Casterton Fire Brigade celebrates Casterton Fire Brigade celebrated its 55th Annual Dinner on Saturday 11 October at the Casterton-Sandford Football Netball Clubrooms. 3 Nov 2025 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers People Go to Casterton Fire Brigade celebrates
‘Scarred’ book brings Bayindeen fire stories to life When the Bayindeen-Rocky Road fires tore through the Mount Cole region in February 2024, they left more than a blackened landscape, they left a tapestry of unique stories in need of being told. 25 Aug 2025 Incidents - Bushfire Incidents - Others Others People Go to ‘Scarred’ book brings Bayindeen fire stories to life
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
Canadian firefight for Portland Captain Portland Fire Brigade Captain Ian Hamley has spent three weeks lending his expertise to Canada’s firefighting efforts to help assist in combating their significant wildfire season. 7 Aug 2025 Incidents - Bushfire Operational Information People Go to Canadian firefight for Portland Captain
165 years on the frontline at Portland Brigade Portland Fire Brigade gathered over the weekend to celebrate their 165 years of service to the community and acknowledge the dedication of several brigade members. 1 Jul 2025 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers People Go to 165 years on the frontline at Portland Brigade
Brigades of CFA - Portland Fire Brigade Portland Fire Brigade’s early foundations were laid with a public meeting notice that was published in the Portland Guardian newspaper in 1856. 12 Jun 2025 Incidents - Others Others People Go to Brigades of CFA - Portland Fire Brigade
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
Fire restrictions extended into winter CFA has further extended the Fire Danger Period (FDP) in parts of northeast Victoria as underlying dryness continues to elevate fire risk. 21 May 2025 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire People Go to Fire restrictions extended into winter
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
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
Small towns, big spirit at CFA Torchlight Procession Mooroopna’s main street lit up on Saturday night as more than 40 CFA brigades from across Victoria, and two from Western Australia, took part in the annual CFA/VFBV State Firefighter Championshi ... 30 Mar 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers People Go to Small towns, big spirit at CFA Torchlight Procession
Cousins reunite in Grampians fire fight It was a bittersweet reunion for two firefighter cousins who crossed paths while battling the Western Victoria fires, with one lending a hand from ACT and the other a local to the region. 13 Feb 2025 Incidents - Bushfire Operational Information People Go to Cousins reunite in Grampians fire fight
Grampians and Little Desert fires contained The Grampians – Wallaby Rocks and Little Desert bushfires are now contained following nearly two weeks of incredible work by crews on the ground, in the air and in the control centres. 9 Feb 2025 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire People Go to Grampians and Little Desert fires contained
Total Fire Ban for Wimmera and South West A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for the Wimmera and South West fire weather districts on Saturday, 4 January 2025. 3 Jan 2025 Community Safety People Go to Total Fire Ban for Wimmera and South West
South West Region - DCO's 2024 update DCO South West Region Adrian Gutsche provides an update on the accomplishments and achievements from the past year. 10 Dec 2024 Operational Information Others People Go to South West Region - DCO's 2024 update
Fire restrictions announced in the west Please see the attached media release regarding the start of the Fire Danger Period (FDP) at 1.00am on Monday, 18 November for the following municipalities in CFA’s West region: 7 Nov 2024 Community Safety People Go to Fire restrictions announced in the west
Fire restrictions announced in parts of the northeast The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will begin at 01.00am on Monday, November 18, for the following municipalities in CFA’s North East region: 7 Nov 2024 Community Safety People Go to Fire restrictions announced in parts of the northeast
Casterton Fire Brigade celebrates Casterton Fire Brigade celebrated its 54th Annual Dinner on 12 October at Finley Emporium, Casterton. 14 Oct 2024 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers People Go to Casterton Fire Brigade celebrates
Hay season comes early in the west amid heightened fire risk With hay season arriving early in western Victoria and parts of the state facing an increased fire risk this spring, CFA is urging farmers to take extra care to prevent haystack fires. 11 Oct 2024 Community Safety Incidents - Others Others People Go to Hay season comes early in the west amid heightened fire risk
Pomonal volunteers reflect on the devastating February fires Pomonal volunteers have reflected on the devastating bushfires that destroyed 45 homes in their small rural community in February this year. 3 Sep 2024 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire People Go to Pomonal volunteers reflect on the devastating February fires
Brigades of CFA: Mt Hotham - Dinner Plain In the heart of Victoria’s Alpine National Park lies the Mt Hotham – Dinner Plain Fire Brigade, one of CFA’s three alpine brigades. 27 Aug 2024 People Go to Brigades of CFA: Mt Hotham - Dinner Plain
Strength in numbers for Raglan Six months on from the devastating Bayindeen fires, Raglan Fire Brigade is riding a wave of community resilience, reflected by a surge in volunteer applicants. 22 Aug 2024 Community Safety People Training and Recruitment Go to Strength in numbers for Raglan
Traditional Owner-led burn promotes restoration A cultural burn in the north-east of the state has seen significant positive impacts for the area. 16 Aug 2024 Environment Others People Go to Traditional Owner-led burn promotes restoration
CFA's Bright future highlighted in July Volunteer Forum Let it snow; let it snow; we’ve got Alpine footage to show. 31 Jul 2024 Operational Information People Go to CFA's Bright future highlighted in July Volunteer Forum