From fireground to classroom: new footage and images added to the Digital Library The Digital Library has just added two new collections highlighting both CFA response and community education. 4 Dec 2025 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to From fireground to classroom: new footage and images added to the Digital Library
Total Fire Ban for Wimmera, Mallee and Northern Country A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for the Wimmera, Mallee and Northern Country tomorrow, Thursday 4 December 2025. 3 Dec 2025 Environment Community Safety Health and Safety Go to Total Fire Ban for Wimmera, Mallee and Northern Country
New Heavy Tanker boost for Avoca Avoca Fire Brigade has received a new heavy tanker as part of a state-wide rollout designed to enhance CFA’s firefighting capability. 19 May 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to New Heavy Tanker boost for Avoca
New tanker “perfect” for needs of Raglan Brigade Raglan Fire Brigade has welcomed a new tanker to their engine bay and celebrated the official handover with an event on Sunday. 19 May 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to New tanker “perfect” for needs of Raglan Brigade
CFA celebrates 80 years at new Beaufort Fire Station Beaufort Fire Brigade was officially handed the keys to their new station and heavy tanker today in an event that celebrated the past and present. 28 Mar 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to CFA celebrates 80 years at new Beaufort Fire Station
Pomonal Fire Brigade recognised for brave efforts Pomonal Fire Brigade was today recognised for the firefighting efforts of members during the recent Grampians fires and those last February. 27 Jan 2025 Honours and Awards Incidents - Bushfire Go to Pomonal Fire Brigade recognised for brave efforts
Respected leader honoured with AFSM Mark Gunning’s more than four decades of service to CFA, Fire Rescue Victoria and the broader fire and emergency services is testament to his commitment to the protection and wellbeing of all Vi ... 26 Jan 2025 Honours and Awards Go to Respected leader honoured with AFSM
Total Fire Ban for Mallee and Wimmera A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for the Mallee and Wimmera tomorrow, Saturday 23 November 2024. 22 Nov 2024 Environment Community Safety Health and Safety Go to Total Fire Ban for Mallee and Wimmera
Construction begins on Beaufort Fire Station Construction has begun on the new Beaufort Fire Brigade Station and today CFA members, with local MP Martha Haylett, visited the site to get a sneak peek. 6 Aug 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Construction begins on Beaufort Fire Station
Fire restrictions to end in parts of state's West The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will finish at 1.00am on Monday, 15 April in the following municipalities in CFA’s Districts 16 and 17: 10 Apr 2024 Environment Community Safety Go to Fire restrictions to end in parts of state's West
Moment of peace captured near the Beaufort fireground In a rare moment of peace District Mechanical Officer Garry Drabsch was snapped between jobs as the haze from the Beaufort fire loomed nearby. 1 Mar 2024 Incidents - Bushfire People Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Moment of peace captured near the Beaufort fireground
Burnbank Brigade Celebrates 80 Years Burnbank Fire Brigade has marked its 80 year anniversary with an event to celebrate its history and contribution to the local community. 12 Feb 2024 Honours and Awards People Go to Burnbank Brigade Celebrates 80 Years
Bernie Fradd stepping down after almost 40 years District 16 Assistant Chief Fire Officer Bernie Fradd is about to transition into retirement after almost 40 years in emergency service. 24 Jan 2024 Honours and Awards People Go to Bernie Fradd stepping down after almost 40 years
Fire restrictions announced for Pyrenees and Ararat The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will begin at 01.00am on Monday, 20 November for the following municipalities in CFA’s District 16. 6 Nov 2023 Environment Community Safety Health and Safety Go to Fire restrictions announced for Pyrenees and Ararat
Former St Arnaud Captain honoured A former Captain of St Arnaud Fire Brigade, the late Alan McGee, has been celebrated by having a CFA tanker named in his honour. 26 Jun 2023 Honours and Awards People Go to Former St Arnaud Captain honoured
West Region fireys awarded National Emergency Medals Almost five hundred local volunteer firefighters and CFA staff members have been honoured with National Emergency Medals for their efforts in the 2019-2020 Australian bushfire crisis. 1 May 2023 Honours and Awards People Go to West Region fireys awarded National Emergency Medals
Mark Spenceley honoured at Creswick Fire Brigade dinner Creswick Fire Brigade held its annual awards dinner over the weekend, with Chief Officer Jason Heffernan in attendance to acknowledge a number of members being awarded with service awards, life member ... 21 Jun 2022 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers Go to Mark Spenceley honoured at Creswick Fire Brigade dinner
New Ararat Fire Station officially opens Ararat Fire Brigade’s new multi-million-dollar station was officially opened yesterday, in conjunction with a Community Open Day. 8 May 2022 Events / Fundraising / Offers Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to New Ararat Fire Station officially opens
Interstate firefighters join CFA burn camp Interstate firefighters have been welcomed to a CFA burn camp near the South Australian border which will increase knowledge and cooperation between fire agencies. 8 Apr 2022 Environment Community Safety Training and Recruitment Go to Interstate firefighters join CFA burn camp
Retiring Michael ‘Boaty’ Boatman farewelled Deputy Chief Officer West Region Michael Boatman, more affectionally known as 'Boaty', has today officially retired after more than 41 years of service with CFA. 4 Jan 2022 Honours and Awards People Go to Retiring Michael ‘Boaty’ Boatman farewelled
CFA couple receives top honour Willaura members Karen and Graham Robinson have become the first married couple to receive Outstanding Service Awards for their contribution to CFA. 7 Dec 2021 Honours and Awards People Go to CFA couple receives top honour
Beaufort volunteer honoured with road naming Long-serving Beaufort CFA volunteer, David Gerrard, has been recognised with an eponymous road in his honour at CFA’s new Volunteer Emergency Management Training Centre (VEMTC) in Ballan. 23 Nov 2021 Honours and Awards People Training and Recruitment Go to Beaufort volunteer honoured with road naming
Distinguished service recognised at new training centre A distinguished 58-year service to the CFA has seen one of our highly respected members honoured with a street named after him at the new VEMTC training facility in Ballan. 23 Nov 2021 Honours and Awards Planning and Research Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Distinguished service recognised at new training centre
Honouring CFA's first female AFSM recipient The late Winsome Morris was the first female CFA member to receive an Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM) in 2003. The AFSM for distinguished fire services was just one of many medals and honours she ... 23 Nov 2021 Honours and Awards People Training and Recruitment Go to Honouring CFA's first female AFSM recipient