Joint agency exercise strengthens readiness in Dandenongs More than 130 firefighters and 35 vehicles from CFA and Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) took part in a large-scale exercise through the Dandenong Ranges on Sunday (12 October). 14 Oct 2025 Community Safety Training and Recruitment Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Joint agency exercise strengthens readiness in Dandenongs
Mt Martha celebrates renovated station and new vehicle Mt Martha Fire Brigade has officially opened their newly renovated fire station and handed their new Field Command Vehicle this week. 19 Sep 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Mt Martha celebrates renovated station and new vehicle
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
Forum is sorted, packed and delivered Viewers of the July Volunteer Forum were provided with a behind the scenes look through the resources jam-packed into CFA’s State Logistics Centre (SLC). 31 Jul 2025 Operational Information Training and Recruitment Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Forum is sorted, packed and delivered
Cockatoo celebrate improved fire station and new vehicle Cockatoo Fire Brigade has celebrated their renovated fire station and new command vehicle which will further boost their ability to protect their community. 29 Jul 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers People Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Cockatoo celebrate improved fire station and new vehicle
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
Precision hose laying in forest plantations In 1997 the Victorian Government passed legislation requiring forest plantation companies to form their own fire brigades when their plantations reached a certain size and asset value. 18 Jun 2025 Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Precision hose laying in forest plantations
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
Northeast brigades celebrate four new tankers and improved fire station A group of brigades in the outer suburbs of Melbourne are ready for the fire season ahead with four new tankers and a newly renovated station at Chirnside Park. 16 Jun 2025 People Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Northeast brigades celebrate four new tankers and improved fire station
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
Pakenham receives new BA support vehicle Pakenham Fire Brigade has officially taken delivery of its new Breathing Apparatus (BA) Support vehicle. 13 Mar 2025 People Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Pakenham receives new BA support vehicle
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 smallest firefighting appliance? If Upper Beaconsfield brigade’s trucks are all out fighting fires, and a fire breaks out near the fire station or at a local commercial building, they can still respond thanks to a hand-drawn tr ... 9 Oct 2024 Community Safety Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to CFA's smallest firefighting appliance?
Moorooduc brigade celebrates two new tankers Moorooduc Fire Brigade has welcomed two new tankers which will significantly boost the brigade's ability to serve the local community. 6 Aug 2024 People Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Moorooduc brigade celebrates two new tankers
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
New Firebird and bushfire safety photos available now Images of Firebird 300 at a training course at Bangholme VEMTC and lots of new bushfire preparation images are now available on the Digital Library. 10 Jul 2024 Community Safety Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to New Firebird and bushfire safety photos available now
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
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
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
Phillip Island volunteers celebrate new station Phillip Island members have celebrated the new and improved Phillip Island Fire Station at the official opening over the weekend. 11 Dec 2023 Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Phillip Island volunteers celebrate new station
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