Total Fire Ban for Wimmera, Mallee and Northern Country A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for the Wimmera, Mallee and Northern Country tomorrow, Thursday 4 December 2025. 3 Dec 2025 Environment Community Safety Health and Safety Go to Total Fire Ban for Wimmera, Mallee and Northern Country
Emergency Services Foundation's Diversity and Inclusion Awards Nominations are open for the Emergency Services Foundation's Diversity and Inclusion Awards. 24 Nov 2025 Honours and Awards Go to Emergency Services Foundation's Diversity and Inclusion Awards
CFA recognised by Toastmasters International CFA has received a corporate recognition award from Toastmasters International, which is a US-headquartered non-profit educational organisation. 26 May 2025 Honours and Awards Partnerships Go to CFA recognised by Toastmasters International
CFA staff honoured for service during Black Summer fires CFA staff have been honoured with National Emergency Medals for their contribution to the 2019–2020 Australian bushfire crisis. 9 Apr 2025 Honours and Awards Go to CFA staff honoured for service during Black Summer fires
Spotting fake messages and account deactivation issues on Meta platforms In the past 12 months we have seen an increase in the number of fake messages, emails and comments on CFA Meta channels – these include Facebook, Instagram and Threads. 28 Feb 2025 Health and Safety Others People Go to Spotting fake messages and account deactivation issues on Meta platforms
Total Fire Ban for Mallee and Wimmera A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for the Mallee and Wimmera tomorrow, Saturday 23 November 2024. 22 Nov 2024 Environment Community Safety Health and Safety Go to Total Fire Ban for Mallee and Wimmera
Echuca fireys win NSW State Championships Echuca Fire Brigade claimed a historic win at the recent NSW State Championships in Wagga Wagga, becoming the first-ever Victorian brigade to win the prestigious Alfred Webb Cup. 19 Nov 2024 Honours and Awards People Training and Recruitment Go to Echuca fireys win NSW State Championships
Stanhope Fire Brigade presentation and awards night Stanhope Fire Brigade recognised more than 500 years of combined service at their recent awards and presentation night. 9 Nov 2024 Honours and Awards Go to Stanhope Fire Brigade presentation and awards night
Fire restrictions announced in the northwest and west The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will begin at 01.00am on Monday, November 4, for the following municipalities in CFA’s Northwest and West regions: 25 Oct 2024 Community Safety Health and Safety Operational Information Go to Fire restrictions announced in the northwest and west
Inglewood celebrates momentous 160th anniversary Inglewood Fire Brigade marked a significant milestone over the weekend, celebrating its 160th anniversary with a special dinner to honour its long-serving members. 16 Oct 2024 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers People Go to Inglewood celebrates momentous 160th anniversary
Local north west firefighters awarded National Emergency Medals 140 local volunteer firefighters and CFA staff members have been honoured with National Emergency Medals for their efforts in the 2019-2020 Australian bushfire crisis. 24 Sep 2024 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers Incidents - Bushfire Go to Local north west firefighters awarded National Emergency Medals
Honour for FEM stalwart Echuca member Ron Hooper AFSM has received a Certificate of Appreciation for his role in founding the Fire Equipment Maintenance (FEM) Advisory Committee. 19 Sep 2024 Honours and Awards Community Safety Go to Honour for FEM stalwart
Community Captain commended for his leadership Highly respected community member and Kerang Fire Brigade Captain Ramon Steel has officially been commended for his leadership throughout various flood events. 16 Jul 2024 Honours and Awards Incidents - Others Others People Go to Community Captain commended for his leadership
CFA stalwart celebrates centenary milestone To reach 100-years-old is an impressive feat, but for Loddon Vale Fire Brigade stalwart Jack Harrison it is his 82 years of service to CFA that speaks volumes to the community. 17 Jun 2024 Honours and Awards Operational Information People Go to CFA stalwart celebrates centenary milestone
Awarded after serving CFA for over 35 years Deputy Chief Officer (DCO) Gavin Thompson’s more than 35 years of service to CFA exemplify his exceptional leadership, innovation, operational skills and commitment to community safety. 10 Jun 2024 Honours and Awards People Go to Awarded after serving CFA for over 35 years
A friendship forged in floods On Sunday 3 March the refurbished Doreen Fire Station was officially opened. However, other significant events took place on that day. This is just one of them. 6 Mar 2024 Honours and Awards Partnerships People Go to A friendship forged in floods
Nominate now: celebrating diversity in our ESF community As we continue to grow and evolve as a vibrant CFA community, it's crucial that we take the time to acknowledge and celebrate the diverse tapestry of experiences, backgrounds and perspectives that mak ... 1 Feb 2024 Honours and Awards Inclusion and Fairness Go to Nominate now: celebrating diversity in our ESF community
Opportunity to join Peer Support Program Expressions of interest are open for volunteers to join the more than 170 dedicated volunteers across the state who are part of CFA’s Peer Support Program. 30 Nov 2023 Health and Safety People Go to Opportunity to join Peer Support Program
Connecting bridge honours Peter J Lucas CFA has officially recognised the late Peter J Lucas AFSM by naming the connecting bridge between the two buildings CFA occupies at Burwood. 23 Nov 2023 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers Go to Connecting bridge honours Peter J Lucas
CFA reminds farmers of harvester safety precautions Following the warmer, drier conditions experienced in spring, CFA is warning farmers to take care with their upcoming harvesting activities. 16 Nov 2023 Community Safety Health and Safety Incidents - Others Others Go to CFA reminds farmers of harvester safety precautions
National Nutrition Week Life can get busy. And it when it gets busy, between meeting your volunteering commitments, family, work and general ‘life admin’, often the first thing to suffer is our eating habits. 15 Oct 2023 Health and Safety Go to National Nutrition Week
Women's Health Week Women are performing more roles at CFA than ever before, with many women being elected as brigade captains this year. 4 Sep 2023 Community Safety Health and Safety Go to Women's Health Week
Healthy Bones Action Week Depending on your role and activities in CFA, you may be required to undertake manual handling, get in and out of vehicles or carry out vigorous firefighting. 21 Aug 2023 Community Safety Health and Safety Go to Healthy Bones Action Week
Feedback on updated Working with Children Clearance Policy: deadline approaching We appreciate the feedback that has been received from many members on the updated Working with Children Clearance Policy. Your input is very important and helps inform the changes proposed under the ... 20 Jul 2023 Community Safety Health and Safety Others Go to Feedback on updated Working with Children Clearance Policy: deadline approaching