Simtable demonstrations captivate Lindenow and Mt Taylor communities East Gippsland residents have embraced cutting-edge technology designed to strengthen disaster preparedness, with two simtable demonstrations held in Lindenow and Mt Taylor that drew strong crowds and ... 23 Dec 2025 Community Safety Go to Simtable demonstrations captivate Lindenow and Mt Taylor communities
Training exercise prepares the south west More than 80 personnel from CFA and other emergency services gathered at the Colac Incident Control Centre to simulate an emergency scenario to sharpen skills and train some fresh faces last week. 23 Dec 2025 Training and Recruitment Go to Training exercise prepares the south west
Total fire ban declared for Wimmera and Mallee A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for the Wimmera and Mallee tomorrow, Friday 19 December 2025. 18 Dec 2025 Community Safety Go to Total fire ban declared for Wimmera and Mallee
Bulart brigade celebrates dedicated service At their recent annual celebration, Bulart Fire Brigade recently took the opportunity to recognise the extended service of three of their members who have contributed a combined service total of 190 y ... 16 Dec 2025 Honours and Awards Operational Information People Go to Bulart brigade celebrates dedicated service
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
Agencies combine at Budj Bim for pre-season preparedness Volunteers and staff from CFA recently joined counterparts from Parks Victoria and Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) to run through fire season preparations at Budj Bim National Park. 25 Nov 2025 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire Operational Information Go to Agencies combine at Budj Bim for pre-season preparedness
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
Start of harvest brings fire warning The harvesting season has begun and is prompting warnings from CFA to ensure equipment is properly maintained, and precautions are taken to avoid harvester fires. 21 Nov 2025 Environment Community Safety Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat Go to Start of harvest brings fire warning
Crib Point hosts exercise for third year running For the third year running, Crib Point played host to a major joint training exercise, bringing together brigades from across the Westernport, Peninsula and South East Groups. 7 Nov 2025 Operational Information Training and Recruitment Go to Crib Point hosts exercise for third year running
Fire Danger Period begins in parts of the north-west The Fire Danger Period will commence at 1am Monday, 03 November 2025 for the following municipalities. 24 Oct 2025 Community Safety Go to Fire Danger Period begins in parts of the north-west
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
The crucial role of Hamilton Airbase Water bombing aircraft play an important role in suppressing fires, but to do an efficient job they need the dedicated work of volunteers at airbases. 13 Oct 2025 Community Safety Operational Information Go to The crucial role of Hamilton Airbase
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
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
Vols on Hols returns: Turnout while you’re kicking back in Gippsland CFA’s beloved Vols on Hols program is back for another season bringing together the best of summer relaxation and community service. 10 Sep 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers Others Partnerships Go to Vols on Hols returns: Turnout while you’re kicking back in Gippsland
CFA celebrates Youth Fest September not only marks the start of spring, it also marks Youth Fest, an annual celebration that champions young people and amplifies their voices. 4 Sep 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers Inclusion and Fairness Youth and Juniors Go to CFA celebrates Youth Fest
Ron Hewlitt celebrates 80 years with CFA CFA recently celebrated one of its members reaching an impressive 80 years of service. 14 Aug 2025 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers People Go to Ron Hewlitt celebrates 80 years with CFA
Team trains for urban response As the recent autumn morphed into winter, eight CFA firefighters committed to the challenging task of upskilling in District 10’s autumn PUAFIR203 Respond to Urban Fire intensive. 5 Aug 2025 People Training and Recruitment Go to Team trains for urban response
South East women stepping up Trailblazing women across the south east region are stepping up into roles which have only ever been held by men. 31 Jul 2025 Inclusion and Fairness People Go to South East women stepping up
Loch Sport member leads by example For Loch Sport Fire Brigade member Lyn Krejci, regular blood and plasma donations are just another way to give back to the community. 14 Jul 2025 Community Safety Events / Fundraising / Offers People Go to Loch Sport member leads by example
Location markers improve emergency response in Wellington Shire Residents and visitors to Wellington Shire will now have access to 16 emergency markers in public areas to help identify their location to responders more readily when under duress. 2 Jul 2025 Community Safety Health and Safety Operational Information Go to Location markers improve emergency response in Wellington Shire
Budj Bim Cultural Immersion Tour On Saturday 28 June, CFA members visited Budj Bim Cultural Landscape as part of the South West Region Cultural Immersion Tours. 30 Jun 2025 Environment Events / Fundraising / Offers Inclusion and Fairness Go to Budj Bim Cultural Immersion Tour
Boonea Yallock cultural immersion tour The weather was finally a truly autumnal day. Crisp and cool, dew on the ground and on the leaves, clear skies, with the sun gently warming our backs. 5 Jun 2025 Environment Others People Go to Boonea Yallock cultural immersion tour
Board member Beth Davidson retires The CFA Board travelled to Dunkeld, situated at the southern end of the Grampians National Park, for their May meeting. 30 May 2025 Others Go to Board member Beth Davidson retires