Don't let your Christmas catch fire As Victorians start ticking off their Christmas shopping lists, fire and safety authorities are urging everyone to think safety first when buying lithium-ion battery products, such as e-bikes, e-scoot ... 8 Dec 2025 Community Safety Health and Safety Incidents - Structure Go to Don't let your Christmas catch fire
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
Crib Point Brigade celebrates 75 years of service Crib Point Fire Brigade marked a proud milestone over the weekend (15 November), celebrating 75 years of service with brigade members past and present. 18 Nov 2025 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers People Go to Crib Point Brigade celebrates 75 years of service
Remaining municipalities in south-east to enter Fire Danger Period The Fire Danger Period will commence at 1am Monday, 17 November 2025 for the following municipalities. 10 Nov 2025 Community Safety Go to Remaining municipalities in south-east to enter Fire Danger Period
Crib Point hosts exercise for third year running For the third year running, Crib Point played host to a major joint training exercise, bringing together brigades from across the Westernport, Peninsula and South East Groups. 7 Nov 2025 Operational Information Training and Recruitment Go to Crib Point hosts exercise for third year running
Wye River community flocks together Many of the locals came to Wye River fire brigade - by foot, vehicle and air - as a native King Parrot inspected the broadcast gear before we went live tonight for the October Volunteer Forum. 30 Oct 2025 Community Safety People Training and Recruitment Go to Wye River community flocks together
Upper Beaconsfield Fire Brigade celebrates centenary with mural unveiling Upper Beaconsfield Fire Brigade has been serving their community for 100 years and this weekend they came together to celebrate the milestone. 27 Oct 2025 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers People Go to Upper Beaconsfield Fire Brigade celebrates centenary with mural unveiling
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
Three generations of Owens at Beaconsfield Recently Liam Owen turned 11 years old and joined Beaconsfield Fire Brigade as a junior member. This was not surprising given that dad Glynn and pop Rhys are both firefighters in the brigade. 24 Sep 2025 People Youth and Juniors Go to Three generations of Owens at Beaconsfield
Gondola mock evacuation a success in Arthurs Seat A CFA led exercise saw over 150 emergency services personnel join forces at a simulated rescue at Arthurs Seat Eagle (ASE) to ensure they are equipped should the situation arise. 19 Sep 2025 Community Safety Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat Training and Recruitment Go to Gondola mock evacuation a success in Arthurs Seat
Four south-east brigades join lifesaving program Four brigades in Victoria’s south-east are part of 26 CFA brigades now trained and ready to respond to select medical Triple Zero (000) calls as part of a new program that officially commenced i ... 22 Aug 2025 Community Safety Health and Safety Training and Recruitment Go to Four south-east brigades join lifesaving program
Busy month for Tyabb reminds all to stay vigilant Last month Tyabb Fire Brigade saw their busiest July in the history of the brigade, beating last year's July by one call out. 15 Aug 2025 Community Safety Incidents - Others Others Go to Busy month for Tyabb reminds all to stay vigilant
Remarkable rescue efforts recognised in Hastings The incredible teamwork and rescue efforts of 24 CFA members during an extremely rare and confronting incident at an industrial site in Hastings last July has been commended. 12 Aug 2025 Community Safety Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat Operational Information Go to Remarkable rescue efforts recognised in Hastings
South East women stepping up Trailblazing women across the south east region are stepping up into roles which have only ever been held by men. 31 Jul 2025 Inclusion and Fairness People Go to South East women stepping up
Sorrento Fire Brigade boosts emergency medical response Sorrento Fire Brigade is today among 22 CFA brigades trained and ready to respond to select medical Triple Zero calls, as part of a new initiative between CFA and Ambulance Victoria. 30 Jul 2025 Health and Safety Operational Information Training and Recruitment Go to Sorrento Fire Brigade boosts emergency medical response
Cockatoo celebrate improved fire station and new vehicle Cockatoo Fire Brigade has celebrated their renovated fire station and new command vehicle which will further boost their ability to protect their community. 29 Jul 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers People Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Cockatoo celebrate improved fire station and new vehicle
Edithvale brigade reaches a century of service Edithvale Fire Brigade recently commemorated a century of service, celebrating the historic milestone with a Centenary Ball. 9 Jul 2025 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers People Go to Edithvale brigade reaches a century of service
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
80 years strong in Toomuc Toomuc Fire Brigade recently gathered to celebrate their 80 years of service to the community and acknowledge the dedication of some of their long serving members. 17 Jun 2025 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers People Go to 80 years strong in Toomuc
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
Boonea Yallock cultural immersion tour The weather was finally a truly autumnal day. Crisp and cool, dew on the ground and on the leaves, clear skies, with the sun gently warming our backs. 5 Jun 2025 Environment Others People Go to Boonea Yallock cultural immersion tour
Father calls for smoke alarms in all bedrooms A Cranbourne father who saved his daughter when a fire broke out in their family home is calling on Victorians to fit smoke alarms in all bedrooms. 29 May 2025 Community Safety Health and Safety Incidents - Structure Go to Father calls for smoke alarms in all bedrooms
Ex-captain receives CFA's highest honour Edithvale Fire Brigade member and Ex-Captain Graham Fountain received the CFA Outstanding Service Medal at the brigade’s recent awards night. 27 May 2025 Honours and Awards People Go to Ex-captain receives CFA's highest honour
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