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
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
A Cat-astrophe avoided in Kalkallo CFA firefighters rescued an adventurous cat playing between a fence and a garage, until it got trapped in the narrow gap. 25 Jun 2025 Incidents - Others Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat Others Go to A Cat-astrophe avoided in Kalkallo
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
Hamilton Airbase firefighters awarded National Emergency Medals A group of local volunteer firefighters have been honoured with National Emergency Medals for their efforts at the Hamilton Airbase during the 2019-2020 Australian bushfire crisis. 22 May 2025 Honours and Awards Incidents - Bushfire People Go to Hamilton Airbase firefighters awarded National Emergency Medals
“Grateful beyond words” – Captain’s praise after tough fire season After a long and challenging fire season in the Grampians region, Mirranatwa Fire Brigade Captain Jarrod Dark has praised firefighters and the community for their unwavering support. 21 Mar 2025 Incidents - Bushfire People Go to “Grateful beyond words” – Captain’s praise after tough fire season
Specialist CFA unit rescues horse from pit On Monday 10 March CFA responded to calls for a rescue about 3.13am on Chipperfield Drive in Moolap. 13 Mar 2025 Incidents - Others Others Go to Specialist CFA unit rescues horse from pit
60th anniversary of the Gippsland fires On 17 February 1965 dry lightning sparked several fires in the densely forested areas of East Gippsland. 17 Feb 2025 Incidents - Bushfire Go to 60th anniversary of the Gippsland fires
Total Fire Ban for North Central, South West and Central regions A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for the North Central, South West and Central regions tomorrow, Thursday 13 February 2025. 12 Feb 2025 Community Safety Health and Safety Incidents - Bushfire Go to Total Fire Ban for North Central, South West and Central regions
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
Avoca - Maryborough fires 40 years on On 14 January 1985, Victoria experienced the worst bushfire conditions since the Ash Wednesday fires two years prior. With temperatures over 40 degrees and strong north-westerly winds, more than 100 f ... 14 Jan 2025 Incidents - Bushfire Go to Avoca - Maryborough fires 40 years on
Joint FRV and CFA training strengthens wildfire response On Thursday 19 December, firefighters from Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) and CFA Hoppers Crossing Fire Brigade came together at Derrimut Fire Station for a combined drill to enhance operational effective ... 20 Dec 2024 Others Partnerships Training and Recruitment Go to Joint FRV and CFA training strengthens wildfire response
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
Importance of preparation one year on from Briagolong CFA is urging Victorians to begin their property preparation early, as this week marks the one-year anniversary of the large bushfires that broke out in Briagolong, Rawson and Loch Sport. 1 Oct 2024 Environment Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire Go to Importance of preparation one year on from Briagolong
South-east brigades rewarded for Black Summer service Four south-east CFA brigades have been rewarded for their service in the Black Summer fires, following a generous donation from the Essendon and District Football League (EDFL). 23 Jul 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers Incidents - Bushfire People Go to South-east brigades rewarded for Black Summer service
Keno's lucky day thanks to CFA CFA responded to a ‘ruff’ rescue in Cowwarr earlier in the week when a pup became lost down a wombat hole. 30 May 2024 Incidents - Others Others Go to Keno's lucky day thanks to CFA
Family reunion on the Pomonal fireground As fires moved through the Grampians earlier this month, crews were called from across Victoria to assist communities and defend property in the line of fire. 28 Feb 2024 Incidents - Bushfire People Go to Family reunion on the Pomonal fireground
One hundred firefighters battle Thornhill Park grassfire More than 100 firefighters battled a grassfire at Thornhill Park last night (6 December). 7 Dec 2023 Incidents - Bushfire Go to One hundred firefighters battle Thornhill Park grassfire
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
Fire restrictions announced for District 14 The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will begin for municipalities in CFA’s District 14 in the coming weeks. 9 Nov 2023 Environment Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire Go to Fire restrictions announced for District 14
One-week-old foal rescued and reunited with its mum CFA crews rescued a foal that had become stuck in a hole on the weekend. 17 Oct 2023 Others Go to One-week-old foal rescued and reunited with its mum
Early start to fire season takes East Gippsland by surprise The Gippsland fires this week gave Victorians an early glimpse of the coming fire season. 6 Oct 2023 Incidents - Bushfire People Go to Early start to fire season takes East Gippsland by surprise
Firefighters quick to control Werribee South grassfire CFA firefighters were quick to control a private burn-off that escaped at Werribee South this afternoon (27 September). 27 Sep 2023 Incidents - Bushfire Go to Firefighters quick to control Werribee South grassfire