Three generations of Owens at Beaconsfield Recently Liam Owen turned 11 years old and joined Beaconsfield Fire Brigade as a junior member. This was not surprising given that dad Glynn and pop Rhys are both firefighters in the brigade. 24 Sep 2025 People Youth and Juniors Go to Three generations of Owens at Beaconsfield
CFA celebrates Youth Fest September not only marks the start of spring, it also marks Youth Fest, an annual celebration that champions young people and amplifies their voices. 4 Sep 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers Inclusion and Fairness Youth and Juniors Go to CFA celebrates Youth Fest
South East women stepping up Trailblazing women across the south east region are stepping up into roles which have only ever been held by men. 31 Jul 2025 Inclusion and Fairness People Go to South East women stepping up
Girls on Fire program sparks interest in emergency services Around 50 young women from across the state recently took part in the ‘Girls on Fire’ program at CFA’s training ground at Bangholme, aimed at engaging more women in the emergency ser ... 23 Jul 2025 Incidents - Others Others Training and Recruitment Youth and Juniors Go to Girls on Fire program sparks interest in emergency services
Youth inspiring at Beaconsfield Upper Where others may look to their parents for inspiration, Beaconsfield Upper father-son pair Axel and Steve Martin are bucking the trend, with father Steve following in his son’s footsteps . 26 Sep 2024 People Training and Recruitment Youth and Juniors Go to Youth inspiring at Beaconsfield Upper
Youth-focused August Volunteer Forum is cool Our `lit’ August Volunteer Forum was action packed with a live callout to a structure fire at Tynong North. 29 Aug 2024 Operational Information People Youth and Juniors Go to Youth-focused August Volunteer Forum is cool
South East women emerge as leaders at camp The sixth annual South East Region Women’s Challenge Camp recently saw over 40 women head to Trafalgar East to test their limits and enhance their leadership and skills development. 26 Apr 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers Inclusion and Fairness People Go to South East women emerge as leaders at camp
Firefighting brothers aim to educate and build understanding this Ramadan Ramadan commenced earlier this month and brothers Ahmad and Ammar Jahfar, CFA volunteers, have shared how the occasion is observed in the Muslim community. 19 Mar 2024 Inclusion and Fairness People Go to Firefighting brothers aim to educate and build understanding this Ramadan
Hallam woman's 30 year history with Champs When it comes to the State Firefighter Championships you'd be hard pressed to find someone more devoted than Hallam Captain Michele Lovett. 15 Mar 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers People Youth and Juniors Go to Hallam woman's 30 year history with Champs
Noble Park brigade proud of its diversity “Our community is one of Australia’s most diverse and we strive really hard to reflect the community in our brigade. Diversity is our success,” Noble Park Fire Brigade Captain Matt P ... 8 Nov 2023 Community Safety Inclusion and Fairness People Go to Noble Park brigade proud of its diversity
CFA women in south-east are flourishing Despite women being underrepresented in emergency services, the District 8 Women’s Network is flourishing with many opportunities being offered. 29 May 2023 Inclusion and Fairness Others People Go to CFA women in south-east are flourishing
Five brigades band together for women at Bangholme Band together a network of determined women, eager CFA members in training and the helpful hands of instructors and you’ve got yourself the creation of unintentional magic at CFA’s Banghol ... 10 May 2023 Inclusion and Fairness Training and Recruitment Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Five brigades band together for women at Bangholme
Beaconsfield's junior graduates ready to gear up Beaconsfield Fire Brigade is paving the way for future firefighters following the successful graduation of five of its juniors to senior status through their well-established Juniors Program. 20 Jan 2023 Training and Recruitment Youth and Juniors Go to Beaconsfield's junior graduates ready to gear up
Women tackle live fire training It was a day of live fire, learning, and laughter when 18 women from District 8 brigades came together at VEMTC Bangholme on Sunday 13 November for a women-only training session. 21 Nov 2022 Inclusion and Fairness People Training and Recruitment Go to Women tackle live fire training
Celebrating our young members during Youth Fest To mark Youth Fest 2022, we spoke to young people at CFA to hear their stories, reflect on their experiences and hear their vision for young people in CFA. 20 Sep 2022 People Youth and Juniors Go to Celebrating our young members during Youth Fest
Coming together to learn about Ramadan Members from three brigades have attended an Iftar dinner held by members of the local Muslim community to learn more about fasting during Ramadan. 28 Apr 2022 Inclusion and Fairness People Go to Coming together to learn about Ramadan
Leaders help heal country for NAIDOC Week Members from CFA District 8 this week took part in a healing country education day at Daangean (Devilbend Reserve) to increase their knowledge around the cultural significance of the land for indigeno ... 9 Jul 2021 Inclusion and Fairness Partnerships Planning and Research Go to Leaders help heal country for NAIDOC Week
Noble Park Fire Brigade hosts its first Iftar Last week Noble Park Fire Brigade held an Iftar to bring its members together to break fast during Ramadan. 26 Apr 2021 Events / Fundraising / Offers Inclusion and Fairness Go to Noble Park Fire Brigade hosts its first Iftar