Community engaged bushfire research sparks action across Mount Alexander A recent bushfire resilience study in Mount Alexander Shire found that local households are taking significant steps to reduce their fire risk. 18 Dec 2025 Community Safety People Planning and Research Go to Community engaged bushfire research sparks action across Mount Alexander
Bulart brigade celebrates dedicated service At their recent annual celebration, Bulart Fire Brigade recently took the opportunity to recognise the extended service of three of their members who have contributed a combined service total of 190 y ... 16 Dec 2025 Honours and Awards Operational Information People Go to Bulart brigade celebrates dedicated service
North West Region unites for 16 Days of Activism Staff from District 2 and North West Region came together earlier this week to acknowledge the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign, which runs annually from 25 November to 10 De ... 28 Nov 2025 Inclusion and Fairness People Go to North West Region unites for 16 Days of Activism
Agencies combine at Budj Bim for pre-season preparedness Volunteers and staff from CFA recently joined counterparts from Parks Victoria and Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) to run through fire season preparations at Budj Bim National Park. 25 Nov 2025 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire Operational Information Go to Agencies combine at Budj Bim for pre-season preparedness
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
Brigade receives medium tanker and honours former captain Maldon Fire Brigade has welcomed a new medium tanker to their engine bay, celebrating the official handover with brigade members and local dignitaries. 18 Nov 2025 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers People Go to Brigade receives medium tanker and honours former captain
Fire restrictions announced for the north-west The Fire Danger period will commence at 1am on Monday, 17 November 2025 for the following municipalities in CFA’s North West region. 31 Oct 2025 Community Safety Go to Fire restrictions announced for the north-west
Lockwood brigade takes over town to celebrate 75 years Torrential rain and severe winds were not enough to dampen Lockwood Fire Brigade’s 75-year anniversary festivities on 26 October, as eager members celebrated alongside their community. 30 Oct 2025 Honours and Awards Community Safety Events / Fundraising / Offers Go to Lockwood brigade takes over town to celebrate 75 years
Romsey and Lancefield brigades celebrate members Exemplary volunteer service was on the menu on 10 October, when Romsey and Lancefield fire brigades gathered at Mount Monument Winery for their annual dinner. 24 Oct 2025 Honours and Awards People Go to Romsey and Lancefield brigades celebrate members
Heathcote receives new ultralight vehicle and celebrates site for emergency services hub Heathcote Fire Brigade has officially received the keys to its new Ultralight vehicle which was celebrated at the site where the new emergency services hub will be located. 22 Oct 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers People Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Heathcote receives new ultralight vehicle and celebrates site for emergency services hub
Woodvale officially handed keys to new ultralight tanker Woodvale Fire Brigade has officially received the keys to its new Ultralight Tanker, celebrating the modernised addition to the engine bay alongside members of their community. 20 Oct 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers People Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Woodvale officially handed keys to new ultralight tanker
Doors officially open at new Natte Yallock Fire Station Natte Yallock Fire Brigade has celebrated the official opening of their new fire station and handed over their new ultra heavy tanker with brigade members and local dignitaries. 20 Oct 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers People Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Doors officially open at new Natte Yallock Fire Station
The crucial role of Hamilton Airbase Water bombing aircraft play an important role in suppressing fires, but to do an efficient job they need the dedicated work of volunteers at airbases. 13 Oct 2025 Community Safety Operational Information Go to The crucial role of Hamilton Airbase
South west brigades open doors to prepare for fire risk Amid drought conditions, nearly 150 fire brigades in Victoria’s southwest will open their doors to community members throughout October, helping to prepare them for fire season. 9 Oct 2025 Community Safety Health and Safety Incidents - Bushfire Go to South west brigades open doors to prepare for fire risk
First weekend of Get Fire Ready More than two hundred CFA brigades hosted community-focused fire-readiness events over the weekend 4-5 October as the Get Fire Ready initiative officially kicked off. 6 Oct 2025 Community Safety Events / Fundraising / Offers Health and Safety Go to First weekend of Get Fire Ready
Start of hay season prompts safety warning With hay season beginning in the west and north west parts of the state, farmers are being urged to take extra care in preventing haystack fires. 29 Sep 2025 Community Safety Go to Start of hay season prompts safety warning
The Goldfields get prepared Recently a group of brigades in the state’s north-west gathered and brushed up their skills and knowledge ahead of the summer season. 25 Sep 2025 Community Safety Training and Recruitment Go to The Goldfields get prepared
Langley-Barfold celebrates a century of service From the early days of knapsacks, beaters and buckets to fight fires, Langley-Barfold Fire Brigade has proudly celebrated 100 years of serving and protecting their community. 21 Aug 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers People Go to Langley-Barfold celebrates a century of service
How Daniel developed a life-saving habit For Golden Square 1st Lieutenant Daniel Nancarrow, community service doesn’t stop at the fireground, it flows through to the blood bank. 29 Jul 2025 Health and Safety People Go to How Daniel developed a life-saving habit
Forum takes flight at Eaglehawk In the midst of winter, members of Eaglehawk brigade kept the atmosphere warm during the broadcast of the June Volunteer Forum. 26 Jun 2025 Inclusion and Fairness Operational Information People Go to Forum takes flight at Eaglehawk
Maldon shed fire triggers lithium-ion battery warning A fire that destroyed a shed in Maldon has prompted fresh warnings about the risks posed by lithium-ion battery devices. 19 Jun 2025 Community Safety Incidents - Structure Operational Information Go to Maldon shed fire triggers lithium-ion battery warning
Newstead Brigade Annual Awards night On 24 May 2025 Newstead Fire Brigade held its Annual Awards night. 11 Jun 2025 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers People Go to Newstead Brigade Annual Awards night
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
Hamilton volunteers help boost medical response Hamilton Fire Brigade is one of 20 brigades trained and ready to respond to select medical Triple Zero calls as part of a new program that commenced in late 2024 and has been progressively rolled out ... 28 May 2025 Community Safety Health and Safety Partnerships Go to Hamilton volunteers help boost medical response