Ground Observer exercise brings districts together Ground Observers from Districts 7 and 15 joined forces in the Brisbane Ranges for a hands-on training exercise aimed at sharpening fireground intelligence skills ahead of the summer fire season. 16 Dec 2025 Operational Information Training and Recruitment Go to Ground Observer exercise brings districts together
CFA urges burn off caution after spike last November CFA is urging residents across Ballarat and surrounds to take extra care when burning off, following the announcement of the Fire Danger Period (FDP) on 24 November for the City of Ballarat, Hepburn S ... 13 Nov 2025 Community Safety Incidents - Others Others Go to CFA urges burn off caution after spike last November
Firefighter safety enhanced while working at heights CFA is further enhancing the safety of its firefighters while working at heights with five new props recently added to its training centres across the state. 4 Sep 2025 Community Safety Operational Information Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Firefighter safety enhanced while working at heights
Paw patrol to the rescue for Peggy A beloved dog who went missing for two days has been safely rescued after falling down an abandoned mine shaft in the Wombat State Forest in Langdons Hill. 3 Jul 2025 Incidents - Others Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat Others People Go to Paw patrol to the rescue for Peggy
April Volunteer Forum recognises 80 years of CFA CFA recognised its 80th Anniversary as an organisation at the April Volunteer Forum. 1 Apr 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers Operational Information Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to April Volunteer Forum recognises 80 years of CFA
The power of planned burns in the state's west When we think about fighting a fire, images of firefighters spraying water on flames or helicopters dropping buckets of flame retardant often are the first to jump into our minds. But there is a vital ... 18 Feb 2025 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire Operational Information Go to The power of planned burns in the state's west
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
Water bombing aircraft put to the test Victoria’s water bombing aircraft have been put to the test to help determine the best aircraft tank to use in the future. 14 Mar 2024 Operational Information Planning and Research Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Water bombing aircraft put to the test
New recruit lends a hand in the Grampians Just three months as a CFA volunteer and Smythesdale Fire Brigade member Lisa Thompson has already put her hand up to assist in a Grampians strike team for her first campaign fire last month. 8 Mar 2024 Incidents - Bushfire Operational Information People Go to New recruit lends a hand in the Grampians
Wendouree e-scooter fire a reminder of lithium-ion battery risk Victorian fire agencies are reminding residents to be cautious when charging lithium-ion battery operated devices following an e-scooter house fire in Wendouree on Friday (12 January). 16 Jan 2024 Community Safety Health and Safety Incidents - Others Others Go to Wendouree e-scooter fire a reminder of lithium-ion battery risk
Group effort to save a man’s life Emergency services personnel have been reunited with the man whose life they saved earlier this year. 20 Nov 2023 Incidents - Others Others Partnerships Go to Group effort to save a man’s life
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
Give Us a Hand This National Volunteer Week, CFA is asking regional Victorians to ‘Give Us a Hand’ as part of a recruitment campaign to encourage people to join our highly skilled and professional member ... 15 May 2023 Operational Information People Training and Recruitment Go to Give Us a Hand
Simulated rescue puts multiagency response to the test CFA members have taken part in a significant multi-agency training exercise at Sovereign Hill to help prepare for emergency situations. 9 May 2023 Community Safety Operational Information Go to Simulated rescue puts multiagency response to the test
Fire restrictions to end for Ballarat, Ararat and surrounds The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will finish at 1.00am on Monday, 17 April in the following municipalities in CFA’s West Region: 11 Apr 2023 Operational Information Go to Fire restrictions to end for Ballarat, Ararat and surrounds
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
Planned stubble burn provides learning opportunity Waubra Fire Brigade recently took part in a planned stubble burn, helping its members learn more about fire behaviour. 29 Mar 2023 Incidents - Others Others Training and Recruitment Go to Planned stubble burn provides learning opportunity
Swan Hill deployment a great learning opportunity District 15 BASO Irene Keating shares her story about her deployment to Swan Hill Incident Control Centre (ICC). 9 Dec 2022 Incidents - Others Others Training and Recruitment Go to Swan Hill deployment a great learning opportunity
Fire restrictions announced for Ballarat, Hepburn and Moorabool The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will begin at 01.00am on Monday, 19 December 2022 for the following municipalities in CFA’s West Region: 7 Dec 2022 Community Safety Operational Information Go to Fire restrictions announced for Ballarat, Hepburn and Moorabool
Brigades of CFA: Ballan For the past five years, Ballan Fire Brigade has been commemorating ANZAC Day with their annual Gunfire Breakfast. 11 Nov 2022 Events / Fundraising / Offers Inclusion and Fairness People Go to Brigades of CFA: Ballan
Smythesdale brigade officially receives new rehabilitation vehicle A new rehabilitation vehicle has officially been handed to Smythesdale Fire Brigade at an event on the weekend. The brigade was delighted to have the truck officially handed over by Michaela Settle MP ... 6 Jun 2022 Events / Fundraising / Offers Operational Information Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Smythesdale brigade officially receives new rehabilitation vehicle
Training weekends for 16 and 17-year-old members Expressions of interest close soon for two fun-filled activity weekends for 16 and 17-year-olds, organised through the Cadet Pilot Program. 30 Mar 2022 Operational Information Training and Recruitment Youth and Juniors Go to Training weekends for 16 and 17-year-old members
Freeway truck fire keeps crews busy overnight CFA crews have worked hard to extinguish a significant truck fire that kept the Western Freeway near Ballan closed for many hours. 11 Feb 2022 Incidents - Others Others Go to Freeway truck fire keeps crews busy overnight
Wear it Purple Day helps CFA celebrate our diversity Today CFA celebrates Wear it Purple Day, a chance to encourage supportive, safe, empowering and inclusive environments for young rainbow people. 27 Aug 2021 Inclusion and Fairness People Go to Wear it Purple Day helps CFA celebrate our diversity