The two of us Eddie Tichelaar and Brett Eastwood first crossed paths in the early 1980s when they were both members of Montrose Fire Brigade. 8 Jan 2026 People Go to The two of us
CFA's first arduous firefighters ready for remote response A group of CFA firefighters is ready to fight fires in remote areas across the state following seven weeks of intensive training to become arduous firefighters. 31 Dec 2025 Incidents - Bushfire People Training and Recruitment Go to CFA's first arduous firefighters ready for remote response
Thank you to all employers of our CFA volunteers As the year comes to a close, CFA would like to take the opportunity to thank the generous employers of our volunteers who allow them the flexibility to serve their community. 24 Dec 2025 Operational Information People Go to Thank you to all employers of our CFA volunteers
Looking back at our 80th year As we approach the end of the year, we acknowledge the resilience and unwavering service of our volunteers and staff in safeguarding people, communities and the environment across Victoria. 19 Dec 2025 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Looking back at our 80th year
Pearcedale's Annual Golf Day - A great fundraiser Held every November, the Pearcedale Fire Brigade Community Golf Day has become a much-loved tradition that brings the community together in support of a vital cause. 16 Dec 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers Go to Pearcedale's Annual Golf Day - A great fundraiser
District 14 headquarters brigade celebrates 30 years of service The District 14 headquarters brigade recently celebrated 30 Years of service to CFA. 14 Dec 2025 Honours and Awards People Go to District 14 headquarters brigade celebrates 30 years of service
A poem dedicated to CFA firefighters Sarah Nicholson's husband, Brett, is a Greendale Fire Brigade firefighter, and her daughter Kate will soon be one too now that she's finished Juniors. 5 Dec 2025 People Go to A poem dedicated to CFA firefighters
Firefighting across the globe, from France to South Morang South Morang Fire Brigade volunteer Laurie Naveaux knew she wanted to be a firefighter from a young age. 5 Dec 2025 People Go to Firefighting across the globe, from France to South Morang
Celebrating our members on International Volunteer Day Today on International Volunteer Day (5 December), we take a moment to recognise and celebrate the incredible contribution of our volunteers - the people at the heart of everything we do. 5 Dec 2025 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers Go to Celebrating our members on International Volunteer Day
International visitors tour VEMTC Central Highlands CFA’s VEMTC Central Highlands training centre in Ballan recently welcomed a group from Hunan Vocational Institute of Safety Technology, a vocational college based in Changsa, China. 5 Dec 2025 Others People Go to International visitors tour VEMTC Central Highlands
Apply now to showcase your program, initiative or research at an emergency management conference in 2026 Are you interested in showcasing your research, initiative or program at an emergency management conference? 5 Dec 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers Planning and Research Go to Apply now to showcase your program, initiative or research at an emergency management conference in 2026
Staff profile: Nicol Levi Name: Nicol Levi Position: Manager Training Design and Development Department District: HQ 3 Dec 2025 Others People Training and Recruitment Go to Staff profile: Nicol Levi
CFA welcomes millions in project grants CFA is welcoming more than $22.6 million in grants for brigades and groups to share to purchase new equipment, helping to further protect their local communities. 26 Nov 2025 Partnerships People Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to CFA welcomes millions in project grants
CFA calls for community volunteers to monitor grasslands CFA is encouraging Victorians to become ‘citizen scientists’ and help strengthen critical information about the state’s fire risk. 24 Nov 2025 Environment Others People Go to CFA calls for community volunteers to monitor grasslands
Celebrating our Get Fire Ready photo competition winners The Get Fire Ready photo competition was created to celebrate CFA brigades across Victoria and showcase the energy, dedication and community spirit behind local preparedness events. 21 Nov 2025 Community Safety Events / Fundraising / Offers Go to Celebrating our Get Fire Ready photo competition winners
Generosity for the kids shines through in Kalkallo For the last five years, Kalkallo Fire Brigade has been passionately supporting the Good Friday Appeal and is encouraging other brigades to register now to fundraise in next year’s activities. 19 Nov 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers Partnerships People Go to Generosity for the kids shines through in Kalkallo
CFA family reflects on International Men's Day For Anthony Rhodes and his sons, Bailey and Cooper, volunteering with CFA is more than helping the community - it’s a family tradition. 19 Nov 2025 Inclusion and Fairness People Go to CFA family reflects on International Men's Day
Seeking researchers to improve agricultural fire safety CFA and Natural Hazards Research Australia (NHRA) have announced a new research initiative aimed at improving fire safety in agricultural settings and are seeking researchers/consultants to assist wit ... 18 Nov 2025 Community Safety People Planning and Research Go to Seeking researchers to improve agricultural fire safety
2025 Victoria Police & Emergency Services Games report The 2025 Victoria Police and Emergency Services Games were held from 5 to 12 October 2025. 11 Nov 2025 Health and Safety Inclusion and Fairness People Go to 2025 Victoria Police & Emergency Services Games report
Truckloads of protection on the way CFA has purchased truckloads of tankers to ensure it is stocked up ahead of the manufacturer discontinuation of the model. 10 Nov 2025 People Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Truckloads of protection on the way
Volunteer treks 240km to support brigade Glenlyon member Shaun Gedge has completed a remarkable journey, walking 240 kilometres around the brigade’s response area to raise funds for vital new firefighting equipment. 6 Nov 2025 Others People Go to Volunteer treks 240km to support brigade
Toolern Vale marks century of community protection Toolern Vale Fire Brigade has celebrated a major milestone, marking 100 years of service to the local community. 5 Nov 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers People Go to Toolern Vale marks century of community protection
Get Fire Ready drives increase in CFA recruitment Between 3 and 29 October, almost 500 Victorians have put their hands up to join CFA on the back of the Get Fire Ready initiative. 31 Oct 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers People Go to Get Fire Ready drives increase in CFA recruitment
Emergency Services Foundation Diversity and Inclusion Awards Applications are open for the Emergency Services Foundation’s Diversity and Inclusion Awards. 23 Oct 2025 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers Others Go to Emergency Services Foundation Diversity and Inclusion Awards