Panther on the ski slopes CFA District Mechanical Officer (DMO) Steve O'Shea was enjoying the sun at Mt Hotham recently and took the chance to record a walk around of the local brigade's tracked pumper. 1 Jul 2025 Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Panther on the ski slopes
From the murky depths to award night success Wirrate Fire Brigade members have come together to celebrate 505 years of combined service. 19 Mar 2025 Honours and Awards Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to From the murky depths to award night success
Four new tankers arrive ahead of summer Shepparton, Numurkah, Nathalia and Euroa Fire Brigades recently all received a new Heavy Tanker, boosting their firefighting ability to support the region ahead of the summer conditions. 19 Sep 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers Operational Information Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Four new tankers arrive ahead of summer
Unique alpine vehicles for tough terrain Life at the top of the mountain presents challenging conditions for the Mt Hotham – Dinner Plain Fire Brigade. 9 Aug 2024 Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Unique alpine vehicles for tough terrain
Celebrative NAIDOC Week for Bunjil Fire Brigade This NAIDOC Week, CFA’s indigenous-led firefighting crew gathered to celebrate the formation of Bunjil Fire Brigade and the extension to their fire station facilities. 11 Jul 2024 Inclusion and Fairness Training and Recruitment Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Celebrative NAIDOC Week for Bunjil Fire Brigade
CFA first on scene at Mount Beauty aircraft incident Five CFA units are currently responding to an aircraft incident on Embankment Drive at Mount Beauty from around 1:41pm. 27 Apr 2024 Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat Go to CFA first on scene at Mount Beauty aircraft incident
Solar project provides power to communities during blackouts CFA is marking Earth Day by recognising the completion of a solar panel installation project in north-east Victoria. 22 Apr 2024 Environment Partnerships Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Solar project provides power to communities during blackouts
New heavy tanker officially handed over to Tatura volunteers Tatura Fire Brigade has a new heavy tanker to help boost the brigade’s ability to serve the community. 17 Apr 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers People Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to New heavy tanker officially handed over to Tatura volunteers
New station thanks to grants and fundraising Porepunkah Fire Brigade has successfully obtained a new fire station thanks to three government grants and local fundraising. 26 Mar 2024 Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to New station thanks to grants and fundraising
New truck and new radio on show in Volunteer Forum A new truck and new radio were on show at Cobram brigade during the March Volunteer Forum broadcast. 21 Mar 2024 Inclusion and Fairness Operational Information Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to New truck and new radio on show in Volunteer Forum
Beechworth Rural Fire Brigade pumped for new equipment Beechworth Rural Fire Brigade has teamed up with the local correctional centre and a Beechworth based national business to build a much-needed trailer mounted quick fill pump. 22 Jan 2024 Partnerships Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Beechworth Rural Fire Brigade pumped for new equipment
Lakes Entrance receives new rescue truck Lakes Entrance Fire Brigade celebrated the official handover of their new rescue truck today which will boost the members’ response to road crash rescue incidents. 7 Dec 2023 Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Lakes Entrance receives new rescue truck
New community facilities in the Bundarra Valley The Bundarra Valley community has joined with CFA, Forest Fire Management Victoria and East Gippsland Shire Council representatives to celebrate the opening of the Bundarra Community Centre. 13 Oct 2023 Community Safety Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to New community facilities in the Bundarra Valley
Mallacoota recovery efforts in the forum spotlight Catch up on the recovery efforts at Mallacoota and surrounding areas, with insights from many of the community members engaged. 31 Aug 2023 Events / Fundraising / Offers Training and Recruitment Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Mallacoota recovery efforts in the forum spotlight
CFA and SES join forces with rescues across Gippsland CFA and SES crews in East Gippsland work as one on multiple types of rescues to help save lives. 31 Aug 2023 Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat Partnerships People Go to CFA and SES join forces with rescues across Gippsland
Wild weekend of multi-agency rescues The first weekend of April saw a hive of activity for our CFA members as they attended several multi-agency rescue efforts across the State. 3 Apr 2023 Incidents - Others Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat Operational Information Others Go to Wild weekend of multi-agency rescues
Pilot testing of new radios commences Pilot field testing of preferred radio products has started in Districts 5, 14 and 22 as the next stage of the Radio Replacement Program (RRP) gets underway. 24 Mar 2023 Operational Information Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Pilot testing of new radios commences
Bairnsdale Fire Brigade opens new station Bairnsdale Fire Brigade volunteers have celebrated the official opening of their new fire station which will improve their ability to serve the local community. 3 Sep 2022 Events / Fundraising / Offers Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Bairnsdale Fire Brigade opens new station
Cool new pumpers for alpine fire brigades Victoria’s alpine communities will be further protected, with CFA welcoming three new specialised firefighting vehicles to its alpine brigades in time for the 2022 snow season. 10 Jun 2022 Community Safety Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Cool new pumpers for alpine fire brigades
Multi agency rescue near Mt Hotham CFA crews have worked in treacherous terrain to rescue two occupants from a vehicle, after it came off the road and fell approximately 15 metres down a steep cliff. 22 Apr 2022 Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat Go to Multi agency rescue near Mt Hotham
CFA's new fleet and equipment on display at Champs CFA will be showcasing their latest vehicle fleet along with the latest protective equipment at the upcoming Firefighter State Championships at Mooroopna. 17 Mar 2022 Events / Fundraising / Offers Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to CFA's new fleet and equipment on display at Champs
New Nagambie Fire Station officially opens Nagambie CFA brigade members have celebrated the official opening of their brand-new fire station. 2 Mar 2022 Events / Fundraising / Offers Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to New Nagambie Fire Station officially opens
New station opens as Tatura marks milestone Tatura CFA brigade members have celebrated the opening of their brand-new fire station as they mark the brigade’s 126th year. 17 May 2021 Events / Fundraising / Offers Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to New station opens as Tatura marks milestone
Donated tankers arrive at Upper Murray fire brigades New Ultra-Light Tankers that were paid for by donations, have been unveiled at two Upper Murray brigades that were severely impacted during the 2019//20 bushfires. 19 Apr 2021 Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Donated tankers arrive at Upper Murray fire brigades