Thank you to all employers of our CFA volunteers As the year comes to a close, CFA would like to take the opportunity to thank the generous employers of our volunteers who allow them the flexibility to serve their community. 24 Dec 2025 Operational Information People Go to Thank you to all employers of our CFA volunteers
District 14 headquarters brigade celebrates 30 years of service The District 14 headquarters brigade recently celebrated 30 Years of service to CFA. 14 Dec 2025 Honours and Awards People Go to District 14 headquarters brigade celebrates 30 years of service
Firefighting across the globe, from France to South Morang South Morang Fire Brigade volunteer Laurie Naveaux knew she wanted to be a firefighter from a young age. 5 Dec 2025 People Go to Firefighting across the globe, from France to South Morang
Generosity for the kids shines through in Kalkallo For the last five years, Kalkallo Fire Brigade has been passionately supporting the Good Friday Appeal and is encouraging other brigades to register now to fundraise in next year’s activities. 19 Nov 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers Partnerships People Go to Generosity for the kids shines through in Kalkallo
CFA family reflects on International Men's Day For Anthony Rhodes and his sons, Bailey and Cooper, volunteering with CFA is more than helping the community - it’s a family tradition. 19 Nov 2025 Inclusion and Fairness People Go to CFA family reflects on International Men's Day
Crib Point Brigade celebrates 75 years of service Crib Point Fire Brigade marked a proud milestone over the weekend (15 November), celebrating 75 years of service with brigade members past and present. 18 Nov 2025 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers People Go to Crib Point Brigade celebrates 75 years of service
Toolern Vale marks century of community protection Toolern Vale Fire Brigade has celebrated a major milestone, marking 100 years of service to the local community. 5 Nov 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers People Go to Toolern Vale marks century of community protection
Wye River community flocks together Many of the locals came to Wye River fire brigade - by foot, vehicle and air - as a native King Parrot inspected the broadcast gear before we went live tonight for the October Volunteer Forum. 30 Oct 2025 Community Safety People Training and Recruitment Go to Wye River community flocks together
Upper Beaconsfield Fire Brigade celebrates centenary with mural unveiling Upper Beaconsfield Fire Brigade has been serving their community for 100 years and this weekend they came together to celebrate the milestone. 27 Oct 2025 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers People Go to Upper Beaconsfield Fire Brigade celebrates centenary with mural unveiling
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
Firefighters take on umpires to raise mental health awareness Five CFA brigades in Melbourne’s outer northwest have taken to the football field to challenge local umpires to help fundraise and raise awareness in the annual Mental Health Cup. 23 Sep 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers Inclusion and Fairness People Go to Firefighters take on umpires to raise mental health awareness
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
Brigades honour a friend and volunteer A Plenty Fire Brigade volunteer will be remembered as keen, enthusiastic and humble by Yarrambat and Plenty Fire Brigade volunteers, with two commemorative plaques created in his name. 16 Sep 2025 Honours and Awards Partnerships People Go to Brigades honour a friend and volunteer
50 years of loyalty to Wattle Glen recognised Wattle Glen Fire Brigade stalwart Dale Pitts has been recognised for his 50 years of incredible service to the community in front of his family and friends at a recent brigade dinner. 13 Aug 2025 Honours and Awards Operational Information People Go to 50 years of loyalty to Wattle Glen recognised
Remarkable rescue efforts recognised in Hastings The incredible teamwork and rescue efforts of 24 CFA members during an extremely rare and confronting incident at an industrial site in Hastings last July has been commended. 12 Aug 2025 Community Safety Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat Operational Information Go to Remarkable rescue efforts recognised in Hastings
South East women stepping up Trailblazing women across the south east region are stepping up into roles which have only ever been held by men. 31 Jul 2025 Inclusion and Fairness People Go to South East women stepping up
Cockatoo celebrate improved fire station and new vehicle Cockatoo Fire Brigade has celebrated their renovated fire station and new command vehicle which will further boost their ability to protect their community. 29 Jul 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers People Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Cockatoo celebrate improved fire station and new vehicle
Multi-agency road crash rescue simulation in Werribee CFA members from Werribee joined Ambulance Victoria (AV) and Victoria Police for a large-scale road crash rescue training exercise on Friday (25 July). 29 Jul 2025 Community Safety Partnerships People Go to Multi-agency road crash rescue simulation in Werribee
Edithvale brigade reaches a century of service Edithvale Fire Brigade recently commemorated a century of service, celebrating the historic milestone with a Centenary Ball. 9 Jul 2025 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers People Go to Edithvale brigade reaches a century of service
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
A Cat-astrophe avoided in Kalkallo CFA firefighters rescued an adventurous cat playing between a fence and a garage, until it got trapped in the narrow gap. 25 Jun 2025 Incidents - Others Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat Others Go to A Cat-astrophe avoided in Kalkallo
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
80 years strong in Toomuc Toomuc Fire Brigade recently gathered to celebrate their 80 years of service to the community and acknowledge the dedication of some of their long serving members. 17 Jun 2025 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers People Go to 80 years strong in Toomuc
Boonea Yallock cultural immersion tour The weather was finally a truly autumnal day. Crisp and cool, dew on the ground and on the leaves, clear skies, with the sun gently warming our backs. 5 Jun 2025 Environment Others People Go to Boonea Yallock cultural immersion tour