Water bombing aircraft put to the test Victoria’s water bombing aircraft have been put to the test to help determine the best aircraft tank to use in the future. 14 Mar 2024 Operational Information Planning and Research Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Water bombing aircraft put to the test
Fireys prepare Dallas Brooks Park for planned burning Volunteers from CFA’s Planned Burn Taskforce came together for a coordinated preparation day in Dallas Brooks Park Scout Camp on Sunday 19 February ahead of a large planned burn in the area. 14 Mar 2023 Planning and Research Go to Fireys prepare Dallas Brooks Park for planned burning
Group exercise on the rural/urban fringe On Sunday 27 November Whittlesea Diamond Valley Group (WDVG) held an exercise in the rural/urban interface of Doreen. 28 Nov 2022 Community Safety Planning and Research Training and Recruitment Go to Group exercise on the rural/urban fringe
Multi-agency training exercise at Wyndham Vale CFA members have participated in a multi-agency training exercise at Wyndham Vale where emergency crews were tasked with supporting the community during a grassfire. 31 Aug 2022 Community Safety Events / Fundraising / Offers Planning and Research Go to Multi-agency training exercise at Wyndham Vale
Message from Chief Officer Jason Heffernan It has been nine years since CFA shifted from classifying brigades as Urban or Rural to the current number classifications of one to five, which are based on risk. 19 Aug 2022 People Planning and Research Go to Message from Chief Officer Jason Heffernan
Distinguished service recognised at new training centre A distinguished 58-year service to the CFA has seen one of our highly respected members honoured with a street named after him at the new VEMTC training facility in Ballan. 23 Nov 2021 Honours and Awards Planning and Research Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Distinguished service recognised at new training centre
Leaders help heal country for NAIDOC Week Members from CFA District 8 this week took part in a healing country education day at Daangean (Devilbend Reserve) to increase their knowledge around the cultural significance of the land for indigeno ... 9 Jul 2021 Inclusion and Fairness Partnerships Planning and Research Go to Leaders help heal country for NAIDOC Week