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
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
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
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
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
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
First fire restrictions to end in East Gippsland The first Fire Danger Period (FDP) restrictions to end in Victoria this fire season will lift at 1.00 am on Monday 17 March for the East Gippsland Shire in CFA’s District 11. 12 Mar 2025 Community Safety Health and Safety Go to First fire restrictions to end in East Gippsland
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 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
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
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
Celebrative NAIDOC Week for Bunjil Fire Brigade This NAIDOC Week, CFA’s indigenous-led firefighting crew gathered to celebrate the formation of Bunjil Fire Brigade and the extension to their fire station facilities. 11 Jul 2024 Inclusion and Fairness Training and Recruitment Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Celebrative NAIDOC Week for Bunjil Fire Brigade
Far East Gippsland rural house numbering initiative W Tree is a small town in Victoria on the Gelantipy Road, in the Shire of East Gippsland near the Snowy River. 10 Jul 2024 Community Safety Partnerships Go to Far East Gippsland rural house numbering initiative
Planned burn at Lake Tyers Aboriginal Trust Last month's planned burn at the Lake Tyers Aboriginal Trust was one of the largest ever led by CFA. 31 May 2024 Community Safety Go to Planned burn at Lake Tyers Aboriginal Trust
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
Brigade protects wildlife Goongerah Fire Brigade, in a remote East Gippsland settlement, was badly impacted by the 2019-20 bushfires. 6 May 2024 Environment Health and Safety Go to Brigade protects wildlife
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
Local Indigenous knowledge supports community bushfire protection CFA’s only all-Indigenous fire brigade Bunjil will support one of the largest CFA planned and led forest burns on the Lake Tyers Aboriginal Trust (LTAT) on Tuesday (23 April). 22 Apr 2024 Environment Community Safety Health and Safety Go to Local Indigenous knowledge supports community bushfire protection
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
Fire restrictions to end in East Gippsland Shire The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will finish at 1.00am on Monday, 15 April in the following municipality in CFA’s District 11: 5 Apr 2024 Community Safety Go to Fire restrictions to end in East Gippsland Shire
Chocolyn brigade buys a debrillator for the station Ambulance Victoria’s ‘Call, Push, Shock’ campaign is being proudly supported by the volunteers of Chocolyn Fire Brigade. 27 Mar 2024 Health and Safety Go to Chocolyn brigade buys a debrillator for the station
Lend a hand this Easter in Mallacoota CFA is calling for interested members headed to Mallacoota this coming Easter to lend a hand in the Vols on Hols program as tens of thousands of visitors are set to make their way to the region. 15 Mar 2024 Community Safety Operational Information Training and Recruitment Go to Lend a hand this Easter in Mallacoota
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