Bulart brigade celebrates dedicated service At their recent annual celebration, Bulart Fire Brigade recently took the opportunity to recognise the extended service of three of their members who have contributed a combined service total of 190 y ... 16 Dec 2025 Honours and Awards Operational Information People Go to Bulart brigade celebrates dedicated service
Boonea Yallock cultural immersion tour The weather was finally a truly autumnal day. Crisp and cool, dew on the ground and on the leaves, clear skies, with the sun gently warming our backs. 5 Jun 2025 Environment Others People Go to Boonea Yallock cultural immersion tour
Board member Beth Davidson retires The CFA Board travelled to Dunkeld, situated at the southern end of the Grampians National Park, for their May meeting. 30 May 2025 Others Go to Board member Beth Davidson retires
Hamilton Airbase firefighters awarded National Emergency Medals A group of local volunteer firefighters have been honoured with National Emergency Medals for their efforts at the Hamilton Airbase during the 2019-2020 Australian bushfire crisis. 22 May 2025 Honours and Awards Incidents - Bushfire People Go to Hamilton Airbase firefighters awarded National Emergency Medals
South West Region - DCO's 2024 update DCO South West Region Adrian Gutsche provides an update on the accomplishments and achievements from the past year. 10 Dec 2024 Operational Information Others People Go to South West Region - DCO's 2024 update
Fire restrictions announced for the South West The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will begin at 01.00am on Monday, November 20 for CFA’s South West region, including the following municipalities in District’s 4, 5, 6 and 7. 10 Nov 2023 Others Go to Fire restrictions announced for the South West
Pilot testing of new radios commences Pilot field testing of preferred radio products has started in Districts 5, 14 and 22 as the next stage of the Radio Replacement Program (RRP) gets underway. 24 Mar 2023 Operational Information Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Pilot testing of new radios commences
Volunteer service recognition events in the south-west There has been a flurry of presentations taking place in District 5 recently with Port Fairy, Wangoom and Hamilton brigades all holding dinners and service recognition events. 31 Oct 2022 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers People Go to Volunteer service recognition events in the south-west
New tanker for Hawkesdale Fire Brigade Hawkesdale Fire Brigade has received a new Iveco Eurocargo 4.4C heavy tanker. 31 Oct 2022 Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to New tanker for Hawkesdale Fire Brigade
Firefighters awarded National Emergency Medals Eighty-six volunteer firefighters and CFA staff members from Victoria's south west have been honoured with National Emergency Medals for their efforts in the 2019-2020 Australian bushfire crisis. 6 Sep 2022 Honours and Awards Go to Firefighters awarded National Emergency Medals
CFA Community Safety Team win Spirit of CFA Award Members of a CFA community safety team in south-west Victoria have been rewarded for their dedication to protecting their local community as part of this year’s Spirit of CFA Awards. 1 Aug 2022 Honours and Awards Community Safety People Go to CFA Community Safety Team win Spirit of CFA Award
Port Fairy celebrates new station opening Port Fairy brigade members have celebrated the official opening of their new station yesterday. 30 Jul 2022 Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Port Fairy celebrates new station opening
New big fill trailer for Bessiebelle brigade On Tuesday 26 July Bessiebelle Fire Brigade received a new big fill trailer through the Volunteer Emergency Services Equipment Program (VESEP). 29 Jul 2022 Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to New big fill trailer for Bessiebelle brigade
Spirit of CFA Award for Hamilton Airbase team Victoria’s fire aviation fleet plays a vital role in detecting, observing and fighting fires during the bushfire season. Behind the scenes its CFA’s volunteers that stand ready at air base ... 22 Jul 2022 Honours and Awards People Go to Spirit of CFA Award for Hamilton Airbase team
Rescue at Mount Stapylton On 28 April CFA crews worked with FRV, Victoria Police, Ambulance Victoria and VICSES to rescue a person who fell 2.5 metres at Mount Stapylton in Victoria's south west. 3 May 2022 Incidents - Others Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat Others Go to Rescue at Mount Stapylton