Ten years on from the devastating Wye River fires It is hard to believe this December marks 10 years since the devastating bushfires which destroyed 116 houses in the coastal towns of Wye River and Separation Creek. 19 Dec 2025 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire Operational Information Go to Ten years on from the devastating Wye River fires
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
100% of Morwell members have a WWCC CFA has introduced the new Working with Children Clearance policy, which requires CFA employees and volunteers in roles with higher levels of leadership or community interface and/or access to childre ... 9 Sep 2025 Others People Go to 100% of Morwell members have a WWCC
Hazelwood North Primary leads the way in fire education pilot Hazelwood North Primary School has become the first school in District 27 to pilot the Schools in Fire Country program, an exciting new initiative aimed at helping our older students understand fire r ... 7 Jul 2025 Community Safety Health and Safety Incidents - Bushfire Go to Hazelwood North Primary leads the way in fire education pilot
Colac HQ seeks support volunteers CFA’s District 6 Headquarters Brigade is calling for new volunteers to help with support roles in the area. 26 Jun 2025 Incidents - Bushfire People Training and Recruitment Go to Colac HQ seeks support volunteers
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
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
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
Fire restrictions to end in parts of the South East The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will officially end at 1am on Monday 7 April in the following municipalities within CFA’s District 9, 10 and 27: 2 Apr 2025 Community Safety Health and Safety Go to Fire restrictions to end in parts of the South East
Morwell brigade members welcome new heavy tanker to their fleet Morwell Fire Brigade has officially welcomed the arrival of its new heavy tanker through the station doors, which is set to boost firefighting capabilities to serve the local community. 28 Mar 2025 People Training and Recruitment Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Morwell brigade members welcome new heavy tanker to their fleet
CFA members receive Australian Fire Service Medals Six highly regarded CFA members have been named as this year’s Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM) recipients, in recognition of their outstanding service to CFA and their communities. 26 Jan 2025 Honours and Awards Incidents - Bushfire People Go to CFA members receive Australian Fire Service Medals
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
Celebrating success: 2024 Captain Peer Mentor Program in District 6 The 2024 Captain Peer Mentor Program (CPMP) in District 6 has once again proven to be an invaluable initiative, fostering leadership development, networking and personal growth among its participants. 12 Dec 2024 Honours and Awards Others People Go to Celebrating success: 2024 Captain Peer Mentor Program in District 6
Morwell's Junior program stalwart honoured Much loved Morwell Fire Brigade member Jackie Dalrymple has been formally recognised at a special event for her extensive efforts in developing and nurturing the town’s local juniors. 11 Dec 2024 Honours and Awards People Youth and Juniors Go to Morwell's Junior program stalwart honoured
South West Region - DCO's 2024 update DCO South West Region Adrian Gutsche provides an update on the accomplishments and achievements from the past year. 10 Dec 2024 Operational Information Others People Go to South West Region - DCO's 2024 update
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
Works underway at Newborough Fire Station Construction has begun on Newborough Fire Brigade’s new home, with members gathering today to mark the official turning of the sod at the new fire station site. 15 Nov 2024 Community Safety Events / Fundraising / Offers Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Works underway at Newborough Fire Station
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
Family Fun Days at Morwell Fire Brigade In the September school holidays, Morwell Fire Brigade ran two Family Fun Days for members of their community to come down and have some fun at the station. 30 Oct 2024 Community Safety Events / Fundraising / Offers People Go to Family Fun Days at Morwell Fire Brigade
Photo day to acknowledge our volunteers This year District 27 honoured its members with a photo day that gave them the opportunity to book a professional photo session, either individually or as a group. This was to recognise the work they ... 29 Oct 2024 Honours and Awards People Training and Recruitment Go to Photo day to acknowledge our volunteers