Presenting Fire Wise Kids now live on the Learning Hub The Community Engagement team is pleased to announce the release of Presenting Fire Wise Kids on the Learning Hub. 22 Oct 2025 Community Safety Training and Recruitment Go to Presenting Fire Wise Kids now live on the Learning Hub
Victoria’s fire season officially begins This year’s Victorian fire season is set to officially begin with fire restrictions commencing in parts of the state this month. 17 Oct 2025 Community Safety Go to Victoria’s fire season officially begins
West Gippsland fire preparation in full force The small town of Noojee recently became the centre of a multi-agency training exercise, gathering 70 local personnel to prepare for the upcoming high risk fire season in West Gippsland. 25 Sep 2025 Community Safety Operational Information Training and Recruitment Go to West Gippsland fire preparation in full force
Hazelwood North Primary leads the way in fire education pilot Hazelwood North Primary School has become the first school in District 27 to pilot the Schools in Fire Country program, an exciting new initiative aimed at helping our older students understand fire r ... 7 Jul 2025 Community Safety Health and Safety Incidents - Bushfire Go to Hazelwood North Primary leads the way in fire education pilot
Major exercise at Barry Beach Brigades from across South Gippsland have participated in a range of training scenarios at Barry Beach Marine Terminal - the main supply depot for Esso Australia's Bass Strait oil and gas operations. ... 1 Jul 2025 Partnerships People Training and Recruitment Go to Major exercise at Barry Beach
Quick action and a defibrillator save a firefighter A CFA volunteer has had the opportunity to say thank you to fellow volunteers and paramedics who helped save his life. 4 Jun 2025 Community Safety Health and Safety Training and Recruitment Go to Quick action and a defibrillator save a firefighter
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
New children's programs coming soon CFA's new children's offerings are nearly here. 4 Apr 2025 Community Safety Training and Recruitment Go to New children's programs coming soon
Fire restrictions to end in parts of the South East The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will officially end at 1am on Monday 7 April in the following municipalities within CFA’s District 9, 10 and 27: 2 Apr 2025 Community Safety Health and Safety Go to Fire restrictions to end in parts of the South East
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
Fire restrictions announced for southeast Victoria The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will begin at 1:00am on Monday, December 9, for the following municipalities in CFA’s southeast region: 26 Nov 2024 Community Safety Health and Safety Operational Information Go to Fire restrictions announced for southeast Victoria
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
New brigade focused on community safety CFA’s South East Region recently created a Headquarters Fire Brigade with the sole purpose to deliver community safety programs and initiatives. 6 Nov 2024 Community Safety Go to New brigade focused on community safety
CFA at the Langwarrin Disability Expo Three CFA Langwarrin Fire Brigade members, and CFA Community Engagement Adviser Tim Marchinton, attended the Langwarrin Disability Expo on Saturday 26 October 2024. 6 Nov 2024 Community Safety Go to CFA at the Langwarrin Disability Expo
New fire season resources to prepare the community CFA is providing new materials and resources for its brigades and members to make sure they and the community are prepared for the summer season. 30 Oct 2024 Community Safety Go to New fire season resources to prepare the community
CFA partners with Waverley Social Enterprises for radio rollout As part of the radio replacement program, CFA has struck up a partnership with Waverley Social Enterprises to refit and repackage over 1,600 of its bag radios. 14 Oct 2024 Partnerships Go to CFA partners with Waverley Social Enterprises for radio rollout
Enhancing fire safety and burns prevention in young children Young children aged 0 to 4 years old are still overrepresented in home fire fatalities and burn injuries across Australia. 23 Aug 2024 Community Safety Partnerships Go to Enhancing fire safety and burns prevention in young children
Board meets in District 9 The July Board meeting was held in Warragul following a tour and the official opening of the new District 9 headquarters by Deputy Board Chair Tony Peake OAM. 16 Aug 2024 Health and Safety Others People Go to Board meets in District 9
New District 9 Headquarters a welcomed support CFA’s new home base for the Baw Baw and South Gippsland region has officially been opened, with the revamped District 9 Headquarters now a major regional support hub. 30 Jul 2024 Community Safety Operational Information Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to New District 9 Headquarters a welcomed support
Newly updated home fire safety e-learning module for people at higher risk The ‘Prevent Detect Escape: Home Fire Safety for people at higher risk’ e-learning module has just been updated and is now available. 24 May 2024 Community Safety Training and Recruitment Go to Newly updated home fire safety e-learning module for people at higher risk
Fire restrictions to end across the state The Fire Danger Period (FDP) for the state will officially finish at 1.00am on Wednesday, 1 May for the final municipalities in CFA’s District 8, 9, and 27: 24 Apr 2024 Environment Community Safety Health and Safety Go to Fire restrictions to end across the state
A valid reason to talk to people who have a disability People with a disability have a much higher risk of injury in a house fire. Did you know that more than 60 per cent of people who die in house fires have a disability? 6 Feb 2024 Community Safety Partnerships Go to A valid reason to talk to people who have a disability
2024 Government House Open Day Join us on Friday 26 January 2024, at Government House Victoria for the annual Open Day event. 22 Jan 2024 Community Safety Events / Fundraising / Offers Go to 2024 Government House Open Day
Getting through summer safely Summer is upon us and most of us will be spending more time outdoors. CFA can help keep you safe over the summer season and help you to look after your health now and in the future. 1 Dec 2023 Community Safety Go to Getting through summer safely