International visitors tour VEMTC Central Highlands CFA’s VEMTC Central Highlands training centre in Ballan recently welcomed a group from Hunan Vocational Institute of Safety Technology, a vocational college based in Changsa, China. 5 Dec 2025 Others People Go to International visitors tour VEMTC Central Highlands
CFA urges burn off caution after spike last November CFA is urging residents across Ballarat and surrounds to take extra care when burning off, following the announcement of the Fire Danger Period (FDP) on 24 November for the City of Ballarat, Hepburn S ... 13 Nov 2025 Community Safety Incidents - Others Others Go to CFA urges burn off caution after spike last November
Volunteer treks 240km to support brigade Glenlyon member Shaun Gedge has completed a remarkable journey, walking 240 kilometres around the brigade’s response area to raise funds for vital new firefighting equipment. 6 Nov 2025 Others People Go to Volunteer treks 240km to support brigade
Busy month for Tyabb reminds all to stay vigilant Last month Tyabb Fire Brigade saw their busiest July in the history of the brigade, beating last year's July by one call out. 15 Aug 2025 Community Safety Incidents - Others Others Go to Busy month for Tyabb reminds all to stay vigilant
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
Paw patrol to the rescue for Peggy A beloved dog who went missing for two days has been safely rescued after falling down an abandoned mine shaft in the Wombat State Forest in Langdons Hill. 3 Jul 2025 Incidents - Others Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat Others People Go to Paw patrol to the rescue for Peggy
Moo-ving rescue of Bayles cow stuck in mud CFA firefighters rescued a curious cow after she wandered out of her paddock into a nearby dry dam, where she became stuck in the mud. 17 Jun 2025 Incidents - Others Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat Others Go to Moo-ving rescue of Bayles cow stuck in mud
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
80th anniversary meeting of CFA Board In recognition of CFA’s 80th anniversary, the CFA Board held its April meeting at Ballarat Fire Station, the oldest continuously operating fire station in the Southern Hemisphere. 9 May 2025 Others People Go to 80th anniversary meeting of CFA Board
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
E-bike garage fire a Christmas safety reminder Victorian fire agencies are urging residents to be aware of the risks associated with lithium-ion battery products this festive season following a lithium-ion battery explosion on an e-bike. 5 Dec 2024 Community Safety Incidents - Others Incidents - Structure Others Go to E-bike garage fire a Christmas safety reminder
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
Vital planned burn undertaken in the West Six CFA brigades from the west of the state have undertaken a vital planned burn around the townships of Cape Clear, Rokewood Junction and Mannibadar. 15 Apr 2024 Others Go to Vital planned burn undertaken in the West
Community creates Emergency Network in aftermath of severe storms In the aftermath of the 2021 storms the Red Hill Fire Brigade worked with local agencies and residents to create the Hill and Ridge Emergency Network. 20 Mar 2024 Community Safety Incidents - Others Others People Go to Community creates Emergency Network in aftermath of severe storms
Burn-off permits issued for farmers CFA is preparing to issue a small number of Schedule 13 planned burn permits to farmers around Ballarat, Ararat and surrounds to help with farming practices in broadacre farming. 14 Mar 2024 Others Go to Burn-off permits issued for farmers
Death of a member: Garry Mallen, Portland brigade Today, we mourn the loss of one of our own, Portland Brigade member and former Captain Garry Mallen who passed away this morning while attending a shed fire incident in Portland. 30 Jan 2024 Incidents - Others Others People Go to Death of a member: Garry Mallen, Portland brigade
Wendouree e-scooter fire a reminder of lithium-ion battery risk Victorian fire agencies are reminding residents to be cautious when charging lithium-ion battery operated devices following an e-scooter house fire in Wendouree on Friday (12 January). 16 Jan 2024 Community Safety Health and Safety Incidents - Others Others Go to Wendouree e-scooter fire a reminder of lithium-ion battery risk
CFA members assist with flood efforts More than 200 CFA volunteers supported VICSES in flood recovery efforts in the first 10 days of 2024, with some members quick to assist despite having to sandbag their own homes. 11 Jan 2024 Incidents - Others Others Partnerships Go to CFA members assist with flood efforts
Fire restrictions announced for remainder of South East The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will begin at 01.00am on Monday, December 18 for the remainder of CFA’s South East Region, including the following municipalities in District’s 8, 9 and 27. 4 Dec 2023 Others Go to Fire restrictions announced for remainder of South East
Fire restrictions announced for District 13 The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will begin at 01.00am on Monday, 18 December for the following municipalities in CFA’s District 13: 1 Dec 2023 Others Go to Fire restrictions announced for District 13
Group effort to save a man’s life Emergency services personnel have been reunited with the man whose life they saved earlier this year. 20 Nov 2023 Incidents - Others Others Partnerships Go to Group effort to save a man’s life
CFA reminds farmers of harvester safety precautions Following the warmer, drier conditions experienced in spring, CFA is warning farmers to take care with their upcoming harvesting activities. 16 Nov 2023 Community Safety Health and Safety Incidents - Others Others Go to CFA reminds farmers of harvester safety precautions
Fire restrictions announced for the South West The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will begin at 01.00am on Monday, November 20 for CFA’s South West region, including the following municipalities in District’s 4, 5, 6 and 7. 10 Nov 2023 Others Go to Fire restrictions announced for the South West