November Volunteer Forum gets a hoist At Seymour DMO facility the November Volunteer Forum reached new heights to get a good look underneath at the latest happenings in CFA. 25 Nov 2025 People Training and Recruitment Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to November Volunteer Forum gets a hoist
Doors open at new Pyalong Fire Station Members of Pyalong Fire Brigade have celebrated the official opening of their new, state-of-the-art, modern fire station with friends and family. 22 Oct 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers People Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Doors open at new Pyalong Fire Station
CFA members honoured with Australian Fire Service Medal This King's Birthday four highly regarded CFA members have been awarded an Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM), in recognition of their outstanding service to CFA and their communities. 9 Jun 2025 Honours and Awards Operational Information People Go to CFA members honoured with Australian Fire Service Medal
Challenge Camp inspires strength, confidence, and connection among CFA women Recently women of CFA from all over the state gathered at their respective regional Women’s Challenge Camps to break down barriers and push themselves out of their comfort zones. 12 May 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers Inclusion and Fairness People Go to Challenge Camp inspires strength, confidence, and connection among CFA women
The triangle of success On the south-eastern edge of District 12 lie the brigades of Buxton, Marysville and Narbethong. Known as the ‘Triangle Brigades’, over the last 12 months they have forged ahead with a new ... 8 May 2025 Community Safety People Training and Recruitment Go to The triangle of success
Busy day at Broadford An afternoon call-out for Broadford FB as the Volunteer Forum crew arrived launched the April Volunteer Forum into action. 30 Apr 2025 Operational Information People Training and Recruitment Go to Busy day at Broadford
Outstanding service recognised at Wallan Wallan Fire Brigade Members and their families and friends gathered on Saturday 19 October to recognise more than 350 years of combined service to CFA and the community. 31 Oct 2024 Honours and Awards People Go to Outstanding service recognised at Wallan
Community thanks Broadford for a century of service It was a weekend of festivities (Saturday, 19 October) for Broadford Fire Brigade and the broader community, as they were recognised for 100 years of service. 25 Oct 2024 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers People Go to Community thanks Broadford for a century of service
Kinglake Fire Brigade reflect on 80 years It was a celebratory weekend for Kinglake Fire Brigade members, who marked their 80 years of service alongside their families and friends at Lawsons Restaurant on Saturday, 12 October. 18 Oct 2024 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers People Go to Kinglake Fire Brigade reflect on 80 years
Protecting Alexandra for 150 years An impressive crowd gathered as more than 12 fire trucks and partner emergency services paraded down the main street of town to mark Alexandra Fire Brigade’s 150th anniversary. 18 Oct 2024 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers People Go to Protecting Alexandra for 150 years
Doors officially open at Beveridge Fire Brigade It was a momentous occasion for Beveridge Fire Brigade on the weekend, as they celebrated the completion of their new facilities and were officially recognised as a new brigade. 14 Oct 2024 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Doors officially open at Beveridge Fire Brigade
Works begin on new Pyalong Fire Station Construction has commenced on a new, modern fire station for the Pyalong Fire Brigade, with the official turning of the sod marking the momentous occasion this week. 3 Oct 2024 Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Works begin on new Pyalong Fire Station
Hilldene brigade: a century of protecting its community Hilldene Fire Brigade marked a century of protecting its community with a celebratory dinner and awards to acknowledge its long-serving members. 20 Aug 2024 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers People Go to Hilldene brigade: a century of protecting its community
Beveridge Fire Brigade inaugural AGM and elections On 14 May 2024, the foundation members of the new Beveridge Fire Brigade assembled at the Greater Beveridge Community Centre for the Inaugural Annual General Meeting and elections. 20 May 2024 Operational Information People Go to Beveridge Fire Brigade inaugural AGM and elections
CFA leader receives highest honour CFA Deputy Chief Officer (DCO) Ross Sullivan has been recognised in today’s Australia Day Honours, receiving an Australian Fire Service Medal for his more than 45 years of dedicated service to C ... 26 Jan 2024 Honours and Awards Operational Information People Go to CFA leader receives highest honour
CFA members honoured with Australian Fire Service Medals Two well-regarded CFA members have been awarded an Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM) in recognition of their dedicated service through CFA as part of the King’s first Birthday Honours List. 12 Jun 2023 Honours and Awards Operational Information People Go to CFA members honoured with Australian Fire Service Medals
Community change maker honoured with AFSM Paul Denham AFSM has made an exceptional and distinguished contribution to CFA for more than 45 years, attending thousands of callouts with the three brigades: Barmah, Boronia and Buxton. 12 Jun 2023 Honours and Awards People Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Community change maker honoured with AFSM
Inspirational leader receives firefighting’s highest honour Dawn Hartog AFSM is highly regarded within CFA and across the emergency management sector for her dedication, compassion and outstanding leadership. 12 Jun 2023 Honours and Awards Operational Information People Go to Inspirational leader receives firefighting’s highest honour
Local firefighters awarded National Emergency Medals Two hundred local volunteer firefighters and CFA staff members have been honoured with National Emergency Medals for their efforts in the 2019-2020 Australian bushfire crisis. 5 Jun 2023 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers People Go to Local firefighters awarded National Emergency Medals
Trailblazers in Wandong Wandong Juniors experienced a revival in 2016 thanks to the persistence of a brigade member’s daughter. 12 May 2023 People Youth and Juniors Go to Trailblazers in Wandong
An arty weekend at Glenaroua The Easter weekend saw the return of Art4CFA, this year hosted by Glenaroua Fire Brigade. 18 Apr 2023 Events / Fundraising / Offers Partnerships People Go to An arty weekend at Glenaroua
New rehab vehicle for specialised brigade A new rehabilitation vehicle has officially been handed to District 12 Headquarters Brigade by Minister for Emergency Services Jaclyn Symes. 31 Mar 2023 Community Safety Events / Fundraising / Offers Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to New rehab vehicle for specialised brigade
Captain hopes to inspire women this International Women's Day This International Women’s Day, CFA Captain Nicki Lund is hoping to inspire other women to be leaders in their community. 7 Mar 2023 People Go to Captain hopes to inspire women this International Women's Day
Close shave for Alexandra Fire Brigade Alexandra Fire Brigade and is one of many CFA brigades facing up to a challenging month, with members taking part in a variety of fundraising and awareness tasks for the annual Movember campaign for m ... 1 Nov 2022 Events / Fundraising / Offers People Go to Close shave for Alexandra Fire Brigade