One million reasons to say thanks A Stawell Fire Brigade member’s five-decade long commitment to the Good Friday Appeal has helped push his brigade past a landmark $1 million in total funds raised. 9 Apr 2026 Events / Fundraising / Offers Partnerships People Go to One million reasons to say thanks
Fire restrictions to lift across much of the west and parts of south-west The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will officially end at 1am on Monday 13 April in the following municipalities within CFA Districts 7, 15 and 16. 2 Apr 2026 Environment Community Safety Health and Safety Go to Fire restrictions to lift across much of the west and parts of south-west
CFA brigades converge on Stawell for State Champs Over 100 CFA urban and rural brigades have left their mark on Stawell over two action packed weekends, at the 2026 CFA/VFBV State Firefighter Championships. 30 Mar 2026 Partnerships People Go to CFA brigades converge on Stawell for State Champs
Stawell lights up for State Champs The town of Stawell came alive last night (Saturday 28 March) as more than 40 CFA brigades and one from Western Australia, took part in the CFA/VFBV State Firefighter Championships Torchlight Processi ... 29 Mar 2026 Honours and Awards People Go to Stawell lights up for State Champs
Longstanding supporters of the Good Friday Appeal For more than 56 years, Ararat Fire Brigade has been tin rattling for the Good Friday Appeal (GFA) – a cause that first hit home when a brigade member’s child required lifesaving surgery. 25 Mar 2026 Events / Fundraising / Offers Partnerships People Go to Longstanding supporters of the Good Friday Appeal
Stawell brigade's new gas detection capability Stawell Fire Brigade has expanded its emergency response capability with the addition of a new atmospheric gas detector, funded in part through a fundraising effort by Stawell Secondary College. 5 Mar 2026 Partnerships Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Stawell brigade's new gas detection capability
75 years of CFA support for the Good Friday Appeal CFA’s long and proud history of involvement with the Good Friday Appeal will reach a remarkable 75 years this year, while the Appeal will mark an impressive 95 years of fundraising. 20 Feb 2026 Events / Fundraising / Offers Partnerships Youth and Juniors Go to 75 years of CFA support for the Good Friday Appeal
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
Grampians fire demonstrates power of shared responsibility Ahead of the 2025-26 fire season, CFA is highlighting the exemplary co-ordinated community response shown in the west of the state last fire season. 8 Aug 2025 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire Partnerships Go to Grampians fire demonstrates power of shared responsibility
Horsham, Stawell and Ararat cardiac arrest response goes live Horsham, Stawell and Ararat are today among 20 CFA brigades trained and ready to respond to select medical Triple Zero calls, as part of a new initiative between CFA and Ambulance Victoria. 29 May 2025 Community Safety Health and Safety Partnerships Go to Horsham, Stawell and Ararat cardiac arrest response goes live
Pomonal Fire Brigade recognised for brave efforts Pomonal Fire Brigade was today recognised for the firefighting efforts of members during the recent Grampians fires and those last February. 27 Jan 2025 Honours and Awards Incidents - Bushfire Go to Pomonal Fire Brigade recognised for brave efforts
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
Total Fire Ban for Mallee and Wimmera A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for the Mallee and Wimmera tomorrow, Saturday 23 November 2024. 22 Nov 2024 Environment Community Safety Health and Safety Go to Total Fire Ban for Mallee and Wimmera
Fire restrictions to end in parts of state's West The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will finish at 1.00am on Monday, 15 April in the following municipalities in CFA’s Districts 16 and 17: 10 Apr 2024 Environment Community Safety Go to Fire restrictions to end in parts of state's West
Burnbank Brigade Celebrates 80 Years Burnbank Fire Brigade has marked its 80 year anniversary with an event to celebrate its history and contribution to the local community. 12 Feb 2024 Honours and Awards People Go to Burnbank Brigade Celebrates 80 Years
Bernie Fradd stepping down after almost 40 years District 16 Assistant Chief Fire Officer Bernie Fradd is about to transition into retirement after almost 40 years in emergency service. 24 Jan 2024 Honours and Awards People Go to Bernie Fradd stepping down after almost 40 years
Fire restrictions announced for Pyrenees and Ararat The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will begin at 01.00am on Monday, 20 November for the following municipalities in CFA’s District 16. 6 Nov 2023 Environment Community Safety Health and Safety Go to Fire restrictions announced for Pyrenees and Ararat
Former St Arnaud Captain honoured A former Captain of St Arnaud Fire Brigade, the late Alan McGee, has been celebrated by having a CFA tanker named in his honour. 26 Jun 2023 Honours and Awards People Go to Former St Arnaud Captain honoured
West Region fireys awarded National Emergency Medals Almost five hundred local volunteer firefighters and CFA staff members have been honoured with National Emergency Medals for their efforts in the 2019-2020 Australian bushfire crisis. 1 May 2023 Honours and Awards People Go to West Region fireys awarded National Emergency Medals
Mark Spenceley honoured at Creswick Fire Brigade dinner Creswick Fire Brigade held its annual awards dinner over the weekend, with Chief Officer Jason Heffernan in attendance to acknowledge a number of members being awarded with service awards, life member ... 21 Jun 2022 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers Go to Mark Spenceley honoured at Creswick Fire Brigade dinner
Interstate firefighters join CFA burn camp Interstate firefighters have been welcomed to a CFA burn camp near the South Australian border which will increase knowledge and cooperation between fire agencies. 8 Apr 2022 Environment Community Safety Training and Recruitment Go to Interstate firefighters join CFA burn camp
Retiring Michael ‘Boaty’ Boatman farewelled Deputy Chief Officer West Region Michael Boatman, more affectionally known as 'Boaty', has today officially retired after more than 41 years of service with CFA. 4 Jan 2022 Honours and Awards People Go to Retiring Michael ‘Boaty’ Boatman farewelled
CFA couple receives top honour Willaura members Karen and Graham Robinson have become the first married couple to receive Outstanding Service Awards for their contribution to CFA. 7 Dec 2021 Honours and Awards People Go to CFA couple receives top honour
Beaufort volunteer honoured with road naming Long-serving Beaufort CFA volunteer, David Gerrard, has been recognised with an eponymous road in his honour at CFA’s new Volunteer Emergency Management Training Centre (VEMTC) in Ballan. 23 Nov 2021 Honours and Awards People Training and Recruitment Go to Beaufort volunteer honoured with road naming