‘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’
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
100% of Morwell members have a WWCC CFA has introduced the new Working with Children Clearance policy, which requires CFA employees and volunteers in roles with higher levels of leadership or community interface and/or access to childre ... 9 Sep 2025 Others People Go to 100% of Morwell members have a WWCC
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
Morwell brigade members welcome new heavy tanker to their fleet Morwell Fire Brigade has officially welcomed the arrival of its new heavy tanker through the station doors, which is set to boost firefighting capabilities to serve the local community. 28 Mar 2025 People Training and Recruitment Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Morwell brigade members welcome new heavy tanker to their fleet
Birthday celebrations at state championships After moving from Sydney to Springhurst in 2008 Stewy Fryar was encouraged to join CFA by the brigades then captain. 20 Feb 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers People Go to Birthday celebrations at state championships
CFA members receive Australian Fire Service Medals Six highly regarded CFA members have been named as this year’s Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM) recipients, in recognition of their outstanding service to CFA and their communities. 26 Jan 2025 Honours and Awards Incidents - Bushfire People Go to CFA members receive Australian Fire Service Medals
Morwell's Junior program stalwart honoured Much loved Morwell Fire Brigade member Jackie Dalrymple has been formally recognised at a special event for her extensive efforts in developing and nurturing the town’s local juniors. 11 Dec 2024 Honours and Awards People Youth and Juniors Go to Morwell's Junior program stalwart honoured
Fire restrictions announced in parts of the northeast The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will begin at 01.00am on Monday, November 18, for the following municipalities in CFA’s North East region: 7 Nov 2024 Community Safety People Go to Fire restrictions announced in parts of the northeast
Family Fun Days at Morwell Fire Brigade In the September school holidays, Morwell Fire Brigade ran two Family Fun Days for members of their community to come down and have some fun at the station. 30 Oct 2024 Community Safety Events / Fundraising / Offers People Go to Family Fun Days at Morwell Fire Brigade
Photo day to acknowledge our volunteers This year District 27 honoured its members with a photo day that gave them the opportunity to book a professional photo session, either individually or as a group. This was to recognise the work they ... 29 Oct 2024 Honours and Awards People Training and Recruitment Go to Photo day to acknowledge our volunteers
Wangaratta training campus celebrates 40 years One of CFA’s eight training facilities used by firefighters celebrated its 40th anniversary with members and families on the weekend. 8 Oct 2024 Community Safety Events / Fundraising / Offers People Go to Wangaratta training campus celebrates 40 years
Faces of CFA - Lesley Forman 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. 7 Oct 2024 People Go to Faces of CFA - Lesley Forman
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
Over 100 new images added to CFA's Digital Library A large selection of new images of volunteers in various roles, wearing various uniforms and turnout gear have been uploaded to the Digital Library. 6 Sep 2024 Others People Go to Over 100 new images added to CFA's Digital Library
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
Traralgon South brigade vehicle stolen and destroyed CFA members are disappointed by the theft of one of its vehicles overnight which was destroyed by fire. 31 Jul 2024 Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat People Go to Traralgon South brigade vehicle stolen and destroyed
Traralgon fireys role up their sleeves for a good cause Six Traralgon Fire Brigade members have teamed up to help save lives by taking part in the 2024 Emergency Services Blood Drive. 20 Jun 2024 People Go to Traralgon fireys role up their sleeves for a good cause
South East women emerge as leaders at camp The sixth annual South East Region Women’s Challenge Camp recently saw over 40 women head to Trafalgar East to test their limits and enhance their leadership and skills development. 26 Apr 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers Inclusion and Fairness People Go to South East women emerge as leaders at camp
New women's team to compete in State Firefighter Championships The competition for the upcoming State Firefighter Championships is heating up, with members from District 9 and 27’s Women’s Networking Group’s joining forces to hit the running tra ... 1 Mar 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers People Training and Recruitment Go to New women's team to compete in State Firefighter Championships
CFA leader receives highest honour CFA Deputy Chief Officer (DCO) Ross Sullivan has been recognised in today’s Australia Day Honours, receiving an Australian Fire Service Medal for his more than 45 years of dedicated service to C ... 26 Jan 2024 Honours and Awards Operational Information People Go to CFA leader receives highest honour
Memorial service for the 80th anniversary of the Tarrawingee fire CFA will commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Tarrawingee fire with a service at the memorial stone, Great Alpine Road on Friday 22 December 2023. 13 Dec 2023 Events / Fundraising / Offers People Go to Memorial service for the 80th anniversary of the Tarrawingee fire
Flames of unity: fire brigade lights up Diwali Festival In a heartwarming display of community spirit, Traralgon West Fire Brigade illuminated the annual Diwali Festival with their presence, forging a bond that symbolises unity and solidarity in their loca ... 4 Dec 2023 Community Safety Inclusion and Fairness People Go to Flames of unity: fire brigade lights up Diwali Festival