Recognising the anniversary of the 2015 Wye River bushfire Today, 19 December, marks 10 years since the devastating fires in Wye River. 19 Dec 2025 Incidents - Bushfire Others Go to Recognising the anniversary of the 2015 Wye River bushfire
Ten years on from the devastating Wye River fires It is hard to believe this December marks 10 years since the devastating bushfires which destroyed 116 houses in the coastal towns of Wye River and Separation Creek. 19 Dec 2025 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire Operational Information Go to Ten years on from the devastating Wye River fires
Ground Observer exercise brings districts together Ground Observers from Districts 7 and 15 joined forces in the Brisbane Ranges for a hands-on training exercise aimed at sharpening fireground intelligence skills ahead of the summer fire season. 16 Dec 2025 Operational Information Training and Recruitment Go to Ground Observer exercise brings districts together
'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
Fast hose swap solution a hit in District 7 A trial of a new Hose Swap and Go System in District 7 is proving a great success - reducing downtime, boosting operational readiness and simplifying the hose maintenance process for local brigades. 21 Oct 2025 Operational Information Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Fast hose swap solution a hit in District 7
Hose swap and go: A game-changer for District 7 brigades District 7’s Hose Swap and Go program is proving to be a resounding success - delivering faster hose replacement, boosting brigade readiness and reducing downtime. 14 Jul 2025 Operational Information Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Hose swap and go: A game-changer for District 7 brigades
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
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
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
October Volunteer Forum from Bannockburn Bannockburn hosted the October Volunteer Forum, with special guest Board Chair Jo Plummer on hand to update on the future of CFA. 29 Oct 2024 Operational Information People Training and Recruitment Go to October Volunteer Forum from Bannockburn
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
Support to service hose rolls out A video developed by Fire Equipment Maintenance (FEM) with the support of Geelong West brigade supports members to correctly mark, package and record damage to fire hoses ready for repair. 10 Sep 2024 Community Safety Operational Information Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Support to service hose rolls out
Leopold brigade members get the keys to their new tanker Leopold Fire Brigade has welcomed a new tanker to their engine bay and celebrated the official handover with local community members. 28 May 2024 Community Safety Operational Information Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Leopold brigade members get the keys to their new tanker
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
Total Fire Ban declared for South West region A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for the South West region tomorrow, Monday 11 March. 10 Mar 2024 Community Safety Operational Information Go to Total Fire Ban declared for South West region
Board pays respects at Linton ahead of anniversary The CFA Board held their November meeting at the Linton Fire Station. 1 Dec 2023 Incidents - Bushfire Others Go to Board pays respects at Linton ahead of anniversary
Fire restrictions announced for the South West The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will begin at 01.00am on Monday, November 20 for CFA’s South West region, including the following municipalities in District’s 4, 5, 6 and 7. 10 Nov 2023 Others Go to Fire restrictions announced for the South West
Have no fear, CFA is here CFA captains Andrew Collins and Michael Licciardo went above and beyond their duties this week when they lent a hand to not only the Queensland fireys but also a member of the public in need. 3 Nov 2023 Community Safety Incidents - Others Others People Go to Have no fear, CFA is here
CFA crews rescue an unlikely patient The grass is not always greener on the other side of the fence as one cheeky Galah found out. 28 Jul 2023 Incidents - Others Others Go to CFA crews rescue an unlikely patient
Fire restrictions to end across South West Fire restrictions are ending across all of South West Victoria in the coming fortnight. 6 Apr 2023 Operational Information Go to Fire restrictions to end across South West
Wild weekend of multi-agency rescues The first weekend of April saw a hive of activity for our CFA members as they attended several multi-agency rescue efforts across the State. 3 Apr 2023 Incidents - Others Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat Operational Information Others Go to Wild weekend of multi-agency rescues
Fire restrictions announced for CFA’s District 7 The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will begin at 01.00am on Saturday, 24 December 2022 for the following municipalities in CFA’s South West Region: 9 Dec 2022 Community Safety Operational Information Go to Fire restrictions announced for CFA’s District 7
Volunteers return to boost Lorne peak period response A committed group of around 30 CFA volunteers from District 7, 14 and 15 will help Lorne Fire Brigade by responding to daytime incidents within its response area during the busy summer tourist season. 29 Dec 2021 Community Safety Operational Information People Go to Volunteers return to boost Lorne peak period response
New CFA captains reflect on their roles Five new captains have been elected at co-located brigades in District 7 to lead our volunteer members at the brigades. 3 Aug 2021 Community Safety Operational Information People Go to New CFA captains reflect on their roles