Honouring our rural women from the field to frontline CFA is helping change history as it continues to celebrate and empower all its women of CFA this International Day of Rural Women. 15 Oct 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers Inclusion and Fairness People Go to Honouring our rural women from the field to frontline
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
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
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
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
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
Board meeting heads to North East Region The CFA Board travelled to Seymour, Nagambie, Shepparton and Mooroopna as part of its March meeting. 11 Apr 2024 Others People Go to Board meeting heads to North East Region
Fire restrictions to end in parts of North East The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will finish at 1.00am on Monday, 8 April in the following municipalities in CFA’s District 22: 4 Apr 2024 Others Go to Fire restrictions to end in parts of North East
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
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
Fire restrictions announced for District 13 The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will begin at 01.00am on Monday, 18 December for the following municipalities in CFA’s District 13: 1 Dec 2023 Others Go to Fire restrictions announced for District 13
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
Hay season to start early in state's west and central districts An earlier hay season has Victorian farmers and CFA talking about the dangers of high moisture content in hay as they begin cutting, baling and storing it in warmer conditions. 26 Sep 2023 Community Safety Incidents - Others Others Planning and Research Go to Hay season to start early in state's west and central districts
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
Death of a member: Greg Godkin, Donald Brigade Today we mourn the loss of one of our own, Donald Brigade member and Fire Investigator Greg Godkin who passed away late yesterday after returning from operational duties. 9 Aug 2023 Operational Information Others People Go to Death of a member: Greg Godkin, Donald Brigade
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
Gruyere couple strike the right balance with work and daytime responding Married couple Jen and Ray moved to Gruyere in the Yarra Valley eight years ago and originally thought they had no spare time to join CFA. 18 May 2023 Others People Go to Gruyere couple strike the right balance with work and daytime responding
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