Brett Boatman farewells CFA After more than four decades of service to CFA, Deputy Chief Officer Brett Boatman has departed the organisation to take up the role of Deputy Emergency Management Commissioner with Emergency Manageme ... 8 Dec 2025 People Go to Brett Boatman farewells CFA
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
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
CFA welcomes millions in project grants CFA is welcoming more than $22.6 million in grants for brigades and groups to share to purchase new equipment, helping to further protect their local communities. 26 Nov 2025 Partnerships People Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to CFA welcomes millions in project grants
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
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
Hot Fire Training Day at VEMTC Wangaratta In late August, VEMTC Wangaratta came alive with energy, teamwork, and skill-building as 28 CFA Volunteers gathered for a Hot Fire Training Day. 3 Oct 2025 People Training and Recruitment Go to Hot Fire Training Day at VEMTC Wangaratta
How Boho’s preparation paid off Ahead of a high-risk fire season across much of Victoria, CFA is highlighting the example of community preparation in Boho earlier this year as a model for all Victorians living in bushfire-prone area ... 15 Sep 2025 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire People Go to How Boho’s preparation paid off
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
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
Trentham trio honoured for brave storm rescue Three members of Trentham Fire Brigade have been recognised for their extraordinary bravery after they ventured into a severe storm to assist isolated community members in need. 7 Jul 2025 Honours and Awards People Go to Trentham trio honoured for brave storm rescue
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
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
Challenge Camp inspires strength, confidence, and connection among CFA women Recently women of CFA from all over the state gathered at their respective regional Women’s Challenge Camps to break down barriers and push themselves out of their comfort zones. 12 May 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers Inclusion and Fairness People Go to Challenge Camp inspires strength, confidence, and connection among CFA women
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
“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”
Small towns, big spirit at CFA Torchlight Procession Mooroopna’s main street lit up on Saturday night as more than 40 CFA brigades from across Victoria, and two from Western Australia, took part in the annual CFA/VFBV State Firefighter Championshi ... 30 Mar 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers People Go to Small towns, big spirit at CFA Torchlight Procession
Urban Juniors compete in the 2025 State Championships The Urban Juniors battled it out over the weekend (22-23 March) in the 2025 CFA/VFBV State Firefighter Championships, with Melton A crowned champions for the fifth year in a row, and their sixth win i ... 24 Mar 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers Partnerships People Go to Urban Juniors compete in the 2025 State Championships
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
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
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