Hot Fire Training Day at VEMTC Wangaratta In late August, VEMTC Wangaratta came alive with energy, teamwork, and skill-building as 28 CFA Volunteers gathered for a Hot Fire Training Day. 3 Oct 2025 People Training and Recruitment Go to Hot Fire Training Day at VEMTC Wangaratta
From the murky depths to award night success Wirrate Fire Brigade members have come together to celebrate 505 years of combined service. 19 Mar 2025 Honours and Awards Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to From the murky depths to award night success
Igniting new skills in fire investigation Cara Disint’s commitment to her local community is undeniable. A firefighter for 23 years, first with Stanhope Fire Brigade and now with Mooroopna, she is also Mooroopna Fire Brigade’s 2nd ... 25 Sep 2024 Community Safety Training and Recruitment Go to Igniting new skills in fire investigation
Four new tankers arrive ahead of summer Shepparton, Numurkah, Nathalia and Euroa Fire Brigades recently all received a new Heavy Tanker, boosting their firefighting ability to support the region ahead of the summer conditions. 19 Sep 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers Operational Information Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Four new tankers arrive ahead of summer
Women's hot fire training Day at Wangaratta training campus The training day on 18 August brought together more than 20 dedicated volunteer firefighters, including volunteer PAD instructors, with the support of staff at VEMTC Wangaratta training campus. 27 Aug 2024 People Training and Recruitment Go to Women's hot fire training Day at Wangaratta training campus
Junior Leader Forum 2024 Calling all Junior leaders. This is a rare regional opportunity for Junior leaders to come together in person to develop skills and ensure they are up to date with new developments in the youth space. 20 Aug 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers Training and Recruitment Youth and Juniors Go to Junior Leader Forum 2024
Tatura local puts her own spin on being a volunteer CFA volunteer Charlotte Freemantle goes above and beyond to prove her versatility by serving the community with three brigades. 13 Jun 2024 People Training and Recruitment Youth and Juniors Go to Tatura local puts her own spin on being a volunteer
Shelley Burn Camp a great success The Shelley Burn Camp in north-east Victoria is unique because it occurs in one of the highest locations in the state, and because it’s a collaborative training exercise between CFA and Hancock ... 21 May 2024 Community Safety Training and Recruitment Go to Shelley Burn Camp a great success
New heavy tanker officially handed over to Tatura volunteers Tatura Fire Brigade has a new heavy tanker to help boost the brigade’s ability to serve the community. 17 Apr 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers People Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to New heavy tanker officially handed over to Tatura volunteers
New truck and new radio on show in Volunteer Forum A new truck and new radio were on show at Cobram brigade during the March Volunteer Forum broadcast. 21 Mar 2024 Inclusion and Fairness Operational Information Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to New truck and new radio on show in Volunteer Forum
Diversity brings new perspective to Shepparton East brigade Three new recruits have helped to reinvigorate Shepparton East Fire Brigade and also assisted to educate newly settled migrants. 18 Mar 2024 Inclusion and Fairness People Training and Recruitment Go to Diversity brings new perspective to Shepparton East brigade
Chainsaw courses supported by Women’s Networking Group Following on from its launch in February, CFA's Women’s Networking Group in Districts 22 and 23 have been planning activities to connect, support and upskill women. 17 Nov 2023 Inclusion and Fairness People Training and Recruitment Go to Chainsaw courses supported by Women’s Networking Group
Avenel CFA gains first woman in their Captain's seat When Catherine McAllister first joined Avenel CFA, she had no intention of jumping on a truck, now just six years later she has become the brigade’s first woman to sit in the captain’s sea ... 5 Jul 2023 Honours and Awards People Training and Recruitment Go to Avenel CFA gains first woman in their Captain's seat
Flooding forces Volunteer Forum venue change Flooding resulted in a last-minute switch of venue for this month's Volunteer Forum which was supposed to be broadcast live from the corporate marquee at the State Championships in Mooroopna. 27 Mar 2023 Events / Fundraising / Offers Training and Recruitment Youth and Juniors Go to Flooding forces Volunteer Forum venue change
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
Targeting gender equality at CFA To mark 16 Days of Activism and the theme of respect, members of the Gender Equality Working Group speak about what the Gender Equality Action Plan means for CFA. 5 Dec 2022 Inclusion and Fairness Training and Recruitment Go to Targeting gender equality at CFA
CFA's new fleet and equipment on display at Champs CFA will be showcasing their latest vehicle fleet along with the latest protective equipment at the upcoming Firefighter State Championships at Mooroopna. 17 Mar 2022 Events / Fundraising / Offers Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to CFA's new fleet and equipment on display at Champs
New Nagambie Fire Station officially opens Nagambie CFA brigade members have celebrated the official opening of their brand-new fire station. 2 Mar 2022 Events / Fundraising / Offers Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to New Nagambie Fire Station officially opens
Training road named after CFA's first female captain The devastation of the Ash Wednesday bushfires left young mum Sue Sheldrick wanting to do more to help affected communities. While she was unaware at the time, this grim start to 1983 was also the sta ... 23 Nov 2021 Honours and Awards People Training and Recruitment Go to Training road named after CFA's first female captain
New station opens as Tatura marks milestone Tatura CFA brigade members have celebrated the opening of their brand-new fire station as they mark the brigade’s 126th year. 17 May 2021 Events / Fundraising / Offers Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to New station opens as Tatura marks milestone