruitment Go to Four south-east brigades join lifesaving program
South East women stepping up Trailblazing women across the south east region are stepping up into roles which have only ever been held by men. 31 Jul 2025 Inclusion and Fairness People Go to South East women stepping up
Sorrento Fire Brigade boosts emergency medical response Sorrento Fire Brigade is today among 22 CFA brigades trained and ready to respond to select medical Triple Zero calls, as part of a new initiative between CFA and Ambulance Victoria. 30 Jul 2025 Health and Safety Operational Information Training and Recruitment Go to Sorrento Fire Brigade boosts emergency medical response
Girls on Fire program sparks interest in emergency services Around 50 young women from across the state recently took part in the ‘Girls on Fire’ program at CFA’s training ground at Bangholme, aimed at engaging more women in the emergency ser ... 23 Jul 2025 Incidents - Others Others Training and Recruitment Youth and Juniors Go to Girls on Fire program sparks interest in emergency services
Challenge Camp inspires strength, confidence, and connection among CFA women Recently women of CFA from all over the state gathered at their respective regional Women’s Challenge Camps to break down barriers and push themselves out of their comfort zones. 12 May 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers Inclusion and Fairness People Go to Challenge Camp inspires strength, confidence, and connection among CFA women
Developing a brigade’s standards When Kialla Fire Brigade members wanted to develop core community standards, they turned to North East Region’s Volunteer Sustainability Team (VST) for help. 28 Apr 2025 Inclusion and Fairness Go to Developing a brigade’s standards
South-east fireys prepare for summer CFA firefighters have honed their skills ahead of summer, with more than 220 members taking part in a grassfire simulation exercise in Crib Point last weekend (26-27 October). 29 Oct 2024 People Training and Recruitment Go to South-east fireys prepare for summer
World-first fire aviation simulator launched CFA has created a world-first mixed reality fire aviation simulator which will improve the training and skills of hundreds of the state’s eyes in the sky. 9 Oct 2024 Partnerships Training and Recruitment Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to World-first fire aviation simulator launched
Youth inspiring at Beaconsfield Upper Where others may look to their parents for inspiration, Beaconsfield Upper father-son pair Axel and Steve Martin are bucking the trend, with father Steve following in his son’s footsteps . 26 Sep 2024 People Training and Recruitment Youth and Juniors Go to Youth inspiring at Beaconsfield Upper
Igniting new skills in fire investigation Cara Disint’s commitment to her local community is undeniable. A firefighter for 23 years, first with Stanhope Fire Brigade and now with Mooroopna, she is also Mooroopna Fire Brigade’s 2nd ... 25 Sep 2024 Community Safety Training and Recruitment Go to Igniting new skills in fire investigation
Women's hot fire training Day at Wangaratta training campus The training day on 18 August brought together more than 20 dedicated volunteer firefighters, including volunteer PAD instructors, with the support of staff at VEMTC Wangaratta training campus. 27 Aug 2024 People Training and Recruitment Go to Women's hot fire training Day at Wangaratta training campus
Junior Leader Forum 2024 Calling all Junior leaders. This is a rare regional opportunity for Junior leaders to come together in person to develop skills and ensure they are up to date with new developments in the youth space. 20 Aug 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers Training and Recruitment Youth and Juniors Go to Junior Leader Forum 2024
New Baxter recruit finds CFA family and fulfillment Following a career change, Chloe Tipple wanted to take on more to ‘feed the soul’ after turning 25. She saw a recruitment advertisement on Facebook for Baxter Fire Brigade and hasn’t ... 12 Aug 2024 People Training and Recruitment Go to New Baxter recruit finds CFA family and fulfillment
South-east brigades bolster rescue response capabilities CFA volunteers from Langwarrin and Dromana Fire Brigades have boosted their skills and response capability by recently completing a road crash rescue course. 5 Aug 2024 People Training and Recruitment Go to South-east brigades bolster rescue response capabilities
Tatura local puts her own spin on being a volunteer CFA volunteer Charlotte Freemantle goes above and beyond to prove her versatility by serving the community with three brigades. 13 Jun 2024 People Training and Recruitment Youth and Juniors Go to Tatura local puts her own spin on being a volunteer
Shelley Burn Camp a great success The Shelley Burn Camp in north-east Victoria is unique because it occurs in one of the highest locations in the state, and because it’s a collaborative training exercise between CFA and Hancock ... 21 May 2024 Community Safety Training and Recruitment Go to Shelley Burn Camp a great success
South East women emerge as leaders at camp The sixth annual South East Region Women’s Challenge Camp recently saw over 40 women head to Trafalgar East to test their limits and enhance their leadership and skills development. 26 Apr 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers Inclusion and Fairness People Go to South East women emerge as leaders at camp
New truck and new radio on show in Volunteer Forum A new truck and new radio were on show at Cobram brigade during the March Volunteer Forum broadcast. 21 Mar 2024 Inclusion and Fairness Operational Information Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to New truck and new radio on show in Volunteer Forum
Firefighting brothers aim to educate and build understanding this Ramadan Ramadan commenced earlier this month and brothers Ahmad and Ammar Jahfar, CFA volunteers, have shared how the occasion is observed in the Muslim community. 19 Mar 2024 Inclusion and Fairness People Go to Firefighting brothers aim to educate and build understanding this Ramadan
Diversity brings new perspective to Shepparton East brigade Three new recruits have helped to reinvigorate Shepparton East Fire Brigade and also assisted to educate newly settled migrants. 18 Mar 2024 Inclusion and Fairness People Training and Recruitment Go to Diversity brings new perspective to Shepparton East brigade