‘I can’t be on the frontline anymore, but I can still help’ This International Day of People with Disability (3 December), CFA is recognising the important role people with disability play across our brigades and the broader community. 3 Dec 2025 Inclusion and Fairness People Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to ‘I can’t be on the frontline anymore, but I can still help’
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
Exciting new chapter for Oxley Fire Brigade There’s been an exciting development in District 23 with the formation of a new brigade. 27 Oct 2025 Honours and Awards People Go to Exciting new chapter for Oxley Fire Brigade
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
Hot Fire Training Day at VEMTC Wangaratta In late August, VEMTC Wangaratta came alive with energy, teamwork, and skill-building as 28 CFA Volunteers gathered for a Hot Fire Training Day. 3 Oct 2025 People Training and Recruitment Go to Hot Fire Training Day at VEMTC Wangaratta
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
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
Challenge Camp inspires strength, confidence, and connection among CFA women Recently women of CFA from all over the state gathered at their respective regional Women’s Challenge Camps to break down barriers and push themselves out of their comfort zones. 12 May 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers Inclusion and Fairness People Go to Challenge Camp inspires strength, confidence, and connection among CFA women
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
Blue pants mark an era of inclusion for Werribee women runners Werribee Fire Brigade has made a small but significant change to their championships running uniforms, moving away from the traditional white running pants to a matching blue pant. 10 Apr 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers People Youth and Juniors Go to Blue pants mark an era of inclusion for Werribee women runners
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
Birthday celebrations at state championships After moving from Sydney to Springhurst in 2008 Stewy Fryar was encouraged to join CFA by the brigades then captain. 20 Feb 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers People Go to Birthday celebrations at state 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
Fire restrictions announced in parts of the northeast The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will begin at 01.00am on Monday, November 18, for the following municipalities in CFA’s North East region: 7 Nov 2024 Community Safety People Go to Fire restrictions announced in parts of the northeast
Red Cliffs celebrates 100 years with special recognition Red Cliffs Fire Brigade marked its 100th anniversary in style over the weekend, commemorating a century of dedicated service with a day of celebrations and a very special recognition. 1 Nov 2024 People Go to Red Cliffs celebrates 100 years with special recognition
Victoria's fire season officially begins This year’s Victorian fire season is set to officially begin with fire restrictions commencing in parts of the state next week. 23 Oct 2024 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire People Go to Victoria's fire season officially begins
Appointment of CFA CEO - Greg Leach AFSM I am delighted to announce that following an extensive search Greg Leach AFSM has been appointed by the Victorian Government as the new Chief Executive Officer for CFA. 11 Oct 2024 Others People Go to Appointment of CFA CEO - Greg Leach AFSM
Hay season comes early in the west amid heightened fire risk With hay season arriving early in western Victoria and parts of the state facing an increased fire risk this spring, CFA is urging farmers to take extra care to prevent haystack fires. 11 Oct 2024 Community Safety Incidents - Others Others People Go to Hay season comes early in the west amid heightened fire risk
Wangaratta training campus celebrates 40 years One of CFA’s eight training facilities used by firefighters celebrated its 40th anniversary with members and families on the weekend. 8 Oct 2024 Community Safety Events / Fundraising / Offers People Go to Wangaratta training campus celebrates 40 years
Faces of CFA - Lesley Forman 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. 7 Oct 2024 People Go to Faces of CFA - Lesley Forman
Mount Buller training exercise sets interagency response up for success CFA brigades from Mount Buller, Glenroy-Merrijig and Mansfield recently completed a training exercise simulating a fire set at Sugarbush Lodge Mount Buller. 13 Sep 2024 Community Safety People Training and Recruitment Go to Mount Buller training exercise sets interagency response up for success
Women's hot fire training Day at Wangaratta training campus The training day on 18 August brought together more than 20 dedicated volunteer firefighters, including volunteer PAD instructors, with the support of staff at VEMTC Wangaratta training campus. 27 Aug 2024 People Training and Recruitment Go to Women's hot fire training Day at Wangaratta training campus
Irymple brigade drives up blood donations in Mildura CFA volunteers rolled up their sleeves and helped boost the blood supply at the Mildura Donor Centre. 27 Aug 2024 Community Safety Health and Safety People Go to Irymple brigade drives up blood donations in Mildura