Junior Leader Forum Roadshow 2025 For the second year running, the Junior Leader Forum continued its roadshow format to keep Junior leaders informed and connected. 6 Oct 2025 People Training and Recruitment Youth and Juniors Go to Junior Leader Forum Roadshow 2025
Firefighting props set to transform structural training CFA’s structural firefighting training is set for a major upgrade with the introduction of new compartment firefighting props at Bangholme and Central Highlands training campuses. 2 Oct 2025 Operational Information Training and Recruitment Go to Firefighting props set to transform structural training
New eLearning module to deliver bushfire preparedness advice CFA’s Community Engagement Team is excited to announce the launch of a new eLearning module CFAPAVIND Delivering the Property Advice Visit Service. 1 Oct 2025 Community Safety Training and Recruitment Go to New eLearning module to deliver bushfire preparedness advice
Staff profile: Meet Emily Haala Emily Haala is a Consultant Learning Governance and Compliance in the Quality and Evaluation Department at Burwood Headquarters. 1 Oct 2025 People Training and Recruitment Go to Staff profile: Meet Emily Haala
Gondola mock evacuation a success in Arthurs Seat A CFA led exercise saw over 150 emergency services personnel join forces at a simulated rescue at Arthurs Seat Eagle (ASE) to ensure they are equipped should the situation arise. 19 Sep 2025 Community Safety Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat Training and Recruitment Go to Gondola mock evacuation a success in Arthurs Seat
CFA participation in the Emergency Management and AFAC Conferences 2025 CFA proudly supported more than 60 members across the state to attend this year’s conferences at both the Emergency Management and AFAC Conferences. 11 Sep 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers People Training and Recruitment Go to CFA participation in the Emergency Management and AFAC Conferences 2025
Staff profile: Meet Daniel Hodge Daniel Hodge is a Structural Instructor and Station Officer in District 8. 1 Sep 2025 People Training and Recruitment Go to Staff profile: Meet Daniel Hodge
Four south-east brigades join lifesaving program Four brigades in Victoria’s south-east are part of 26 CFA brigades now trained and ready to respond to select medical Triple Zero (000) calls as part of a new program that officially commenced i ... 22 Aug 2025 Community Safety Health and Safety Training and Recruitment Go to Four south-east brigades join lifesaving program
New strike team leader training photos available on Digital Library New photos from the recently produced strike team leader training video are now on CFA’s Digital Library for members to view and use. 21 Aug 2025 Planning and Research Training and Recruitment Go to New strike team leader training photos available on Digital Library
New TEWT maps ready to roll out New TEWT maps will help brigades and groups run their own training scenarios and simulate fire events in their local areas – just in time for the upcoming fire season. 14 Aug 2025 Training and Recruitment Go to New TEWT maps ready to roll out
Staff profile: Meet Jaime Noye Jaime Noye is a Business Support Officer - VEMTC within Operational Doctrine and Training. 5 Aug 2025 People Training and Recruitment Go to Staff profile: Meet Jaime Noye
Skills and endorsements and recording of inductions Get the latest information on enhancements to the Learning Hub including the updating of members’ skills and endorsements and the recording of inductions. 31 Jul 2025 Operational Information Training and Recruitment Go to Skills and endorsements and recording of inductions
Sorrento Fire Brigade boosts emergency medical response Sorrento Fire Brigade is today among 22 CFA brigades trained and ready to respond to select medical Triple Zero calls, as part of a new initiative between CFA and Ambulance Victoria. 30 Jul 2025 Health and Safety Operational Information Training and Recruitment Go to Sorrento Fire Brigade boosts emergency medical response
Girls on Fire program sparks interest in emergency services Around 50 young women from across the state recently took part in the ‘Girls on Fire’ program at CFA’s training ground at Bangholme, aimed at engaging more women in the emergency ser ... 23 Jul 2025 Incidents - Others Others Training and Recruitment Youth and Juniors Go to Girls on Fire program sparks interest in emergency services
Volunteers recognised for training contribution Volunteers Di Billingsley and Phil Graham have been recognised with an Executive Director’s Citation for Service by Bushfires Northern Territory (NT). 18 Jul 2025 Honours and Awards Training and Recruitment Go to Volunteers recognised for training contribution
CFA Training AFAC Peer Review CFA is committed to implementing the recommendations from the AFAC Peer Review and improving the experience of training for volunteers. 17 Jul 2025 Operational Information People Training and Recruitment Go to CFA Training AFAC Peer Review
A participant reflects on studying the CFA Certificate IV in Leadership and Management The Volunteer Leadership Development (VLD) Program funds the Certificate IV in Leadership and Management course. 10 Jul 2025 Partnerships Training and Recruitment Go to A participant reflects on studying the CFA Certificate IV in Leadership and Management
Heavy Vehicle Licencing available CFA continues to support volunteers in obtaining their Heavy Vehicle Licence through the Volunteer Driving Training Project. 9 Jul 2025 Training and Recruitment Go to Heavy Vehicle Licencing available
Latest VRH upgrades complete This year, as part of activities for the Give us a Hand campaign, we’ve performed 30 quick upgrades to fix issues identified by districts, brigades and most importantly, applicants. 4 Jul 2025 Training and Recruitment Go to Latest VRH upgrades complete
Group leaders take command in NSWRFS course Forty CFA members have successfully completed a six-day Group Leader course as part of an ongoing training collaboration with the NSW Rural Fire Service (NSWRFS). 3 Jul 2025 Training and Recruitment Go to Group leaders take command in NSWRFS course
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
Ignite & Unite Program wraps up with Pomonal celebration The Ignite & Unite Leadership Development Program has concluded with a celebratory event in Pomonal. 25 Jun 2025 Others Training and Recruitment Go to Ignite & Unite Program wraps up with Pomonal celebration
Cadet Camp 2025 wrap-up From May 16 to 18, 36 inspiring young CFA volunteers came together for an unforgettable Cadet Camp — and what a weekend it was! 24 Jun 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers Training and Recruitment Youth and Juniors Go to Cadet Camp 2025 wrap-up
Updated framework supports future planning An update to CFA’s Succession Planning Framework is available to support brigades and groups in their long-term viability and ensure the coverage of key roles. 17 Jun 2025 Others Planning and Research Training and Recruitment Go to Updated framework supports future planning