Yeodene member marks first strike team deployment When the Skipton-Streatham fire broke out on 9 January 2026, Yeodene Fire Brigade member Christine Spencer was deployed to the fireground on her very first strike team to assist. 6 May 2026 Incidents - Bushfire Others People Go to Yeodene member marks first strike team deployment
New CFA podcast series 'From the frontline' is a new podcast series about the extraordinary work our members do to protect the Victorian community. 23 Apr 2026 Incidents - Bushfire People Go to New CFA podcast series
Fire restrictions to lift in parts of South West The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will officially end at 1.00 am on Monday, 20 April in the following municipalities within CFA’s District 5 and 6. 8 Apr 2026 Environment Community Safety Health and Safety Go to Fire restrictions to lift in parts of South West
Carlisle River brigade member reflects on her January fire experience The January fire season looked different for many CFA volunteers across Victoria, as they navigated responding to calls for help knowing their own families and properties were in fire impacted areas. 23 Mar 2026 Incidents - Bushfire People Go to Carlisle River brigade member reflects on her January fire experience
Future firefighters deliver care packages to Otway locals The children of the Carlisle River Fire Brigade Captain have left their mark on the local community this fire season, putting together care packages for those who needed it most. 3 Mar 2026 Events / Fundraising / Offers Incidents - Bushfire People Go to Future firefighters deliver care packages to Otway locals
An open house at Gellibrand CFA was warmly welcomed into the Gellibrand Community House Wednesday evening with many community members present to watch the February Volunteer Forum. 27 Feb 2026 Incidents - Bushfire People Training and Recruitment Go to An open house at Gellibrand
Primary students say thank you to Beeac Fire Brigade More than 100 primary students from Colac and Beeac recently dropped into Beeac Fire Station to say thank you to local CFA volunteers for their hard work and service this fire season. 13 Feb 2026 Incidents - Bushfire People Youth and Juniors Go to Primary students say thank you to Beeac Fire Brigade
Crews praised for swift containment of Larralea bushfire Firefighters have been praised for their rapid response to the Larralea bushfire, which broke out under extreme fire danger conditions during last week’s heatwave. 3 Feb 2026 Incidents - Bushfire People Go to Crews praised for swift containment of Larralea bushfire
Crews battle Carlisle River Fire Following the incredible firefighting efforts from ground and air crews in challenging conditions on Tuesday 27 January, some residents surrounding the Carlise River fire are now able to return home. 29 Jan 2026 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire Go to Crews battle Carlisle River Fire
Colac Otways communities benefit from face-to-face information sessions Community Liaison Officers (CLOs) have been hard at work this week visiting towns surrounding firegrounds to offer up-to-date information and answer questions. 20 Jan 2026 Community Safety Health and Safety Incidents - Bushfire Go to Colac Otways communities benefit from face-to-face information sessions
Carlisle River Fire Brigade reflects on fire response Carlisle River Fire Brigade has commended the extraordinary efforts of firefighters and support crews following recent fires in the area, while urging the community to remain vigilant as conditions co ... 20 Jan 2026 Incidents - Bushfire Operational Information People Go to Carlisle River Fire Brigade reflects on fire response
Recognising the anniversary of the 2015 Wye River bushfire Today, 19 December, marks 10 years since the devastating fires in Wye River. 19 Dec 2025 Incidents - Bushfire Others Go to Recognising the anniversary of the 2015 Wye River bushfire
Ten years on from the devastating Wye River fires It is hard to believe this December marks 10 years since the devastating bushfires which destroyed 116 houses in the coastal towns of Wye River and Separation Creek. 19 Dec 2025 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire Operational Information Go to Ten years on from the devastating Wye River fires
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
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
Colac HQ seeks support volunteers CFA’s District 6 Headquarters Brigade is calling for new volunteers to help with support roles in the area. 26 Jun 2025 Incidents - Bushfire People Training and Recruitment Go to Colac HQ seeks support volunteers
Check your chimneys this winter On Saturday 14 June CFA responded to a wood heater fire on the Terang - Mortlake Road in Noorat about 1.10pm. 16 Jun 2025 Community Safety Health and Safety Incidents - Structure Go to Check your chimneys this winter
Bostocks Creek completes station upgrades Bostocks Creek Fire Brigade in District 6 recently held a station opening following several renovations. 16 May 2025 Honours and Awards Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Bostocks Creek completes station upgrades
Small change, big impact for Camperdown's safety A further 48 Camperdown residents have had their homes further safeguarded from fire as we head toward winter, thanks to the collaborative efforts of community volunteers. 17 Apr 2025 Community Safety Health and Safety People Go to Small change, big impact for Camperdown's safety
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
Chocolyn brigade buys a debrillator for the station Ambulance Victoria’s ‘Call, Push, Shock’ campaign is being proudly supported by the volunteers of Chocolyn Fire Brigade. 27 Mar 2024 Health and Safety Go to Chocolyn brigade buys a debrillator for the station
Opportunity to join Peer Support Program Expressions of interest are open for volunteers to join the more than 170 dedicated volunteers across the state who are part of CFA’s Peer Support Program. 30 Nov 2023 Health and Safety People Go to Opportunity to join Peer Support Program
South-west volunteers conduct roadside burns ahead of fire season More than 200 CFA personnel and 40 vehicles converged in Cressy and Lismore last weekend (18-19 November) to conduct a 65km roadside planned burn to prepare for the fire season in the south-west. 24 Nov 2023 Environment Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire Go to South-west volunteers conduct roadside burns ahead of fire season
New wheels arrive at Bookaar Fire Brigade Bookaar Fire Brigade was thrilled to add a new big fill trailer to its fleet on Sunday, 19 March. 21 Mar 2023 Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to New wheels arrive at Bookaar Fire Brigade