Busy month for Tyabb reminds all to stay vigilant Last month Tyabb Fire Brigade saw their busiest July in the history of the brigade, beating last year's July by one call out. 15 Aug 2025 Community Safety Incidents - Others Others Go to Busy month for Tyabb reminds all to stay vigilant
Girls on Fire program sparks interest in emergency services Around 50 young women from across the state recently took part in the ‘Girls on Fire’ program at CFA’s training ground at Bangholme, aimed at engaging more women in the emergency ser ... 23 Jul 2025 Incidents - Others Others Training and Recruitment Youth and Juniors Go to Girls on Fire program sparks interest in emergency services
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
Brigades of CFA - Portland Fire Brigade Portland Fire Brigade’s early foundations were laid with a public meeting notice that was published in the Portland Guardian newspaper in 1856. 12 Jun 2025 Incidents - Others Others People Go to Brigades of CFA - Portland Fire Brigade
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
CFA recognised by Toastmasters International CFA has received a corporate recognition award from Toastmasters International, which is a US-headquartered non-profit educational organisation. 26 May 2025 Honours and Awards Partnerships Go to CFA recognised by Toastmasters International
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
E-bike garage fire a Christmas safety reminder Victorian fire agencies are urging residents to be aware of the risks associated with lithium-ion battery products this festive season following a lithium-ion battery explosion on an e-bike. 5 Dec 2024 Community Safety Incidents - Others Incidents - Structure Others Go to E-bike garage fire a Christmas safety reminder
World-first fire aviation simulator launched CFA has created a world-first mixed reality fire aviation simulator which will improve the training and skills of hundreds of the state’s eyes in the sky. 9 Oct 2024 Partnerships Training and Recruitment Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to World-first fire aviation simulator launched
CFA's lifesaving impact during blood drive CFA members from across the state have saved around 3,000 lives by making more than 1,000 donations during this year’s Emergency Services Blood Drive. 2 Sep 2024 Community Safety Partnerships People Go to CFA's lifesaving impact during blood drive
Cardinia students involve the family in fire safety Families across Cardinia Shire are safer than ever after the local Grade 3 and 4 students completed fire safety assignments involving the whole family. 27 Aug 2024 Community Safety Partnerships People Go to Cardinia students involve the family in fire safety
State Member visits Hastings Fire Brigade Volunteers from Hastings Fire Brigade welcomed State Member for Hastings, Mr Paul Mercurio, MP, to the station in Monday night (22 July). 22 Jul 2024 Partnerships People Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to State Member visits Hastings Fire Brigade
Multi-agency training boosts High Angle Rescue response Twelve emergency service volunteers from across Victoria gained valuable experience simulating High Angle Rescue scenarios in picturesque Marysville this weekend. 1 Jul 2024 Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat Partnerships Training and Recruitment Go to Multi-agency training boosts High Angle Rescue response
CFA assists in Lake Gorrie planned burn On Sunday 13 May, CFA along with Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMV) and the Gunditj Mirring Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation, carried out a controlled burn at Lake Gorrie. 13 May 2024 Environment Community Safety Partnerships Go to CFA assists in Lake Gorrie planned burn
Community creates Emergency Network in aftermath of severe storms In the aftermath of the 2021 storms the Red Hill Fire Brigade worked with local agencies and residents to create the Hill and Ridge Emergency Network. 20 Mar 2024 Community Safety Incidents - Others Others People Go to Community creates Emergency Network in aftermath of severe storms
Doing it for the kids A traumatic bus incident last year inspired Eynesbury Fire Brigade to raise money for the annual Good Friday Appeal. 15 Mar 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers Partnerships People Go to Doing it for the kids
Death of a member: Garry Mallen, Portland brigade Today, we mourn the loss of one of our own, Portland Brigade member and former Captain Garry Mallen who passed away this morning while attending a shed fire incident in Portland. 30 Jan 2024 Incidents - Others Others People Go to Death of a member: Garry Mallen, Portland brigade
Planned burn success on Mount Van Dyke Prescribed burning plays a major role in vegetation regeneration, and in conjunction with partner agencies, Lyons Fire Brigade achieved a great outcome on Mount Van Dyke. 25 Jan 2024 Environment Partnerships Go to Planned burn success on Mount Van Dyke
CFA members assist with flood efforts More than 200 CFA volunteers supported VICSES in flood recovery efforts in the first 10 days of 2024, with some members quick to assist despite having to sandbag their own homes. 11 Jan 2024 Incidents - Others Others Partnerships Go to CFA members assist with flood efforts
Fire restrictions announced for remainder of South East The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will begin at 01.00am on Monday, December 18 for the remainder of CFA’s South East Region, including the following municipalities in District’s 8, 9 and 27. 4 Dec 2023 Others Go to Fire restrictions announced for remainder of South East
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
The ripple effect of homemade scones and fire safety It sounds like a pretty simple idea: have an afternoon tea at Seville Community House with the community in early November. 23 Nov 2023 Community Safety Partnerships People Go to The ripple effect of homemade scones and fire safety
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
CFA crews reunite mother duck with her ducklings An anxious mother duck was reunited with her ducklings that had fallen into a storm drain. 6 Nov 2023 Others Go to CFA crews reunite mother duck with her ducklings