‘Scarred’ book brings Bayindeen fire stories to life When the Bayindeen-Rocky Road fires tore through the Mount Cole region in February 2024, they left more than a blackened landscape, they left a tapestry of unique stories in need of being told. 25 Aug 2025 Incidents - Bushfire Incidents - Others Others People Go to ‘Scarred’ book brings Bayindeen fire stories to life
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
Wind turbine fire kept crews busy overnight CFA crews were kept busy last night (28 May) with a wind turbine fire at a wind farm in Great Western. 29 May 2025 Community Safety Health and Safety Incidents - Others Others Go to Wind turbine fire kept crews busy overnight
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
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
Mothers leading the next generation of CFA volunteers CFA is celebrating its incredible mums this Mother’s Day and Michelle Turnham said her kids inspired her to become a CFA volunteer. 12 May 2024 Inclusion and Fairness People Go to Mothers leading the next generation of CFA volunteers
Large grass and scrub fire in Mooroopna North Firefighters battled a grass and scrub fire yesterday following sightings of two columns of smoke at Mooroopna North. 8 May 2024 Incidents - Bushfire Incidents - Others Others Go to Large grass and scrub fire in Mooroopna North
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
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
Chainsaw courses supported by Women’s Networking Group Following on from its launch in February, CFA's Women’s Networking Group in Districts 22 and 23 have been planning activities to connect, support and upskill women. 17 Nov 2023 Inclusion and Fairness People Training and Recruitment Go to Chainsaw courses supported by Women’s Networking Group
CFA reminds farmers of harvester safety precautions Following the warmer, drier conditions experienced in spring, CFA is warning farmers to take care with their upcoming harvesting activities. 16 Nov 2023 Community Safety Health and Safety Incidents - Others Others Go to CFA reminds farmers of harvester safety precautions
Masterclass in driving awareness One hundred brigade drivers from Maroondah Group and Knox Group gathered together for an enlightening presentation. 12 Sep 2023 Incidents - Others Operational Information Others Training and Recruitment Go to Masterclass in driving awareness
Hiker rescued in Cathedral Ranges Great teamwork between members from multiple agencies lead to the rescue of a hiker trapped in harsh conditions. 22 Jun 2023 Incidents - Others Others Go to Hiker rescued in Cathedral Ranges
Inter-agency cooperation leads the way in high-angle rescue Multiple agencies were involved in the rescue of a man who had fallen in Gembrook. 8 Jun 2023 Incidents - Others Others Partnerships Go to Inter-agency cooperation leads the way in high-angle rescue
Hang on, multi-agency crews to the rescue at Teddington Reservoir It’s not every day that you are dispatched to retrieve a person hanging from a tree. Not to mention one that has been entangled since the previous afternoon. 12 Apr 2023 Incidents - Others Others Go to Hang on, multi-agency crews to the rescue at Teddington Reservoir
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
Getaway blaze prompts burn-off warning Just before 6pm on Saturday afternoon, 21 January, CFA was called to reports of a fire on Edinburgh Road, Montrose. 23 Jan 2023 Incidents - Others Others Go to Getaway blaze prompts burn-off warning
Targeting gender equality at CFA To mark 16 Days of Activism and the theme of respect, members of the Gender Equality Working Group speak about what the Gender Equality Action Plan means for CFA. 5 Dec 2022 Inclusion and Fairness Training and Recruitment Go to Targeting gender equality at CFA
Special reunion for brave Elliot and his firefighter rescuers A reunion for three-year old Elliot and firefighters from Upwey Fire Brigade has been deemed a great success, after Elliot needed to be rescued from a precarious situation earlier in the week. 27 May 2022 Incidents - Others Others Go to Special reunion for brave Elliot and his firefighter rescuers
Self-combusting hay bales prompt fire warning Victorian farmers have enjoyed strong seasonal growth of pastures and crops, but CFA has warned them to exercise caution when cutting, baling and storing hay. 17 Jan 2022 Community Safety Incidents - Others Others Go to Self-combusting hay bales prompt fire warning