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
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
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
Volunteer Forum gets fire ready A live burnover drill highlighted one of the ways our members get fire ready at the latest monthly Volunteer Forum hosted by Montrose CFA. 2 Oct 2025 Community Safety People Training and Recruitment Go to Volunteer Forum gets fire ready
The two of us In our 'Two of us' series we ask two people who know each other well to share insights about each other. 23 Sep 2025 People Go to The two of us
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
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
Northeast brigades celebrate four new tankers and improved fire station A group of brigades in the outer suburbs of Melbourne are ready for the fire season ahead with four new tankers and a newly renovated station at Chirnside Park. 16 Jun 2025 People Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Northeast brigades celebrate four new tankers and improved fire station
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
CFA members honoured with Australian Fire Service Medal This King's Birthday four highly regarded CFA members have been awarded an Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM), in recognition of their outstanding service to CFA and their communities. 9 Jun 2025 Honours and Awards Operational Information People Go to CFA members honoured with Australian Fire Service Medal
AFSM honour for fire services impact Colin Brown AFSM is a dedicated and highly experienced firefighter and emergency services leader with more than 40 years of service to CFA and Fire Rescue Victoria. 9 Jun 2025 Honours and Awards Operational Information People Go to AFSM honour for fire services impact
Prestigious award for experienced brigade captain Sharon Merritt AFSM has received the prestigious Australian Fire Service Medal in this year’s King’s Birthday Honours for her outstanding service to CFA and the community. 9 Jun 2025 Honours and Awards Operational Information People Go to Prestigious award for experienced brigade captain
Legacy of dedication and innovation Peter Langridge’s legacy is one of dedication, innovation and an unwavering commitment to protecting those who serve on the frontline. 9 Jun 2025 Honours and Awards Operational Information People Go to Legacy of dedication and innovation
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 Airbase firefighters awarded National Emergency Medals A group of local volunteer firefighters have been honoured with National Emergency Medals for their efforts at the Hamilton Airbase during the 2019-2020 Australian bushfire crisis. 22 May 2025 Honours and Awards Incidents - Bushfire People Go to Hamilton Airbase firefighters awarded National Emergency Medals
Challenge Camp inspires strength, confidence, and connection among CFA women Recently women of CFA from all over the state gathered at their respective regional Women’s Challenge Camps to break down barriers and push themselves out of their comfort zones. 12 May 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers Inclusion and Fairness People Go to Challenge Camp inspires strength, confidence, and connection among CFA women
Leading the way for women's comfort and hygiene CFA is leading the way in providing comfort for volunteers who are women, actively engaging with them to address their needs on and off the truck. 9 May 2025 Health and Safety People Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Leading the way for women's comfort and hygiene