Precision hose laying in forest plantations In 1997 the Victorian Government passed legislation requiring forest plantation companies to form their own fire brigades when their plantations reached a certain size and asset value. 18 Jun 2025 Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Precision hose laying in forest plantations
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
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
CFA assists in Lake Gorrie planned burn On Sunday 13 May, CFA along with Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMV) and the Gunditj Mirring Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation, carried out a controlled burn at Lake Gorrie. 13 May 2024 Environment Community Safety Partnerships Go to CFA assists in Lake Gorrie planned burn
Planned burn success on Mount Van Dyke Prescribed burning plays a major role in vegetation regeneration, and in conjunction with partner agencies, Lyons Fire Brigade achieved a great outcome on Mount Van Dyke. 25 Jan 2024 Environment Partnerships Go to Planned burn success on Mount Van Dyke
New wheels arrive at Bookaar Fire Brigade Bookaar Fire Brigade was thrilled to add a new big fill trailer to its fleet on Sunday, 19 March. 21 Mar 2023 Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to New wheels arrive at Bookaar Fire Brigade
Casterton Fire Brigade opens new station Casterton Fire Brigade volunteers have celebrated the official opening of their new fire station which will improve their ability to serve the local community. 20 Feb 2023 Events / Fundraising / Offers Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Casterton Fire Brigade opens new station
Casterton fireys receive new road rescue tools Casterton Fire Brigade recently received a new set of battery-operated road crash rescue tools, increasing the brigade's specialist response capability. 23 Dec 2022 Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Casterton fireys receive new road rescue tools
Upgraded rescue truck for Apollo Bay Apollo Bay Fire Brigade received a new, upgraded rescue vehicle to support its members’ response to road accidents. 24 Oct 2022 Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Upgraded rescue truck for Apollo Bay
Barongarook West wheels out new tanker after crash Barongarook West Fire Brigade acquired its long-awaited replacement tanker a year on from a frightening truck rollover involving the brigade’s main firefighting appliance. 19 Oct 2022 Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Barongarook West wheels out new tanker after crash
Mt Gellibrand Fire Tower gets green light A brand-new replacement fire tower has been installed at Mount Gellibrand and is now operational in time for the start of the Fire Danger Period in the Colac Otway Shire today. 20 Dec 2021 Community Safety Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Mt Gellibrand Fire Tower gets green light
Building connections is the key to a wellbeing check Two decades as a peer support person has taught CFA District 5 Headquarters Brigade volunteer and Commander David Ferguson that forming a connection is key to getting to the bottom of whether someone ... 9 Sep 2021 Health and Safety Partnerships People Go to Building connections is the key to a wellbeing check
Building cultural awareness at Budj Bim The first of two cultural immersion sessions held in historically significant areas in South West Region have helped CFA members better connect to the country they live and work in and fight fire on. 8 Jul 2021 Events / Fundraising / Offers Inclusion and Fairness Partnerships Go to Building cultural awareness at Budj Bim