New recruits boost Halls Gap one year on from fires One year on from the devastating Grampians bushfire, Halls Gap is riding a wave of community resilience, spurred on by a rise in new recruits. 17 Dec 2025 Incidents - Bushfire People Training and Recruitment Go to New recruits boost Halls Gap one year on from fires
Horsham lights up for 150th Horsham’s CBD lit up on Saturday night (29 November) as CFA members from across western Victoria marched in a special torchlight procession marking the brigade’s 150th anniversary. 1 Dec 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers People Go to Horsham lights up for 150th
Capturing the Little Desert fire on canvas As the Little Desert bushfire reached its zenith on the evening of 27 January 2025, it cast a scene that Dimboola Fire Brigade member Melinda Heatley had only ever heard in stories. 28 Nov 2025 Incidents - Bushfire People Go to Capturing the Little Desert fire on canvas
Horsham celebrates 150 years of service Horsham Fire Brigade proudly celebrated 150 years of service over the weekend, marking the milestone with a community open day and members’ dinner. 17 Nov 2025 Honours and Awards People Go to Horsham celebrates 150 years of service
Family ties on the fireground This Father’s Day, CFA is celebrating the many dads, father figures and families who volunteer side-by-side, protecting Victorian communities. 6 Sep 2025 Incidents - Bushfire People Go to Family ties on the fireground
‘Scarred’ book brings Bayindeen fire stories to life When the Bayindeen-Rocky Road fires tore through the Mount Cole region in February 2024, they left more than a blackened landscape, they left a tapestry of unique stories in need of being told. 25 Aug 2025 Incidents - Bushfire Incidents - Others Others People Go to ‘Scarred’ book brings Bayindeen fire stories to life
South Gippsland members and families thanked for selfless service More than 1,000 years of service was acknowledged on Saturday 2 August at the South Gippsland Group Dinner and Awards night. 8 Aug 2025 Honours and Awards People Go to South Gippsland members and families thanked for selfless service
Multi-agency effort rescues woman buried in silage A woman who became trapped under a large volume of silage was successfully rescued following a multi-agency operation at a property in Darnum on Sunday, 13 July. 18 Jul 2025 Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat Operational Information People Go to Multi-agency effort rescues woman buried in silage
Major exercise at Barry Beach Brigades from across South Gippsland have participated in a range of training scenarios at Barry Beach Marine Terminal - the main supply depot for Esso Australia's Bass Strait oil and gas operations. ... 1 Jul 2025 Partnerships People Training and Recruitment Go to Major exercise at Barry Beach
Blue pants mark an era of inclusion for Werribee women runners Werribee Fire Brigade has made a small but significant change to their championships running uniforms, moving away from the traditional white running pants to a matching blue pant. 10 Apr 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers People Youth and Juniors Go to Blue pants mark an era of inclusion for Werribee women runners
“You’re asking people to leave their homes” Leadership during a bushfire is a complicated and multifaceted undertaking, something that CFA Goroke Group Officer Justin Batson came to understand firsthand this fire season. 9 Apr 2025 Health and Safety Incidents - Bushfire People Go to “You’re asking people to leave their homes”
First aid and family ties keep Kate involved in State Champs The CFA/VFBV State Championships have been a part of Horsham Fire Brigade member Kate Wills’ life for almost as long as she can remember. 14 Mar 2025 People Go to First aid and family ties keep Kate involved in State Champs
It takes a village: How Dimboola faced the fire As residents of Dimboola were sitting down for dinner on Monday 27 January, they were given just over 30 minutes to safely evacuate before conditions became life-threatening. 14 Mar 2025 Incidents - Bushfire People Go to It takes a village: How Dimboola faced the fire
Spotting fake messages and account deactivation issues on Meta platforms In the past 12 months we have seen an increase in the number of fake messages, emails and comments on CFA Meta channels – these include Facebook, Instagram and Threads. 28 Feb 2025 Health and Safety Others People Go to Spotting fake messages and account deactivation issues on Meta platforms
One in all in at Warracknabeal to fight fires Warracknabeal Fire Brigade volunteers were among many on the Western Victoria fireground over recent weeks, with some younger members experiencing their first strike team deployment. 24 Feb 2025 Incidents - Bushfire Operational Information People Go to One in all in at Warracknabeal to fight fires
Cousins reunite in Grampians fire fight It was a bittersweet reunion for two firefighter cousins who crossed paths while battling the Western Victoria fires, with one lending a hand from ACT and the other a local to the region. 13 Feb 2025 Incidents - Bushfire Operational Information People Go to Cousins reunite in Grampians fire fight
Tanjil Fire Brigade celebrates half a century Tanjil Fire Brigade has proudly served its community for half a century and came together recently to celebrate. 12 Feb 2025 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers People Go to Tanjil Fire Brigade celebrates half a century
Grampians and Little Desert fires contained The Grampians – Wallaby Rocks and Little Desert bushfires are now contained following nearly two weeks of incredible work by crews on the ground, in the air and in the control centres. 9 Feb 2025 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire People Go to Grampians and Little Desert fires contained
CFA members receive Australian Fire Service Medals Six highly regarded CFA members have been named as this year’s Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM) recipients, in recognition of their outstanding service to CFA and their communities. 26 Jan 2025 Honours and Awards Incidents - Bushfire People Go to CFA members receive Australian Fire Service Medals
Total Fire Ban for Wimmera and South West A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for the Wimmera and South West fire weather districts on Saturday, 4 January 2025. 3 Jan 2025 Community Safety People Go to Total Fire Ban for Wimmera and South West
Mynard family celebrates 636 years of service With over 636 years of loyalty to the fire service, Trafalgar locals know that when you hear the Mynard name around town that you are in safe hands. 3 Dec 2024 Honours and Awards People Go to Mynard family celebrates 636 years of service
Six commended for their critical response Three CFA members and three citizens have been commended for their composed and specialised response throughout a highly critical health incident involving a fellow member. 27 Nov 2024 Honours and Awards Incidents - Others Others People Go to Six commended for their critical response
Fire restrictions announced in the west Please see the attached media release regarding the start of the Fire Danger Period (FDP) at 1.00am on Monday, 18 November for the following municipalities in CFA’s West region: 7 Nov 2024 Community Safety People Go to Fire restrictions announced in the west
VESEP grants announced for CFA projects CFA brigades and groups will share in almost $11.2 million funding to purchase new equipment to help protect their communities. 24 Oct 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers People Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to VESEP grants announced for CFA projects