Header fire a good reminder CFA is urging farmers to be fire safe when using machinery following a paddock fire this week which burnt around 40 hectares. 11 Dec 2025 Community Safety Go to Header fire a good reminder
From fireground to classroom: new footage and images added to the Digital Library The Digital Library has just added two new collections highlighting both CFA response and community education. 4 Dec 2025 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to From fireground to classroom: new footage and images added to the Digital Library
Total Fire Ban for Wimmera, Mallee and Northern Country A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for the Wimmera, Mallee and Northern Country tomorrow, Thursday 4 December 2025. 3 Dec 2025 Environment Community Safety Health and Safety Go to Total Fire Ban for Wimmera, Mallee and Northern Country
Fire Danger Period to begin in final area of West region The Fire Danger period will commence at 1am on Monday, 15 December 2025 for the following municipalities. 27 Nov 2025 Community Safety Go to Fire Danger Period to begin in final area of West region
First fire restrictions announced for the north-east The Fire Danger period will commence at 1am on Monday, 10 November 2025 for the following municipalities in CFA’s North East Region. 31 Oct 2025 Community Safety Health and Safety Go to First fire restrictions announced for the north-east
Fire Danger Period to begin in parts of the west The Fire Danger period will commence at 1am on Monday 10 November 2025 for the following municipalities: 24 Oct 2025 Community Safety Go to Fire Danger Period to begin in parts of the west
Omeo Fire Brigade celebrates more than 1,100 years of service Omeo Fire Brigade honoured its dedicated volunteers on Saturday 18 October during a special awards night held at the Hilltop Hotel in Omeo. 22 Oct 2025 Honours and Awards Go to Omeo Fire Brigade celebrates more than 1,100 years of service
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
Start of hay season prompts safety warning With hay season beginning in the west and north west parts of the state, farmers are being urged to take extra care in preventing haystack fires. 29 Sep 2025 Community Safety Go to Start of hay season prompts safety warning
How Boho’s preparation paid off Ahead of a high-risk fire season across much of Victoria, CFA is highlighting the example of community preparation in Boho earlier this year as a model for all Victorians living in bushfire-prone area ... 15 Sep 2025 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire People Go to How Boho’s preparation paid off
Fire extinguisher maintenance day boosts safety at Shepparton Saleyards The Shepparton COGS Group recently hosted a Fire Extinguisher Information and Testing Day, welcoming members of the rural community to the Shepparton Livestock Saleyards for a hands-on safety initiati ... 5 Sep 2025 Community Safety Go to Fire extinguisher maintenance day boosts safety at Shepparton Saleyards
New Group Management Team Development Program In a landmark initiative aimed at strengthening fire preparedness and intergroup collaboration, members of District 11’s Group Management Teams gathered last weekend for the inaugural Group Mana ... 11 Aug 2025 Honours and Awards People Training and Recruitment Go to New Group Management Team Development Program
Grampians fire demonstrates power of shared responsibility Ahead of the 2025-26 fire season, CFA is highlighting the exemplary co-ordinated community response shown in the west of the state last fire season. 8 Aug 2025 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire Partnerships Go to Grampians fire demonstrates power of shared responsibility
"We've lost everything" A fire that recently tore through an entire Toolamba family home has Victorian fire services calling for residents to inspect the condition of electrical items that are stored in garages. 30 Jul 2025 Community Safety Health and Safety Incidents - Structure Go to "We've lost everything"
Wood heater fire scare for Tatura family A wood heater fire that tore through the home of a Tatura family has Victoria’s fire services calling for vigilance when warming homes this winter. 13 Jun 2025 Community Safety Health and Safety Incidents - Structure Go to Wood heater fire scare for Tatura family
Wind turbine fire kept crews busy overnight CFA crews were kept busy last night (28 May) with a wind turbine fire at a wind farm in Great Western. 29 May 2025 Community Safety Health and Safety Incidents - Others Others Go to Wind turbine fire kept crews busy overnight
Horsham, Stawell and Ararat cardiac arrest response goes live Horsham, Stawell and Ararat are today among 20 CFA brigades trained and ready to respond to select medical Triple Zero calls, as part of a new initiative between CFA and Ambulance Victoria. 29 May 2025 Community Safety Health and Safety Partnerships Go to Horsham, Stawell and Ararat cardiac arrest response goes live
Warning for the west and southwest ahead of windy weather CFA is urging people in the west and south west of the state to be careful this Sunday, 25 May, with fire risk expected to be elevated. 23 May 2025 Community Safety Go to Warning for the west and southwest ahead of windy weather
Arcadia Fire Brigade celebrates 90 years of service Arcadia Fire Brigade recently celebrated its 90th year of service to the community at the community centre/fire station complex in Arcadia. 9 May 2025 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers Go to Arcadia Fire Brigade celebrates 90 years of service
Fire restrictions to end in parts of north east The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will officially end at 1.00 am on Monday, 14 April 2025 in the following municipalities within CFA Districts 12 and 22. 8 Apr 2025 Community Safety Go to Fire restrictions to end in parts of north east
Wairewa firefighters awarded National Emergency Medals A further 14 volunteer firefighters from Wairewa have been honoured with National Emergency Medals for their efforts in the 2019-20 Australian bushfire crisis. 3 Apr 2025 Honours and Awards Operational Information People Go to Wairewa firefighters awarded National Emergency Medals
From the murky depths to award night success Wirrate Fire Brigade members have come together to celebrate 505 years of combined service. 19 Mar 2025 Honours and Awards Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to From the murky depths to award night success
First fire restrictions to end in East Gippsland The first Fire Danger Period (FDP) restrictions to end in Victoria this fire season will lift at 1.00 am on Monday 17 March for the East Gippsland Shire in CFA’s District 11. 12 Mar 2025 Community Safety Health and Safety Go to First fire restrictions to end in East Gippsland
The power of planned burns in the state's west When we think about fighting a fire, images of firefighters spraying water on flames or helicopters dropping buckets of flame retardant often are the first to jump into our minds. But there is a vital ... 18 Feb 2025 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire Operational Information Go to The power of planned burns in the state's west