Joint agency exercise strengthens readiness in Dandenongs More than 130 firefighters and 35 vehicles from CFA and Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) took part in a large-scale exercise through the Dandenong Ranges on Sunday (12 October). 14 Oct 2025 Community Safety Training and Recruitment Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Joint agency exercise strengthens readiness in Dandenongs
Volunteer Forum gets fire ready A live burnover drill highlighted one of the ways our members get fire ready at the latest monthly Volunteer Forum hosted by Montrose CFA. 2 Oct 2025 Community Safety People Training and Recruitment Go to Volunteer Forum gets fire ready
The two of us In our 'Two of us' series we ask two people who know each other well to share insights about each other. 23 Sep 2025 People Go to The two of us
Forum is sorted, packed and delivered Viewers of the July Volunteer Forum were provided with a behind the scenes look through the resources jam-packed into CFA’s State Logistics Centre (SLC). 31 Jul 2025 Operational Information Training and Recruitment Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Forum is sorted, packed and delivered
Northeast brigades celebrate four new tankers and improved fire station A group of brigades in the outer suburbs of Melbourne are ready for the fire season ahead with four new tankers and a newly renovated station at Chirnside Park. 16 Jun 2025 People Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Northeast brigades celebrate four new tankers and improved fire station
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
AFSM honour for fire services impact Colin Brown AFSM is a dedicated and highly experienced firefighter and emergency services leader with more than 40 years of service to CFA and Fire Rescue Victoria. 9 Jun 2025 Honours and Awards Operational Information People Go to AFSM honour for fire services impact
Prestigious award for experienced brigade captain Sharon Merritt AFSM has received the prestigious Australian Fire Service Medal in this year’s King’s Birthday Honours for her outstanding service to CFA and the community. 9 Jun 2025 Honours and Awards Operational Information People Go to Prestigious award for experienced brigade captain
Legacy of dedication and innovation Peter Langridge’s legacy is one of dedication, innovation and an unwavering commitment to protecting those who serve on the frontline. 9 Jun 2025 Honours and Awards Operational Information People Go to Legacy of dedication and innovation
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
Chief and CEO join the crew from Boronia On our first visit to a co-located station, the February Volunteer Forum highlighted plenty of activity and initiatives coming out of Boronia brigade. 25 Feb 2025 Operational Information People Youth and Juniors Go to Chief and CEO join the crew from Boronia
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
Balancing firefighting with reflection Keith Ross, a firefighter at Monbulk Fire Brigade, has been painting for about 25 years, though he has become more serious about it lately. 10 Jan 2025 People Go to Balancing firefighting with reflection
Multiple CFA crews unite to combat major house fire in Selby CFA crews from 10 brigades joined forces last week to battle a significant house fire in Selby. 2 Oct 2024 Community Safety Incidents - Structure People Go to Multiple CFA crews unite to combat major house fire in Selby
Bright future ahead for Ferntree Gully firefighter Initially starting as “I’ll give it a go”, volunteering with Ferntree Gully Fire Brigade is now a key part of Jasmin Chia’s life. 5 Sep 2024 People Training and Recruitment Go to Bright future ahead for Ferntree Gully firefighter
Volunteering brings many Ben-efits for new CFA member New friends and new skills are just two of the positive impacts for Ben La Vale after joining CFA. 15 Aug 2024 People Training and Recruitment Go to Volunteering brings many Ben-efits for new CFA member
Wesburn-Millgrove brigade honours stair climbing star Recently Wesburn-Millgrove Fire Brigade recognised one of its members for his outstanding efforts in the annual Melbourne Firefighter Stair Climb. 16 Jul 2024 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers People Go to Wesburn-Millgrove brigade honours stair climbing star
Your volunteering questions answered Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be a firefighter? What happens when you first sign up for CFA? 15 Jul 2024 People Training and Recruitment Go to Your volunteering questions answered
Firefighter takes icy plunge An Emerald firefighter took an icy plunge over the weekend, all in the name of charity. 4 Jun 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers People Go to Firefighter takes icy plunge
Badger Creek builds brigade membership Over the past few years, Badger Creek Fire Brigade has successfully built its ranks from four to more than 20 firefighters with the hope they can continue to grow. 22 May 2024 People Training and Recruitment Go to Badger Creek builds brigade membership
Volunteer Forum chills out at Coldstream On a cold evening in Coldstream, the May Volunteer Forum addressed all the hot topics across CFA training as well as celebrating our volunteers during National Volunteer Week. 22 May 2024 People Training and Recruitment Go to Volunteer Forum chills out at Coldstream
Spotlight on a specialist rope rescue team Every callout is different for Monbulk Fire Brigade’s steep angle rope team. 29 Jan 2024 Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat People Go to Spotlight on a specialist rope rescue team
The ripple effect of homemade scones and fire safety It sounds like a pretty simple idea: have an afternoon tea at Seville Community House with the community in early November. 23 Nov 2023 Community Safety Partnerships People Go to The ripple effect of homemade scones and fire safety
Grants for seven Knox brigades Seven CFA Knox brigades have each been given $20,000 grants to help this fire season. 27 Oct 2023 Events / Fundraising / Offers People Go to Grants for seven Knox brigades