Firefighters take on umpires to raise mental health awareness Five CFA brigades in Melbourne’s outer northwest have taken to the football field to challenge local umpires to help fundraise and raise awareness in the annual Mental Health Cup. 23 Sep 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers Inclusion and Fairness People Go to Firefighters take on umpires to raise mental health awareness
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
Planned Burn Taskforce women’s workshop Over two days, 16 women from CFA’s Planned Burn Taskforce (PBTF) came together to identify options to increase participation and ensure CFA’s planned burning deployments continue to provid ... 28 Aug 2025 Inclusion and Fairness Planning and Research Go to Planned Burn Taskforce women’s workshop
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
Mothers leading the next generation of CFA volunteers CFA is celebrating its incredible mums this Mother’s Day and Michelle Turnham said her kids inspired her to become a CFA volunteer. 12 May 2024 Inclusion and Fairness People Go to Mothers leading the next generation of CFA volunteers
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
Firefighter Vish breaks down language barriers at Truganina Fire Brigade Today we mark Harmony Day and the 2024 theme “Everyone Belongs” by speaking to firefighter Vish Annamaneni and his role in ensuring english isn’t a barrier when it comes to fire safe ... 21 Mar 2024 Community Safety Inclusion and Fairness People Go to Firefighter Vish breaks down language barriers at Truganina Fire Brigade
Rockbank firefighter awarded life membership Rockbank Fire Brigade Firefighter Derek Ramsay has been awarded a brigade life membership. 20 Mar 2024 Honours and Awards Inclusion and Fairness People Go to Rockbank firefighter awarded life membership
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
CFA researcher paves the way for women in STEM Dr Tegan Brown is one of many incredible women researchers paving the way for women and girls who are looking to take on careers in STEM (science technology, engineering and mathematics). 11 Feb 2024 Inclusion and Fairness People Planning and Research Go to CFA researcher paves the way for women in STEM
Nominate now: celebrating diversity in our ESF community As we continue to grow and evolve as a vibrant CFA community, it's crucial that we take the time to acknowledge and celebrate the diverse tapestry of experiences, backgrounds and perspectives that mak ... 1 Feb 2024 Honours and Awards Inclusion and Fairness Go to Nominate now: celebrating diversity in our ESF community
Introducing the CFA Inclusive Language Guide CFA is committed to creating a safe and inclusive culture - a responsibility we all share. 11 Jan 2024 Inclusion and Fairness People Go to Introducing the CFA Inclusive Language Guide
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
Junior leaders share, develop and learn at the 2023 Forum Lady Northcote Discovery Camp in Glenmore hosted the 2023 Junior Leader Forum on 21-22 October 2023. 27 Oct 2023 Inclusion and Fairness People Youth and Juniors Go to Junior leaders share, develop and learn at the 2023 Forum
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
Fire safety crosses cultural boundaries Over the past 12 months Epping Fire Brigade has engaged with hundreds of students from Al Siraat College to deliver fire safety information that’s culturally appropriate and age specific. 17 Mar 2023 Community Safety Inclusion and Fairness Go to Fire safety crosses cultural boundaries
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
Brigades of CFA: Ballan For the past five years, Ballan Fire Brigade has been commemorating ANZAC Day with their annual Gunfire Breakfast. 11 Nov 2022 Events / Fundraising / Offers Inclusion and Fairness People Go to Brigades of CFA: Ballan
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
Cultural Diversity Week: Mohini Sashindranath For CFA’s Acting Chief Financial Officer Mohini Sashindranath, learning about a range of cultures helped her to learn more about herself. 25 Mar 2022 Inclusion and Fairness People Go to Cultural Diversity Week: Mohini Sashindranath
CFA celebrates International Women's Day On Sunday 6 March CFA Brigades, Groups, Districts and Regions across the state came together for International Women's Day (IWD) to celebrate women's achievements and reinforce a commitment to equalit ... 8 Mar 2022 Events / Fundraising / Offers Inclusion and Fairness Go to CFA celebrates International Women's Day
Wear it Purple Day helps CFA celebrate our diversity Today CFA celebrates Wear it Purple Day, a chance to encourage supportive, safe, empowering and inclusive environments for young rainbow people. 27 Aug 2021 Inclusion and Fairness People Go to Wear it Purple Day helps CFA celebrate our diversity
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