Bulart brigade celebrates dedicated service At their recent annual celebration, Bulart Fire Brigade recently took the opportunity to recognise the extended service of three of their members who have contributed a combined service total of 190 y ... 16 Dec 2025 Honours and Awards Operational Information People Go to Bulart brigade celebrates dedicated service
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
Vols on Hols returns: Turnout while you’re kicking back in Gippsland CFA’s beloved Vols on Hols program is back for another season bringing together the best of summer relaxation and community service. 10 Sep 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers Others Partnerships Go to Vols on Hols returns: Turnout while you’re kicking back in Gippsland
Ron Hewlitt celebrates 80 years with CFA CFA recently celebrated one of its members reaching an impressive 80 years of service. 14 Aug 2025 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers People Go to Ron Hewlitt celebrates 80 years with CFA
Boonea Yallock cultural immersion tour The weather was finally a truly autumnal day. Crisp and cool, dew on the ground and on the leaves, clear skies, with the sun gently warming our backs. 5 Jun 2025 Environment Others People Go to Boonea Yallock cultural immersion tour
Board member Beth Davidson retires The CFA Board travelled to Dunkeld, situated at the southern end of the Grampians National Park, for their May meeting. 30 May 2025 Others Go to Board member Beth Davidson retires
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
Hamilton Airbase firefighters awarded National Emergency Medals A group of local volunteer firefighters have been honoured with National Emergency Medals for their efforts at the Hamilton Airbase during the 2019-2020 Australian bushfire crisis. 22 May 2025 Honours and Awards Incidents - Bushfire People Go to Hamilton Airbase firefighters awarded National Emergency Medals
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
Spotting fake messages and account deactivation issues on Meta platforms In the past 12 months we have seen an increase in the number of fake messages, emails and comments on CFA Meta channels – these include Facebook, Instagram and Threads. 28 Feb 2025 Health and Safety Others People Go to Spotting fake messages and account deactivation issues on Meta platforms
Mark King honoured with Australian Fire Service Medal For over 30 years, Mark King has exemplified the spirit of volunteer firefighting in Victoria. 26 Jan 2025 Honours and Awards Go to Mark King honoured with Australian Fire Service Medal
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
CFA and Ambulance Victoria launch life-saving program Nine CFA brigades are trained and ready to respond to select medical Triple Zero calls as part of a new program that will officially commence on 27 November. 13 Nov 2024 Community Safety Incidents - Others Others Go to CFA and Ambulance Victoria launch life-saving program
Appointment of CFA CEO - Greg Leach AFSM I am delighted to announce that following an extensive search Greg Leach AFSM has been appointed by the Victorian Government as the new Chief Executive Officer for CFA. 11 Oct 2024 Others People Go to Appointment of CFA CEO - Greg Leach AFSM
Two Life Members in one Russell Mills, who was a member of Woodside Fire Brigade for more than 36 years, recently received two awards. 12 Sep 2024 Honours and Awards Go to Two Life Members in one
Volunteers receive peer support training The latest cohort of peer support members underwent training to offer mental health and wellbeing support to fellow CFA members. 13 Jun 2024 Incidents - Others Others People Go to Volunteers receive peer support training
Certificate IV in Leadership and Management course for volunteers to launch in June The VLD team received 149 Expressions of Interest from dedicated volunteers across all five regions. 13 Jun 2024 Others People Training and Recruitment Go to Certificate IV in Leadership and Management course for volunteers to launch in June
Keno's lucky day thanks to CFA CFA responded to a ‘ruff’ rescue in Cowwarr earlier in the week when a pup became lost down a wombat hole. 30 May 2024 Incidents - Others Others Go to Keno's lucky day thanks to CFA
Updated CFA Style Guide now available The CFA Style Guide has been updated and is now available in the Template Toolkit On Members Online. 19 Mar 2024 Others Go to Updated CFA Style Guide now available
Improving our communications to members Improved digital search capability for Members Online, regular quarterly editions of Brigade magazine and exploring new options for localised communications are some of the actions CFA is taking follo ... 19 Mar 2024 Others Go to Improving our communications to members
New eLearning module on valuing our volunteers The ‘Valuing our Volunteers – Bringing our narrative to life’ eLearning module has valuable insights about CFA's volunteers. 13 Mar 2024 Others Training and Recruitment Go to New eLearning module on valuing our volunteers
Nominate now: celebrating diversity in our ESF community As we continue to grow and evolve as a vibrant CFA community, it's crucial that we take the time to acknowledge and celebrate the diverse tapestry of experiences, backgrounds and perspectives that mak ... 1 Feb 2024 Honours and Awards Inclusion and Fairness Go to Nominate now: celebrating diversity in our ESF community
Death of a member: Garry Mallen, Portland brigade Today, we mourn the loss of one of our own, Portland Brigade member and former Captain Garry Mallen who passed away this morning while attending a shed fire incident in Portland. 30 Jan 2024 Incidents - Others Others People Go to Death of a member: Garry Mallen, Portland brigade
Trusted mentor recognised with highest honour Brigade captain Paula Grosveld has been recognised in today’s Australia Day Honours, receiving an Australian Fire Service Medal for her 36 years of dedicated service to CFA and her community. 26 Jan 2024 Honours and Awards Operational Information People Go to Trusted mentor recognised with highest honour