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
Cousins reunite in Grampians fire fight It was a bittersweet reunion for two firefighter cousins who crossed paths while battling the Western Victoria fires, with one lending a hand from ACT and the other a local to the region. 13 Feb 2025 Incidents - Bushfire Operational Information People Go to Cousins reunite in Grampians fire fight
Fire restrictions announced in the northwest and west The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will begin at 01.00am on Monday, November 4, for the following municipalities in CFA’s Northwest and West regions: 25 Oct 2024 Community Safety Health and Safety Operational Information Go to Fire restrictions announced in the northwest and west
September Forum follows Pomonal recovery path As CFA prepares for the upcoming summer, the September Volunteer Forum was broadcast from Pomonal where locals are still recovering from the February fires this year. 25 Sep 2024 Community Safety Health and Safety Operational Information Go to September Forum follows Pomonal recovery path
Catastrophic Fire Danger for Wimmera - UPDATED CFA is urging community members in the west of the state to be on high alert tomorrow (13 February) due to a Catastrophic Fire Danger Rating in the Wimmera Region. 12 Feb 2024 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire Operational Information Go to Catastrophic Fire Danger for Wimmera - UPDATED
Fire restrictions announced for Northern Grampians The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will begin at 1.00am on Monday, 6 November for the Northern Grampians Shire. 20 Oct 2023 Community Safety Operational Information Go to Fire restrictions announced for Northern Grampians
Have you cleaned your chimney flue this winter? Victorian fire services are recommending homeowners across the state prioritise cleaning their chimneys this winter to help prevent a fire occurring. 7 Aug 2023 Community Safety Health and Safety Incidents - Structure Go to Have you cleaned your chimney flue this winter?
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
Fire restrictions announced for CFA’s District 16 CFA has declared the Fire Danger Period for Northern Grampians, Ararat Rural City Council and Pyrenees Shire Council. 29 Nov 2022 Community Safety Operational Information Go to Fire restrictions announced for CFA’s District 16
Multiagency plane crash exercise at Stawell Airbase CFA volunteers recently joined other emergency service personnel from the Northern Grampians area for an airbase familiarisation tour and simulated plane crash exercise. 2 Aug 2022 Operational Information Training and Recruitment Go to Multiagency plane crash exercise at Stawell Airbase
Fireys save house as workshop goes up in flames Stawell Fire Brigade responded to the report of a shed on fire on Tuesday 26 July, but were surprised to see a large plume of smoke from the moment they turned out. 26 Jul 2022 Incidents - Structure Go to Fireys save house as workshop goes up in flames
Fireys save Ararat house fire from spreading CFA volunteers have successfully saved a major house fire in Ararat from spreading to neighbouring properties last night (3 July). 4 Jul 2022 Incidents - Structure Go to Fireys save Ararat house fire from spreading
Fire restrictions announced for Ararat and Pyrenees CFA has declared the Fire Danger Period for Ararat Rural City Council and Pyrenees Shire Council. 1 Dec 2021 Operational Information Go to Fire restrictions announced for Ararat and Pyrenees
Large fire at hayshed and fodder processing plant Twenty-five firefighting vehicles have turned out to a large fire at a hay shed and fodder processing plant near St Arnaud. 11 Apr 2021 Incidents - Structure Go to Large fire at hayshed and fodder processing plant