Vols on Hols returns: Turnout while you’re kicking back in Gippsland CFA’s beloved Vols on Hols program is back for another season bringing together the best of summer relaxation and community service. 10 Sep 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers Others Partnerships Go to Vols on Hols returns: Turnout while you’re kicking back in Gippsland
Hamilton volunteers help boost medical response Hamilton Fire Brigade is one of 20 brigades trained and ready to respond to select medical Triple Zero calls as part of a new program that commenced in late 2024 and has been progressively rolled out ... 28 May 2025 Community Safety Health and Safety Partnerships Go to Hamilton volunteers help boost medical response
Celebrative NAIDOC Week for Bunjil Fire Brigade This NAIDOC Week, CFA’s indigenous-led firefighting crew gathered to celebrate the formation of Bunjil Fire Brigade and the extension to their fire station facilities. 11 Jul 2024 Inclusion and Fairness Training and Recruitment Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Celebrative NAIDOC Week for Bunjil Fire Brigade
Far East Gippsland rural house numbering initiative W Tree is a small town in Victoria on the Gelantipy Road, in the Shire of East Gippsland near the Snowy River. 10 Jul 2024 Community Safety Partnerships Go to Far East Gippsland rural house numbering initiative
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
Lakes Entrance receives new rescue truck Lakes Entrance Fire Brigade celebrated the official handover of their new rescue truck today which will boost the members’ response to road crash rescue incidents. 7 Dec 2023 Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Lakes Entrance receives new rescue truck
New community facilities in the Bundarra Valley The Bundarra Valley community has joined with CFA, Forest Fire Management Victoria and East Gippsland Shire Council representatives to celebrate the opening of the Bundarra Community Centre. 13 Oct 2023 Community Safety Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to New community facilities in the Bundarra Valley
Mallacoota recovery efforts in the forum spotlight Catch up on the recovery efforts at Mallacoota and surrounding areas, with insights from many of the community members engaged. 31 Aug 2023 Events / Fundraising / Offers Training and Recruitment Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Mallacoota recovery efforts in the forum spotlight
CFA and SES join forces with rescues across Gippsland CFA and SES crews in East Gippsland work as one on multiple types of rescues to help save lives. 31 Aug 2023 Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat Partnerships People Go to CFA and SES join forces with rescues across Gippsland
Smoke Alarm installation program heads to the hills From Buchan to Butchers Ridge, W-tree, Gelantipy and beyond, CFA members headed to Buchan and surrounds with the 1 Jun 2023 Community Safety Partnerships Go to Smoke Alarm installation program heads to the hills
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
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
Emergency services prepare for high-risk season in Gippsland Emergency services personnel are coming together over the next four weeks to prepare for this year’s upcoming high-risk season through multi-agency briefings in several locations across Gippslan ... 5 Oct 2022 Operational Information Planning and Research Go to Emergency services prepare for high-risk season in Gippsland
Bairnsdale Fire Brigade opens new station Bairnsdale Fire Brigade volunteers have celebrated the official opening of their new fire station which will improve their ability to serve the local community. 3 Sep 2022 Events / Fundraising / Offers Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Bairnsdale Fire Brigade opens new station
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
Planned burn at Dunkeld helps protect the community CFA’s Planned Burn Task Force, Forest Fire Management Victoria and Parks Victoria came together to conduct complex planned burns for the Southern Grampians Shire Council around the town of Dunke ... 26 May 2022 Community Safety Partnerships Go to Planned burn at Dunkeld helps protect the community
Building connections is the key to a wellbeing check Two decades as a peer support person has taught CFA District 5 Headquarters Brigade volunteer and Commander David Ferguson that forming a connection is key to getting to the bottom of whether someone ... 9 Sep 2021 Health and Safety Partnerships People Go to Building connections is the key to a wellbeing check
Building cultural awareness at Budj Bim The first of two cultural immersion sessions held in historically significant areas in South West Region have helped CFA members better connect to the country they live and work in and fight fire on. 8 Jul 2021 Events / Fundraising / Offers Inclusion and Fairness Partnerships Go to Building cultural awareness at Budj Bim