‘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’
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
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
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
Lakes Entrance receives new rescue truck Lakes Entrance Fire Brigade celebrated the official handover of their new rescue truck today which will boost the members’ response to road crash rescue incidents. 7 Dec 2023 Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Lakes Entrance receives new rescue truck
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
New community facilities in the Bundarra Valley The Bundarra Valley community has joined with CFA, Forest Fire Management Victoria and East Gippsland Shire Council representatives to celebrate the opening of the Bundarra Community Centre. 13 Oct 2023 Community Safety Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to New community facilities in the Bundarra Valley
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
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
Change for the better at Lakes Entrance brigade Lakes Entrance Fire Brigade has recently seen significant growth and much needed change, and Captain Phil Loukes has been the driving force behind the transformation. 8 Jun 2023 People Training and Recruitment Go to Change for the better at Lakes Entrance brigade
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