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
First fire restrictions announced for the north-east The Fire Danger period will commence at 1am on Monday, 10 November 2025 for the following municipalities in CFA’s North East Region. 31 Oct 2025 Community Safety Health and Safety Go to First fire restrictions announced for the north-east
Traditional Owner led burn at Ryans Lagoon In June, a Traditional Owner cultural burn took place at Ryans Lagoon, 20 minutes outside of Wodonga on Duduroa Country. 9 Jul 2025 Partnerships Go to Traditional Owner led burn at Ryans Lagoon
Victoria's fire season officially ends with final restrictions lifted Following welcomed rainfall that saw up to 70mm reach parts of northeast Victoria over the last five days, fire restrictions will now ease for Towong Shire Council on Friday 30 May at 1.00am. 28 May 2025 Environment Community Safety Health and Safety Go to Victoria's fire season officially ends with final restrictions lifted
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
CFA partners with Waverley Social Enterprises for radio rollout As part of the radio replacement program, CFA has struck up a partnership with Waverley Social Enterprises to refit and repackage over 1,600 of its bag radios. 14 Oct 2024 Partnerships Go to CFA partners with Waverley Social Enterprises for radio rollout
Enhancing fire safety and burns prevention in young children Young children aged 0 to 4 years old are still overrepresented in home fire fatalities and burn injuries across Australia. 23 Aug 2024 Community Safety Partnerships Go to Enhancing fire safety and burns prevention in young children
75 years of service to CFA honoured A 90-year-old CFA veteran who recently received his 75 year service award, joined CFA at the young age of 15. 22 Aug 2024 Honours and Awards Go to 75 years of service to CFA honoured
Solar project provides power to communities during blackouts CFA is marking Earth Day by recognising the completion of a solar panel installation project in north-east Victoria. 22 Apr 2024 Environment Partnerships Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Solar project provides power to communities during blackouts
Fire restrictions to end in remainder of North East The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will finish at 1.00am on Monday, 15 April for the remainder of the North East region in the following municipalities in CFA’s District 12, 13, 23 and 24. 8 Apr 2024 Environment Community Safety Health and Safety Go to Fire restrictions to end in remainder of North East
A valid reason to talk to people who have a disability People with a disability have a much higher risk of injury in a house fire. Did you know that more than 60 per cent of people who die in house fires have a disability? 6 Feb 2024 Community Safety Partnerships Go to A valid reason to talk to people who have a disability
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
CFA leader receives highest honour CFA Deputy Chief Officer (DCO) Ross Sullivan has been recognised in today’s Australia Day Honours, receiving an Australian Fire Service Medal for his more than 45 years of dedicated service to C ... 26 Jan 2024 Honours and Awards Operational Information People Go to CFA leader receives highest honour
Beechworth Rural Fire Brigade pumped for new equipment Beechworth Rural Fire Brigade has teamed up with the local correctional centre and a Beechworth based national business to build a much-needed trailer mounted quick fill pump. 22 Jan 2024 Partnerships Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Beechworth Rural Fire Brigade pumped for new equipment
Bonegilla brigade celebrates its centenary Bonegilla Fire Brigade volunteers were pleasantly surprised to see their first fire truck return to the station as part of their centenary celebration yesterday. 8 Jan 2024 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers People Go to Bonegilla brigade celebrates its centenary
Chiltern Fire Brigade celebrates 150 years It was a joyous trip down memory lane for Chiltern Fire Brigade members on the weekend (18 November) as they celebrated their 150-year anniversary with over 250 community members. 23 Nov 2023 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers People Go to Chiltern Fire Brigade celebrates 150 years
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
Mt Beauty Fire Brigade celebrates 75 years Having not celebrated a milestone in the past, it was only fitting Mt Beauty Fire Brigade decided their 75th anniversary was going to be the one to remember. 16 Nov 2023 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers People Go to Mt Beauty Fire Brigade celebrates 75 years
2023 North East Emergency Expo The North East Emergency Expo was held on 14 October at Corryong Recreation Reserve. 30 Oct 2023 Community Safety Partnerships Go to 2023 North East Emergency Expo
Brigade reaches the community through radio During the 2009 fires, as the inferno approached the small town of Mount Beauty, the Incident Control Centre at Mount Beauty Fire Station needed to get crucial messages to the community. 30 Oct 2023 Community Safety Partnerships Go to Brigade reaches the community through radio
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
Reducing the risk of fire and other emergencies to those at highest risk CFA, Australian Red Cross and City of Frankston have partnered to pilot a new fire and emergency planning household service. 25 Sep 2023 Community Safety Partnerships Go to Reducing the risk of fire and other emergencies to those at highest risk