CFA urges burn off caution after spike last November CFA is urging residents across Ballarat and surrounds to take extra care when burning off, following the announcement of the Fire Danger Period (FDP) on 24 November for the City of Ballarat, Hepburn S ... 13 Nov 2025 Community Safety Incidents - Others Others Go to CFA urges burn off caution after spike last November
Fire Danger Period begins in parts of west region The Fire Danger period will commence at 1am Monday, 24 November 2025 for the following municipalities in the state’s west. 10 Nov 2025 Community Safety Go to Fire Danger Period begins in parts of west region
Fire Danger Period begins in parts of the south-west The Fire Danger Period will commence at 1am Monday 24 November 2025 for the following municipalities in the state’s south-west. 7 Nov 2025 Environment Community Safety Health and Safety Go to Fire Danger Period begins in parts of the south-west
Presenting Fire Wise Kids now live on the Learning Hub The Community Engagement team is pleased to announce the release of Presenting Fire Wise Kids on the Learning Hub. 22 Oct 2025 Community Safety Training and Recruitment Go to Presenting Fire Wise Kids now live on the Learning Hub
Start of hay season prompts safety warning With hay season beginning in the west and north west parts of the state, farmers are being urged to take extra care in preventing haystack fires. 29 Sep 2025 Community Safety Go to Start of hay season prompts safety warning
Firefighter safety enhanced while working at heights CFA is further enhancing the safety of its firefighters while working at heights with five new props recently added to its training centres across the state. 4 Sep 2025 Community Safety Operational Information Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Firefighter safety enhanced while working at heights
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
Simulated plane crash puts joint response efforts to the test CFA participated in a major multi-agency training exercise on Tuesday, which tasked crews to respond to a simulated aircraft crash at the Ballarat Aerodrome. 6 Jun 2025 Community Safety Training and Recruitment Go to Simulated plane crash puts joint response efforts to the test
Pentland Hills school bus crash responders honoured Seventeen firefighters from Bacchus Marsh, Ballan and Melton Fire Brigades have received one of CFA’s highest honours for their response to a serious school bus crash in 2022. 4 Jun 2025 Honours and Awards Community Safety Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat Go to Pentland Hills school bus crash responders honoured
A joint mine shaft rescue for Labrador Ted A team effort in the west today (2 June) saw local Trentham Fire Brigade members work with CFA’s Oscar 1 rescue team to safely rescue a dog from an eight-metre-deep mine shaft. 2 Jun 2025 Community Safety Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat Go to A joint mine shaft rescue for Labrador Ted
Warning for the west and southwest ahead of windy weather CFA is urging people in the west and south west of the state to be careful this Sunday, 25 May, with fire risk expected to be elevated. 23 May 2025 Community Safety Go to Warning for the west and southwest ahead of windy weather
New children's programs coming soon CFA's new children's offerings are nearly here. 4 Apr 2025 Community Safety Training and Recruitment Go to New children's programs coming soon
Private burn-off permits issued for farmers CFA is preparing to issue a small number of Schedule 13 private burn-off permits to farmers around Ballarat, Geelong, Melton and surrounds to help with broadacre farming practices. 13 Mar 2025 Environment Community Safety Health and Safety Go to Private burn-off permits issued for farmers
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
Collaboration the key to fuel reduction efforts at Cornish Hill Midway through last year, the CFA West Region Community Safety Team was approached by the Friends of Cornish Hill in Daylesford, to look at the growth of gorse and other woody weeds in the reserve. 7 Feb 2025 Environment Community Safety Partnerships Go to Collaboration the key to fuel reduction efforts at Cornish Hill
Staff profile: Meet Raya Darcy Raya Darcy is a Program Designer in the Training Design and Development team. 5 Feb 2025 Training and Recruitment Go to Staff profile: Meet Raya Darcy
Total Fire Ban for Wimmera A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for the Wimmera tomorrow, Sunday 17 November, 2024 after significant fires kicked off today in the west of the state. 16 Nov 2024 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire Go to Total Fire Ban for Wimmera
CFA announces fire restrictions for west and northwest Victoria The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will begin at 01.00am on Monday, 25 November, for the following municipalities in CFA's west and northwest regions: 14 Nov 2024 Community Safety People Go to CFA announces fire restrictions for west and northwest Victoria
CFA and Ambulance Victoria launch life-saving program Nine CFA brigades are trained and ready to respond to select medical Triple Zero calls as part of a new program that will officially commence on 27 November. 13 Nov 2024 Community Safety Incidents - Others Others Go to CFA and Ambulance Victoria launch life-saving program
CFA at the Langwarrin Disability Expo Three CFA Langwarrin Fire Brigade members, and CFA Community Engagement Adviser Tim Marchinton, attended the Langwarrin Disability Expo on Saturday 26 October 2024. 6 Nov 2024 Community Safety Go to CFA at the Langwarrin Disability Expo
New fire season resources to prepare the community CFA is providing new materials and resources for its brigades and members to make sure they and the community are prepared for the summer season. 30 Oct 2024 Community Safety Go to New fire season resources to prepare the community
Hay season comes early in the west amid heightened fire risk With hay season arriving early in western Victoria and parts of the state facing an increased fire risk this spring, CFA is urging farmers to take extra care to prevent haystack fires. 11 Oct 2024 Community Safety Incidents - Others Others People Go to Hay season comes early in the west amid heightened fire risk
District 15 holds Specialised Unit Showcase Day CFA’s District 15 (D15) recently held a successful showcase of its resources and capabilities at the Victorian Emergency Management Training Centre (VEMTC) in Ballan on Friday 13 September. 23 Sep 2024 People Training and Recruitment Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to District 15 holds Specialised Unit Showcase Day
Multiagency plane crash exercise staged at Bacchus Marsh CFA participated in a major multiagency training exercise over the weekend, tasking crews to respond to a simulated aircraft crash and grassfire at the Bacchus Marsh aerodrome. 26 Aug 2024 Community Safety Health and Safety Training and Recruitment Go to Multiagency plane crash exercise staged at Bacchus Marsh