‘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’
November Volunteer Forum gets a hoist At Seymour DMO facility the November Volunteer Forum reached new heights to get a good look underneath at the latest happenings in CFA. 25 Nov 2025 People Training and Recruitment Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to November Volunteer Forum gets a hoist
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
Doors open at new Pyalong Fire Station Members of Pyalong Fire Brigade have celebrated the official opening of their new, state-of-the-art, modern fire station with friends and family. 22 Oct 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers People Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Doors open at new Pyalong Fire Station
Alexandra Group training exercise builds skills and connections On Sunday 12 October, brigades from across the Alexandra Group came together at Eildon Fire Station for a comprehensive training exercise designed to strengthen operational skills and teamwork ahead o ... 13 Oct 2025 Training and Recruitment Go to Alexandra Group training exercise builds skills and connections
Triangle of success After the 2009 fires, the community surrounding Marysville significantly changed and brigade membership at Marysville, Narbethong and Buxton dropped. 7 Oct 2025 Training and Recruitment Go to Triangle of success
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
Train versus truck exercise a multi-agency success Trawool Fire Brigade and Seymour VICSES hosted a large-scale multi-agency training exercise last month in collaboration with Victoria Police, St John Ambulance Victoria, Ambulance Victoria, V/Line and ... 11 Jun 2025 Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat Operational Information Training and Recruitment Go to Train versus truck exercise a multi-agency success
CFA members honoured with Australian Fire Service Medal This King's Birthday four highly regarded CFA members have been awarded an Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM), in recognition of their outstanding service to CFA and their communities. 9 Jun 2025 Honours and Awards Operational Information People Go to CFA members honoured with Australian Fire Service Medal
CFA stalwart honoured for decades of bushfire safety leadership CFA Wildfire Instructor and operational firefighter Anthony (Tony) Scicluna has been awarded the Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM) in this year’s King’s Birthday honours for his outstan ... 9 Jun 2025 Honours and Awards Operational Information Training and Recruitment Go to CFA stalwart honoured for decades of bushfire safety leadership
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
The triangle of success On the south-eastern edge of District 12 lie the brigades of Buxton, Marysville and Narbethong. Known as the ‘Triangle Brigades’, over the last 12 months they have forged ahead with a new ... 8 May 2025 Community Safety People Training and Recruitment Go to The triangle of success
Busy day at Broadford An afternoon call-out for Broadford FB as the Volunteer Forum crew arrived launched the April Volunteer Forum into action. 30 Apr 2025 Operational Information People Training and Recruitment Go to Busy day at Broadford
Wandong brigade visits Pretty Sally fire tower On training night, Wandong Fire Brigade members visited the Pretty Sally fire tower to learn about the role of the fire tower and fire tower operators. 17 Mar 2025 Training and Recruitment Go to Wandong brigade visits Pretty Sally fire tower
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
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
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
Outstanding service recognised at Wallan Wallan Fire Brigade Members and their families and friends gathered on Saturday 19 October to recognise more than 350 years of combined service to CFA and the community. 31 Oct 2024 Honours and Awards People Go to Outstanding service recognised at Wallan
Community thanks Broadford for a century of service It was a weekend of festivities (Saturday, 19 October) for Broadford Fire Brigade and the broader community, as they were recognised for 100 years of service. 25 Oct 2024 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers People Go to Community thanks Broadford for a century of service
Kinglake Fire Brigade reflect on 80 years It was a celebratory weekend for Kinglake Fire Brigade members, who marked their 80 years of service alongside their families and friends at Lawsons Restaurant on Saturday, 12 October. 18 Oct 2024 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers People Go to Kinglake Fire Brigade reflect on 80 years
Protecting Alexandra for 150 years An impressive crowd gathered as more than 12 fire trucks and partner emergency services paraded down the main street of town to mark Alexandra Fire Brigade’s 150th anniversary. 18 Oct 2024 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers People Go to Protecting Alexandra for 150 years
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