Thank you to all employers of our CFA volunteers As the year comes to a close, CFA would like to take the opportunity to thank the generous employers of our volunteers who allow them the flexibility to serve their community. 24 Dec 2025 Operational Information People Go to Thank you to all employers of our CFA volunteers
District 14 headquarters brigade celebrates 30 years of service The District 14 headquarters brigade recently celebrated 30 Years of service to CFA. 14 Dec 2025 Honours and Awards People Go to District 14 headquarters brigade celebrates 30 years of service
Brett Boatman farewells CFA After more than four decades of service to CFA, Deputy Chief Officer Brett Boatman has departed the organisation to take up the role of Deputy Emergency Management Commissioner with Emergency Manageme ... 8 Dec 2025 People Go to Brett Boatman farewells CFA
Firefighting across the globe, from France to South Morang South Morang Fire Brigade volunteer Laurie Naveaux knew she wanted to be a firefighter from a young age. 5 Dec 2025 People Go to Firefighting across the globe, from France to South Morang
International visitors tour VEMTC Central Highlands CFA’s VEMTC Central Highlands training centre in Ballan recently welcomed a group from Hunan Vocational Institute of Safety Technology, a vocational college based in Changsa, China. 5 Dec 2025 Others People Go to International visitors tour VEMTC Central Highlands
‘I can’t be on the frontline anymore, but I can still help’ This International Day of People with Disability (3 December), CFA is recognising the important role people with disability play across our brigades and the broader community. 3 Dec 2025 Inclusion and Fairness People Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to ‘I can’t be on the frontline anymore, but I can still help’
CFA welcomes millions in project grants CFA is welcoming more than $22.6 million in grants for brigades and groups to share to purchase new equipment, helping to further protect their local communities. 26 Nov 2025 Partnerships People Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to CFA welcomes millions in project grants
Generosity for the kids shines through in Kalkallo For the last five years, Kalkallo Fire Brigade has been passionately supporting the Good Friday Appeal and is encouraging other brigades to register now to fundraise in next year’s activities. 19 Nov 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers Partnerships People Go to Generosity for the kids shines through in Kalkallo
CFA family reflects on International Men's Day For Anthony Rhodes and his sons, Bailey and Cooper, volunteering with CFA is more than helping the community - it’s a family tradition. 19 Nov 2025 Inclusion and Fairness People Go to CFA family reflects on International Men's Day
Volunteer treks 240km to support brigade Glenlyon member Shaun Gedge has completed a remarkable journey, walking 240 kilometres around the brigade’s response area to raise funds for vital new firefighting equipment. 6 Nov 2025 Others People Go to Volunteer treks 240km to support brigade
Toolern Vale marks century of community protection Toolern Vale Fire Brigade has celebrated a major milestone, marking 100 years of service to the local community. 5 Nov 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers People Go to Toolern Vale marks century of community protection
Exciting new chapter for Oxley Fire Brigade There’s been an exciting development in District 23 with the formation of a new brigade. 27 Oct 2025 Honours and Awards People Go to Exciting new chapter for Oxley Fire Brigade
Hot Fire Training Day at VEMTC Wangaratta In late August, VEMTC Wangaratta came alive with energy, teamwork, and skill-building as 28 CFA Volunteers gathered for a Hot Fire Training Day. 3 Oct 2025 People Training and Recruitment Go to Hot Fire Training Day at VEMTC Wangaratta
Firefighters take on umpires to raise mental health awareness Five CFA brigades in Melbourne’s outer northwest have taken to the football field to challenge local umpires to help fundraise and raise awareness in the annual Mental Health Cup. 23 Sep 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers Inclusion and Fairness People Go to Firefighters take on umpires to raise mental health awareness
Brigades honour a friend and volunteer A Plenty Fire Brigade volunteer will be remembered as keen, enthusiastic and humble by Yarrambat and Plenty Fire Brigade volunteers, with two commemorative plaques created in his name. 16 Sep 2025 Honours and Awards Partnerships People Go to Brigades honour a friend and volunteer
50 years of loyalty to Wattle Glen recognised Wattle Glen Fire Brigade stalwart Dale Pitts has been recognised for his 50 years of incredible service to the community in front of his family and friends at a recent brigade dinner. 13 Aug 2025 Honours and Awards Operational Information People Go to 50 years of loyalty to Wattle Glen recognised
Multi-agency road crash rescue simulation in Werribee CFA members from Werribee joined Ambulance Victoria (AV) and Victoria Police for a large-scale road crash rescue training exercise on Friday (25 July). 29 Jul 2025 Community Safety Partnerships People Go to Multi-agency road crash rescue simulation in Werribee
Trentham trio honoured for brave storm rescue Three members of Trentham Fire Brigade have been recognised for their extraordinary bravery after they ventured into a severe storm to assist isolated community members in need. 7 Jul 2025 Honours and Awards People Go to Trentham trio honoured for brave storm rescue
Paw patrol to the rescue for Peggy A beloved dog who went missing for two days has been safely rescued after falling down an abandoned mine shaft in the Wombat State Forest in Langdons Hill. 3 Jul 2025 Incidents - Others Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat Others People Go to Paw patrol to the rescue for Peggy
Challenge Camp inspires strength, confidence, and connection among CFA women Recently women of CFA from all over the state gathered at their respective regional Women’s Challenge Camps to break down barriers and push themselves out of their comfort zones. 12 May 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers Inclusion and Fairness People Go to Challenge Camp inspires strength, confidence, and connection among CFA women
80th anniversary meeting of CFA Board In recognition of CFA’s 80th anniversary, the CFA Board held its April meeting at Ballarat Fire Station, the oldest continuously operating fire station in the Southern Hemisphere. 9 May 2025 Others People Go to 80th anniversary meeting of CFA Board
Faces of CFA – Kate Lamble What binds CFA members is the common goal to protect lives and property. But they are a diverse bunch – every member has a story and Faces of CFA introduces you to just some of those stories. 22 Apr 2025 People Go to Faces of CFA – Kate Lamble
Appeal close to home for Werribee Fire Brigade Werribee Fire Brigade members will be hitting the streets once again this Good Friday, hoping to raise as much as possible for The Royal Children's Hospital’s Good Friday Appeal. 11 Apr 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers People Go to Appeal close to home for Werribee Fire Brigade
Blue pants mark an era of inclusion for Werribee women runners Werribee Fire Brigade has made a small but significant change to their championships running uniforms, moving away from the traditional white running pants to a matching blue pant. 10 Apr 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers People Youth and Juniors Go to Blue pants mark an era of inclusion for Werribee women runners