New recruits boost Halls Gap one year on from fires One year on from the devastating Grampians bushfire, Halls Gap is riding a wave of community resilience, spurred on by a rise in new recruits. 17 Dec 2025 Incidents - Bushfire People Training and Recruitment Go to New recruits boost Halls Gap one year on from fires
‘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’
Merrijig brigade marks 100 years of service with community celebration Last weekend, Merrijig Fire Brigade gathered with members past and present and the wider community to celebrate a remarkable milestone - a century of volunteer service. 11 Nov 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers Go to Merrijig brigade marks 100 years of service with community celebration
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
‘Scarred’ book brings Bayindeen fire stories to life When the Bayindeen-Rocky Road fires tore through the Mount Cole region in February 2024, they left more than a blackened landscape, they left a tapestry of unique stories in need of being told. 25 Aug 2025 Incidents - Bushfire Incidents - Others Others People Go to ‘Scarred’ book brings Bayindeen fire stories to life
Avoca Fire Brigade celebrates members' service Avoca Fire Brigade recently held a special night for its volunteers to recognise and thank them for their unwavering service. 30 Jul 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers Go to Avoca Fire Brigade celebrates members' service
150 years strong at Rochester Fire Brigade Rochester Fire Brigade marked their sesquicentennial of service over the weekend with a torchlight procession, followed by a community barbecue and fireworks to conclude the evening. 28 May 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers People Go to 150 years strong at Rochester Fire Brigade
New Heavy Tanker boost for Avoca Avoca Fire Brigade has received a new heavy tanker as part of a state-wide rollout designed to enhance CFA’s firefighting capability. 19 May 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to New Heavy Tanker boost for Avoca
New tanker “perfect” for needs of Raglan Brigade Raglan Fire Brigade has welcomed a new tanker to their engine bay and celebrated the official handover with an event on Sunday. 19 May 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to New tanker “perfect” for needs of Raglan Brigade
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
CFA celebrates 80 years at new Beaufort Fire Station Beaufort Fire Brigade was officially handed the keys to their new station and heavy tanker today in an event that celebrated the past and present. 28 Mar 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to CFA celebrates 80 years at new Beaufort Fire Station
A lifelong connection to the Good Friday Appeal inspires career in paediatric radiology For Jess Patterson, volunteering with CFA and supporting the Good Friday Appeal has been part of her life for as long as she can remember. 11 Mar 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers Go to A lifelong connection to the Good Friday Appeal inspires career in paediatric radiology
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
Cousins reunite in Grampians fire fight It was a bittersweet reunion for two firefighter cousins who crossed paths while battling the Western Victoria fires, with one lending a hand from ACT and the other a local to the region. 13 Feb 2025 Incidents - Bushfire Operational Information People Go to Cousins reunite in Grampians fire fight
Grampians and Little Desert fires contained The Grampians – Wallaby Rocks and Little Desert bushfires are now contained following nearly two weeks of incredible work by crews on the ground, in the air and in the control centres. 9 Feb 2025 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire People Go to Grampians and Little Desert fires contained
Echuca teen steps up to the frontline in NSW When 16-year-old CFA member Sophie Amos set out for the NSW State Firefighting Championships in Wagga Wagga late last year, she never imagined she’d return home to Echuca with real-life firefigh ... 10 Jan 2025 People Youth and Juniors Go to Echuca teen steps up to the frontline in NSW
Total Fire Ban for Wimmera and South West A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for the Wimmera and South West fire weather districts on Saturday, 4 January 2025. 3 Jan 2025 Community Safety People Go to Total Fire Ban for Wimmera and South 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 members participate in toy run Residents of Campaspe Shire suffered devastating floods in 2022 and 2023. The Red Knights Chapter 14, a motorcycle club for fire service volunteers, wanted to support the affected Rochester community. 16 Dec 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers Go to CFA members participate in toy run
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 west Please see the attached media release regarding the start of the Fire Danger Period (FDP) at 1.00am on Monday, 18 November for the following municipalities in CFA’s West region: 7 Nov 2024 Community Safety People Go to Fire restrictions announced in the west
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
Inglewood celebrates momentous 160th anniversary Inglewood Fire Brigade marked a significant milestone over the weekend, celebrating its 160th anniversary with a special dinner to honour its long-serving members. 16 Oct 2024 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers People Go to Inglewood celebrates momentous 160th anniversary