Agencies combine at Budj Bim for pre-season preparedness Volunteers and staff from CFA recently joined counterparts from Parks Victoria and Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) to run through fire season preparations at Budj Bim National Park. 25 Nov 2025 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire Operational Information Go to Agencies combine at Budj Bim for pre-season preparedness
Final municipalities in the south west to enter Fire Danger Period The Fire Danger Period will commence at 1am Monday, 8 December 2025 for the following municipalities in the state’s south west. 25 Nov 2025 Environment Community Safety Health and Safety Go to Final municipalities in the south west to enter Fire Danger Period
Casterton Fire Brigade celebrates Casterton Fire Brigade celebrated its 55th Annual Dinner on Saturday 11 October at the Casterton-Sandford Football Netball Clubrooms. 3 Nov 2025 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers People Go to Casterton Fire Brigade celebrates
South west brigades open doors to prepare for fire risk Amid drought conditions, nearly 150 fire brigades in Victoria’s southwest will open their doors to community members throughout October, helping to prepare them for fire season. 9 Oct 2025 Community Safety Health and Safety Incidents - Bushfire Go to South west brigades open doors to prepare for fire risk
Canadian firefight for Portland Captain Portland Fire Brigade Captain Ian Hamley has spent three weeks lending his expertise to Canada’s firefighting efforts to help assist in combating their significant wildfire season. 7 Aug 2025 Incidents - Bushfire Operational Information People Go to Canadian firefight for Portland Captain
165 years on the frontline at Portland Brigade Portland Fire Brigade gathered over the weekend to celebrate their 165 years of service to the community and acknowledge the dedication of several brigade members. 1 Jul 2025 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers People Go to 165 years on the frontline at Portland Brigade
Fire restrictions announced in the southwest The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will begin at 01.00am on Monday, 25 November, for the following municipalities in CFA’s South West region: 13 Nov 2024 Environment Community Safety Health and Safety Go to Fire restrictions announced in the southwest
Casterton Fire Brigade celebrates Casterton Fire Brigade celebrated its 54th Annual Dinner on 12 October at Finley Emporium, Casterton. 14 Oct 2024 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers People Go to Casterton Fire Brigade celebrates
Portland Fire Brigade recognition of service awards Members of Portland Fire Brigade were recognised for their service to the community in August. 11 Sep 2024 Honours and Awards Go to Portland Fire Brigade recognition of service awards
CFA assists in Lake Gorrie planned burn On Sunday 13 May, CFA along with Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMV) and the Gunditj Mirring Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation, carried out a controlled burn at Lake Gorrie. 13 May 2024 Environment Community Safety Partnerships Go to CFA assists in Lake Gorrie planned burn
Planned burn success on Mount Van Dyke Prescribed burning plays a major role in vegetation regeneration, and in conjunction with partner agencies, Lyons Fire Brigade achieved a great outcome on Mount Van Dyke. 25 Jan 2024 Environment Partnerships Go to Planned burn success on Mount Van Dyke
St Patrick’s Day fires five years on On St Patrick’s Day 2018 CFA brigades in the state’s south west were on high alert. 17 Mar 2023 Incidents - Bushfire Go to St Patrick’s Day fires five years on
South West firefighters awarded National Emergency Medals Thirty-four local volunteer firefighters and CFA staff members from District 4 have been honoured with National Emergency Medals for their efforts in the 2019-2020 Australian bushfire crisis. 20 Sep 2022 Honours and Awards Go to South West firefighters awarded National Emergency Medals
Terry Heafield awarded Spirit of CFA Award District 4 Commander Terry Heafield has received the 2020 Spirit of CFA Inclusion and Fairness Champion Award in this year’s ceremony. 2 Aug 2022 Honours and Awards People Go to Terry Heafield awarded Spirit of CFA Award
District 4 wins Spirit of CFA Award for Excellence in Innovation District 4 has received the 2020 Spirit of CFA Award for Excellence in Innovation (team) at this year’s ceremony. 22 Jul 2022 Honours and Awards People Go to District 4 wins Spirit of CFA Award for Excellence in Innovation
Hamilton brigade member awarded Spirit of CFA Award Hamilton Fire Brigade’s Peter Green has received the 2020 Spirit of CFA Inclusion and Fairness Champion Award in this year’s ceremony. 20 Jul 2022 Honours and Awards People Go to Hamilton brigade member awarded Spirit of CFA Award
Building connections is the key to a wellbeing check Two decades as a peer support person has taught CFA District 5 Headquarters Brigade volunteer and Commander David Ferguson that forming a connection is key to getting to the bottom of whether someone ... 9 Sep 2021 Health and Safety Partnerships People Go to Building connections is the key to a wellbeing check
Building cultural awareness at Budj Bim The first of two cultural immersion sessions held in historically significant areas in South West Region have helped CFA members better connect to the country they live and work in and fight fire on. 8 Jul 2021 Events / Fundraising / Offers Inclusion and Fairness Partnerships Go to Building cultural awareness at Budj Bim