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
Fire restrictions to end in District 23 The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will officially end at 1am on Tuesday 22 April in the following municipalities in CFA’s District 23. 16 Apr 2025 Community Safety Operational Information Go to Fire restrictions to end in District 23
Fire restrictions to end in areas of state's north-west The Fire Danger Period (FDP) restrictions will lift at 1am on Monday 7 April for some municipalities in fire districts 18 and 20. 27 Mar 2025 Community Safety Operational Information Go to Fire restrictions to end in areas of state's north-west
Rochester Emergency Services Hub finds home base Rochester Fire Brigade and Victoria State Emergency Service (VICSES) Rochester Unit volunteers got a first glimpse of their new co-located site this week, with the land search excitingly coming to an ... 18 Dec 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers Operational Information Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Rochester Emergency Services Hub finds home base
CFA mechanics awarded National Emergency Medals Ten CFA District Mechanical Officers (DMOs) from the North East region have been honoured with National Emergency Medals for their efforts in the 2019-2020 Australian bushfire crisis. 13 Dec 2024 Honours and Awards Incidents - Bushfire Operational Information Go to CFA mechanics awarded National Emergency Medals
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
Echuca fireys win NSW State Championships Echuca Fire Brigade claimed a historic win at the recent NSW State Championships in Wagga Wagga, becoming the first-ever Victorian brigade to win the prestigious Alfred Webb Cup. 19 Nov 2024 Honours and Awards People Training and Recruitment Go to Echuca fireys win NSW State Championships
Fire restrictions announced in the northwest and west The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will begin at 01.00am on Monday, November 4, for the following municipalities in CFA’s Northwest and West regions: 25 Oct 2024 Community Safety Health and Safety Operational Information Go to Fire restrictions announced in the northwest and west
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
Goulburn-Murray Water volunteers bolster Boort Fire Brigade A trio of Boort locals are continuing a tradition of Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) employees volunteering at the local fire brigade. 7 Aug 2024 Partnerships People Training and Recruitment Go to Goulburn-Murray Water volunteers bolster Boort Fire Brigade
Wyuna fire brigade welcomes new Filipino members Wyuna brigade, in the Goulburn Valley has recently welcomed more diversity into its ranks with four volunteers recently joining the brigade from the Philippines. 26 Jul 2024 Inclusion and Fairness People Training and Recruitment Go to Wyuna fire brigade welcomes new Filipino members
The Importance of witness statements Witness statements play a crucial role in understanding a range of matters, investigations and also in legal proceedings. 23 Jul 2024 Operational Information Go to The Importance of witness statements
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
CFA stalwart celebrates centenary milestone To reach 100-years-old is an impressive feat, but for Loddon Vale Fire Brigade stalwart Jack Harrison it is his 82 years of service to CFA that speaks volumes to the community. 17 Jun 2024 Honours and Awards Operational Information People Go to CFA stalwart celebrates centenary milestone
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
Fire restrictions to end in Yarriambiack, Gannawarra, Loddon and Campaspe The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will finish at 1am on Monday 8 April in the following municipalities in CFA’s districts 17, 18 and 20: 2 Apr 2024 Community Safety Operational Information Go to Fire restrictions to end in Yarriambiack, Gannawarra, Loddon and Campaspe
Catastrophic Fire Danger for Wimmera - UPDATED CFA is urging community members in the west of the state to be on high alert tomorrow (13 February) due to a Catastrophic Fire Danger Rating in the Wimmera Region. 12 Feb 2024 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire Operational Information Go to Catastrophic Fire Danger for Wimmera - UPDATED
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
Volunteer Forum highlights many faces of CFA This month's Volunteer Forum was broadcast live from Rochester Fire Brigade in District 20, one year on from the major floods of 2022. 30 Nov 2023 Events / Fundraising / Offers Operational Information Training and Recruitment Go to Volunteer Forum highlights many faces of CFA
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
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
An early start to hay season prompts caution An earlier hay season has Victorian farmers and CFA talking about the dangers of high moisture content in hay as they begin cutting, baling and storing it in warmer conditions. 8 Nov 2023 Community Safety Incidents - Others Operational Information Others Go to An early start to hay season prompts caution