Ground Observer exercise brings districts together Ground Observers from Districts 7 and 15 joined forces in the Brisbane Ranges for a hands-on training exercise aimed at sharpening fireground intelligence skills ahead of the summer fire season. 16 Dec 2025 Operational Information Training and Recruitment Go to Ground Observer exercise brings districts together
Resilience after a life-changing accident Maddison Colville, 19, was seven days into her apprenticeship as a CFA District Mechanical Officer in Corio when tragedy struck. 27 Nov 2025 Honours and Awards People Youth and Juniors Go to Resilience after a life-changing accident
Brigade receives medium tanker and honours former captain Maldon Fire Brigade has welcomed a new medium tanker to their engine bay, celebrating the official handover with brigade members and local dignitaries. 18 Nov 2025 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers People Go to Brigade receives medium tanker and honours former captain
Mia Mia Fire Brigade service awards total 610 years Mia Mia Fire Brigade members were awarded service medals at a well attended presentation evening. 5 Nov 2025 Honours and Awards Go to Mia Mia Fire Brigade service awards total 610 years
Lockwood brigade takes over town to celebrate 75 years Torrential rain and severe winds were not enough to dampen Lockwood Fire Brigade’s 75-year anniversary festivities on 26 October, as eager members celebrated alongside their community. 30 Oct 2025 Honours and Awards Community Safety Events / Fundraising / Offers Go to Lockwood brigade takes over town to celebrate 75 years
Romsey and Lancefield brigades celebrate members Exemplary volunteer service was on the menu on 10 October, when Romsey and Lancefield fire brigades gathered at Mount Monument Winery for their annual dinner. 24 Oct 2025 Honours and Awards People Go to Romsey and Lancefield brigades celebrate members
Fast hose swap solution a hit in District 7 A trial of a new Hose Swap and Go System in District 7 is proving a great success - reducing downtime, boosting operational readiness and simplifying the hose maintenance process for local brigades. 21 Oct 2025 Operational Information Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Fast hose swap solution a hit in District 7
Awards night at Dunolly Dunolly Fire Brigade held its annual CFA awards night at Dunolly Bowling Club last month. 17 Oct 2025 Honours and Awards Go to Awards night at Dunolly
Hose swap and go: A game-changer for District 7 brigades District 7’s Hose Swap and Go program is proving to be a resounding success - delivering faster hose replacement, boosting brigade readiness and reducing downtime. 14 Jul 2025 Operational Information Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Hose swap and go: A game-changer for District 7 brigades
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
Forum takes flight at Eaglehawk In the midst of winter, members of Eaglehawk brigade kept the atmosphere warm during the broadcast of the June Volunteer Forum. 26 Jun 2025 Inclusion and Fairness Operational Information People Go to Forum takes flight at Eaglehawk
Maldon shed fire triggers lithium-ion battery warning A fire that destroyed a shed in Maldon has prompted fresh warnings about the risks posed by lithium-ion battery devices. 19 Jun 2025 Community Safety Incidents - Structure Operational Information Go to Maldon shed fire triggers lithium-ion battery warning
Newstead Brigade Annual Awards night On 24 May 2025 Newstead Fire Brigade held its Annual Awards night. 11 Jun 2025 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers People Go to Newstead Brigade Annual Awards night
Little River welcome new Ultralight Tanker Little River Fire Brigade has officially received the keys to their new Ultralight Tanker, celebrating the modernised addition to the engine bay alongside fellow members and family. 5 Apr 2025 Honours and Awards People Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Little River welcome new Ultralight Tanker
Mannerim father and daughter duo dominate championships A father daughter duo from Mannerim Fire Brigade are a force to be reckoned with in this year’s State Championships. 20 Mar 2025 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers People Go to Mannerim father and daughter duo dominate championships
Gisborne juniors making tracks at State Championships More than 900 firefighters are ready and raring to compete in the 2025 CFA/VFBV State Firefighter Championships over the next two weekends. 19 Mar 2025 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers People Go to Gisborne juniors making tracks at State Championships
South West Region - DCO's 2024 update DCO South West Region Adrian Gutsche provides an update on the accomplishments and achievements from the past year. 10 Dec 2024 Operational Information Others People Go to South West Region - DCO's 2024 update
Baringhup West welcome new tanker Baringhup West Fire Brigade has welcomed a new tanker to their engine bay and celebrated the official handover with their local community members. 9 Dec 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers Operational Information Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Baringhup West welcome new tanker
170 years for one of Victoria's oldest volunteer fire brigades It was a fire in a baker’s shop in November 1854 that first spurred on the locals of Castlemaine to form a volunteer fire brigade. 21 Nov 2024 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers People Go to 170 years for one of Victoria's oldest volunteer fire brigades
Teesdale Fire Brigade celebrates 75 years Teesdale Fire Brigade members and the local community have celebrated their 75-year milestone with displays and activities throughout the day for all ages to enjoy. 1 Nov 2024 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers People Go to Teesdale Fire Brigade celebrates 75 years
October Volunteer Forum from Bannockburn Bannockburn hosted the October Volunteer Forum, with special guest Board Chair Jo Plummer on hand to update on the future of CFA. 29 Oct 2024 Operational Information People Training and Recruitment Go to October Volunteer Forum from Bannockburn
Support to service hose rolls out A video developed by Fire Equipment Maintenance (FEM) with the support of Geelong West brigade supports members to correctly mark, package and record damage to fire hoses ready for repair. 10 Sep 2024 Community Safety Operational Information Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Support to service hose rolls out
Junortoun and Eaglehawk celebrate two new tankers Junortoun and Eaglehawk communities will be better protected with the arrival of two new heavy tankers to the brigades. 19 Jul 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers Operational Information Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Junortoun and Eaglehawk celebrate two new tankers
Invaluable work honoured CFA volunteer Dr James Mullins invaluable services to community and emergency organisations have been recognised in the King’s Birthday honours. 19 Jun 2024 Honours and Awards People Go to Invaluable work honoured