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
Brett Boatman farewells CFA After more than four decades of service to CFA, Deputy Chief Officer Brett Boatman has departed the organisation to take up the role of Deputy Emergency Management Commissioner with Emergency Manageme ... 8 Dec 2025 People Go to Brett Boatman farewells CFA
International visitors tour VEMTC Central Highlands CFA’s VEMTC Central Highlands training centre in Ballan recently welcomed a group from Hunan Vocational Institute of Safety Technology, a vocational college based in Changsa, China. 5 Dec 2025 Others People Go to International visitors tour VEMTC Central Highlands
‘I can’t be on the frontline anymore, but I can still help’ This International Day of People with Disability (3 December), CFA is recognising the important role people with disability play across our brigades and the broader community. 3 Dec 2025 Inclusion and Fairness People Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to ‘I can’t be on the frontline anymore, but I can still help’
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
CFA welcomes millions in project grants CFA is welcoming more than $22.6 million in grants for brigades and groups to share to purchase new equipment, helping to further protect their local communities. 26 Nov 2025 Partnerships People Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to CFA welcomes millions in project grants
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
Volunteer treks 240km to support brigade Glenlyon member Shaun Gedge has completed a remarkable journey, walking 240 kilometres around the brigade’s response area to raise funds for vital new firefighting equipment. 6 Nov 2025 Others People Go to Volunteer treks 240km to support brigade
Exciting new chapter for Oxley Fire Brigade There’s been an exciting development in District 23 with the formation of a new brigade. 27 Oct 2025 Honours and Awards People Go to Exciting new chapter for Oxley Fire Brigade
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
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
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
Trentham trio honoured for brave storm rescue Three members of Trentham Fire Brigade have been recognised for their extraordinary bravery after they ventured into a severe storm to assist isolated community members in need. 7 Jul 2025 Honours and Awards People Go to Trentham trio honoured for brave storm rescue
Paw patrol to the rescue for Peggy A beloved dog who went missing for two days has been safely rescued after falling down an abandoned mine shaft in the Wombat State Forest in Langdons Hill. 3 Jul 2025 Incidents - Others Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat Others People Go to Paw patrol to the rescue for Peggy
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
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
Pentland Hills school bus crash responders honoured Seventeen firefighters from Bacchus Marsh, Ballan and Melton Fire Brigades have received one of CFA’s highest honours for their response to a serious school bus crash in 2022. 4 Jun 2025 Honours and Awards Community Safety Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat Go to Pentland Hills school bus crash responders honoured
A joint mine shaft rescue for Labrador Ted A team effort in the west today (2 June) saw local Trentham Fire Brigade members work with CFA’s Oscar 1 rescue team to safely rescue a dog from an eight-metre-deep mine shaft. 2 Jun 2025 Community Safety Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat Go to A joint mine shaft rescue for Labrador Ted
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