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
Collaborative burn trials addressing knowledge gaps in fire behaviour Australian farmers could benefit from burn trials conducted in paddocks of canola stubble, which indicate current fire behaviour models are overestimating the spread and behaviour of fire in the crop ... 24 Jul 2025 Community Safety Operational Information Planning and Research Go to Collaborative burn trials addressing knowledge gaps in fire behaviour
Moo-ving rescue of Bayles cow stuck in mud CFA firefighters rescued a curious cow after she wandered out of her paddock into a nearby dry dam, where she became stuck in the mud. 17 Jun 2025 Incidents - Others Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat Others Go to Moo-ving rescue of Bayles cow stuck in mud
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
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
Board meets in District 9 The July Board meeting was held in Warragul following a tour and the official opening of the new District 9 headquarters by Deputy Board Chair Tony Peake OAM. 16 Aug 2024 Health and Safety Others People Go to Board meets in District 9
'Ruff' rescue for Molly the dog When the Erica & District Fire Brigade's pager buzzed on Wednesday night, they had no idea they were about to embark on a paws-itively unexpected rescue. 8 Aug 2024 Incidents - Others Others People Go to 'Ruff' rescue for Molly the dog
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
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
Fire restrictions announced for remainder of South East The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will begin at 01.00am on Monday, December 18 for the remainder of CFA’s South East Region, including the following municipalities in District’s 8, 9 and 27. 4 Dec 2023 Others Go to Fire restrictions announced for remainder of South East
Fire restrictions announced for District 13 The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will begin at 01.00am on Monday, 18 December for the following municipalities in CFA’s District 13: 1 Dec 2023 Others Go to Fire restrictions announced for District 13
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 another five Victorian areas The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will begin at 01.00am on Monday, 6 November for the following municipalities in CFA’s District 17 and 18. 24 Oct 2023 Community Safety Planning and Research Go to Fire restrictions announced for another five Victorian areas
Fire restrictions announced for Mildura The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will begin at 01.00am on Monday, 30 October for the following municipality in CFA’s District 18 - Mildura Rural City Council 24 Oct 2023 Community Safety Planning and Research Go to Fire restrictions announced for Mildura
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
Masterclass in driving awareness One hundred brigade drivers from Maroondah Group and Knox Group gathered together for an enlightening presentation. 12 Sep 2023 Incidents - Others Operational Information Others Training and Recruitment Go to Masterclass in driving awareness
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
Hiker rescued in Cathedral Ranges Great teamwork between members from multiple agencies lead to the rescue of a hiker trapped in harsh conditions. 22 Jun 2023 Incidents - Others Others Go to Hiker rescued in Cathedral Ranges
Inter-agency cooperation leads the way in high-angle rescue Multiple agencies were involved in the rescue of a man who had fallen in Gembrook. 8 Jun 2023 Incidents - Others Others Partnerships Go to Inter-agency cooperation leads the way in high-angle rescue
Gruyere couple strike the right balance with work and daytime responding Married couple Jen and Ray moved to Gruyere in the Yarra Valley eight years ago and originally thought they had no spare time to join CFA. 18 May 2023 Others People Go to Gruyere couple strike the right balance with work and daytime responding
Volunteering remotely the best of both worlds CFA member Crystal James volunteers remotely, fulfilling a vital support role for Tarwin Lower and District brigade as its social media manager. 17 May 2023 Others People Go to Volunteering remotely the best of both worlds
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
Brigades join forces to conduct planned burns Brigades from across District 9 recently came together to help South Gippsland Shire Council to deliver two planned burns in Kongwak Pioneer Reserve. 29 Mar 2023 Environment Community Safety Others Go to Brigades join forces to conduct planned burns
Getaway blaze prompts burn-off warning Just before 6pm on Saturday afternoon, 21 January, CFA was called to reports of a fire on Edinburgh Road, Montrose. 23 Jan 2023 Incidents - Others Others Go to Getaway blaze prompts burn-off warning