Training exercise prepares the south west More than 80 personnel from CFA and other emergency services gathered at the Colac Incident Control Centre to simulate an emergency scenario to sharpen skills and train some fresh faces last week. 23 Dec 2025 Training and Recruitment Go to Training exercise prepares the south west
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
Wimmera pair join forces to take on state’s best Two young women from the Wimmera are teaming up to make their mark at this year’s CFA/VFBV Firefighting State Championships that take place during the last two weekends in March at Mooroopna. 28 Feb 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers Training and Recruitment Youth and Juniors Go to Wimmera pair join forces to take on state’s best
Navigating the Pines On Sunday 24 November 24, CFA members gathered for a group training exercise hosted by the Moyhu Group and Hancock Victorian Plantations (HVP.) 5 Dec 2024 Others Training and Recruitment Go to Navigating the Pines
Horsham café devastated by fire At around 2am on 9 October, a fierce blaze tore through Horsham's cherished Farmhouse Providore Café. 11 Oct 2024 Incidents - Structure Go to Horsham café devastated by fire
Mount Buller training exercise sets interagency response up for success CFA brigades from Mount Buller, Glenroy-Merrijig and Mansfield recently completed a training exercise simulating a fire set at Sugarbush Lodge Mount Buller. 13 Sep 2024 Community Safety People Training and Recruitment Go to Mount Buller training exercise sets interagency response up for success
Women's hot fire training Day at Wangaratta training campus The training day on 18 August brought together more than 20 dedicated volunteer firefighters, including volunteer PAD instructors, with the support of staff at VEMTC Wangaratta training campus. 27 Aug 2024 People Training and Recruitment Go to Women's hot fire training Day at Wangaratta training campus
VEMTC Wangaratta turns 40 VEMTC Wangaratta, CFA's oldest training facility, celebrates its 40th anniversary this year. 3 Jul 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers Training and Recruitment Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to VEMTC Wangaratta turns 40
Teens hone skills at CFA Cadet Camp Teenagers from across the state honed their firefighting skills during the recent CFA Cadet Camp. 5 Jun 2024 Training and Recruitment Youth and Juniors Go to Teens hone skills at CFA Cadet Camp
Shelley Burn Camp a great success The Shelley Burn Camp in north-east Victoria is unique because it occurs in one of the highest locations in the state, and because it’s a collaborative training exercise between CFA and Hancock ... 21 May 2024 Community Safety Training and Recruitment Go to Shelley Burn Camp a great success
Benalla firefighters hone skills in multi-agency exercise CFA recently led a multi-agency exercise at Benalla Fire Station to hone their skills ahead of the fire season. 23 Nov 2023 Community Safety Training and Recruitment Go to Benalla firefighters hone skills in multi-agency exercise
Chainsaw courses supported by Women’s Networking Group Following on from its launch in February, CFA's Women’s Networking Group in Districts 22 and 23 have been planning activities to connect, support and upskill women. 17 Nov 2023 Inclusion and Fairness People Training and Recruitment Go to Chainsaw courses supported by Women’s Networking Group
Lucky escape for Benalla residents Two Benalla residents had a lucky escape after a mobility scooter caught fire yesterday. 20 Oct 2023 Community Safety Incidents - Others Incidents - Structure Others Go to Lucky escape for Benalla residents
Smoke alarm saves Benalla residents A working smoke alarm helped save the lives of two Benalla residents after a house fire last night. 16 Oct 2023 Incidents - Structure Go to Smoke alarm saves Benalla residents
Wangaratta training pad dedicated to CFA legend A hot fire training Gas Pad has been dedicated to the late Mick Daws to honour his service to CFA both as a volunteer and staff member. 13 Jul 2023 Honours and Awards People Training and Recruitment Go to Wangaratta training pad dedicated to CFA legend
Highlights from the May 2023 Volunteer Forum Wangaratta's hi-tech Mobile Command Vehicle (MCV) was one of many highlights at this month's Volunteer Forum that was streamed live from Springhurst Fire Brigade in North East region's District 23. 18 May 2023 Events / Fundraising / Offers Training and Recruitment Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Highlights from the May 2023 Volunteer Forum
May 2023 Volunteer Forum sneak peek The next Volunteer Forum will be coming live from the North East on Wednesday 17 May at 7pm. 12 May 2023 Operational Information Training and Recruitment Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to May 2023 Volunteer Forum sneak peek
VEMTC Penshurst is an emergency services hub VEMTC Penshurst training facility was very busy during April with industry from Ballarat completing four days of extensive hot fire training. Emergency response teams were put to the test by the indus ... 5 May 2023 Training and Recruitment Go to VEMTC Penshurst is an emergency services hub
Volunteer Forum heads out west The new Dimboola Fire Station in West Region played host to the April 2023 Volunteer Forum with panellists answering questions from online viewers and the live audience. 28 Apr 2023 Operational Information Training and Recruitment Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Volunteer Forum heads out west
VEMTC Penshurst a hive of activity throughout March Penshurst training facility recently hosted a range of activities and attendees. 30 Mar 2023 Events / Fundraising / Offers People Training and Recruitment Go to VEMTC Penshurst a hive of activity throughout March
Tarrawingee's young right-hand man recognised as brigade's firefighter of the year There’s not a day you won’t find 21-year-old Charlie McGrath donning his CFA workwear or lending a helping hand during a middle-of-the-night callout. 1 Mar 2023 Honours and Awards People Training and Recruitment Go to Tarrawingee's young right-hand man recognised as brigade's firefighter of the year
Hamilton shed fire caused by grinder CFA responded to reports of a shed fire on Leura Lane in Hamilton at around 3.55pm on 13 December. 14 Dec 2022 Incidents - Structure Go to Hamilton shed fire caused by grinder
CFA douse house fire in Knebsworth CFA firefighters responded to reports of a house fire on Myamyn-Macarthur Road in Knebsworth at around 7.35am on 5 September. 5 Sep 2022 Incidents - Structure Go to CFA douse house fire in Knebsworth
Training boosts firefighting skills for rural brigades CFA volunteers from the west of the state have boosted their firefighting skills after recently completing a structural firefighting course. 4 Aug 2022 Community Safety Training and Recruitment Go to Training boosts firefighting skills for rural brigades