Collaborative burn trials addressing knowledge gaps in fire behaviour Australian farmers could benefit from burn trials conducted in paddocks of canola stubble, which indicate current fire behaviour models are overestimating the spread and behaviour of fire in the crop ... 24 Jul 2025 Community Safety Operational Information Planning and Research Go to Collaborative burn trials addressing knowledge gaps in fire behaviour
Fire restrictions to end in West Wimmera and Horsham The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will officially end at 1.00 am on Tuesday 22 April in the following municipalities within CFA’s District 17. 14 Apr 2025 Community Safety Operational Information Go to Fire restrictions to end in West Wimmera and Horsham
Wimmera pair join forces to take on state’s best Two young women from the Wimmera are teaming up to make their mark at this year’s CFA/VFBV Firefighting State Championships that take place during the last two weekends in March at Mooroopna. 28 Feb 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers Training and Recruitment Youth and Juniors Go to Wimmera pair join forces to take on state’s best
One in all in at Warracknabeal to fight fires Warracknabeal Fire Brigade volunteers were among many on the Western Victoria fireground over recent weeks, with some younger members experiencing their first strike team deployment. 24 Feb 2025 Incidents - Bushfire Operational Information People Go to One in all in at Warracknabeal to fight fires
The power of planned burns in the state's west When we think about fighting a fire, images of firefighters spraying water on flames or helicopters dropping buckets of flame retardant often are the first to jump into our minds. But there is a vital ... 18 Feb 2025 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire Operational Information Go to The power of planned burns in the state's west
CFA members receive Australian Fire Service Medals Six highly regarded CFA members have been named as this year’s Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM) recipients, in recognition of their outstanding service to CFA and their communities. 26 Jan 2025 Honours and Awards Incidents - Bushfire People Go to CFA members receive Australian Fire Service Medals
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
Fire restrictions announced in the northwest and west The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will begin at 01.00am on Monday, November 4, for the following municipalities in CFA’s Northwest and West regions: 25 Oct 2024 Community Safety Health and Safety Operational Information Go to Fire restrictions announced in the northwest and west
Kaniva celebrates 100 years of community service and resilience Kaniva Fire Brigade proudly marked a century of service to the local community with a historic dinner and award ceremony, last Friday night. 18 Sep 2024 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers People Go to Kaniva celebrates 100 years of community service and resilience
Teens hone skills at CFA Cadet Camp Teenagers from across the state honed their firefighting skills during the recent CFA Cadet Camp. 5 Jun 2024 Training and Recruitment Youth and Juniors Go to Teens hone skills at CFA Cadet Camp
Fire restrictions to end in Yarriambiack, Gannawarra, Loddon and Campaspe The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will finish at 1am on Monday 8 April in the following municipalities in CFA’s districts 17, 18 and 20: 2 Apr 2024 Community Safety Operational Information Go to Fire restrictions to end in Yarriambiack, Gannawarra, Loddon and Campaspe
Championships family affair It truly is a family affair when it comes to the State Firefighter Championships and Horsham Fire Brigade volunteer David 'Sparks' Hornsby. 7 Mar 2024 People Youth and Juniors Go to Championships family affair
Catastrophic Fire Danger for Wimmera - UPDATED CFA is urging community members in the west of the state to be on high alert tomorrow (13 February) due to a Catastrophic Fire Danger Rating in the Wimmera Region. 12 Feb 2024 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire Operational Information Go to Catastrophic Fire Danger for Wimmera - UPDATED
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
Volunteer Forum heads out west The new Dimboola Fire Station in West Region played host to the April 2023 Volunteer Forum with panellists answering questions from online viewers and the live audience. 28 Apr 2023 Operational Information Training and Recruitment Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Volunteer Forum heads out west
Fire restrictions announced for Horsham and West Wimmera The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will begin at 01.00am on Monday, 5 December 2022 for the following municipalities in CFA’s West Region: 25 Nov 2022 Community Safety Operational Information Go to Fire restrictions announced for Horsham and West Wimmera
Fire restrictions announced for Hindmarsh and Yarriambiack The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will begin at 01.00am on Monday, 28 November 2022 for the following municipalities in CFA’s West Region: 23 Nov 2022 Community Safety Operational Information Go to Fire restrictions announced for Hindmarsh and Yarriambiack
Emergency services are getting prepared for high-risk season in Grampians Emergency services personnel are coming together over the next four weeks to prepare for this year’s upcoming fire season through multi-agency briefings in several locations across Grampians. 13 Oct 2022 Community Safety Operational Information People Go to Emergency services are getting prepared for high-risk season in Grampians
Training boosts firefighting skills for rural brigades CFA volunteers from the west of the state have boosted their firefighting skills after recently completing a structural firefighting course. 4 Aug 2022 Community Safety Training and Recruitment Go to Training boosts firefighting skills for rural brigades
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
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
New air attack supervisor’s intense first deployment CFA’s Kelly Krajnc couldn’t have dreamed of a more intense start to her new role as an air attack supervisor. 6 Jan 2022 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire Training and Recruitment Go to New air attack supervisor’s intense first deployment
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