Fire Danger Period begins in parts of the south-west The Fire Danger Period will commence at 1am Monday 24 November 2025 for the following municipalities in the state’s south-west. 7 Nov 2025 Environment Community Safety Health and Safety Go to Fire Danger Period begins in parts of the south-west
Building fire safety confidence CFA’s Industry Fire Prevention team recently delivered Workplace Emergency Management and First Attack Fire Training for disability service provider Leisure Networks in Geelong. 29 Oct 2025 Community Safety Health and Safety Go to Building fire safety confidence
'Ruff' rescue for Fünf in Airleys Inlet A Sunday morning walk turned dramatic for a small dog named Fünf after she fell down a cliff in Aireys Inlet on Sunday 26 October. 27 Oct 2025 Incidents - Others Others People Go to 'Ruff' rescue for Fünf in Airleys Inlet
South west brigades open doors to prepare for fire risk Amid drought conditions, nearly 150 fire brigades in Victoria’s southwest will open their doors to community members throughout October, helping to prepare them for fire season. 9 Oct 2025 Community Safety Health and Safety Incidents - Bushfire Go to South west brigades open doors to prepare for fire risk
Medal haul for volunteer firefighter at international games CFA member John Mangrum has represented Australia and brought home a haul of medals from the World Police and Fire Games (WPFG) in Alabama, US. 6 Aug 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers People Go to Medal haul for volunteer firefighter at international games
Budj Bim Cultural Immersion Tour On Saturday 28 June, CFA members visited Budj Bim Cultural Landscape as part of the South West Region Cultural Immersion Tours. 30 Jun 2025 Environment Events / Fundraising / Offers Inclusion and Fairness Go to Budj Bim Cultural Immersion Tour
Boonea Yallock cultural immersion tour The weather was finally a truly autumnal day. Crisp and cool, dew on the ground and on the leaves, clear skies, with the sun gently warming our backs. 5 Jun 2025 Environment Others People Go to Boonea Yallock cultural immersion tour
A century of service at Bannockburn On Saturday 5 April, emergency services personnel and more than 20 trucks formed a procession down the main street of Bannockburn to celebrate the brigade's 100th year serving the community. 7 Apr 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers Go to A century of service at Bannockburn
Brigades gear up for the final week of State Championships We saw our firefighters of tomorrow kick off 2025 CFA/VFBV State Firefighter Championships last weekend, but there is more to come with our Senior Urban and Senior and Junior Rural teams gearing up fo ... 26 Mar 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers Go to Brigades gear up for the final week of State Championships
Mannerim father and daughter duo dominate championships A father daughter duo from Mannerim Fire Brigade are a force to be reckoned with in this year’s State Championships. 20 Mar 2025 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers People Go to Mannerim father and daughter duo dominate championships
Private burn-off permits issued for farmers CFA is preparing to issue a small number of Schedule 13 private burn-off permits to farmers around Ballarat, Geelong, Melton and surrounds to help with broadacre farming practices. 13 Mar 2025 Environment Community Safety Health and Safety Go to Private burn-off permits issued for farmers
Total Fire Ban for North Central, South West and Central regions A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for the North Central, South West and Central regions tomorrow, Thursday 13 February 2025. 12 Feb 2025 Community Safety Health and Safety Incidents - Bushfire Go to Total Fire Ban for North Central, South West and Central regions
CFA volunteers go ‘beyond’ this new years CFA crews worked at the Beyond the Valley Music Festival to keep festivalgoers safe while they celebrated the new year. 3 Jan 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers Others Go to CFA volunteers go ‘beyond’ this new years
Sleigh bells and sirens: Geelong West brigade’s festive tradition For Geelong West Fire Brigade, Christmas Eve is more than just another night; — it’s an annual mission of joy, laughter, and community spirit. 19 Dec 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers People Go to Sleigh bells and sirens: Geelong West brigade’s festive tradition
South West Region - DCO's 2024 update DCO South West Region Adrian Gutsche provides an update on the accomplishments and achievements from the past year. 10 Dec 2024 Operational Information Others People Go to South West Region - DCO's 2024 update
Fire restrictions announced in the southwest The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will begin at 01.00am on Monday, 25 November, for the following municipalities in CFA’s South West region: 13 Nov 2024 Environment Community Safety Health and Safety Go to Fire restrictions announced in the southwest
Teesdale Fire Brigade celebrates 75 years Teesdale Fire Brigade members and the local community have celebrated their 75-year milestone with displays and activities throughout the day for all ages to enjoy. 1 Nov 2024 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers People Go to Teesdale Fire Brigade celebrates 75 years
September Board Meeting held at Lorne The September Board meeting was held in Lorne and included a tour of the Lavers Hill community fire refuge at Otway Fire Station led by their Captain Alex Parry. 15 Oct 2024 Others Go to September Board Meeting held at Lorne
Longest serving volunteer brigade celebrates 170 years ‘Ready and Willing’ was Geelong City’s moto when first established 170 years ago, an ethos they have retained to this day. 17 Jun 2024 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers People Go to Longest serving volunteer brigade celebrates 170 years
CFA women celebrate International Women’s Day with an Inspire Inclusion Day On Sunday 7 April, District 7 hosted an Inspire Inclusion event at VEMTC Central Highlands Campus in honour of International Women’s Day. 30 Apr 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers Inclusion and Fairness People Go to CFA women celebrate International Women’s Day with an Inspire Inclusion Day
Torquay multi-agency high angle rescue performs golden retrieval Torquay and Bellbrae CFA units joined forces with their counterparts on Tuesday afternoon in a multi-agency high angle dog rescue atop the cliff face of Bells Beach. 4 Apr 2024 Community Safety Incidents - Others Others People Go to Torquay multi-agency high angle rescue performs golden retrieval
Geelong West meet Face of Good Friday Appeal One of this year’s Faces of the Good Friday Appeal became a Geelong West Fire Brigade firefighter for the day and even got to blast the lights and sirens on the truck. 28 Mar 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers Partnerships People Go to Geelong West meet Face of Good Friday Appeal
Champs competitor prepares for some healthy competition A championships runner encourages CFA brigades to get involved in a little healthy competition, as she prepares to compete at the State Firefighter Championships this weekend in Mooroopna. 21 Mar 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers People Go to Champs competitor prepares for some healthy competition
Roadshow Films CFA fundraiser a success Thank you to everyone who supported the CFA preview screenings of the Australian movie Force of Nature: The Dry 2. 6 Feb 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers Go to Roadshow Films CFA fundraiser a success