Brigades sharpen their readiness for fire season Firefighters across the Macedon Ranges have come together for the Coliban Group of fire brigades’ annual Preseason Group Exercise designed to strengthen operational readiness ahead of what is ex ... 17 Oct 2025 Partnerships Training and Recruitment Go to Brigades sharpen their readiness for fire season
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 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
Goulburn-Murray Water volunteers bolster Boort Fire Brigade A trio of Boort locals are continuing a tradition of Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) employees volunteering at the local fire brigade. 7 Aug 2024 Partnerships People Training and Recruitment Go to Goulburn-Murray Water volunteers bolster Boort Fire Brigade
Community Captain commended for his leadership Highly respected community member and Kerang Fire Brigade Captain Ramon Steel has officially been commended for his leadership throughout various flood events. 16 Jul 2024 Honours and Awards Incidents - Others Others People Go to Community Captain commended for his leadership
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
A friendship forged in floods On Sunday 3 March the refurbished Doreen Fire Station was officially opened. However, other significant events took place on that day. This is just one of them. 6 Mar 2024 Honours and Awards Partnerships People Go to A friendship forged in floods
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
An early start to hay season prompts caution 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. 8 Nov 2023 Community Safety Incidents - Others Operational Information Others Go to An early start to hay season prompts caution
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
Puppy rescued from Maldon mine shaft A multi-agency rescue effort has saved a puppy from a mine shaft at Maldon this evening (3 Sept). 3 Sep 2023 Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat Partnerships Go to Puppy rescued from Maldon mine shaft
AFL legend speaks at flood recovery events Former AFL star Tom Boyd has shared his journey with mental health and resilience at a series of events to acknowledge the efforts of volunteers during Victoria’s 2022-23 flood emergency. 19 Apr 2023 Events / Fundraising / Offers Health and Safety Incidents - Others Others Go to AFL legend speaks at flood recovery events
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
Return to Rochester Recently Doreen Fire Brigade Captain Robert Bury was invited to attended Rochester Fire Brigade's Christmas party. 18 Dec 2022 Partnerships People Go to Return to Rochester
CFA fireys' A+ school run service through floodwater CFA firefighters have stepped into the novel role of transporting kids isolated by floodwater in Echuca to school. 8 Nov 2022 Community Safety Incidents - Others Others Youth and Juniors Go to CFA fireys' A+ school run service through floodwater
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