Montrose fire a wake up call Having lived in and around Montrose for most of her life, Bree Kuffer is no stranger to preparing for fire season. 7 Oct 2025 Community Safety Health and Safety Incidents - Bushfire Go to Montrose fire a wake up call
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
Spotting fake messages and account deactivation issues on Meta platforms In the past 12 months we have seen an increase in the number of fake messages, emails and comments on CFA Meta channels – these include Facebook, Instagram and Threads. 28 Feb 2025 Health and Safety Others People Go to Spotting fake messages and account deactivation issues on Meta platforms
CFA and Ambulance Victoria launch life-saving program Nine CFA brigades are trained and ready to respond to select medical Triple Zero calls as part of a new program that will officially commence on 27 November. 13 Nov 2024 Community Safety Incidents - Others Others Go to CFA and Ambulance Victoria launch life-saving program
Industry leaders elevate Planned Burns Taskforce About 60 of CFA’s Planned Burn Taskforce recently gathered at the Victorian Emergency Management Institute (VEMI) in Mount Macedon to gain expertise from key industry leaders. 26 Jun 2024 Environment Community Safety Health and Safety Go to Industry leaders elevate Planned Burns Taskforce
Volunteers receive peer support training The latest cohort of peer support members underwent training to offer mental health and wellbeing support to fellow CFA members. 13 Jun 2024 Incidents - Others Others People Go to Volunteers receive peer support training
Fire restrictions to end in remainder of North East The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will finish at 1.00am on Monday, 15 April for the remainder of the North East region in the following municipalities in CFA’s District 12, 13, 23 and 24. 8 Apr 2024 Environment Community Safety Health and Safety Go to Fire restrictions to end in remainder of North East
Death of a member: Garry Mallen, Portland brigade Today, we mourn the loss of one of our own, Portland Brigade member and former Captain Garry Mallen who passed away this morning while attending a shed fire incident in Portland. 30 Jan 2024 Incidents - Others Others People Go to Death of a member: Garry Mallen, Portland brigade
National Nutrition Week Life can get busy. And it when it gets busy, between meeting your volunteering commitments, family, work and general ‘life admin’, often the first thing to suffer is our eating habits. 15 Oct 2023 Health and Safety Go to National Nutrition Week
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
Women's Health Week Women are performing more roles at CFA than ever before, with many women being elected as brigade captains this year. 4 Sep 2023 Community Safety Health and Safety Go to Women's Health Week
Healthy Bones Action Week Depending on your role and activities in CFA, you may be required to undertake manual handling, get in and out of vehicles or carry out vigorous firefighting. 21 Aug 2023 Community Safety Health and Safety Go to Healthy Bones Action Week
Feedback on updated Working with Children Clearance Policy: deadline approaching We appreciate the feedback that has been received from many members on the updated Working with Children Clearance Policy. Your input is very important and helps inform the changes proposed under the ... 20 Jul 2023 Community Safety Health and Safety Others Go to Feedback on updated Working with Children Clearance Policy: deadline approaching
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
Family's house fire escape highlights power of smoke alarms A quick-thinking Belgrave Heights father has his working smoke alarms and intuition to thank for helping his family to escape from their burning home last month. 8 May 2023 Community Safety Health and Safety Incidents - Structure Go to Family's house fire escape highlights power of smoke alarms
Wild weekend of multi-agency rescues The first weekend of April saw a hive of activity for our CFA members as they attended several multi-agency rescue efforts across the State. 3 Apr 2023 Incidents - Others Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat Operational Information Others Go to Wild weekend of multi-agency rescues
Autumn planned burns to commence in North East Country Fire Authority (CFA) will take advantage of favourable weather and forest conditions to undertake planned burns across northeast Victoria in the coming weeks to reduce the threat of bushfires ... 16 Mar 2023 Environment Community Safety Operational Information Go to Autumn planned burns to commence in North East
Getaway blaze prompts burn-off warning Just before 6pm on Saturday afternoon, 21 January, CFA was called to reports of a fire on Edinburgh Road, Montrose. 23 Jan 2023 Incidents - Others Others Go to Getaway blaze prompts burn-off warning
Successful planned burns despite widespread rainfall Although floods have been at the forefront of our minds recently, fire remains a significant risk in the Dandenong Ranges. 15 Dec 2022 Environment Community Safety People Go to Successful planned burns despite widespread rainfall
Special reunion for brave Elliot and his firefighter rescuers A reunion for three-year old Elliot and firefighters from Upwey Fire Brigade has been deemed a great success, after Elliot needed to be rescued from a precarious situation earlier in the week. 27 May 2022 Incidents - Others Others Go to Special reunion for brave Elliot and his firefighter rescuers
Smoky conditions predicted this weekend With the end of the Fire Danger Period across most of the state, hundreds of Victorians are expected to undertake private burn-offs over the weekend and fire agencies will also be making the most of c ... 8 Apr 2022 Environment Health and Safety Go to Smoky conditions predicted this weekend
Self-combusting hay bales prompt fire warning Victorian farmers have enjoyed strong seasonal growth of pastures and crops, but CFA has warned them to exercise caution when cutting, baling and storing hay. 17 Jan 2022 Community Safety Incidents - Others Others Go to Self-combusting hay bales prompt fire warning
Busy life balanced by self-care for Moe firefighter Women’s Health Week runs from 6 - 10 September and focuses on encouraging women to ensure they are setting aside time for their own health and wellbeing. 6 Sep 2021 Health and Safety People Go to Busy life balanced by self-care for Moe firefighter