CFA welcomes millions in project grants CFA is welcoming more than $22.6 million in grants for brigades and groups to share to purchase new equipment, helping to further protect their local communities. 26 Nov 2025 Partnerships People Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to CFA welcomes millions in project grants
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
Collaboration the key to fuel reduction efforts at Cornish Hill Midway through last year, the CFA West Region Community Safety Team was approached by the Friends of Cornish Hill in Daylesford, to look at the growth of gorse and other woody weeds in the reserve. 7 Feb 2025 Environment Community Safety Partnerships Go to Collaboration the key to fuel reduction efforts at Cornish Hill
Goulburn-Murray Water volunteers bolster Boort Fire Brigade A trio of Boort locals are continuing a tradition of Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) employees volunteering at the local fire brigade. 7 Aug 2024 Partnerships People Training and Recruitment Go to Goulburn-Murray Water volunteers bolster Boort Fire Brigade
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
Western Bulldogs thank CFA vols CFA volunteers that fought the recent fires in the west of Victoria were given an opportunity by the Western Bulldogs Football Club to thank them for their service. 26 Mar 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers Partnerships People Go to Western Bulldogs thank CFA vols
Good Friday Appeal even more special this year After 11 years of supporting the Good Friday Appeal, this year will be even more special for Wendouree CFA firefighter Ryan Patrikeos. 21 Mar 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers Partnerships People Go to Good Friday Appeal even more special this year
A friendship forged in floods On Sunday 3 March the refurbished Doreen Fire Station was officially opened. However, other significant events took place on that day. This is just one of them. 6 Mar 2024 Honours and Awards Partnerships People Go to A friendship forged in floods
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
Group effort to save a man’s life Emergency services personnel have been reunited with the man whose life they saved earlier this year. 20 Nov 2023 Incidents - Others Others Partnerships Go to Group effort to save a man’s life
Return to Rochester Recently Doreen Fire Brigade Captain Robert Bury was invited to attended Rochester Fire Brigade's Christmas party. 18 Dec 2022 Partnerships People Go to Return to Rochester
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