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
Bulart brigade celebrates dedicated service At their recent annual celebration, Bulart Fire Brigade recently took the opportunity to recognise the extended service of three of their members who have contributed a combined service total of 190 y ... 16 Dec 2025 Honours and Awards Operational Information People Go to Bulart brigade celebrates dedicated service
Agencies combine at Budj Bim for pre-season preparedness Volunteers and staff from CFA recently joined counterparts from Parks Victoria and Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) to run through fire season preparations at Budj Bim National Park. 25 Nov 2025 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire Operational Information Go to Agencies combine at Budj Bim for pre-season preparedness
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
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
Victoria’s fire season officially begins This year’s Victorian fire season is set to officially begin with fire restrictions commencing in parts of the state this month. 17 Oct 2025 Community Safety Go to Victoria’s fire season officially begins
The crucial role of Hamilton Airbase Water bombing aircraft play an important role in suppressing fires, but to do an efficient job they need the dedicated work of volunteers at airbases. 13 Oct 2025 Community Safety Operational Information Go to The crucial role of Hamilton Airbase
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
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
West Gippsland fire preparation in full force The small town of Noojee recently became the centre of a multi-agency training exercise, gathering 70 local personnel to prepare for the upcoming high risk fire season in West Gippsland. 25 Sep 2025 Community Safety Operational Information Training and Recruitment Go to West Gippsland fire preparation in full force
CFA celebrates Youth Fest September not only marks the start of spring, it also marks Youth Fest, an annual celebration that champions young people and amplifies their voices. 4 Sep 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers Inclusion and Fairness Youth and Juniors Go to CFA celebrates Youth Fest
South Gippsland members and families thanked for selfless service More than 1,000 years of service was acknowledged on Saturday 2 August at the South Gippsland Group Dinner and Awards night. 8 Aug 2025 Honours and Awards People Go to South Gippsland members and families thanked for selfless service
Multi-agency effort rescues woman buried in silage A woman who became trapped under a large volume of silage was successfully rescued following a multi-agency operation at a property in Darnum on Sunday, 13 July. 18 Jul 2025 Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat Operational Information People Go to Multi-agency effort rescues woman buried in silage
Hazelwood North Primary leads the way in fire education pilot Hazelwood North Primary School has become the first school in District 27 to pilot the Schools in Fire Country program, an exciting new initiative aimed at helping our older students understand fire r ... 7 Jul 2025 Community Safety Health and Safety Incidents - Bushfire Go to Hazelwood North Primary leads the way in fire education pilot
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
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
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
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
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
Quick action and a defibrillator save a firefighter A CFA volunteer has had the opportunity to say thank you to fellow volunteers and paramedics who helped save his life. 4 Jun 2025 Community Safety Health and Safety Training and Recruitment Go to Quick action and a defibrillator save a firefighter
Board member Beth Davidson retires The CFA Board travelled to Dunkeld, situated at the southern end of the Grampians National Park, for their May meeting. 30 May 2025 Others Go to Board member Beth Davidson retires
Hamilton volunteers help boost medical response Hamilton Fire Brigade is one of 20 brigades trained and ready to respond to select medical Triple Zero calls as part of a new program that commenced in late 2024 and has been progressively rolled out ... 28 May 2025 Community Safety Health and Safety Partnerships Go to Hamilton volunteers help boost medical response