Hot Fire Training Day at VEMTC Wangaratta In late August, VEMTC Wangaratta came alive with energy, teamwork, and skill-building as 28 CFA Volunteers gathered for a Hot Fire Training Day. 3 Oct 2025 People Training and Recruitment Go to Hot Fire Training Day at VEMTC Wangaratta
Navigating the Pines On Sunday 24 November 24, CFA members gathered for a group training exercise hosted by the Moyhu Group and Hancock Victorian Plantations (HVP.) 5 Dec 2024 Others Training and Recruitment Go to Navigating the Pines
Echuca fireys win NSW State Championships Echuca Fire Brigade claimed a historic win at the recent NSW State Championships in Wagga Wagga, becoming the first-ever Victorian brigade to win the prestigious Alfred Webb Cup. 19 Nov 2024 Honours and Awards People Training and Recruitment Go to Echuca fireys win NSW State Championships
Mount Buller training exercise sets interagency response up for success CFA brigades from Mount Buller, Glenroy-Merrijig and Mansfield recently completed a training exercise simulating a fire set at Sugarbush Lodge Mount Buller. 13 Sep 2024 Community Safety People Training and Recruitment Go to Mount Buller training exercise sets interagency response up for success
Women's hot fire training Day at Wangaratta training campus The training day on 18 August brought together more than 20 dedicated volunteer firefighters, including volunteer PAD instructors, with the support of staff at VEMTC Wangaratta training campus. 27 Aug 2024 People Training and Recruitment Go to Women's hot fire training Day at Wangaratta training campus
New recruitment photos available now More than 150 new images of volunteers in different locations and engaged in various activities have been added to the CFA Digital Library for use in volunteer recruitment campaigns. 9 Aug 2024 Training and Recruitment Go to New recruitment photos available now
Goulburn-Murray Water volunteers bolster Boort Fire Brigade A trio of Boort locals are continuing a tradition of Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) employees volunteering at the local fire brigade. 7 Aug 2024 Partnerships People Training and Recruitment Go to Goulburn-Murray Water volunteers bolster Boort Fire Brigade
Wyuna fire brigade welcomes new Filipino members Wyuna brigade, in the Goulburn Valley has recently welcomed more diversity into its ranks with four volunteers recently joining the brigade from the Philippines. 26 Jul 2024 Inclusion and Fairness People Training and Recruitment Go to Wyuna fire brigade welcomes new Filipino members
VEMTC Wangaratta turns 40 VEMTC Wangaratta, CFA's oldest training facility, celebrates its 40th anniversary this year. 3 Jul 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers Training and Recruitment Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to VEMTC Wangaratta turns 40
Shelley Burn Camp a great success The Shelley Burn Camp in north-east Victoria is unique because it occurs in one of the highest locations in the state, and because it’s a collaborative training exercise between CFA and Hancock ... 21 May 2024 Community Safety Training and Recruitment Go to Shelley Burn Camp a great success
Volunteer Forum highlights many faces of CFA This month's Volunteer Forum was broadcast live from Rochester Fire Brigade in District 20, one year on from the major floods of 2022. 30 Nov 2023 Events / Fundraising / Offers Operational Information Training and Recruitment Go to Volunteer Forum highlights many faces of CFA
Benalla firefighters hone skills in multi-agency exercise CFA recently led a multi-agency exercise at Benalla Fire Station to hone their skills ahead of the fire season. 23 Nov 2023 Community Safety Training and Recruitment Go to Benalla firefighters hone skills in multi-agency exercise
Historic Charlton Post Office destroyed The historic Charlton Post Office was destroyed on Sunday after a fire tore through the building forcing the roof to collapse. 21 Nov 2023 Incidents - Structure Go to Historic Charlton Post Office destroyed
Chainsaw courses supported by Women’s Networking Group Following on from its launch in February, CFA's Women’s Networking Group in Districts 22 and 23 have been planning activities to connect, support and upskill women. 17 Nov 2023 Inclusion and Fairness People Training and Recruitment Go to Chainsaw courses supported by Women’s Networking Group
Lucky escape for Benalla residents Two Benalla residents had a lucky escape after a mobility scooter caught fire yesterday. 20 Oct 2023 Community Safety Incidents - Others Incidents - Structure Others Go to Lucky escape for Benalla residents
Smoke alarm saves Benalla residents A working smoke alarm helped save the lives of two Benalla residents after a house fire last night. 16 Oct 2023 Incidents - Structure Go to Smoke alarm saves Benalla residents
Wangaratta training pad dedicated to CFA legend A hot fire training Gas Pad has been dedicated to the late Mick Daws to honour his service to CFA both as a volunteer and staff member. 13 Jul 2023 Honours and Awards People Training and Recruitment Go to Wangaratta training pad dedicated to CFA legend
Highlights from the May 2023 Volunteer Forum Wangaratta's hi-tech Mobile Command Vehicle (MCV) was one of many highlights at this month's Volunteer Forum that was streamed live from Springhurst Fire Brigade in North East region's District 23. 18 May 2023 Events / Fundraising / Offers Training and Recruitment Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Highlights from the May 2023 Volunteer Forum
May 2023 Volunteer Forum sneak peek The next Volunteer Forum will be coming live from the North East on Wednesday 17 May at 7pm. 12 May 2023 Operational Information Training and Recruitment Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to May 2023 Volunteer Forum sneak peek
Tarrawingee's young right-hand man recognised as brigade's firefighter of the year There’s not a day you won’t find 21-year-old Charlie McGrath donning his CFA workwear or lending a helping hand during a middle-of-the-night callout. 1 Mar 2023 Honours and Awards People Training and Recruitment Go to Tarrawingee's young right-hand man recognised as brigade's firefighter of the year
Kanyapella hay fire serves as a timely reminder CFA crews were called to a hay shed fire overnight on 28 December, caused by spontaneous ignition. 29 Dec 2022 Incidents - Structure Go to Kanyapella hay fire serves as a timely reminder
Agencies work together at factory fire On Monday 21 June just before 10pm, Benalla and Winton fire brigades were responded to a fire in a drier at a chipboard manufacturing factory. 28 Jun 2021 Incidents - Structure Go to Agencies work together at factory fire