Horsham celebrates 150 years of service Horsham Fire Brigade proudly celebrated 150 years of service over the weekend, marking the milestone with a community open day and members’ dinner. 17 Nov 2025 Honours and Awards People Go to Horsham celebrates 150 years of service
Collaborative burn trials addressing knowledge gaps in fire behaviour Australian farmers could benefit from burn trials conducted in paddocks of canola stubble, which indicate current fire behaviour models are overestimating the spread and behaviour of fire in the crop ... 24 Jul 2025 Community Safety Operational Information Planning and Research Go to Collaborative burn trials addressing knowledge gaps in fire behaviour
Train versus truck exercise a multi-agency success Trawool Fire Brigade and Seymour VICSES hosted a large-scale multi-agency training exercise last month in collaboration with Victoria Police, St John Ambulance Victoria, Ambulance Victoria, V/Line and ... 11 Jun 2025 Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat Operational Information Training and Recruitment Go to Train versus truck exercise a multi-agency success
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
CFA stalwart honoured for decades of bushfire safety leadership CFA Wildfire Instructor and operational firefighter Anthony (Tony) Scicluna has been awarded the Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM) in this year’s King’s Birthday honours for his outstan ... 9 Jun 2025 Honours and Awards Operational Information Training and Recruitment Go to CFA stalwart honoured for decades of bushfire safety leadership
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
Fire restrictions to end in West Wimmera and Horsham The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will officially end at 1.00 am on Tuesday 22 April in the following municipalities within CFA’s District 17. 14 Apr 2025 Community Safety Operational Information Go to Fire restrictions to end in West Wimmera and Horsham
One in all in at Warracknabeal to fight fires Warracknabeal Fire Brigade volunteers were among many on the Western Victoria fireground over recent weeks, with some younger members experiencing their first strike team deployment. 24 Feb 2025 Incidents - Bushfire Operational Information People Go to One in all in at Warracknabeal to fight fires
The power of planned burns in the state's west When we think about fighting a fire, images of firefighters spraying water on flames or helicopters dropping buckets of flame retardant often are the first to jump into our minds. But there is a vital ... 18 Feb 2025 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire Operational Information Go to The power of planned burns in the state's west
Moo-ving rescue after calf falls down mine shaft CFA crews staged an udderly remarkable rescue over the weekend after a young calf fell down an abandoned mineshaft in Yarck, in the state’s northeast. 4 Feb 2025 Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat Go to Moo-ving rescue after calf falls down mine shaft
CFA members receive Australian Fire Service Medals Six highly regarded CFA members have been named as this year’s Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM) recipients, in recognition of their outstanding service to CFA and their communities. 26 Jan 2025 Honours and Awards Incidents - Bushfire People Go to CFA members receive Australian Fire Service Medals
Respected leader honoured with AFSM Mark Gunning’s more than four decades of service to CFA, Fire Rescue Victoria and the broader fire and emergency services is testament to his commitment to the protection and wellbeing of all Vi ... 26 Jan 2025 Honours and Awards Go to Respected leader honoured with AFSM
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
Fire restrictions announced in the northwest and west The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will begin at 01.00am on Monday, November 4, for the following municipalities in CFA’s Northwest and West regions: 25 Oct 2024 Community Safety Health and Safety Operational Information Go to Fire restrictions announced in the northwest and west
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
Doors officially open at Beveridge Fire Brigade It was a momentous occasion for Beveridge Fire Brigade on the weekend, as they celebrated the completion of their new facilities and were officially recognised as a new brigade. 14 Oct 2024 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Doors officially open at Beveridge Fire Brigade
Kaniva celebrates 100 years of community service and resilience Kaniva Fire Brigade proudly marked a century of service to the local community with a historic dinner and award ceremony, last Friday night. 18 Sep 2024 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers People Go to Kaniva celebrates 100 years of community service and resilience
Hilldene brigade: a century of protecting its community Hilldene Fire Brigade marked a century of protecting its community with a celebratory dinner and awards to acknowledge its long-serving members. 20 Aug 2024 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers People Go to Hilldene brigade: a century of protecting its community
Multi-agency training boosts High Angle Rescue response Twelve emergency service volunteers from across Victoria gained valuable experience simulating High Angle Rescue scenarios in picturesque Marysville this weekend. 1 Jul 2024 Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat Partnerships Training and Recruitment Go to Multi-agency training boosts High Angle Rescue response
Beveridge Fire Brigade inaugural AGM and elections On 14 May 2024, the foundation members of the new Beveridge Fire Brigade assembled at the Greater Beveridge Community Centre for the Inaugural Annual General Meeting and elections. 20 May 2024 Operational Information People Go to Beveridge Fire Brigade inaugural AGM and elections
Buxton Fire Brigade celebrates 80 years Buxton Fire Brigade members and the local community have gathered to celebrate the brigade's 80th anniversary. 24 Apr 2024 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers Go to Buxton Fire Brigade celebrates 80 years
Murrindindi-Woodbourne Brigade celebrates 75 years Members of the Murrindindi-Woodbourne Fire Brigade gathered on Sunday afternoon to mark its 75th anniversary. 17 Apr 2024 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers Go to Murrindindi-Woodbourne Brigade celebrates 75 years