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
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
Two homes lost in Badger Creek Badger Creek Fire Brigade responded to a structure fire at about 11.30pm on Flora Avenue on 25 May after multiple triple zero calls. 27 May 2025 Incidents - Structure Go to Two homes lost in Badger Creek
Firefighters battle Bayswater factory fire Firefighters have battled a factory fire in Jersey Road at Bayswater overnight (14 Feb). 14 Feb 2025 Community Safety Incidents - Structure Go to Firefighters battle Bayswater factory fire
Dramatic dog rescue from a cliff At 8.55am on Friday 3 January, Ferntree Gully Fire Brigade was paged for a rescue of a dog that had fallen off the cliff at Quarry Reserve, Ferntree Gully. 6 Jan 2025 Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat Go to Dramatic dog rescue from a cliff
Multiple CFA crews unite to combat major house fire in Selby CFA crews from 10 brigades joined forces last week to battle a significant house fire in Selby. 2 Oct 2024 Community Safety Incidents - Structure People Go to Multiple CFA crews unite to combat major house fire in Selby
Multi-agency training boosts High Angle Rescue response Twelve emergency service volunteers from across Victoria gained valuable experience simulating High Angle Rescue scenarios in picturesque Marysville this weekend. 1 Jul 2024 Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat Partnerships Training and Recruitment Go to Multi-agency training boosts High Angle Rescue response
Erica and District bring strength to structural fires The township of Erica and its surrounds will now be further safeguarded with a crew of five qualified firefighters equipped to respond to structural fires for the first time together. 11 Jun 2024 Incidents - Structure People Training and Recruitment Go to Erica and District bring strength to structural fires
Firefighters battle reptile factory fire in Kilsyth South CFA firefighters battled a large factory fire filled with reptiles in Kilsyth South last night (3 June). 4 Jun 2024 Incidents - Structure Go to Firefighters battle reptile factory fire in Kilsyth South
Four house fires in four weeks prompts warning Warrandyte CFA is highlighting the importance of having a working smoke alarm after attending four separate house fires in just four weeks. 12 Apr 2024 Community Safety Incidents - Structure Go to Four house fires in four weeks prompts warning
House destroyed in Tecoma A house was destroyed by fire in Tecoma this morning (19 March) in the Dandenong Ranges. 19 Mar 2024 Incidents - Structure Go to House destroyed in Tecoma
Spotlight on a specialist rope rescue team Every callout is different for Monbulk Fire Brigade’s steep angle rope team. 29 Jan 2024 Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat People Go to Spotlight on a specialist rope rescue team
CFA crews respond to Lilydale Masonic Centre fire The Lilydale Masonic Centre was destroyed on Saturday 16 December after a fire tore through the building. 18 Dec 2023 Incidents - Structure Go to CFA crews respond to Lilydale Masonic Centre fire
Crisis averted, again Members of Wangaratta North Fire Brigade were paged in the afternoon of 27 November to a fire on the Hume Freeway, north of Wangaratta. 2 Dec 2023 Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat Partnerships Go to Crisis averted, again
Fish Creek Football & Netball clubrooms destroyed by fire At 5:06am Saturday morning Fish Creek brigade were alerted to the double storey brick sports building being involved in fire. 4 Nov 2023 Incidents - Structure Go to Fish Creek Football & Netball clubrooms destroyed by fire
Lucky escape for Benalla residents Two Benalla residents had a lucky escape after a mobility scooter caught fire yesterday. 20 Oct 2023 Community Safety Incidents - Others Incidents - Structure Others Go to Lucky escape for Benalla residents
Firefighters battle Yering structure fire blaze 20 CFA units alongside FRV responded to a structure fire on Victoria Road in Yering at around 1:43pm. 16 Oct 2023 Community Safety Incidents - Structure Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Firefighters battle Yering structure fire blaze
Smoke alarm saves Benalla residents A working smoke alarm helped save the lives of two Benalla residents after a house fire last night. 16 Oct 2023 Incidents - Structure Go to Smoke alarm saves Benalla residents
A cardiac arrest survivor’s tearful reunion A father who suffered a cardiac arrest while driving home from work a few months ago has reunited with the emergency services responders who saved his life. 4 Sep 2023 Events / Fundraising / Offers Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat People Go to A cardiac arrest survivor’s tearful reunion
CFA crews respond to a house fire in Mooroolbark Firefighters were called to a garage fire that caused a looming dark cloud of smoke over the property 20 Jun 2023 Incidents - Structure Go to CFA crews respond to a house fire in Mooroolbark
Family's house fire escape highlights power of smoke alarms A quick-thinking Belgrave Heights father has his working smoke alarms and intuition to thank for helping his family to escape from their burning home last month. 8 May 2023 Community Safety Health and Safety Incidents - Structure Go to Family's house fire escape highlights power of smoke alarms
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
Stranded tourists rescued by CFA and SES crews A group of tourists that found themselves stuck on the wrong side of a deconstructed bridge in East Warburton were helped to safety by CFA and SES crews on Thursday 29 December. 30 Dec 2022 Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat Go to Stranded tourists rescued by CFA and SES crews
Shed destroyed in Launching Place Just after 3:00AM on Wednesday 14 December, CFA crews were called to reports of a fire in Launching Place. 20 Dec 2022 Incidents - Structure Go to Shed destroyed in Launching Place