‘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’
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
Construction starts for a new Wyndham Vale Station Construction has commenced on a new modernised fire station for members of the Wyndham Vale Fire Brigade, with an official turning of the sod ceremony marking the occasion this week. 5 Apr 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers People Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Construction starts for a new Wyndham Vale Station
Joint FRV and CFA training strengthens wildfire response On Thursday 19 December, firefighters from Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) and CFA Hoppers Crossing Fire Brigade came together at Derrimut Fire Station for a combined drill to enhance operational effective ... 20 Dec 2024 Others Partnerships Training and Recruitment Go to Joint FRV and CFA training strengthens wildfire response
Navigating the Pines On Sunday 24 November 24, CFA members gathered for a group training exercise hosted by the Moyhu Group and Hancock Victorian Plantations (HVP.) 5 Dec 2024 Others Training and Recruitment Go to Navigating the Pines
Aviation fire response put to the test Members from Hume Group have attended a joint training session with Aviation Rescue Fire Fighting (ARFF) to test interoperability for an incident at Melbourne Airport. 10 Oct 2024 Operational Information Training and Recruitment Go to Aviation fire response put to the test
Wangaratta North receives new ultra heavy tanker Wangaratta North fire brigade is prepared for the upcoming fire season after receiving the keys for their new ultra-heavy tanker. 18 Sep 2024 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Wangaratta North receives new ultra heavy tanker
Mount Buller training exercise sets interagency response up for success CFA brigades from Mount Buller, Glenroy-Merrijig and Mansfield recently completed a training exercise simulating a fire set at Sugarbush Lodge Mount Buller. 13 Sep 2024 Community Safety People Training and Recruitment Go to Mount Buller training exercise sets interagency response up for success
Women's hot fire training Day at Wangaratta training campus The training day on 18 August brought together more than 20 dedicated volunteer firefighters, including volunteer PAD instructors, with the support of staff at VEMTC Wangaratta training campus. 27 Aug 2024 People Training and Recruitment Go to Women's hot fire training Day at Wangaratta training campus
New recruitment photos available now More than 150 new images of volunteers in different locations and engaged in various activities have been added to the CFA Digital Library for use in volunteer recruitment campaigns. 9 Aug 2024 Training and Recruitment Go to New recruitment photos available now
VEMTC Wangaratta turns 40 VEMTC Wangaratta, CFA's oldest training facility, celebrates its 40th anniversary this year. 3 Jul 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers Training and Recruitment Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to VEMTC Wangaratta turns 40
Caroline Springs receives keys to new heavy tanker Caroline Springs Fire Brigade has been handed the keys to a new heavy tanker over the weekend. 18 Jun 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Caroline Springs receives keys to new heavy tanker
Teens hone skills at CFA Cadet Camp Teenagers from across the state honed their firefighting skills during the recent CFA Cadet Camp. 5 Jun 2024 Training and Recruitment Youth and Juniors Go to Teens hone skills at CFA Cadet Camp
Shelley Burn Camp a great success The Shelley Burn Camp in north-east Victoria is unique because it occurs in one of the highest locations in the state, and because it’s a collaborative training exercise between CFA and Hancock ... 21 May 2024 Community Safety Training and Recruitment Go to Shelley Burn Camp a great success
Women of Plenty Rescue Plenty Fire Brigade is a busy CFA rescue brigade 21 kilometres north-east of Melbourne's CBD and women play a full and vital role in the brigade's life-saving work. 3 May 2024 People Training and Recruitment Go to Women of Plenty Rescue
Doreen Fire Station extension celebrated Doreen Fire Brigade members gathered over the weekend to celebrate the completion of their extension works at the fire station. 4 Mar 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Doreen Fire Station extension celebrated
Benalla firefighters hone skills in multi-agency exercise CFA recently led a multi-agency exercise at Benalla Fire Station to hone their skills ahead of the fire season. 23 Nov 2023 Community Safety Training and Recruitment Go to Benalla firefighters hone skills in multi-agency exercise
Multi-agency exercise to prepare for fire season A CFA-led, multi-agency emergency simulation exercise was undertaken at the Sunshine SES Incident Control Centre (ICC) yesterday, 21 November. 22 Nov 2023 Partnerships Training and Recruitment Go to Multi-agency exercise to prepare for fire season
Chainsaw courses supported by Women’s Networking Group Following on from its launch in February, CFA's Women’s Networking Group in Districts 22 and 23 have been planning activities to connect, support and upskill women. 17 Nov 2023 Inclusion and Fairness People Training and Recruitment Go to Chainsaw courses supported by Women’s Networking Group
Successful TEWT at Diamond Creek Diamond Creek’s Brigade Management Team (BMT) recently conducted a desktop Tactical Exercise Without Troops (TEWT). 6 Oct 2023 Training and Recruitment Go to Successful TEWT at Diamond Creek
Forum showcases key Pre-Season Briefing detail Understand the key information contained in the 2023-24 Pre-Season briefing by watching the September Volunteer Forum from Hoppers Crossing Fire Station. 27 Sep 2023 Operational Information People Training and Recruitment Go to Forum showcases key Pre-Season Briefing detail
Melton multi-agency exercise success The Melton community witnessed some commotion on Sunday 20 August with a response of more than 16 fire trucks to a structure fire. Fortunately it was just a training exercise. 21 Aug 2023 Partnerships Training and Recruitment Go to Melton multi-agency exercise success
Wangaratta training pad dedicated to CFA legend A hot fire training Gas Pad has been dedicated to the late Mick Daws to honour his service to CFA both as a volunteer and staff member. 13 Jul 2023 Honours and Awards People Training and Recruitment Go to Wangaratta training pad dedicated to CFA legend
New heavy tanker for Mansfield brigade Mansfield Fire Brigade were delighted to have a new heavy tanker officially handed over by Minister for Emergency Services Jaclyn Symes today. 19 May 2023 Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to New heavy tanker for Mansfield brigade