Ground Observer exercise brings districts together Ground Observers from Districts 7 and 15 joined forces in the Brisbane Ranges for a hands-on training exercise aimed at sharpening fireground intelligence skills ahead of the summer fire season. 16 Dec 2025 Operational Information Training and Recruitment Go to Ground Observer exercise brings districts together
Resilience after a life-changing accident Maddison Colville, 19, was seven days into her apprenticeship as a CFA District Mechanical Officer in Corio when tragedy struck. 27 Nov 2025 Honours and Awards People Youth and Juniors Go to Resilience after a life-changing accident
Emergency Services Foundation's Diversity and Inclusion Awards Nominations are open for the Emergency Services Foundation's Diversity and Inclusion Awards. 24 Nov 2025 Honours and Awards Go to Emergency Services Foundation's Diversity and Inclusion Awards
Fast hose swap solution a hit in District 7 A trial of a new Hose Swap and Go System in District 7 is proving a great success - reducing downtime, boosting operational readiness and simplifying the hose maintenance process for local brigades. 21 Oct 2025 Operational Information Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Fast hose swap solution a hit in District 7
Hose swap and go: A game-changer for District 7 brigades District 7’s Hose Swap and Go program is proving to be a resounding success - delivering faster hose replacement, boosting brigade readiness and reducing downtime. 14 Jul 2025 Operational Information Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Hose swap and go: A game-changer for District 7 brigades
CFA recognised by Toastmasters International CFA has received a corporate recognition award from Toastmasters International, which is a US-headquartered non-profit educational organisation. 26 May 2025 Honours and Awards Partnerships Go to CFA recognised by Toastmasters International
Arcadia Fire Brigade celebrates 90 years of service Arcadia Fire Brigade recently celebrated its 90th year of service to the community at the community centre/fire station complex in Arcadia. 9 May 2025 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers Go to Arcadia Fire Brigade celebrates 90 years of service
CFA staff honoured for service during Black Summer fires CFA staff have been honoured with National Emergency Medals for their contribution to the 2019–2020 Australian bushfire crisis. 9 Apr 2025 Honours and Awards Go to CFA staff honoured for service during Black Summer fires
Little River welcome new Ultralight Tanker Little River Fire Brigade has officially received the keys to their new Ultralight Tanker, celebrating the modernised addition to the engine bay alongside fellow members and family. 5 Apr 2025 Honours and Awards People Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Little River welcome new Ultralight Tanker
Mannerim father and daughter duo dominate championships A father daughter duo from Mannerim Fire Brigade are a force to be reckoned with in this year’s State Championships. 20 Mar 2025 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers People Go to Mannerim father and daughter duo dominate championships
From the murky depths to award night success Wirrate Fire Brigade members have come together to celebrate 505 years of combined service. 19 Mar 2025 Honours and Awards Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to From the murky depths to award night success
South West Region - DCO's 2024 update DCO South West Region Adrian Gutsche provides an update on the accomplishments and achievements from the past year. 10 Dec 2024 Operational Information Others People Go to South West Region - DCO's 2024 update
Teesdale Fire Brigade celebrates 75 years Teesdale Fire Brigade members and the local community have celebrated their 75-year milestone with displays and activities throughout the day for all ages to enjoy. 1 Nov 2024 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers People Go to Teesdale Fire Brigade celebrates 75 years
October Volunteer Forum from Bannockburn Bannockburn hosted the October Volunteer Forum, with special guest Board Chair Jo Plummer on hand to update on the future of CFA. 29 Oct 2024 Operational Information People Training and Recruitment Go to October Volunteer Forum from Bannockburn
Four new tankers arrive ahead of summer Shepparton, Numurkah, Nathalia and Euroa Fire Brigades recently all received a new Heavy Tanker, boosting their firefighting ability to support the region ahead of the summer conditions. 19 Sep 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers Operational Information Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Four new tankers arrive ahead of summer
Support to service hose rolls out A video developed by Fire Equipment Maintenance (FEM) with the support of Geelong West brigade supports members to correctly mark, package and record damage to fire hoses ready for repair. 10 Sep 2024 Community Safety Operational Information Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Support to service hose rolls out
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
Invaluable work honoured CFA volunteer Dr James Mullins invaluable services to community and emergency organisations have been recognised in the King’s Birthday honours. 19 Jun 2024 Honours and Awards People Go to Invaluable work honoured
Longest serving volunteer brigade celebrates 170 years ‘Ready and Willing’ was Geelong City’s moto when first established 170 years ago, an ethos they have retained to this day. 17 Jun 2024 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers People Go to Longest serving volunteer brigade celebrates 170 years
Leopold brigade members get the keys to their new tanker Leopold Fire Brigade has welcomed a new tanker to their engine bay and celebrated the official handover with local community members. 28 May 2024 Community Safety Operational Information Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Leopold brigade members get the keys to their new tanker
Memorandum of Understanding versus contract/agreements A question CFA’s legal team often receives from members is: “Should we be setting up a Memorandum of Understanding or should an Agreement be set in place?” 12 Apr 2024 Operational Information Go to Memorandum of Understanding versus contract/agreements
CFA/VFBV State Firefighter Championships come to a close More than 75 CFA urban and rural brigades have left their mark in Mooroopna during March as the 2024 CFA/VFBV State Firefighter Championships officially come to an end. 25 Mar 2024 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers Youth and Juniors Go to CFA/VFBV State Firefighter Championships come to a close
New truck and new radio on show in Volunteer Forum A new truck and new radio were on show at Cobram brigade during the March Volunteer Forum broadcast. 21 Mar 2024 Inclusion and Fairness Operational Information Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to New truck and new radio on show in Volunteer Forum
Total Fire Ban declared for South West region A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for the South West region tomorrow, Monday 11 March. 10 Mar 2024 Community Safety Operational Information Go to Total Fire Ban declared for South West region