Final municipalities in the south west to enter Fire Danger Period The Fire Danger Period will commence at 1am Monday, 8 December 2025 for the following municipalities in the state’s south west. 25 Nov 2025 Environment Community Safety Health and Safety Go to Final municipalities in the south west to enter Fire Danger Period
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
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
Check your chimneys this winter On Saturday 14 June CFA responded to a wood heater fire on the Terang - Mortlake Road in Noorat about 1.10pm. 16 Jun 2025 Community Safety Health and Safety Incidents - Structure Go to Check your chimneys this winter
Small change, big impact for Camperdown's safety A further 48 Camperdown residents have had their homes further safeguarded from fire as we head toward winter, thanks to the collaborative efforts of community volunteers. 17 Apr 2025 Community Safety Health and Safety People Go to Small change, big impact for Camperdown's safety
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
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
Chocolyn brigade buys a debrillator for the station Ambulance Victoria’s ‘Call, Push, Shock’ campaign is being proudly supported by the volunteers of Chocolyn Fire Brigade. 27 Mar 2024 Health and Safety Go to Chocolyn brigade buys a debrillator for the station
Opportunity to join Peer Support Program Expressions of interest are open for volunteers to join the more than 170 dedicated volunteers across the state who are part of CFA’s Peer Support Program. 30 Nov 2023 Health and Safety People Go to Opportunity to join Peer Support Program