Crib Point hosts exercise for third year running For the third year running, Crib Point played host to a major joint training exercise, bringing together brigades from across the Westernport, Peninsula and South East Groups. 7 Nov 2025 Operational Information Training and Recruitment Go to Crib Point hosts exercise for third year running
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
New volunteer shares Mt Hotham-Dinner Plain experience Garrick Atkin finished his General Firefighter training a little over four months ago and is a member with Mt. Hotham-Dinner Plain Fire brigade. 13 Aug 2025 People Training and Recruitment Go to New volunteer shares Mt Hotham-Dinner Plain experience
Team trains for urban response As the recent autumn morphed into winter, eight CFA firefighters committed to the challenging task of upskilling in District 10’s autumn PUAFIR203 Respond to Urban Fire intensive. 5 Aug 2025 People Training and Recruitment Go to Team trains for urban response
Bright mother opens the doors of opportunity to next generation Bright mother, Leah Chalwell, has a passion for inspiring the next generation of women firefighters and is encouraging other mums to join CFA. 7 May 2025 People Training and Recruitment Youth and Juniors Go to Bright mother opens the doors of opportunity to next generation
DCO put through his paces on off-road course The pressure was on as DCO Rohan Luke took on VEMTC West Sale's off-road course while the CFA driving instructor who first taught him when he joined CFA many years ago, watched on. 6 Feb 2025 Training and Recruitment Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to DCO put through his paces on off-road course
January Volunteer Forum driving change in training With the Chief committed in the State Control Centre to manage the current fire activities, DCO Operational Doctrine and Training Rohan Luke hosted the January Volunteer Forum from West Sale VEMTC. 29 Jan 2025 People Training and Recruitment Go to January Volunteer Forum driving change in training
Crew Leadership course in District 10 Monday night and the District 10 crew leadership course has begun. Six CFA firefighters head into the West Sale classroom. After brief introductions, it was clear the motivation to lead was strong. 9 Dec 2024 Training and Recruitment Go to Crew Leadership course in District 10
RUF Stuff It's 9am and the Respond to Urban Fire course has begun and we are somewhere in the pyrolysis demonstration, on the edge of ignition, when the caffeine begins to take hold. 12 Nov 2024 Training and Recruitment Go to RUF Stuff
Igniting new skills in fire investigation Cara Disint’s commitment to her local community is undeniable. A firefighter for 23 years, first with Stanhope Fire Brigade and now with Mooroopna, she is also Mooroopna Fire Brigade’s 2nd ... 25 Sep 2024 Community Safety Training and Recruitment Go to Igniting new skills in fire investigation
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
Junior Leader Forum 2024 Calling all Junior leaders. This is a rare regional opportunity for Junior leaders to come together in person to develop skills and ensure they are up to date with new developments in the youth space. 20 Aug 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers Training and Recruitment Youth and Juniors Go to Junior Leader Forum 2024
Tatura local puts her own spin on being a volunteer CFA volunteer Charlotte Freemantle goes above and beyond to prove her versatility by serving the community with three brigades. 13 Jun 2024 People Training and Recruitment Youth and Juniors Go to Tatura local puts her own spin on being a volunteer
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
Fresh faces the new generation of leaders in Stratford You can’t be what you can’t see, and Stratford Fire Brigade’s new leadership team are hoping to inspire others to join CFA. 21 May 2024 People Training and Recruitment Go to Fresh faces the new generation of leaders in Stratford
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
Diversity brings new perspective to Shepparton East brigade Three new recruits have helped to reinvigorate Shepparton East Fire Brigade and also assisted to educate newly settled migrants. 18 Mar 2024 Inclusion and Fairness People Training and Recruitment Go to Diversity brings new perspective to Shepparton East brigade
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
Women of Willung South paving the way this International Day of Rural Women International Day of Rural Women honours and recognises the role of rural women on 15 October each year. 13 Oct 2023 Honours and Awards People Training and Recruitment Go to Women of Willung South paving the way this International Day of Rural Women
Banksia Group preps for fire season The Banksia Group were ahead of the game when they recently gathered for their group training exercise to hone their skills in preparation for the now-kindled fire season. 9 Oct 2023 Community Safety Operational Information Training and Recruitment Go to Banksia Group preps for fire season
Rutherglen Group local command facility exercise The Rural Fire Service's Exercise Alinta in NSW set the scene for the Rutherglen Group's local command facility (LCF) training event conducted on Tuesday 19 September. 19 Sep 2023 Partnerships Training and Recruitment Go to Rutherglen Group local command facility exercise
Practice makes perfect for Hume emergency management personnel Emergency services and partner agencies based in the Hume region came together yesterday to participate in a simulated fire incident. 6 Sep 2023 Training and Recruitment Go to Practice makes perfect for Hume emergency management personnel
Identical twin brothers follow strides to become Captain As identical twin brothers, there was always competition growing up, but as soon the Drennan duo hit CFA, their purpose became solely focused on serving their communities. 2 Aug 2023 Honours and Awards People Training and Recruitment Go to Identical twin brothers follow strides to become Captain
More than just a training day for the women of Wellington Praised by participants as a training day to remember, the Women of Wellington Practical Development Day saw 17 women from CFA’s South East gather to hone their operational skills. 6 Jul 2023 Operational Information People Training and Recruitment Go to More than just a training day for the women of Wellington