Family ties on the fireground This Father’s Day, CFA is celebrating the many dads, father figures and families who volunteer side-by-side, protecting Victorian communities. 6 Sep 2025 Incidents - Bushfire People Go to Family ties on the fireground
Busy month for Tyabb reminds all to stay vigilant Last month Tyabb Fire Brigade saw their busiest July in the history of the brigade, beating last year's July by one call out. 15 Aug 2025 Community Safety Incidents - Others Others Go to Busy month for Tyabb reminds all to stay vigilant
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
Girls on Fire program sparks interest in emergency services Around 50 young women from across the state recently took part in the ‘Girls on Fire’ program at CFA’s training ground at Bangholme, aimed at engaging more women in the emergency ser ... 23 Jul 2025 Incidents - Others Others Training and Recruitment Youth and Juniors Go to Girls on Fire program sparks interest in emergency services
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
CFA reminds tree changers to be fire ready As more Victorians trade city life for the peace and quiet of regional and rural areas, CFA is encouraging tree changers to take the time to learn about their local fire risks. 16 Apr 2025 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire Planning and Research Go to CFA reminds tree changers to be fire ready
“You’re asking people to leave their homes” Leadership during a bushfire is a complicated and multifaceted undertaking, something that CFA Goroke Group Officer Justin Batson came to understand firsthand this fire season. 9 Apr 2025 Health and Safety Incidents - Bushfire People Go to “You’re asking people to leave their homes”
Burn pile reignition prompts hot weather warning CFA is urging Victorians to remain vigilant ahead of elevated fire conditions on Saturday after a burn pile reignited after two months this week. 14 Mar 2025 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire Go to Burn pile reignition prompts hot weather warning
It takes a village: How Dimboola faced the fire As residents of Dimboola were sitting down for dinner on Monday 27 January, they were given just over 30 minutes to safely evacuate before conditions became life-threatening. 14 Mar 2025 Incidents - Bushfire People Go to It takes a village: How Dimboola faced the fire
CFA highlights risk after machinery sparks Glenrowan fire CFA is reminding landowners, farmers, and machinery operators to remain alert to the fire risk this autumn after a large bushfire near Glenrowan earlier this week. 7 Mar 2025 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire Go to CFA highlights risk after machinery sparks Glenrowan fire
One in all in at Warracknabeal to fight fires Warracknabeal Fire Brigade volunteers were among many on the Western Victoria fireground over recent weeks, with some younger members experiencing their first strike team deployment. 24 Feb 2025 Incidents - Bushfire Operational Information People Go to One in all in at Warracknabeal to fight fires
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
Grampians and Little Desert fires contained The Grampians – Wallaby Rocks and Little Desert bushfires are now contained following nearly two weeks of incredible work by crews on the ground, in the air and in the control centres. 9 Feb 2025 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire People Go to Grampians and Little Desert fires contained
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
He chose to stay, but won't do that again A Gurdies local, who watched fire arrive at his doorstep, is urging everyone to listen to the advice of authorities and leave early when it comes to bushfires. 21 Jan 2025 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire Go to He chose to stay, but won't do that again
Grampians fire contained after 21 days After three weeks, the bushfire in the Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park is now contained. The fire began on 17 December after dry lightning started multiple fires in the southern part of the nationa ... 6 Jan 2025 Incidents - Bushfire Go to Grampians fire contained after 21 days
Grampians fire update The bushfire in the Grampians National Park, which was started by a lightning strike on 16 December, has now burned more than 76,000 hectares. 31 Dec 2024 Incidents - Bushfire Go to Grampians fire update
Total Fire Ban for Mallee and Wimmera A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for the Mallee and Wimmera fire districts tomorrow, Friday 20 December 2024. 19 Dec 2024 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire Go to Total Fire Ban for Mallee and Wimmera
CFA mechanics awarded National Emergency Medals Ten CFA District Mechanical Officers (DMOs) from the North East region have been honoured with National Emergency Medals for their efforts in the 2019-2020 Australian bushfire crisis. 13 Dec 2024 Honours and Awards Incidents - Bushfire Operational Information Go to CFA mechanics awarded National Emergency Medals
E-bike garage fire a Christmas safety reminder Victorian fire agencies are urging residents to be aware of the risks associated with lithium-ion battery products this festive season following a lithium-ion battery explosion on an e-bike. 5 Dec 2024 Community Safety Incidents - Others Incidents - Structure Others Go to E-bike garage fire a Christmas safety reminder
CFA crews battle more than 130 fires It was a busy weekend for CFA crews, who responded to more than 130 fires across the state. 18 Nov 2024 Community Safety Incidents - Others Others Go to CFA crews battle more than 130 fires
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
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 next week. 23 Oct 2024 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire People Go to Victoria's fire season officially begins
Hay season comes early in the west amid heightened fire risk With hay season arriving early in western Victoria and parts of the state facing an increased fire risk this spring, CFA is urging farmers to take extra care to prevent haystack fires. 11 Oct 2024 Community Safety Incidents - Others Others People Go to Hay season comes early in the west amid heightened fire risk