Total Fire Ban for Wimmera, Mallee and Northern Country A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for the Wimmera, Mallee and Northern Country tomorrow, Thursday 4 December 2025. 3 Dec 2025 Environment Community Safety Health and Safety Go to Total Fire Ban for Wimmera, Mallee and Northern Country
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
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
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
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
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
"We've lost everything" A fire that recently tore through an entire Toolamba family home has Victorian fire services calling for residents to inspect the condition of electrical items that are stored in garages. 30 Jul 2025 Community Safety Health and Safety Incidents - Structure Go to "We've lost everything"
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
Wood heater fire scare for Tatura family A wood heater fire that tore through the home of a Tatura family has Victoria’s fire services calling for vigilance when warming homes this winter. 13 Jun 2025 Community Safety Health and Safety Incidents - Structure Go to Wood heater fire scare for Tatura family
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
Arcadia Fire Brigade celebrates 90 years of service Arcadia Fire Brigade recently celebrated its 90th year of service to the community at the community centre/fire station complex in Arcadia. 9 May 2025 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers Go to Arcadia Fire Brigade celebrates 90 years of service
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
From the murky depths to award night success Wirrate Fire Brigade members have come together to celebrate 505 years of combined service. 19 Mar 2025 Honours and Awards Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to From the murky depths to award night success
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
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
Fire restrictions announced in parts of the northeast The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will begin at 01.00am on Monday, November 11, for the following municipalities in CFA’s North East region: 4 Nov 2024 Environment Community Safety Health and Safety Go to Fire restrictions announced in parts of the northeast
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/VFBV State Firefighter Championships come to a close More than 75 CFA urban and rural brigades have left their mark in Mooroopna during March as the 2024 CFA/VFBV State Firefighter Championships officially come to an end. 25 Mar 2024 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers Youth and Juniors Go to CFA/VFBV State Firefighter Championships come to a close
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
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
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
Women's Health Week Women are performing more roles at CFA than ever before, with many women being elected as brigade captains this year. 4 Sep 2023 Community Safety Health and Safety Go to Women's Health Week