Recognising the anniversary of the 2015 Wye River bushfire Today, 19 December, marks 10 years since the devastating fires in Wye River. 19 Dec 2025 Incidents - Bushfire Others Go to Recognising the anniversary of the 2015 Wye River bushfire
Volunteers drive the formation of new Apostles Group A new CFA group has been officially launched in District 6 – the Apostles Group. 29 Sep 2025 Others Go to Volunteers drive the formation of new Apostles Group
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
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
Moo-ving rescue of Bayles cow stuck in mud CFA firefighters rescued a curious cow after she wandered out of her paddock into a nearby dry dam, where she became stuck in the mud. 17 Jun 2025 Incidents - Others Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat Others Go to Moo-ving rescue of Bayles cow stuck in mud
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
Challenge Camp inspires strength, confidence, and connection among CFA women Recently women of CFA from all over the state gathered at their respective regional Women’s Challenge Camps to break down barriers and push themselves out of their comfort zones. 12 May 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers Inclusion and Fairness People Go to Challenge Camp inspires strength, confidence, and connection among CFA women
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
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
Barongarook West celebrate 80 years in CFA Barongarook West Fire Brigade gathered to celebrate their 80th year in CFA’s history books this month, paying tribute to the significant contributions their members have made over that time. 16 Sep 2024 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers People Go to Barongarook West celebrate 80 years in CFA
Wesburn-Millgrove brigade honours stair climbing star Recently Wesburn-Millgrove Fire Brigade recognised one of its members for his outstanding efforts in the annual Melbourne Firefighter Stair Climb. 16 Jul 2024 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers People Go to Wesburn-Millgrove brigade honours stair climbing star
Firefighter takes icy plunge An Emerald firefighter took an icy plunge over the weekend, all in the name of charity. 4 Jun 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers People Go to Firefighter takes icy plunge
Training podcast available now You can now catch up on the latest training updates while driving or even cleaning the station on a Sunday morning with an audio-only podcast of the recent Volunteer Forum. 27 May 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers Training and Recruitment Go to Training podcast available now
Roadshow Films CFA fundraiser a success Thank you to everyone who supported the CFA preview screenings of the Australian movie Force of Nature: The Dry 2. 6 Feb 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers Go to Roadshow Films CFA fundraiser a success
Roadshow Films fundraiser for CFA Preview screenings of the Australian movie Force of Nature; The Dry 2, which features Victorian emergency services, will be used to raise funds for the CFA in two separate settings. 12 Jan 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers Go to Roadshow Films fundraiser for CFA
Fire restrictions announced for District 13 The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will begin at 01.00am on Monday, 18 December for the following municipalities in CFA’s District 13: 1 Dec 2023 Others Go to Fire restrictions announced for District 13
Fire restrictions announced for the South West The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will begin at 01.00am on Monday, November 20 for CFA’s South West region, including the following municipalities in District’s 4, 5, 6 and 7. 10 Nov 2023 Others Go to Fire restrictions announced for the South West
Grants for seven Knox brigades Seven CFA Knox brigades have each been given $20,000 grants to help this fire season. 27 Oct 2023 Events / Fundraising / Offers People Go to Grants for seven Knox brigades
Masterclass in driving awareness One hundred brigade drivers from Maroondah Group and Knox Group gathered together for an enlightening presentation. 12 Sep 2023 Incidents - Others Operational Information Others Training and Recruitment Go to Masterclass in driving awareness
A cardiac arrest survivor’s tearful reunion A father who suffered a cardiac arrest while driving home from work a few months ago has reunited with the emergency services responders who saved his life. 4 Sep 2023 Events / Fundraising / Offers Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat People Go to A cardiac arrest survivor’s tearful reunion
Kallista-The Patch fireys to climb sky-high for charity A group of outer-Melbourne CFA members are preparing to feel the burn when they take on the stair climb challenge next month. 18 Aug 2023 Events / Fundraising / Offers Go to Kallista-The Patch fireys to climb sky-high for charity
Belgrave leads the way for Lantern Festival Belgrave Fire Brigade members have celebrated their 100th anniversary by leading the way in the town’s annual Lantern Festival. 29 Jun 2023 Events / Fundraising / Offers People Go to Belgrave leads the way for Lantern Festival
Hiker rescued in Cathedral Ranges Great teamwork between members from multiple agencies lead to the rescue of a hiker trapped in harsh conditions. 22 Jun 2023 Incidents - Others Others Go to Hiker rescued in Cathedral Ranges
Inter-agency cooperation leads the way in high-angle rescue Multiple agencies were involved in the rescue of a man who had fallen in Gembrook. 8 Jun 2023 Incidents - Others Others Partnerships Go to Inter-agency cooperation leads the way in high-angle rescue