South West women jump in the driver's seat More than 30 women in CFA recently added trailer reversing and truck driving to their skill set, having taken part in a dedicated Women’s Driving Skills Day in the state's south-west. 11 Aug 2025 People Training and Recruitment Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to South West women jump in the driver's seat
Colac HQ seeks support volunteers CFA’s District 6 Headquarters Brigade is calling for new volunteers to help with support roles in the area. 26 Jun 2025 Incidents - Bushfire People Training and Recruitment Go to Colac HQ seeks support volunteers
Readiness strengthened through Wallington multiagency exercise Volunteers from across the Bellarine Peninsula and surrounding areas successfully came together over the weekend on Sunday 18 May, to participate in a large-scale multiagency operation - Exercise Mabo ... 19 May 2025 Community Safety Partnerships Training and Recruitment Go to Readiness strengthened through Wallington multiagency exercise
Can you give Corio Fire Brigade a hand? Joining Corio Fire Brigade doesn’t mean needing to jump on the back of a fire truck, and right now the team is looking for a secretary and treasurer to join their ranks. Could you fill that role ... 9 Jan 2025 People Training and Recruitment Go to Can you give Corio Fire Brigade a hand?
School’s in for members at Lorne As schoolies enjoy a break in the town, CFA broadcast the Volunteer Forum from Lorne Fire Brigade. 28 Nov 2024 Inclusion and Fairness People Training and Recruitment Go to School’s in for members at Lorne
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
Future of Aireys Inlet riding a wave of inspiration Growing up along the coast of Aireys Inlet has its perks, and two young working professionals are hoping their friends follow in their footsteps in joining CFA to give back to their community. 5 Aug 2024 People Training and Recruitment Youth and Juniors Go to Future of Aireys Inlet riding a wave of inspiration
Young trio paving the way for volunteerism in Lorne Three young Lorne emergency services workers have been the catalyst for injecting youth into the local fire brigade over the past year, as five new recruits have followed in their footsteps. 20 May 2024 Community Safety People Training and Recruitment Go to Young trio paving the way for volunteerism in Lorne
Driving in all conditions It’s not often you hear the sound of joyous laughter and chatter coupled with the piercing sound and visuals of pumpers and tankers travelling past with 'lights and sirens'. 24 May 2023 People Training and Recruitment Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Driving in all conditions
Camperdown brigade is a second family for young working locals A paramedic, a mum and a CFA volunteer – it’s safe to say that Georgie Gretton is a hero in many eyes, in more ways than one. 16 May 2023 Operational Information People Training and Recruitment Go to Camperdown brigade is a second family for young working locals
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
CFA women boost rescue skills in multi-agency training Last weekend, CFA members participated in a multi-agency Women in Rescue training activity at Geelong, hosted by Bellarine SES. 21 Apr 2023 Training and Recruitment Go to CFA women boost rescue skills in multi-agency training
CFA women at the forefront of training A training day specifically for women has been held at CFA’s training campus in Ballan to boost the skills and confidence of our firefighters. 4 Oct 2022 Training and Recruitment Go to CFA women at the forefront of training
New members bring fresh outlook to Bostocks Creek Brigade Five new members who have recently completed their General Firefighter training will bring new perspectives to their brigade and bolster its ranks during the fire season. 23 Dec 2021 People Training and Recruitment Go to New members bring fresh outlook to Bostocks Creek Brigade
Bushfire scenario exercise in Geelong to test emergency response Emergency management specialists have used cutting-edge technology as they responded to a mock scenario of bushfires in the Surf Coast Shire, during a training exercise in Geelong yesterday. 15 Dec 2021 Community Safety Partnerships Training and Recruitment Go to Bushfire scenario exercise in Geelong to test emergency response