Training exercise prepares the south west More than 80 personnel from CFA and other emergency services gathered at the Colac Incident Control Centre to simulate an emergency scenario to sharpen skills and train some fresh faces last week. 23 Dec 2025 Training and Recruitment Go to Training exercise prepares the south west
Ground Observer exercise brings districts together Ground Observers from Districts 7 and 15 joined forces in the Brisbane Ranges for a hands-on training exercise aimed at sharpening fireground intelligence skills ahead of the summer fire season. 16 Dec 2025 Operational Information Training and Recruitment Go to Ground Observer exercise brings districts together
District 7 women leading the way Kicking off first thing on Saturday morning, District 7 women came together at VEMTC Central Highlands for a skills day, setting out in four groups to take part ... 20 Oct 2025 Inclusion and Fairness People Training and Recruitment Go to District 7 women leading the way
South West women jump in the driver's seat More than 30 women in CFA recently added trailer reversing and truck driving to their skill set, having taken part in a dedicated Women’s Driving Skills Day in the state's south-west. 11 Aug 2025 People Training and Recruitment Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to South West women jump in the driver's seat
Smoke alarm saves Curlewis man after fire pit sparks blaze A working smoke alarm has been credited with saving the life of a Curlewis man after fire destroyed his two-storey home. 7 Aug 2025 Community Safety Incidents - Structure Go to Smoke alarm saves Curlewis man after fire pit sparks blaze
Readiness strengthened through Wallington multiagency exercise Volunteers from across the Bellarine Peninsula and surrounding areas successfully came together over the weekend on Sunday 18 May, to participate in a large-scale multiagency operation - Exercise Mabo ... 19 May 2025 Community Safety Partnerships Training and Recruitment Go to Readiness strengthened through Wallington multiagency exercise
Can you give Corio Fire Brigade a hand? Joining Corio Fire Brigade doesn’t mean needing to jump on the back of a fire truck, and right now the team is looking for a secretary and treasurer to join their ranks. Could you fill that role ... 9 Jan 2025 People Training and Recruitment Go to Can you give Corio Fire Brigade a hand?
Church fire at St Leonards Firefighters have battled a Church fire in St Leonards which has been declared suspicious. 28 Nov 2024 Incidents - Structure Go to Church fire at St Leonards
School’s in for members at Lorne As schoolies enjoy a break in the town, CFA broadcast the Volunteer Forum from Lorne Fire Brigade. 28 Nov 2024 Inclusion and Fairness People Training and Recruitment Go to School’s in for members at Lorne
October Volunteer Forum from Bannockburn Bannockburn hosted the October Volunteer Forum, with special guest Board Chair Jo Plummer on hand to update on the future of CFA. 29 Oct 2024 Operational Information People Training and Recruitment Go to October Volunteer Forum from Bannockburn
Future of Aireys Inlet riding a wave of inspiration Growing up along the coast of Aireys Inlet has its perks, and two young working professionals are hoping their friends follow in their footsteps in joining CFA to give back to their community. 5 Aug 2024 People Training and Recruitment Youth and Juniors Go to Future of Aireys Inlet riding a wave of inspiration
Smoke alarm saves residents in Curlewis house fire Smoke alarms have saved the lives of residents in a house fire at Curlewis this morning, near Geelong. 2 Jul 2024 Community Safety Incidents - Structure People Go to Smoke alarm saves residents in Curlewis house fire
Young trio paving the way for volunteerism in Lorne Three young Lorne emergency services workers have been the catalyst for injecting youth into the local fire brigade over the past year, as five new recruits have followed in their footsteps. 20 May 2024 Community Safety People Training and Recruitment Go to Young trio paving the way for volunteerism in Lorne
Six shops destroyed in Torquay fire Firefighters battled a restaurant fire overnight which spread to five other businesses in the shopping strip. 15 Apr 2024 Incidents - Structure Go to Six shops destroyed in Torquay fire
Geelong West meet Face of Good Friday Appeal One of this year’s Faces of the Good Friday Appeal became a Geelong West Fire Brigade firefighter for the day and even got to blast the lights and sirens on the truck. 28 Mar 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers Partnerships People Go to Geelong West meet Face of Good Friday Appeal
A valid reason to talk to people who have a disability People with a disability have a much higher risk of injury in a house fire. Did you know that more than 60 per cent of people who die in house fires have a disability? 6 Feb 2024 Community Safety Partnerships Go to A valid reason to talk to people who have a disability
Right place, right time for Geelong West It was perfect timing for Geelong West firefighters last week when they happened upon a fire in Herne Hill. 5 Jul 2023 Incidents - Structure Go to Right place, right time for Geelong West
Driving in all conditions It’s not often you hear the sound of joyous laughter and chatter coupled with the piercing sound and visuals of pumpers and tankers travelling past with 'lights and sirens'. 24 May 2023 People Training and Recruitment Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Driving in all conditions
CFA encourages business owners to be disaster ready CFA is encouraging business owners in high risk areas on the Great Ocean Road, Phillip Island and Bass Coast to take part in a new disaster ready program. 9 May 2023 Community Safety Partnerships Go to CFA encourages business owners to be disaster ready
CFA women boost rescue skills in multi-agency training Last weekend, CFA members participated in a multi-agency Women in Rescue training activity at Geelong, hosted by Bellarine SES. 21 Apr 2023 Training and Recruitment Go to CFA women boost rescue skills in multi-agency training
House fire in Charlemont Firefighters responded to reports of a house fire on Brearleys Lane in Charlemont at around 2.26pm on Saturday 2 December. 3 Dec 2022 Incidents - Structure Go to House fire in Charlemont
CFA women at the forefront of training A training day specifically for women has been held at CFA’s training campus in Ballan to boost the skills and confidence of our firefighters. 4 Oct 2022 Training and Recruitment Go to CFA women at the forefront of training
Buckley house destroyed by fire Firefighters battled a house fire in Buckley yesterday afternoon (20/4) but unfortunately the house was destroyed. 21 Apr 2022 Incidents - Structure Go to Buckley house destroyed by fire
Fireys and paramedics work as one Paramedics will again respond to emergency incidents from the Barwon Heads and Portarlington Fire Stations during the busy tourist season after a community-minded partnership between Ambulance Victori ... 7 Jan 2022 Community Safety Partnerships Go to Fireys and paramedics work as one