Final municipalities in the south west to enter Fire Danger Period The Fire Danger Period will commence at 1am Monday, 8 December 2025 for the following municipalities in the state’s south west. 25 Nov 2025 Environment Community Safety Health and Safety Go to Final municipalities in the south west to enter Fire Danger Period
Final municipalities in northwest to enter Fire Danger Period The Fire Danger period will commence at 1am Monday, 24 November 2025 for the following municipalities in the state’s northwest. 13 Nov 2025 Community Safety Go to Final municipalities in northwest to enter Fire Danger Period
Wye River community flocks together Many of the locals came to Wye River fire brigade - by foot, vehicle and air - as a native King Parrot inspected the broadcast gear before we went live tonight for the October Volunteer Forum. 30 Oct 2025 Community Safety People Training and Recruitment Go to Wye River community flocks together
Fire agencies join forces to reunite baby tawny frogmouth with its family A baby tawny frogmouth has been safely reunited with its family thanks to the teamwork of CFA volunteers, Fire Rescue Victoria firefighters and Zoos Victoria. 16 Oct 2025 Environment Community Safety Incidents - Others Others Go to Fire agencies join forces to reunite baby tawny frogmouth with its family
South west brigades open doors to prepare for fire risk Amid drought conditions, nearly 150 fire brigades in Victoria’s southwest will open their doors to community members throughout October, helping to prepare them for fire season. 9 Oct 2025 Community Safety Health and Safety Incidents - Bushfire Go to South west brigades open doors to prepare for fire risk
Craigieburn house fire a wake-up call to the dangers of candles A woman’s remarkable escape from a terrifying house fire in Craigieburn is a stark reminder about the dangers of unattended candles and the need for working smoke alarms in homes. 15 Aug 2025 Community Safety Health and Safety Incidents - Structure Go to Craigieburn house fire a wake-up call to the dangers of candles
Multi-agency road crash rescue simulation in Werribee CFA members from Werribee joined Ambulance Victoria (AV) and Victoria Police for a large-scale road crash rescue training exercise on Friday (25 July). 29 Jul 2025 Community Safety Partnerships People Go to Multi-agency road crash rescue simulation in Werribee
Check your chimneys this winter On Saturday 14 June CFA responded to a wood heater fire on the Terang - Mortlake Road in Noorat about 1.10pm. 16 Jun 2025 Community Safety Health and Safety Incidents - Structure Go to Check your chimneys this winter
Pentland Hills school bus crash responders honoured Seventeen firefighters from Bacchus Marsh, Ballan and Melton Fire Brigades have received one of CFA’s highest honours for their response to a serious school bus crash in 2022. 4 Jun 2025 Honours and Awards Community Safety Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat Go to Pentland Hills school bus crash responders honoured
Bostocks Creek completes station upgrades Bostocks Creek Fire Brigade in District 6 recently held a station opening following several renovations. 16 May 2025 Honours and Awards Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Bostocks Creek completes station upgrades
Small change, big impact for Camperdown's safety A further 48 Camperdown residents have had their homes further safeguarded from fire as we head toward winter, thanks to the collaborative efforts of community volunteers. 17 Apr 2025 Community Safety Health and Safety People Go to Small change, big impact for Camperdown's safety
Construction starts for a new Wyndham Vale Station Construction has commenced on a new modernised fire station for members of the Wyndham Vale Fire Brigade, with an official turning of the sod ceremony marking the occasion this week. 5 Apr 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers People Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Construction starts for a new Wyndham Vale Station
Private burn-off permits issued for farmers CFA is preparing to issue a small number of Schedule 13 private burn-off permits to farmers around Ballarat, Geelong, Melton and surrounds to help with broadacre farming practices. 13 Mar 2025 Environment Community Safety Health and Safety Go to Private burn-off permits issued for farmers
Total Fire Ban for North Central, South West and Central regions A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for the North Central, South West and Central regions tomorrow, Thursday 13 February 2025. 12 Feb 2025 Community Safety Health and Safety Incidents - Bushfire Go to Total Fire Ban for North Central, South West and Central regions
Total Fire Ban for Wimmera and South West A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for the Wimmera and South West fire weather districts on Saturday, 4 January 2025. 3 Jan 2025 Community Safety People Go to Total Fire Ban for Wimmera and South West
Fire restrictions announced in the southwest The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will begin at 01.00am on Monday, 25 November, for the following municipalities in CFA’s South West region: 13 Nov 2024 Environment Community Safety Health and Safety Go to Fire restrictions announced in the southwest
Fire restrictions announced in the northeast and northwest The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will begin at 01.00am on Monday, November 18, for the following municipalities in CFA’s northeast and northwest regions: 12 Nov 2024 Environment Community Safety Health and Safety Go to Fire restrictions announced in the northeast and northwest
Enhancing Skills in Large Animal Rescue: An International Collaboration Arthurs Creek Fire Brigade hosted an intensive training session on large animal rescue. 20 Jun 2024 Community Safety Go to Enhancing Skills in Large Animal Rescue: An International Collaboration
Caroline Springs receives keys to new heavy tanker Caroline Springs Fire Brigade has been handed the keys to a new heavy tanker over the weekend. 18 Jun 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Caroline Springs receives keys to new heavy tanker
Chocolyn community learns life-saving skills Chocolyn Fire Brigade held a CPR and defibrillator training evening in collaboration with Ambulance Victoria on 10 May. 21 May 2024 Community Safety Partnerships Go to Chocolyn community learns life-saving skills
Fuel management initiative is kicking goals in the south west “The establishment of the Vegetation Management Advisory Group (VMAG) five years ago has proven to be critical to the success of District 5’s fuel management program, and strengthened our ... 3 May 2024 Community Safety Go to Fuel management initiative is kicking goals in the south west
Fire restrictions to end in the state's South-West The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will finish at 1.00am on Monday, 22 April in the following municipalities in CFA’s Districts 4,5, 6 and 7: 15 Apr 2024 Environment Community Safety Go to Fire restrictions to end in the state's South-West
Four house fires in four weeks prompts warning Warrandyte CFA is highlighting the importance of having a working smoke alarm after attending four separate house fires in just four weeks. 12 Apr 2024 Community Safety Incidents - Structure Go to Four house fires in four weeks prompts warning
Fire restrictions to end in remainder of North West The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will finish at 1.00am on Monday, 15 April for the remainder of the North West region in the following municipalities in CFA’s District 2 and 14. 8 Apr 2024 Environment Community Safety Health and Safety Go to Fire restrictions to end in remainder of North West