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
Succession Planning Framework in action The importance of succession planning was discussed at the recent volunteer forum with the captains of Eaglehawk and Mosquito Creek telling their experiences at two very different brigades. 1 Jul 2025 Inclusion and Fairness Planning and Research Training and Recruitment Go to Succession Planning Framework in action
Pentland Hills school bus crash responders honoured Seventeen firefighters from Bacchus Marsh, Ballan and Melton Fire Brigades have received one of CFA’s highest honours for their response to a serious school bus crash in 2022. 4 Jun 2025 Honours and Awards Community Safety Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat Go to Pentland Hills school bus crash responders honoured
A joint mine shaft rescue for Labrador Ted A team effort in the west today (2 June) saw local Trentham Fire Brigade members work with CFA’s Oscar 1 rescue team to safely rescue a dog from an eight-metre-deep mine shaft. 2 Jun 2025 Community Safety Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat Go to A joint mine shaft rescue for Labrador Ted
Kyneton brigade saves the day for bird in a tangle On Wednesday 26 March, Kyneton Fire Brigade was called to assist Wildlife Victoria with a bird rescue. 27 Mar 2025 Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat Go to Kyneton brigade saves the day for bird in a tangle
Water bombing aircraft put to the test Victoria’s water bombing aircraft have been put to the test to help determine the best aircraft tank to use in the future. 14 Mar 2024 Operational Information Planning and Research Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Water bombing aircraft put to the test
Daylesford and Hepburn volunteers praised for their rescue efforts Daylesford and Hepburn brigade members met with CFA Chief Officer Jason Heffernan to highlight the importance of road crash rescue brigades and the vital work they do in the community. 19 Feb 2024 Community Safety Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat Training and Recruitment Go to Daylesford and Hepburn volunteers praised for their rescue efforts
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
Gas main hit at Maddingley Several CFA crews are on scene at a hazmat incident in Maddingley near Bacchus Marsh this afternoon, 21 August. 21 Aug 2023 Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat Go to Gas main hit at Maddingley
Malmsbury and Taradale brigades tap into Coliban Water To prepare for the upcoming fire season, Malmsbury and Taradale Fire Brigade members recently met with Coliban Water to better understand the water supply in their region. 9 Aug 2023 Environment Community Safety Planning and Research Go to Malmsbury and Taradale brigades tap into Coliban Water
Wild weekend of multi-agency rescues The first weekend of April saw a hive of activity for our CFA members as they attended several multi-agency rescue efforts across the State. 3 Apr 2023 Incidents - Others Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat Operational Information Others Go to Wild weekend of multi-agency rescues
Message from Chief Officer Jason Heffernan It has been nine years since CFA shifted from classifying brigades as Urban or Rural to the current number classifications of one to five, which are based on risk. 19 Aug 2022 People Planning and Research Go to Message from Chief Officer Jason Heffernan
When it rains, it paws for CFA Oscar1 Brigade A specialist CFA brigade has been called out to two incidents within a week, both involving the rescue of a dog from a mine shaft. 14 Dec 2021 Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat Go to When it rains, it paws for CFA Oscar1 Brigade
Bruno the bull-arab rescued after a ruff night CFA volunteers have successfully rescued a dog that fell down a mine shaft and was forced to spend a night underground on Saturday (4/12). 8 Dec 2021 Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat Go to Bruno the bull-arab rescued after a ruff night
Distinguished service recognised at new training centre A distinguished 58-year service to the CFA has seen one of our highly respected members honoured with a street named after him at the new VEMTC training facility in Ballan. 23 Nov 2021 Honours and Awards Planning and Research Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Distinguished service recognised at new training centre
Specialist skills result in fast outcome for collision Specialist skills of local firefighters support interagency response at collision in Woodend on Wednesday. 28 Oct 2021 Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat Go to Specialist skills result in fast outcome for collision