Training exercise prepares the south west More than 80 personnel from CFA and other emergency services gathered at the Colac Incident Control Centre to simulate an emergency scenario to sharpen skills and train some fresh faces last week. 23 Dec 2025 Training and Recruitment Go to Training exercise prepares the south west
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
Crib Point hosts exercise for third year running For the third year running, Crib Point played host to a major joint training exercise, bringing together brigades from across the Westernport, Peninsula and South East Groups. 7 Nov 2025 Operational Information Training and Recruitment Go to Crib Point hosts exercise for third year running
Wye River community flocks together Many of the locals came to Wye River fire brigade - by foot, vehicle and air - as a native King Parrot inspected the broadcast gear before we went live tonight for the October Volunteer Forum. 30 Oct 2025 Community Safety People Training and Recruitment Go to Wye River community flocks together
Volunteers drive the formation of new Apostles Group A new CFA group has been officially launched in District 6 – the Apostles Group. 29 Sep 2025 Others Go to Volunteers drive the formation of new Apostles Group
Gondola mock evacuation a success in Arthurs Seat A CFA led exercise saw over 150 emergency services personnel join forces at a simulated rescue at Arthurs Seat Eagle (ASE) to ensure they are equipped should the situation arise. 19 Sep 2025 Community Safety Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat Training and Recruitment Go to Gondola mock evacuation a success in Arthurs Seat
Mt Martha celebrates renovated station and new vehicle Mt Martha Fire Brigade has officially opened their newly renovated fire station and handed their new Field Command Vehicle this week. 19 Sep 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Mt Martha celebrates renovated station and new vehicle
Four south-east brigades join lifesaving program Four brigades in Victoria’s south-east are part of 26 CFA brigades now trained and ready to respond to select medical Triple Zero (000) calls as part of a new program that officially commenced i ... 22 Aug 2025 Community Safety Health and Safety Training and Recruitment Go to Four south-east brigades join lifesaving program
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
Sorrento Fire Brigade boosts emergency medical response Sorrento Fire Brigade is today among 22 CFA brigades trained and ready to respond to select medical Triple Zero calls, as part of a new initiative between CFA and Ambulance Victoria. 30 Jul 2025 Health and Safety Operational Information Training and Recruitment Go to Sorrento Fire Brigade boosts emergency medical response
Cockatoo celebrate improved fire station and new vehicle Cockatoo Fire Brigade has celebrated their renovated fire station and new command vehicle which will further boost their ability to protect their community. 29 Jul 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers People Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Cockatoo celebrate improved fire station and new vehicle
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
Colac HQ seeks support volunteers CFA’s District 6 Headquarters Brigade is calling for new volunteers to help with support roles in the area. 26 Jun 2025 Incidents - Bushfire People Training and Recruitment Go to Colac HQ seeks support volunteers
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
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
Bostocks Creek completes station upgrades Bostocks Creek Fire Brigade in District 6 recently held a station opening following several renovations. 16 May 2025 Honours and Awards Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Bostocks Creek completes station upgrades
Pakenham receives new BA support vehicle Pakenham Fire Brigade has officially taken delivery of its new Breathing Apparatus (BA) Support vehicle. 13 Mar 2025 People Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Pakenham receives new BA support vehicle
Celebrating success: 2024 Captain Peer Mentor Program in District 6 The 2024 Captain Peer Mentor Program (CPMP) in District 6 has once again proven to be an invaluable initiative, fostering leadership development, networking and personal growth among its participants. 12 Dec 2024 Honours and Awards Others People Go to Celebrating success: 2024 Captain Peer Mentor Program in District 6
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
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
South-east fireys prepare for summer CFA firefighters have honed their skills ahead of summer, with more than 220 members taking part in a grassfire simulation exercise in Crib Point last weekend (26-27 October). 29 Oct 2024 People Training and Recruitment Go to South-east fireys prepare for summer
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 smallest firefighting appliance? If Upper Beaconsfield brigade’s trucks are all out fighting fires, and a fire breaks out near the fire station or at a local commercial building, they can still respond thanks to a hand-drawn tr ... 9 Oct 2024 Community Safety Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to CFA's smallest firefighting appliance?
Youth inspiring at Beaconsfield Upper Where others may look to their parents for inspiration, Beaconsfield Upper father-son pair Axel and Steve Martin are bucking the trend, with father Steve following in his son’s footsteps . 26 Sep 2024 People Training and Recruitment Youth and Juniors Go to Youth inspiring at Beaconsfield Upper