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
How Boho’s preparation paid off Ahead of a high-risk fire season across much of Victoria, CFA is highlighting the example of community preparation in Boho earlier this year as a model for all Victorians living in bushfire-prone area ... 15 Sep 2025 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire People Go to How Boho’s preparation paid off
New volunteer shares Mt Hotham-Dinner Plain experience Garrick Atkin finished his General Firefighter training a little over four months ago and is a member with Mt. Hotham-Dinner Plain Fire brigade. 13 Aug 2025 People Training and Recruitment Go to New volunteer shares Mt Hotham-Dinner Plain experience
Fire restrictions extended into winter CFA has further extended the Fire Danger Period (FDP) in parts of northeast Victoria as underlying dryness continues to elevate fire risk. 21 May 2025 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire People Go to Fire restrictions extended into winter
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
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
Bright mother opens the doors of opportunity to next generation Bright mother, Leah Chalwell, has a passion for inspiring the next generation of women firefighters and is encouraging other mums to join CFA. 7 May 2025 People Training and Recruitment Youth and Juniors Go to Bright mother opens the doors of opportunity to next generation
Small towns, big spirit at CFA Torchlight Procession Mooroopna’s main street lit up on Saturday night as more than 40 CFA brigades from across Victoria, and two from Western Australia, took part in the annual CFA/VFBV State Firefighter Championshi ... 30 Mar 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers People Go to Small towns, big spirit at CFA Torchlight Procession
Urban Juniors compete in the 2025 State Championships The Urban Juniors battled it out over the weekend (22-23 March) in the 2025 CFA/VFBV State Firefighter Championships, with Melton A crowned champions for the fifth year in a row, and their sixth win i ... 24 Mar 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers Partnerships People Go to Urban Juniors compete in the 2025 State Championships
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
Euroa members recognised for fire medical response Euroa Fire Brigade has been recognised for their exemplary community service in CFA’s Fire Medical Response (FMR) Program, going beyond their primary mission of firefighting. 30 Jan 2025 Community Safety Partnerships People Go to Euroa members recognised for fire medical response
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
Women's hot fire training Day at Wangaratta training campus The training day on 18 August brought together more than 20 dedicated volunteer firefighters, including volunteer PAD instructors, with the support of staff at VEMTC Wangaratta training campus. 27 Aug 2024 People Training and Recruitment Go to Women's hot fire training Day at Wangaratta training campus
Brigades of CFA: Mt Hotham - Dinner Plain In the heart of Victoria’s Alpine National Park lies the Mt Hotham – Dinner Plain Fire Brigade, one of CFA’s three alpine brigades. 27 Aug 2024 People Go to Brigades of CFA: Mt Hotham - Dinner Plain
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
Traditional Owner-led burn promotes restoration A cultural burn in the north-east of the state has seen significant positive impacts for the area. 16 Aug 2024 Environment Others People Go to Traditional Owner-led burn promotes restoration
CFA's Bright future highlighted in July Volunteer Forum Let it snow; let it snow; we’ve got Alpine footage to show. 31 Jul 2024 Operational Information People Go to CFA's Bright future highlighted in July Volunteer Forum
Tatura local puts her own spin on being a volunteer CFA volunteer Charlotte Freemantle goes above and beyond to prove her versatility by serving the community with three brigades. 13 Jun 2024 People Training and Recruitment Youth and Juniors Go to Tatura local puts her own spin on being a volunteer
New heavy tanker officially handed over to Tatura volunteers Tatura Fire Brigade has a new heavy tanker to help boost the brigade’s ability to serve the community. 17 Apr 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers People Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to New heavy tanker officially handed over to Tatura volunteers
Board meeting heads to North East Region The CFA Board travelled to Seymour, Nagambie, Shepparton and Mooroopna as part of its March meeting. 11 Apr 2024 Others People Go to Board meeting heads to North East Region
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
Torchlight Procession brings new spark to State Championships Hundreds of locals have lined the main street of Mooroopna to applaud CFA’s annual Torchlight Procession over the second weekend of the CFA/VFBV State Firefighter Championships. 24 Mar 2024 Community Safety Events / Fundraising / Offers People Go to Torchlight Procession brings new spark to State Championships
Diversity brings new perspective to Shepparton East brigade Three new recruits have helped to reinvigorate Shepparton East Fire Brigade and also assisted to educate newly settled migrants. 18 Mar 2024 Inclusion and Fairness People Training and Recruitment Go to Diversity brings new perspective to Shepparton East brigade
CFA encourages brigades to compete in State Championships CFA is encouraging brigades across the state to compete in this year’s CFA/VFBV State Firefighter Championships in March. 1 Feb 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers People Youth and Juniors Go to CFA encourages brigades to compete in State Championships