Total Fire Ban for Wimmera, Mallee and Northern Country A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for the Wimmera, Mallee and Northern Country tomorrow, Thursday 4 December 2025. 3 Dec 2025 Environment Community Safety Health and Safety Go to Total Fire Ban for Wimmera, Mallee and Northern Country
Fire restrictions announced for the north-west The Fire Danger period will commence at 1am on Monday, 17 November 2025 for the following municipalities in CFA’s North West region. 31 Oct 2025 Community Safety Go to Fire restrictions announced for the north-west
Lockwood brigade takes over town to celebrate 75 years Torrential rain and severe winds were not enough to dampen Lockwood Fire Brigade’s 75-year anniversary festivities on 26 October, as eager members celebrated alongside their community. 30 Oct 2025 Honours and Awards Community Safety Events / Fundraising / Offers Go to Lockwood brigade takes over town to celebrate 75 years
Fire Danger Period to begin in parts of the west The Fire Danger period will commence at 1am on Monday 10 November 2025 for the following municipalities: 24 Oct 2025 Community Safety Go to Fire Danger Period to begin in parts of the west
Fire Danger Period to begin in the West Region The Fire Danger period will commence at 1am on Monday 3 November 2025 for the following municipalities. 24 Oct 2025 Community Safety Go to Fire Danger Period to begin in the West Region
Heathcote receives new ultralight vehicle and celebrates site for emergency services hub Heathcote Fire Brigade has officially received the keys to its new Ultralight vehicle which was celebrated at the site where the new emergency services hub will be located. 22 Oct 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers People Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Heathcote receives new ultralight vehicle and celebrates site for emergency services hub
Woodvale officially handed keys to new ultralight tanker Woodvale Fire Brigade has officially received the keys to its new Ultralight Tanker, celebrating the modernised addition to the engine bay alongside members of their community. 20 Oct 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers People Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Woodvale officially handed keys to new ultralight tanker
Doors officially open at new Natte Yallock Fire Station Natte Yallock Fire Brigade has celebrated the official opening of their new fire station and handed over their new ultra heavy tanker with brigade members and local dignitaries. 20 Oct 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers People Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Doors officially open at new Natte Yallock Fire Station
Brigades sharpen their readiness for fire season Firefighters across the Macedon Ranges have come together for the Coliban Group of fire brigades’ annual Preseason Group Exercise designed to strengthen operational readiness ahead of what is ex ... 17 Oct 2025 Partnerships Training and Recruitment Go to Brigades sharpen their readiness for fire season
First Total Fire Ban for season declared in Mallee The first Total Fire Ban (TFB) of the 2025/26 fire season has been declared for the Mallee tomorrow, 16 October 2025. 15 Oct 2025 Community Safety Health and Safety Go to First Total Fire Ban for season declared in Mallee
Golden Square officially opens doors on new station Members of the Golden Square Fire Brigade have gathered to celebrate the much-anticipated official opening of their new fire station, alongside highly appreciative community members. 13 Oct 2025 Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Golden Square officially opens doors on new station
First weekend of Get Fire Ready More than two hundred CFA brigades hosted community-focused fire-readiness events over the weekend 4-5 October as the Get Fire Ready initiative officially kicked off. 6 Oct 2025 Community Safety Events / Fundraising / Offers Health and Safety Go to First weekend of Get Fire Ready
Start of hay season prompts safety warning With hay season beginning in the west and north west parts of the state, farmers are being urged to take extra care in preventing haystack fires. 29 Sep 2025 Community Safety Go to Start of hay season prompts safety warning
The Goldfields get prepared Recently a group of brigades in the state’s north-west gathered and brushed up their skills and knowledge ahead of the summer season. 25 Sep 2025 Community Safety Training and Recruitment Go to The Goldfields get prepared
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
Collaborative burn trials addressing knowledge gaps in fire behaviour Australian farmers could benefit from burn trials conducted in paddocks of canola stubble, which indicate current fire behaviour models are overestimating the spread and behaviour of fire in the crop ... 24 Jul 2025 Community Safety Operational Information Planning and Research Go to Collaborative burn trials addressing knowledge gaps in fire behaviour
Works officially underway on new Serpentine Fire Station Construction has officially commenced on a new fire station for Serpentine Fire Brigade, marked by a ceremonial sod turn today (Friday, 20 June). 20 Jun 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Works officially underway on new Serpentine Fire Station
Maldon shed fire triggers lithium-ion battery warning A fire that destroyed a shed in Maldon has prompted fresh warnings about the risks posed by lithium-ion battery devices. 19 Jun 2025 Community Safety Incidents - Structure Operational Information Go to Maldon shed fire triggers lithium-ion battery warning
Construction begins on new Metcalfe Fire Station Construction is officially underway on a new fire station for Metcalfe Fire Brigade, marking a major milestone for the local community. 3 Jun 2025 Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Construction begins on new Metcalfe Fire Station
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
Warning for the west and southwest ahead of windy weather CFA is urging people in the west and south west of the state to be careful this Sunday, 25 May, with fire risk expected to be elevated. 23 May 2025 Community Safety Go to Warning for the west and southwest ahead of windy weather
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
Bullengarook brigade increases the resilience of its community Last Saturday (3 May) Bullengarook Fire Brigade in partnership with Macedon Ranges Shire Council and local community groups hosted a 'Community Resilience' day. 9 May 2025 Community Safety Events / Fundraising / Offers Go to Bullengarook brigade increases the resilience of its community
Leading the way for women's comfort and hygiene CFA is leading the way in providing comfort for volunteers who are women, actively engaging with them to address their needs on and off the truck. 9 May 2025 Health and Safety People Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Leading the way for women's comfort and hygiene