Brett Boatman farewells CFA After more than four decades of service to CFA, Deputy Chief Officer Brett Boatman has departed the organisation to take up the role of Deputy Emergency Management Commissioner with Emergency Manageme ... 8 Dec 2025 People Go to Brett Boatman farewells CFA
International visitors tour VEMTC Central Highlands CFA’s VEMTC Central Highlands training centre in Ballan recently welcomed a group from Hunan Vocational Institute of Safety Technology, a vocational college based in Changsa, China. 5 Dec 2025 Others People Go to International visitors tour VEMTC Central Highlands
‘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’
CFA welcomes millions in project grants CFA is welcoming more than $22.6 million in grants for brigades and groups to share to purchase new equipment, helping to further protect their local communities. 26 Nov 2025 Partnerships People Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to CFA welcomes millions in project grants
November Volunteer Forum gets a hoist At Seymour DMO facility the November Volunteer Forum reached new heights to get a good look underneath at the latest happenings in CFA. 25 Nov 2025 People Training and Recruitment Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to November Volunteer Forum gets a hoist
Volunteer treks 240km to support brigade Glenlyon member Shaun Gedge has completed a remarkable journey, walking 240 kilometres around the brigade’s response area to raise funds for vital new firefighting equipment. 6 Nov 2025 Others People Go to Volunteer treks 240km to support brigade
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
Doors open at new Pyalong Fire Station Members of Pyalong Fire Brigade have celebrated the official opening of their new, state-of-the-art, modern fire station with friends and family. 22 Oct 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers People Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Doors open at new Pyalong Fire Station
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
Trentham trio honoured for brave storm rescue Three members of Trentham Fire Brigade have been recognised for their extraordinary bravery after they ventured into a severe storm to assist isolated community members in need. 7 Jul 2025 Honours and Awards People Go to Trentham trio honoured for brave storm rescue
Paw patrol to the rescue for Peggy A beloved dog who went missing for two days has been safely rescued after falling down an abandoned mine shaft in the Wombat State Forest in Langdons Hill. 3 Jul 2025 Incidents - Others Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat Others People Go to Paw patrol to the rescue for Peggy
CFA members honoured with Australian Fire Service Medal This King's Birthday four highly regarded CFA members have been awarded an Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM), in recognition of their outstanding service to CFA and their communities. 9 Jun 2025 Honours and Awards Operational Information People Go to CFA members honoured with Australian Fire Service Medal
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
80th anniversary meeting of CFA Board In recognition of CFA’s 80th anniversary, the CFA Board held its April meeting at Ballarat Fire Station, the oldest continuously operating fire station in the Southern Hemisphere. 9 May 2025 Others People Go to 80th anniversary meeting of CFA Board
The triangle of success On the south-eastern edge of District 12 lie the brigades of Buxton, Marysville and Narbethong. Known as the ‘Triangle Brigades’, over the last 12 months they have forged ahead with a new ... 8 May 2025 Community Safety People Training and Recruitment Go to The triangle of success
Busy day at Broadford An afternoon call-out for Broadford FB as the Volunteer Forum crew arrived launched the April Volunteer Forum into action. 30 Apr 2025 Operational Information People Training and Recruitment Go to Busy day at Broadford
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
Faces of CFA - Cameron Sibeijn 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 Jan 2025 People Go to Faces of CFA - Cameron Sibeijn
CFA announces fire restrictions for west and northwest Victoria The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will begin at 01.00am on Monday, 25 November, for the following municipalities in CFA's west and northwest regions: 14 Nov 2024 Community Safety People Go to CFA announces fire restrictions for west and northwest Victoria
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
Outstanding service recognised at Wallan Wallan Fire Brigade Members and their families and friends gathered on Saturday 19 October to recognise more than 350 years of combined service to CFA and the community. 31 Oct 2024 Honours and Awards People Go to Outstanding service recognised at Wallan
Community thanks Broadford for a century of service It was a weekend of festivities (Saturday, 19 October) for Broadford Fire Brigade and the broader community, as they were recognised for 100 years of service. 25 Oct 2024 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers People Go to Community thanks Broadford for a century of service
Kinglake Fire Brigade reflect on 80 years It was a celebratory weekend for Kinglake Fire Brigade members, who marked their 80 years of service alongside their families and friends at Lawsons Restaurant on Saturday, 12 October. 18 Oct 2024 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers People Go to Kinglake Fire Brigade reflect on 80 years
Protecting Alexandra for 150 years An impressive crowd gathered as more than 12 fire trucks and partner emergency services paraded down the main street of town to mark Alexandra Fire Brigade’s 150th anniversary. 18 Oct 2024 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers People Go to Protecting Alexandra for 150 years