Brigades sharpen their readiness for fire season Firefighters across the Macedon Ranges have come together for the Coliban Group of fire brigades’ annual Preseason Group Exercise designed to strengthen operational readiness ahead of what is ex ... 17 Oct 2025 Partnerships Training and Recruitment Go to Brigades sharpen their readiness for fire season
A brigade's heart-warming gesture While there might not be an obvious link between a CFA brigade getting two new firefighting vehicles and an animal support centre getting some warm bedding for its four-pawed mates, in this case there ... 19 Sep 2025 Others Go to A brigade's heart-warming gesture
New book about Langley Barfold Fire Brigade A new book chronicling 100 years of the Langley Barfold Fire Brigade captures the ways in which a local rural fire brigade has been protecting its community from the dangers of fire while adapting to ... 4 Aug 2025 Others Go to New book about Langley Barfold Fire Brigade
Solar farm in Raywood incident CFA responded to a fire on a solar farm in Raywood, outside Bendigo at about 5.50pm on Thursday 20 February. 20 Feb 2025 Community Safety Incidents - Others Incidents - Structure Others Go to Solar farm in Raywood incident
Newham brigade's recycled decorations Newham Fire Brigade members have brought some Christmas sparkle to their home village by using clever recycling. 17 Dec 2024 Others Go to Newham brigade's recycled decorations
Board heads to District 2 The Board travelled to Kangaroo Flat in District 2 for their May meeting. 1 Jul 2024 Others People Go to Board heads to District 2
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 District 2 The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will begin for municipalities in CFA’s District 2 in the coming weeks. 3 Nov 2023 Others Go to Fire restrictions announced for District 2
Puppy rescued from Maldon mine shaft A multi-agency rescue effort has saved a puppy from a mine shaft at Maldon this evening (3 Sept). 3 Sep 2023 Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat Partnerships Go to Puppy rescued from Maldon mine shaft
CFA fireys rescue 15 workers from Costerfield mine fire Specialist CFA firefighters have worked overnight to rescue 15 workers from a mine fire at Costerfield. 5 Mar 2023 Incidents - Others Others Partnerships Go to CFA fireys rescue 15 workers from Costerfield mine fire
New flag reflects hope Having recently returned from a three-day deployment as a strike team leader to Rochester, I reflected on the resilience of Rochester Fire Brigade members whose town and fire station were devastated b ... 25 Oct 2022 Incidents - Others Others Partnerships People Go to New flag reflects hope
Bogged cow rescued by firefighters and local vet CFA firefighters were called to reports of a cow stuck in mud at a property on Greenway Lane in Kyneton at around 11.51am on Thursday, 29 September. 29 Sep 2022 Incidents - Others Others Go to Bogged cow rescued by firefighters and local vet
CFA responding to dog stuck in a mine shaft in Maiden Gully CFA was notified to reports of a dog stuck down a mine shaft on Collins Street in Maiden Gully at 9.55am today, 8 September. 8 Sep 2022 Incidents - Others Others Go to CFA responding to dog stuck in a mine shaft in Maiden Gully
Successful ecological burn in Malmsbury Members of Malmsbury Fire Brigade have taken part in an ecological burn alongside Macedon Ranges Shire council as part of the ongoing reclamation of Malmsbury common. 4 May 2022 Environment Partnerships Go to Successful ecological burn in Malmsbury
Training develops inter-brigade relationships Training alongside neighbouring brigades is helping our members develop strong relationships with those they frequently turn out with. 12 Apr 2022 Others People Training and Recruitment Go to Training develops inter-brigade relationships
Fleet staff's dedication honoured A number of CFA’s Fleet Operations staff have been honoured with awards at a recent Fleet Awards Night. 4 Feb 2022 Honours and Awards Others People Go to Fleet staff's dedication honoured
FIRS app helps streamline reporting for brigades CFA’s new FIRS app has reached a significant milestone, with 10,000 online reports being inputted into the system. 25 Jan 2022 Operational Information Others Go to FIRS app helps streamline reporting for brigades
CFA contains Clarkefield grassfire CFA firefighters are battling a grass fire that took off near Clarkefield. 19 Jan 2022 Incidents - Others Others Go to CFA contains Clarkefield grassfire