Busy month for Tyabb reminds all to stay vigilant Last month Tyabb Fire Brigade saw their busiest July in the history of the brigade, beating last year's July by one call out. 15 Aug 2025 Community Safety Incidents - Others Others Go to Busy month for Tyabb reminds all to stay vigilant
Girls on Fire program sparks interest in emergency services Around 50 young women from across the state recently took part in the ‘Girls on Fire’ program at CFA’s training ground at Bangholme, aimed at engaging more women in the emergency ser ... 23 Jul 2025 Incidents - Others Others Training and Recruitment Youth and Juniors Go to Girls on Fire program sparks interest in emergency services
Major exercise at Barry Beach Brigades from across South Gippsland have participated in a range of training scenarios at Barry Beach Marine Terminal - the main supply depot for Esso Australia's Bass Strait oil and gas operations. ... 1 Jul 2025 Partnerships People Training and Recruitment Go to Major exercise at Barry Beach
Moo-ving rescue of Bayles cow stuck in mud CFA firefighters rescued a curious cow after she wandered out of her paddock into a nearby dry dam, where she became stuck in the mud. 17 Jun 2025 Incidents - Others Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat Others Go to Moo-ving rescue of Bayles cow stuck in mud
E-bike garage fire a Christmas safety reminder Victorian fire agencies are urging residents to be aware of the risks associated with lithium-ion battery products this festive season following a lithium-ion battery explosion on an e-bike. 5 Dec 2024 Community Safety Incidents - Others Incidents - Structure Others Go to E-bike garage fire a Christmas safety reminder
Six commended for their critical response Three CFA members and three citizens have been commended for their composed and specialised response throughout a highly critical health incident involving a fellow member. 27 Nov 2024 Honours and Awards Incidents - Others Others People Go to Six commended for their critical response
World-first fire aviation simulator launched CFA has created a world-first mixed reality fire aviation simulator which will improve the training and skills of hundreds of the state’s eyes in the sky. 9 Oct 2024 Partnerships Training and Recruitment Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to World-first fire aviation simulator launched
CFA's lifesaving impact during blood drive CFA members from across the state have saved around 3,000 lives by making more than 1,000 donations during this year’s Emergency Services Blood Drive. 2 Sep 2024 Community Safety Partnerships People Go to CFA's lifesaving impact during blood drive
Cardinia students involve the family in fire safety Families across Cardinia Shire are safer than ever after the local Grade 3 and 4 students completed fire safety assignments involving the whole family. 27 Aug 2024 Community Safety Partnerships People Go to Cardinia students involve the family in fire safety
'Ruff' rescue for Molly the dog When the Erica & District Fire Brigade's pager buzzed on Wednesday night, they had no idea they were about to embark on a paws-itively unexpected rescue. 8 Aug 2024 Incidents - Others Others People Go to 'Ruff' rescue for Molly the dog
State Member visits Hastings Fire Brigade Volunteers from Hastings Fire Brigade welcomed State Member for Hastings, Mr Paul Mercurio, MP, to the station in Monday night (22 July). 22 Jul 2024 Partnerships People Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to State Member visits Hastings Fire Brigade
Community creates Emergency Network in aftermath of severe storms In the aftermath of the 2021 storms the Red Hill Fire Brigade worked with local agencies and residents to create the Hill and Ridge Emergency Network. 20 Mar 2024 Community Safety Incidents - Others Others People Go to Community creates Emergency Network in aftermath of severe storms
Doing it for the kids A traumatic bus incident last year inspired Eynesbury Fire Brigade to raise money for the annual Good Friday Appeal. 15 Mar 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers Partnerships People Go to Doing it for the kids
CFA members assist with flood efforts More than 200 CFA volunteers supported VICSES in flood recovery efforts in the first 10 days of 2024, with some members quick to assist despite having to sandbag their own homes. 11 Jan 2024 Incidents - Others Others Partnerships Go to CFA members assist with flood efforts
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
Women excel in District 8 Equitable opportunities for members to develop their skills has been a focus in District 8 lately, with two major programs completed by members since September. 16 Oct 2023 Partnerships Training and Recruitment Go to Women excel in District 8
Reducing the risk of fire and other emergencies to those at highest risk CFA, Australian Red Cross and City of Frankston have partnered to pilot a new fire and emergency planning household service. 25 Sep 2023 Community Safety Partnerships Go to Reducing the risk of fire and other emergencies to those at highest risk
Familiarisation training between CFA and Ambulance Victoria Ambulance Victoria and CFA crews trained together to improve their inter-operational capabilities. 14 Jun 2023 Partnerships Training and Recruitment Go to Familiarisation training between CFA and Ambulance Victoria
Training on the train for CFA members Members from CFA attended a multi-agency training hosted by Metro Trains to familiarise themselves with working with trains in an emergency situation. 31 May 2023 Partnerships Training and Recruitment Go to Training on the train for CFA members
CFA encourages business owners to be disaster ready CFA is encouraging business owners in high risk areas on the Great Ocean Road, Phillip Island and Bass Coast to take part in a new disaster ready program. 9 May 2023 Community Safety Partnerships Go to CFA encourages business owners to be disaster ready
CFA volunteers check out the season's best emergency aircraft There was a buzz of excitement as 20 District 8 volunteers approached the Essendon Fields Airbase, already sighting several firefighting aircraft based at the location for the current summer season. 22 Feb 2023 Partnerships Training and Recruitment Go to CFA volunteers check out the season's best emergency aircraft
Dromana boat shed falls to flames On Wednesday morning (1 February), CFA crews responded to reports of a historic boat shed ablaze on the Mornington Peninsula. 2 Feb 2023 Incidents - Others Incidents - Structure Others Go to Dromana boat shed falls to flames
CFA brigades battle boat fire in Blairgowrie A challenging fire that spread across two boats in Blairgowrie marina has been brought under control by CFA volunteers. 21 Mar 2022 Incidents - Others Others Go to CFA brigades battle boat fire in Blairgowrie
Langwarrin grassfire brought under control Firefighters have brought a grassfire at Langwarrin under control. 19 Jan 2022 Incidents - Others Others Go to Langwarrin grassfire brought under control