Resilience after a life-changing accident Maddison Colville, 19, was seven days into her apprenticeship as a CFA District Mechanical Officer in Corio when tragedy struck. 27 Nov 2025 Honours and Awards People Youth and Juniors Go to Resilience after a life-changing accident
Total Fire Ban for Mallee A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for the Mallee tomorrow, Thursday 13 November 2025. 12 Nov 2025 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire People Go to Total Fire Ban for Mallee
'Ruff' rescue for Fünf in Airleys Inlet A Sunday morning walk turned dramatic for a small dog named Fünf after she fell down a cliff in Aireys Inlet on Sunday 26 October. 27 Oct 2025 Incidents - Others Others People Go to 'Ruff' rescue for Fünf in Airleys Inlet
Faces of CFA – Kaylene Stocks What binds CFA members is the common goal to protect lives and property. But they are a diverse bunch – every member has a story and Faces of CFA introduces you to just some of those stories. 27 Oct 2025 People Go to Faces of CFA – Kaylene Stocks
District 7 women leading the way Kicking off first thing on Saturday morning, District 7 women came together at VEMTC Central Highlands for a skills day, setting out in four groups to take part ... 20 Oct 2025 Inclusion and Fairness People Training and Recruitment Go to District 7 women leading the way
Honouring our rural women from the field to frontline CFA is helping change history as it continues to celebrate and empower all its women of CFA this International Day of Rural Women. 15 Oct 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers Inclusion and Fairness People Go to Honouring our rural women from the field to frontline
Ultra Heavy Tankers giants of Ouyen forum A 2018 Ultra Heavy Tanker (UHT) prototype side-by-side with the latest UHT headline the August Volunteer Forum at Ouyen. 4 Sep 2025 Incidents - Bushfire People Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Ultra Heavy Tankers giants of Ouyen forum
Highlights from the Mallee Machinery Field Days More than 400 kilometres north-west of Melbourne, deep in District 18, you will discover the delightful rural town of Speed. 4 Sep 2025 Community Safety Events / Fundraising / Offers People Go to Highlights from the Mallee Machinery Field Days
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
Medal haul for volunteer firefighter at international games CFA member John Mangrum has represented Australia and brought home a haul of medals from the World Police and Fire Games (WPFG) in Alabama, US. 6 Aug 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers People Go to Medal haul for volunteer firefighter at international games
Former winery lost at Nichols Point A once much-loved winery at Nichols Point which was recently destroyed by fire has greatly impacted the local community. 16 Jul 2025 Incidents - Structure People Go to Former winery lost at Nichols Point
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
150 years strong at Rochester Fire Brigade Rochester Fire Brigade marked their sesquicentennial of service over the weekend with a torchlight procession, followed by a community barbecue and fireworks to conclude the evening. 28 May 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers People Go to 150 years strong at Rochester Fire Brigade
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
A century of service for Nyah Nyah West Nyah Nyah West Fire Brigade has proudly marked 100 years of service over the weekend, celebrating the centenary with a community open day, luncheon and medal presentation. 1 May 2025 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers People Go to A century of service for Nyah Nyah West
Little River welcome new Ultralight Tanker Little River Fire Brigade has officially received the keys to their new Ultralight Tanker, celebrating the modernised addition to the engine bay alongside fellow members and family. 5 Apr 2025 Honours and Awards People Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Little River welcome new Ultralight Tanker
Mannerim father and daughter duo dominate championships A father daughter duo from Mannerim Fire Brigade are a force to be reckoned with in this year’s State Championships. 20 Mar 2025 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers People Go to Mannerim father and daughter duo dominate championships
Grampians and Little Desert fires contained The Grampians – Wallaby Rocks and Little Desert bushfires are now contained following nearly two weeks of incredible work by crews on the ground, in the air and in the control centres. 9 Feb 2025 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire People Go to Grampians and Little Desert fires contained
Echuca teen steps up to the frontline in NSW When 16-year-old CFA member Sophie Amos set out for the NSW State Firefighting Championships in Wagga Wagga late last year, she never imagined she’d return home to Echuca with real-life firefigh ... 10 Jan 2025 People Youth and Juniors Go to Echuca teen steps up to the frontline in NSW
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?
Sleigh bells and sirens: Geelong West brigade’s festive tradition For Geelong West Fire Brigade, Christmas Eve is more than just another night; — it’s an annual mission of joy, laughter, and community spirit. 19 Dec 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers People Go to Sleigh bells and sirens: Geelong West brigade’s festive tradition
South West Region - DCO's 2024 update DCO South West Region Adrian Gutsche provides an update on the accomplishments and achievements from the past year. 10 Dec 2024 Operational Information Others People Go to South West Region - DCO's 2024 update
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
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