Major grass fires across state The hot and dry conditions late last week were ideal for fire and resulted in two major grassfires in the state’s north. 23 Dec 2025 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire Go to Major grass fires across state
Crib Point hosts exercise for third year running For the third year running, Crib Point played host to a major joint training exercise, bringing together brigades from across the Westernport, Peninsula and South East Groups. 7 Nov 2025 Operational Information Training and Recruitment Go to Crib Point hosts exercise for third year running
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
New Group Management Team Development Program In a landmark initiative aimed at strengthening fire preparedness and intergroup collaboration, members of District 11’s Group Management Teams gathered last weekend for the inaugural Group Mana ... 11 Aug 2025 Honours and Awards People Training and Recruitment Go to New Group Management Team Development Program
CFA highlights risk after machinery sparks Glenrowan fire CFA is reminding landowners, farmers, and machinery operators to remain alert to the fire risk this autumn after a large bushfire near Glenrowan earlier this week. 7 Mar 2025 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire Go to CFA highlights risk after machinery sparks Glenrowan fire
60th anniversary of the Gippsland fires On 17 February 1965 dry lightning sparked several fires in the densely forested areas of East Gippsland. 17 Feb 2025 Incidents - Bushfire Go to 60th anniversary of the Gippsland fires
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
Firefighter Games a highlight in Swan Reach More than 70 brigade members recently gathered in Swan Reach to compete in CFA’s District 11 Firefighter Games. 4 Oct 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers People Training and Recruitment Go to Firefighter Games a highlight in Swan Reach
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
South-east brigades rewarded for Black Summer service Four south-east CFA brigades have been rewarded for their service in the Black Summer fires, following a generous donation from the Essendon and District Football League (EDFL). 23 Jul 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers Incidents - Bushfire People Go to South-east brigades rewarded for Black Summer service
Celebrative NAIDOC Week for Bunjil Fire Brigade This NAIDOC Week, CFA’s indigenous-led firefighting crew gathered to celebrate the formation of Bunjil Fire Brigade and the extension to their fire station facilities. 11 Jul 2024 Inclusion and Fairness Training and Recruitment Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Celebrative NAIDOC Week for Bunjil Fire Brigade
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
New volunteers love life at Lindenow Two recent recruits both joined Lindenow Fire Brigade in the last year and have loved the opportunity CFA has provided them to give back to their communities. 30 May 2024 People Training and Recruitment Go to New volunteers love life at Lindenow
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
Lend a hand this Easter in Mallacoota CFA is calling for interested members headed to Mallacoota this coming Easter to lend a hand in the Vols on Hols program as tens of thousands of visitors are set to make their way to the region. 15 Mar 2024 Community Safety Operational Information Training and Recruitment Go to Lend a hand this Easter in Mallacoota
Vols on Hols program off to a strong start Participation in the inaugural Vols on Hols program is off to a flying start with 20 visiting CFA members registering and participating in the program to date. 31 Jan 2024 People Training and Recruitment Go to Vols on Hols program off to a strong start
Tarrawingee memorial service to mark tragedy 80 years ago This year marks the 80th anniversary of the Tarrawingee fire tragedy, with a special memorial service held on Friday 22 December at the Tarrawingee Memorial Stone. 20 Dec 2023 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers Incidents - Bushfire Go to Tarrawingee memorial service to mark tragedy 80 years ago
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
Vols on Hols a new pilot program for Mallacoota If you’re a CFA volunteer on holiday in Mallacoota this summer, the local brigade wants to hear from you. 14 Nov 2023 Training and Recruitment Go to Vols on Hols a new pilot program for Mallacoota
Mallacoota recovery efforts in the forum spotlight Catch up on the recovery efforts at Mallacoota and surrounding areas, with insights from many of the community members engaged. 31 Aug 2023 Events / Fundraising / Offers Training and Recruitment Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Mallacoota recovery efforts in the forum spotlight