Planned Burn Taskforce women’s workshop Over two days, 16 women from CFA’s Planned Burn Taskforce (PBTF) came together to identify options to increase participation and ensure CFA’s planned burning deployments continue to provid ... 28 Aug 2025 Inclusion and Fairness Planning and Research Go to Planned Burn Taskforce women’s workshop
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
The power of planned burns in the state's west When we think about fighting a fire, images of firefighters spraying water on flames or helicopters dropping buckets of flame retardant often are the first to jump into our minds. But there is a vital ... 18 Feb 2025 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire Operational Information Go to The power of planned burns in the state's west
Firefighters battle bushfire at Creswick CFA firefighters continue to support Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) crews at a bushfire in Creswick in the state’s west. 18 Dec 2024 Incidents - Bushfire Go to Firefighters battle bushfire at Creswick
Total Fire Ban for Wimmera A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for the Wimmera tomorrow, Sunday 17 November, 2024 after significant fires kicked off today in the west of the state. 16 Nov 2024 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire Go to Total Fire Ban for Wimmera
New recruit lends a hand in the Grampians Just three months as a CFA volunteer and Smythesdale Fire Brigade member Lisa Thompson has already put her hand up to assist in a Grampians strike team for her first campaign fire last month. 8 Mar 2024 Incidents - Bushfire Operational Information People Go to New recruit lends a hand in the Grampians
Members continue to manage fire situation Over the past few weeks, CFA members from throughout the state have worked together to manage several fires and challenging conditions. 1 Mar 2024 Incidents - Bushfire Go to Members continue to manage fire situation
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
Firefighters saved by training during burnover Firefighters of the Eureka Group Strike Team have told how CFA training helped save their lives during a burnover on the fireground in Pomonal yesterday. 14 Feb 2024 Incidents - Bushfire Training and Recruitment Go to Firefighters saved by training during burnover
CFA researcher paves the way for women in STEM Dr Tegan Brown is one of many incredible women researchers paving the way for women and girls who are looking to take on careers in STEM (science technology, engineering and mathematics). 11 Feb 2024 Inclusion and Fairness People Planning and Research Go to CFA researcher paves the way for women in STEM
Nominate now: celebrating diversity in our ESF community As we continue to grow and evolve as a vibrant CFA community, it's crucial that we take the time to acknowledge and celebrate the diverse tapestry of experiences, backgrounds and perspectives that mak ... 1 Feb 2024 Honours and Awards Inclusion and Fairness Go to Nominate now: celebrating diversity in our ESF community
Introducing the CFA Inclusive Language Guide CFA is committed to creating a safe and inclusive culture - a responsibility we all share. 11 Jan 2024 Inclusion and Fairness People Go to Introducing the CFA Inclusive Language Guide
Junior leaders share, develop and learn at the 2023 Forum Lady Northcote Discovery Camp in Glenmore hosted the 2023 Junior Leader Forum on 21-22 October 2023. 27 Oct 2023 Inclusion and Fairness People Youth and Juniors Go to Junior leaders share, develop and learn at the 2023 Forum
Firefighters contain Berringa grassfire Firefighters have been working hard overnight to contain a grassfire at Berringa. 12 Oct 2023 Incidents - Bushfire Go to Firefighters contain Berringa grassfire
Mallacoota's road to recovery Impacted by the 2019-2020 bushfires, Mallacoota is now seeing a strong recovery with community members playing a big part in its renewal. 9 Sep 2023 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire People Go to Mallacoota's road to recovery
Brigades of CFA: Ballan For the past five years, Ballan Fire Brigade has been commemorating ANZAC Day with their annual Gunfire Breakfast. 11 Nov 2022 Events / Fundraising / Offers Inclusion and Fairness People Go to Brigades of CFA: Ballan
Cultural Diversity Week: Mohini Sashindranath For CFA’s Acting Chief Financial Officer Mohini Sashindranath, learning about a range of cultures helped her to learn more about herself. 25 Mar 2022 Inclusion and Fairness People Go to Cultural Diversity Week: Mohini Sashindranath
CFA celebrates International Women's Day On Sunday 6 March CFA Brigades, Groups, Districts and Regions across the state came together for International Women's Day (IWD) to celebrate women's achievements and reinforce a commitment to equalit ... 8 Mar 2022 Events / Fundraising / Offers Inclusion and Fairness Go to CFA celebrates International Women's Day
Wear it Purple Day helps CFA celebrate our diversity Today CFA celebrates Wear it Purple Day, a chance to encourage supportive, safe, empowering and inclusive environments for young rainbow people. 27 Aug 2021 Inclusion and Fairness People Go to Wear it Purple Day helps CFA celebrate our diversity
Women’s burn day hits milestone Close to 100 women firefighters representing 39 CFA brigades from all over Victoria honed their skills and shared their experiences over the weekend as the Cape Clear Women’s Burn Day was held f ... 30 Mar 2021 Community Safety Inclusion and Fairness Go to Women’s burn day hits milestone