Three generations of Owens at Beaconsfield Recently Liam Owen turned 11 years old and joined Beaconsfield Fire Brigade as a junior member. This was not surprising given that dad Glynn and pop Rhys are both firefighters in the brigade. 24 Sep 2025 People Youth and Juniors Go to Three generations of Owens at Beaconsfield
CFA celebrates Youth Fest September not only marks the start of spring, it also marks Youth Fest, an annual celebration that champions young people and amplifies their voices. 4 Sep 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers Inclusion and Fairness Youth and Juniors Go to CFA celebrates Youth Fest
Busy month for Tyabb reminds all to stay vigilant Last month Tyabb Fire Brigade saw their busiest July in the history of the brigade, beating last year's July by one call out. 15 Aug 2025 Community Safety Incidents - Others Others Go to Busy month for Tyabb reminds all to stay vigilant
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
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
E-bike garage fire a Christmas safety reminder Victorian fire agencies are urging residents to be aware of the risks associated with lithium-ion battery products this festive season following a lithium-ion battery explosion on an e-bike. 5 Dec 2024 Community Safety Incidents - Others Incidents - Structure Others Go to E-bike garage fire a Christmas safety reminder
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
Youth inspiring at Beaconsfield Upper Where others may look to their parents for inspiration, Beaconsfield Upper father-son pair Axel and Steve Martin are bucking the trend, with father Steve following in his son’s footsteps . 26 Sep 2024 People Training and Recruitment Youth and Juniors Go to Youth inspiring at Beaconsfield Upper
Youth-focused August Volunteer Forum is cool Our `lit’ August Volunteer Forum was action packed with a live callout to a structure fire at Tynong North. 29 Aug 2024 Operational Information People Youth and Juniors Go to Youth-focused August Volunteer Forum is cool
Community creates Emergency Network in aftermath of severe storms In the aftermath of the 2021 storms the Red Hill Fire Brigade worked with local agencies and residents to create the Hill and Ridge Emergency Network. 20 Mar 2024 Community Safety Incidents - Others Others People Go to Community creates Emergency Network in aftermath of severe storms
Hallam woman's 30 year history with Champs When it comes to the State Firefighter Championships you'd be hard pressed to find someone more devoted than Hallam Captain Michele Lovett. 15 Mar 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers People Youth and Juniors Go to Hallam woman's 30 year history with Champs
CFA members assist with flood efforts More than 200 CFA volunteers supported VICSES in flood recovery efforts in the first 10 days of 2024, with some members quick to assist despite having to sandbag their own homes. 11 Jan 2024 Incidents - Others Others Partnerships Go to CFA members assist with flood efforts
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
CFA crews reunite mother duck with her ducklings An anxious mother duck was reunited with her ducklings that had fallen into a storm drain. 6 Nov 2023 Others Go to CFA crews reunite mother duck with her ducklings
Have no fear, CFA is here CFA captains Andrew Collins and Michael Licciardo went above and beyond their duties this week when they lent a hand to not only the Queensland fireys but also a member of the public in need. 3 Nov 2023 Community Safety Incidents - Others Others People Go to Have no fear, CFA is here
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
Pushing (up) for mental health awareness Members from Wonthaggi Fire Brigade are getting active this month with 13 taking part in The Push-Up Challenge. 15 Jun 2023 Events / Fundraising / Offers Others People Go to Pushing (up) for mental health awareness
CFA women in south-east are flourishing Despite women being underrepresented in emergency services, the District 8 Women’s Network is flourishing with many opportunities being offered. 29 May 2023 Inclusion and Fairness Others People Go to CFA women in south-east are flourishing
Noble Park brigade proud of its diversity Diversity is the key to success at Noble Park’s CFA brigade with more than 15 languages spoken by their members. 19 May 2023 Others People Go to Noble Park brigade proud of its diversity
Brigades of CFA: Springhurst While Springhurst is home to just 196 people, the town’s CFA brigade is proving community spirit shines brighter out in the country, with an inspiring 62 members dedicated to protecting their co ... 21 Apr 2023 Inclusion and Fairness People Youth and Juniors Go to Brigades of CFA: Springhurst
Dromana boat shed falls to flames On Wednesday morning (1 February), CFA crews responded to reports of a historic boat shed ablaze on the Mornington Peninsula. 2 Feb 2023 Incidents - Others Incidents - Structure Others Go to Dromana boat shed falls to flames
Beaconsfield's junior graduates ready to gear up Beaconsfield Fire Brigade is paving the way for future firefighters following the successful graduation of five of its juniors to senior status through their well-established Juniors Program. 20 Jan 2023 Training and Recruitment Youth and Juniors Go to Beaconsfield's junior graduates ready to gear up
Remembering those lost at the Tarrawingee fire A granite memorial monument on the Great Alpine Road honours 10 firefighters who lost their lives on this day in 1943 during the Tarrawingee fire, near Wangaratta. 22 Dec 2022 Others People Go to Remembering those lost at the Tarrawingee fire
Celebrating our young members during Youth Fest To mark Youth Fest 2022, we spoke to young people at CFA to hear their stories, reflect on their experiences and hear their vision for young people in CFA. 20 Sep 2022 People Youth and Juniors Go to Celebrating our young members during Youth Fest