Horsham celebrates 150 years of service Horsham Fire Brigade proudly celebrated 150 years of service over the weekend, marking the milestone with a community open day and members’ dinner. 17 Nov 2025 Honours and Awards People Go to Horsham celebrates 150 years of service
Grampians fire demonstrates power of shared responsibility Ahead of the 2025-26 fire season, CFA is highlighting the exemplary co-ordinated community response shown in the west of the state last fire season. 8 Aug 2025 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire Partnerships Go to Grampians fire demonstrates power of shared responsibility
Horsham, Stawell and Ararat cardiac arrest response goes live Horsham, Stawell and Ararat are today among 20 CFA brigades trained and ready to respond to select medical Triple Zero calls, as part of a new initiative between CFA and Ambulance Victoria. 29 May 2025 Community Safety Health and Safety Partnerships Go to Horsham, Stawell and Ararat cardiac arrest response goes live
Nhill welcomes new light tanker and field command vehicle Nhill Fire Brigade has officially received the keys to their new light tanker and field command vehicle, celebrating the additions to the engine bay alongside fellow members. 21 May 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Nhill welcomes new light tanker and field command vehicle
CFA members receive Australian Fire Service Medals Six highly regarded CFA members have been named as this year’s Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM) recipients, in recognition of their outstanding service to CFA and their communities. 26 Jan 2025 Honours and Awards Incidents - Bushfire People Go to CFA members receive Australian Fire Service Medals
Respected leader honoured with AFSM Mark Gunning’s more than four decades of service to CFA, Fire Rescue Victoria and the broader fire and emergency services is testament to his commitment to the protection and wellbeing of all Vi ... 26 Jan 2025 Honours and Awards Go to Respected leader honoured with AFSM
CFA crews battle more than 130 fires It was a busy weekend for CFA crews, who responded to more than 130 fires across the state. 18 Nov 2024 Community Safety Incidents - Others Others Go to CFA crews battle more than 130 fires
Hay season comes early in the west amid heightened fire risk With hay season arriving early in western Victoria and parts of the state facing an increased fire risk this spring, CFA is urging farmers to take extra care to prevent haystack fires. 11 Oct 2024 Community Safety Incidents - Others Others People Go to Hay season comes early in the west amid heightened fire risk
Kaniva celebrates 100 years of community service and resilience Kaniva Fire Brigade proudly marked a century of service to the local community with a historic dinner and award ceremony, last Friday night. 18 Sep 2024 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers People Go to Kaniva celebrates 100 years of community service and resilience
Fundraising for vital equipment The Victorian Government’s Volunteer Emergency Services Equipment Program (VESEP) gives brigades $2 (up to a maximum of $150,000) for every $1 of funding raised by a brigade or group to help buy ... 3 Apr 2024 Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Fundraising for vital equipment
Fire risk not over in the Wimmera For the first time in many years, a fire observing aircraft will be situated for the next month in the Wimmera due to the elevated fire risk during this time. 25 Jan 2024 Partnerships Go to Fire risk not over in the Wimmera
CFA reminds farmers of harvester safety precautions Following the warmer, drier conditions experienced in spring, CFA is warning farmers to take care with their upcoming harvesting activities. 16 Nov 2023 Community Safety Health and Safety Incidents - Others Others Go to CFA reminds farmers of harvester safety precautions
Hay season to start early in state's west and central districts An earlier hay season has Victorian farmers and CFA talking about the dangers of high moisture content in hay as they begin cutting, baling and storing it in warmer conditions. 26 Sep 2023 Community Safety Incidents - Others Others Planning and Research Go to Hay season to start early in state's west and central districts
Former St Arnaud Captain honoured A former Captain of St Arnaud Fire Brigade, the late Alan McGee, has been celebrated by having a CFA tanker named in his honour. 26 Jun 2023 Honours and Awards People Go to Former St Arnaud Captain honoured
West Region fireys awarded National Emergency Medals Almost five hundred local volunteer firefighters and CFA staff members have been honoured with National Emergency Medals for their efforts in the 2019-2020 Australian bushfire crisis. 1 May 2023 Honours and Awards People Go to West Region fireys awarded National Emergency Medals
Volunteer Forum heads out west The new Dimboola Fire Station in West Region played host to the April 2023 Volunteer Forum with panellists answering questions from online viewers and the live audience. 28 Apr 2023 Operational Information Training and Recruitment Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Volunteer Forum heads out west
New field command vehicles for western Victoria brigades Edenhope and Kaniva brigades in western Victoria are both housing new field command vehicles (FCV) following official handovers on Sunday. 19 Sep 2022 Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to New field command vehicles for western Victoria brigades
Construction continues on Dimboola and Warracknabeal fire stations Dimboola and Warracknabeal Fire Brigades are preparing to relocate to new homes, with construction well underway on new stations for both brigades. 10 Aug 2022 Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Construction continues on Dimboola and Warracknabeal fire stations
Mark Spenceley honoured at Creswick Fire Brigade dinner Creswick Fire Brigade held its annual awards dinner over the weekend, with Chief Officer Jason Heffernan in attendance to acknowledge a number of members being awarded with service awards, life member ... 21 Jun 2022 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers Go to Mark Spenceley honoured at Creswick Fire Brigade dinner
New digs for Dimboola Brigade coming soon Dimboola’s CFA Brigade will soon have a brand-new fire station as work commences on the new High Street site in the coming weeks. 9 Mar 2022 Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to New digs for Dimboola Brigade coming soon
New Warracknabeal Fire Station a step closer Warracknabeal Fire Brigade is a step closer to having a brand-new fire station, with building contracts signed and construction starting in the coming weeks. 2 Mar 2022 Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to New Warracknabeal Fire Station a step closer
Retiring Michael ‘Boaty’ Boatman farewelled Deputy Chief Officer West Region Michael Boatman, more affectionally known as 'Boaty', has today officially retired after more than 41 years of service with CFA. 4 Jan 2022 Honours and Awards People Go to Retiring Michael ‘Boaty’ Boatman farewelled
Fiery start to the New Year in far West The local communities of Poolaijelo and Langkoop in the Wimmera have been ravaged by a large bushfire over the New Year's weekend. 2 Jan 2022 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire Partnerships Go to Fiery start to the New Year in far West