A brigade's heart-warming gesture While there might not be an obvious link between a CFA brigade getting two new firefighting vehicles and an animal support centre getting some warm bedding for its four-pawed mates, in this case there ... 19 Sep 2025 Others Go to A brigade's heart-warming gesture
New technologies helping farmers prevent haystack fires Haystack fires remain a serious risk for farmers, with CFA attending an estimated 150 haystack fires every year. 16 Sep 2025 Community Safety Incidents - Others Others Go to New technologies helping farmers prevent haystack fires
New book about Langley Barfold Fire Brigade A new book chronicling 100 years of the Langley Barfold Fire Brigade captures the ways in which a local rural fire brigade has been protecting its community from the dangers of fire while adapting to ... 4 Aug 2025 Others Go to New book about Langley Barfold Fire Brigade
Solar farm in Raywood incident CFA responded to a fire on a solar farm in Raywood, outside Bendigo at about 5.50pm on Thursday 20 February. 20 Feb 2025 Community Safety Incidents - Others Incidents - Structure Others Go to Solar farm in Raywood incident
Newham brigade's recycled decorations Newham Fire Brigade members have brought some Christmas sparkle to their home village by using clever recycling. 17 Dec 2024 Others Go to Newham brigade's recycled decorations
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
CFA report urges farmers to check machinery early Following 45 header fires across harvest season in the far north-west of the state, fire authorities are reminding grain growers to make machinery maintenance and hygiene a priority. 31 Jul 2024 Community Safety Incidents - Others Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat Others Go to CFA report urges farmers to check machinery early
Board heads to District 2 The Board travelled to Kangaroo Flat in District 2 for their May meeting. 1 Jul 2024 Others People Go to Board heads to District 2
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
Total Fire Ban for Mallee, Wimmera and Northern Country A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for the Wimmera, Mallee and Northern Country regions tomorrow, Wednesday, 13 December 2023. 12 Dec 2023 Others Go to Total Fire Ban for Mallee, Wimmera and Northern Country
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 District 2 The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will begin for municipalities in CFA’s District 2 in the coming weeks. 3 Nov 2023 Others Go to Fire restrictions announced for District 2
Hay season to start early in state's west and central districts An earlier hay season has Victorian farmers and CFA talking about the dangers of high moisture content in hay as they begin cutting, baling and storing it in warmer conditions. 26 Sep 2023 Community Safety Incidents - Others Others Planning and Research Go to Hay season to start early in state's west and central districts
Death of a member: Greg Godkin, Donald Brigade Today we mourn the loss of one of our own, Donald Brigade member and Fire Investigator Greg Godkin who passed away late yesterday after returning from operational duties. 9 Aug 2023 Operational Information Others People Go to Death of a member: Greg Godkin, Donald Brigade
CFA fireys rescue 15 workers from Costerfield mine fire Specialist CFA firefighters have worked overnight to rescue 15 workers from a mine fire at Costerfield. 5 Mar 2023 Incidents - Others Others Partnerships Go to CFA fireys rescue 15 workers from Costerfield mine fire
Swan Hill deployment a great learning opportunity District 15 BASO Irene Keating shares her story about her deployment to Swan Hill Incident Control Centre (ICC). 9 Dec 2022 Incidents - Others Others Training and Recruitment Go to Swan Hill deployment a great learning opportunity
New flag reflects hope Having recently returned from a three-day deployment as a strike team leader to Rochester, I reflected on the resilience of Rochester Fire Brigade members whose town and fire station were devastated b ... 25 Oct 2022 Incidents - Others Others Partnerships People Go to New flag reflects hope
Bogged cow rescued by firefighters and local vet CFA firefighters were called to reports of a cow stuck in mud at a property on Greenway Lane in Kyneton at around 11.51am on Thursday, 29 September. 29 Sep 2022 Incidents - Others Others Go to Bogged cow rescued by firefighters and local vet
CFA responding to dog stuck in a mine shaft in Maiden Gully CFA was notified to reports of a dog stuck down a mine shaft on Collins Street in Maiden Gully at 9.55am today, 8 September. 8 Sep 2022 Incidents - Others Others Go to CFA responding to dog stuck in a mine shaft in Maiden Gully
Training develops inter-brigade relationships Training alongside neighbouring brigades is helping our members develop strong relationships with those they frequently turn out with. 12 Apr 2022 Others People Training and Recruitment Go to Training develops inter-brigade relationships
Fundraising for the Royal Children's Hospital After fundraising for the Good Friday Appeal for many years, this year will prove exciting for Somers Fire Brigade with the crews heading into the Tally Room for the very first time. 4 Apr 2022 Events / Fundraising / Offers Others People Go to Fundraising for the Royal Children's Hospital
Fleet staff's dedication honoured A number of CFA’s Fleet Operations staff have been honoured with awards at a recent Fleet Awards Night. 4 Feb 2022 Honours and Awards Others People Go to Fleet staff's dedication honoured
FIRS app helps streamline reporting for brigades CFA’s new FIRS app has reached a significant milestone, with 10,000 online reports being inputted into the system. 25 Jan 2022 Operational Information Others Go to FIRS app helps streamline reporting for brigades
CFA contains Clarkefield grassfire CFA firefighters are battling a grass fire that took off near Clarkefield. 19 Jan 2022 Incidents - Others Others Go to CFA contains Clarkefield grassfire