Metcalfe opens the doors at new station On Sunday, 17 May Metcalfe Fire Brigade members joined together with CFA dignitaries and the local community to officially open the doors to their new fire station. 19 May 2026 Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Metcalfe opens the doors at new station
Traditional Owners strengthen cultural fire planning skills at Mount Macedon For two days at Mount Macedon, Traditional Owners from across Victoria gathered for a dedicated Fire Management System (FMS) and eMap training session, designed to strengthen cultural fire planning an ... 15 May 2026 Operational Information People Training and Recruitment Go to Traditional Owners strengthen cultural fire planning skills at Mount Macedon
Yeodene member marks first strike team deployment When the Skipton-Streatham fire broke out on 9 January 2026, Yeodene Fire Brigade member Christine Spencer was deployed to the fireground on her very first strike team to assist. 6 May 2026 Incidents - Bushfire Others People Go to Yeodene member marks first strike team deployment
New CFA podcast series 'From the frontline' is a new podcast series about the extraordinary work our members do to protect the Victorian community. 23 Apr 2026 Incidents - Bushfire People Go to New CFA podcast series
Homes can be rebuilt, lives can't - leave early Long-time Gellibrand Fire Brigade member John Cochrane knows the risks of bushfires better than most, but when fire conditions escalated rapidly near his home he knew leaving early was the safest opti ... 16 Apr 2026 Incidents - Structure People Go to Homes can be rebuilt, lives can't - leave early
Newstead medical physicist grateful to help community As a medical physicist, specialising in radiotherapy cancer care, Newstead Fire Brigade member Anne Perkins decided she wanted to help her community further when she joined CFA in 2009. 13 Apr 2026 Operational Information People Training and Recruitment Go to Newstead medical physicist grateful to help community
Gellibrand helping hands join local brigade When fires tore through their farm and local town in January, Gellibrand resident Rob Murphy and his daughter Veronica quickly jumped into action to help out at the local pub. 26 Mar 2026 Operational Information People Training and Recruitment Go to Gellibrand helping hands join local brigade
Carlisle River brigade member reflects on her January fire experience The January fire season looked different for many CFA volunteers across Victoria, as they navigated responding to calls for help knowing their own families and properties were in fire impacted areas. 23 Mar 2026 Incidents - Bushfire People Go to Carlisle River brigade member reflects on her January fire experience
Peer support vital behind the frontline While the fire season placed sustained demand on CFA firefighters across Victoria, behind the scenes, CFA peers stepped in to provide essential wellbeing support. 17 Mar 2026 Others People Go to Peer support vital behind the frontline
Brigade organises hay drive for fire-affected communities When bushfires tore through the Victorian towns of Harcourt and Ravenswood South in early January, the devastation shocked the entire community. 9 Mar 2026 Events / Fundraising / Offers Incidents - Bushfire People Go to Brigade organises hay drive for fire-affected communities
Private burn-off permits issued for some South West farmers CFA is preparing to issue a small number of Schedule 3 private land burn-off permits to farmers around parts of Lismore, Camperdown and Colac areas, through to the Great Ocean Road. 5 Mar 2026 Community Safety Operational Information People Go to Private burn-off permits issued for some South West farmers
Future firefighters deliver care packages to Otway locals The children of the Carlisle River Fire Brigade Captain have left their mark on the local community this fire season, putting together care packages for those who needed it most. 3 Mar 2026 Events / Fundraising / Offers Incidents - Bushfire People Go to Future firefighters deliver care packages to Otway locals
Good Friday Appeal close to Newstead’s heart Newstead and District Fire Brigade members Christopher and Cheryl Simmins have a deep connection to the Good Friday Appeal, and one that sadly comes with a great deal of grief. 3 Mar 2026 Events / Fundraising / Offers People Go to Good Friday Appeal close to Newstead’s heart
An open house at Gellibrand CFA was warmly welcomed into the Gellibrand Community House Wednesday evening with many community members present to watch the February Volunteer Forum. 27 Feb 2026 Incidents - Bushfire People Training and Recruitment Go to An open house at Gellibrand
Community keen to help following Harcourt fire When the small town of Harcourt was devastated by fire last month, the community banded together to get through the tragedy. 17 Feb 2026 Incidents - Bushfire People Training and Recruitment Go to Community keen to help following Harcourt fire
Primary students say thank you to Beeac Fire Brigade More than 100 primary students from Colac and Beeac recently dropped into Beeac Fire Station to say thank you to local CFA volunteers for their hard work and service this fire season. 13 Feb 2026 Incidents - Bushfire People Youth and Juniors Go to Primary students say thank you to Beeac Fire Brigade
Crews praised for swift containment of Larralea bushfire Firefighters have been praised for their rapid response to the Larralea bushfire, which broke out under extreme fire danger conditions during last week’s heatwave. 3 Feb 2026 Incidents - Bushfire People Go to Crews praised for swift containment of Larralea bushfire
100 years young and 80 years of dedication Fryerstown Fire Brigade recently took the opportunity to recognise a remarkable milestone, celebrating 80 years of dedicated service from one of its most dedicated members, Jim Cole. 2 Feb 2026 Honours and Awards People Go to 100 years young and 80 years of dedication
Carlisle River Fire Brigade reflects on fire response Carlisle River Fire Brigade has commended the extraordinary efforts of firefighters and support crews following recent fires in the area, while urging the community to remain vigilant as conditions co ... 20 Jan 2026 Incidents - Bushfire Operational Information People Go to Carlisle River Fire Brigade reflects on fire response
Community engaged bushfire research sparks action across Mount Alexander A recent bushfire resilience study in Mount Alexander Shire found that local households are taking significant steps to reduce their fire risk. 18 Dec 2025 Community Safety People Planning and Research Go to Community engaged bushfire research sparks action across Mount Alexander
North West Region unites for 16 Days of Activism Staff from District 2 and North West Region came together earlier this week to acknowledge the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign, which runs annually from 25 November to 10 De ... 28 Nov 2025 Inclusion and Fairness People Go to North West Region unites for 16 Days of Activism
Brigade receives medium tanker and honours former captain Maldon Fire Brigade has welcomed a new medium tanker to their engine bay, celebrating the official handover with brigade members and local dignitaries. 18 Nov 2025 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers People Go to Brigade receives medium tanker and honours former captain
Wye River community flocks together Many of the locals came to Wye River fire brigade - by foot, vehicle and air - as a native King Parrot inspected the broadcast gear before we went live tonight for the October Volunteer Forum. 30 Oct 2025 Community Safety People Training and Recruitment Go to Wye River community flocks together
Romsey and Lancefield brigades celebrate members Exemplary volunteer service was on the menu on 10 October, when Romsey and Lancefield fire brigades gathered at Mount Monument Winery for their annual dinner. 24 Oct 2025 Honours and Awards People Go to Romsey and Lancefield brigades celebrate members