Celebrating our members on International Volunteer Day Today on International Volunteer Day (5 December), we take a moment to recognise and celebrate the incredible contribution of our volunteers - the people at the heart of everything we do. 5 Dec 2025 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers Go to Celebrating our members on International Volunteer Day
Victorians facing warmer temperatures and increased fire risk this summer despite recent rainfall Victorians are being urged to prepare for a warmer-than-average summer and an increase in fire risk across many parts of Victoria, according to the Australian Seasonal Bushfire Outlook for Summer rele ... 27 Nov 2025 Environment Community Safety Health and Safety Go to Victorians facing warmer temperatures and increased fire risk this summer despite recent rainfall
Final municipalities in the south west to enter Fire Danger Period The Fire Danger Period will commence at 1am Monday, 8 December 2025 for the following municipalities in the state’s south west. 25 Nov 2025 Environment Community Safety Health and Safety Go to Final municipalities in the south west to enter Fire Danger Period
CFA calls for community volunteers to monitor grasslands CFA is encouraging Victorians to become ‘citizen scientists’ and help strengthen critical information about the state’s fire risk. 24 Nov 2025 Environment Others People Go to CFA calls for community volunteers to monitor grasslands
Start of harvest brings fire warning The harvesting season has begun and is prompting warnings from CFA to ensure equipment is properly maintained, and precautions are taken to avoid harvester fires. 21 Nov 2025 Environment Community Safety Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat Go to Start of harvest brings fire warning
Recognising our commitment to safety Meet the winners of our National Safe Work Month Awards - the individuals who go above and beyond in promoting a safe working environment for our members. 19 Nov 2025 Honours and Awards Health and Safety Go to Recognising our commitment to safety
Casterton Fire Brigade celebrates Casterton Fire Brigade celebrated its 55th Annual Dinner on Saturday 11 October at the Casterton-Sandford Football Netball Clubrooms. 3 Nov 2025 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers People Go to Casterton Fire Brigade celebrates
Heroic tradie honoured for life-saving rescue A Melbourne man has been recognised for his extraordinary courage after rescuing a disabled woman trapped inside her burning home on New Year’s Day 2024. 27 Oct 2025 Honours and Awards Go to Heroic tradie honoured for life-saving rescue
Emergency Services Foundation Diversity and Inclusion Awards Applications are open for the Emergency Services Foundation’s Diversity and Inclusion Awards. 23 Oct 2025 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers Others Go to Emergency Services Foundation Diversity and Inclusion Awards
Junior Leader Forum Roadshow 2025 For the second year running, the Junior Leader Forum continued its roadshow format to keep Junior leaders informed and connected. 6 Oct 2025 People Training and Recruitment Youth and Juniors Go to Junior Leader Forum Roadshow 2025
Youth Fest 2025 - That's a wrap September saw the return of Youth Fest 2025 with a focus on young people across the state, with CFA recognising and championing young people and amplifying their voices. 6 Oct 2025 Youth and Juniors Go to Youth Fest 2025 - That's a wrap
Emerging Young Leaders Mentoring Program acknowledgement day Thank you on behalf of the Emerging Young Leaders Mentoring Program. We can't wait to tell you all about our experiences. 3 Sep 2025 Inclusion and Fairness People Youth and Juniors Go to Emerging Young Leaders Mentoring Program acknowledgement day
Discover the new Honours and Awards search and filter dashboard We’re excited to launch a new tool designed to make recognising outstanding contributions easier than ever: the Honours and Awards search and filter dashboard. 11 Aug 2025 Honours and Awards Go to Discover the new Honours and Awards search and filter dashboard
The Emerging Young Leaders Mentoring Program August workshop "What a bloody special moment it was! That's what these programs are about," says Mentee Jake Williamson, referring to a session in the August workshop where participants shared their thoughts on wher ... 8 Aug 2025 Others People Youth and Juniors Go to The Emerging Young Leaders Mentoring Program August workshop
Time to shine: Nominations open for Australian Fire Service Medal CFA members across Victoria are being called on to recognise the outstanding individuals among them as nominations open for the 2026 King's Birthday Honours. 4 Aug 2025 Honours and Awards Go to Time to shine: Nominations open for Australian Fire Service Medal
Volunteers recognised for training contribution Volunteers Di Billingsley and Phil Graham have been recognised with an Executive Director’s Citation for Service by Bushfires Northern Territory (NT). 18 Jul 2025 Honours and Awards Training and Recruitment Go to Volunteers recognised for training contribution
Junior Leader Forum Roadshow - EOIs now open Join us as we invest in Junior Leaders across the state so we can impact Juniors across CFA for years to come. 3 Jul 2025 Inclusion and Fairness People Youth and Juniors Go to Junior Leader Forum Roadshow - EOIs now open
Top honours for CFA-led research team A CFA research scientist and her team have won top honors at the inaugural Natural Hazards Research awards for their work in predictive fire mapping. 2 Jul 2025 Honours and Awards Planning and Research Go to Top honours for CFA-led research team
165 years on the frontline at Portland Brigade Portland Fire Brigade gathered over the weekend to celebrate their 165 years of service to the community and acknowledge the dedication of several brigade members. 1 Jul 2025 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers People Go to 165 years on the frontline at Portland Brigade
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
Cadet Camp 2025 wrap-up From May 16 to 18, 36 inspiring young CFA volunteers came together for an unforgettable Cadet Camp — and what a weekend it was! 24 Jun 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers Training and Recruitment Youth and Juniors Go to Cadet Camp 2025 wrap-up
EOI | Honours, Awards & Remembrance Board Committee member (CFA Volunteer) Calling for CFA volunteer expressions of interest for the CFA Board Committee – Honours, Awards & Remembrance for a period of three (3) years. 16 Jun 2025 Honours and Awards Go to EOI | Honours, Awards & Remembrance Board Committee member (CFA Volunteer)
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
Campfire and private burn-off safety urged this coming long weekend As Victorians head outdoors to enjoy the King’s Birthday long weekend, fire and land authorities are reminding campers and visitors to forests and parks to be safe around campfires. 2 Jun 2025 Environment Community Safety Health and Safety Go to Campfire and private burn-off safety urged this coming long weekend