Ground Observer exercise brings districts together Ground Observers from Districts 7 and 15 joined forces in the Brisbane Ranges for a hands-on training exercise aimed at sharpening fireground intelligence skills ahead of the summer fire season. 16 Dec 2025 Operational Information Training and Recruitment Go to Ground Observer exercise brings districts together
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
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
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
Two homes lost in Badger Creek Badger Creek Fire Brigade responded to a structure fire at about 11.30pm on Flora Avenue on 25 May after multiple triple zero calls. 27 May 2025 Incidents - Structure Go to Two homes lost in Badger Creek
April Volunteer Forum recognises 80 years of CFA CFA recognised its 80th Anniversary as an organisation at the April Volunteer Forum. 1 Apr 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers Operational Information Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to April Volunteer Forum recognises 80 years of CFA
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
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
Firefighters battle Bayswater factory fire Firefighters have battled a factory fire in Jersey Road at Bayswater overnight (14 Feb). 14 Feb 2025 Community Safety Incidents - Structure Go to Firefighters battle Bayswater factory fire
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
Firefighters battle reptile factory fire in Kilsyth South CFA firefighters battled a large factory fire filled with reptiles in Kilsyth South last night (3 June). 4 Jun 2024 Incidents - Structure Go to Firefighters battle reptile factory fire in Kilsyth South
Four house fires in four weeks prompts warning Warrandyte CFA is highlighting the importance of having a working smoke alarm after attending four separate house fires in just four weeks. 12 Apr 2024 Community Safety Incidents - Structure Go to Four house fires in four weeks prompts warning
House destroyed in Tecoma A house was destroyed by fire in Tecoma this morning (19 March) in the Dandenong Ranges. 19 Mar 2024 Incidents - Structure Go to House destroyed in Tecoma
Water bombing aircraft put to the test Victoria’s water bombing aircraft have been put to the test to help determine the best aircraft tank to use in the future. 14 Mar 2024 Operational Information Planning and Research Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Water bombing aircraft put to the test
New recruit lends a hand in the Grampians Just three months as a CFA volunteer and Smythesdale Fire Brigade member Lisa Thompson has already put her hand up to assist in a Grampians strike team for her first campaign fire last month. 8 Mar 2024 Incidents - Bushfire Operational Information People Go to New recruit lends a hand in the Grampians
CFA crews respond to Lilydale Masonic Centre fire The Lilydale Masonic Centre was destroyed on Saturday 16 December after a fire tore through the building. 18 Dec 2023 Incidents - Structure Go to CFA crews respond to Lilydale Masonic Centre fire
Firefighters battle Yering structure fire blaze 20 CFA units alongside FRV responded to a structure fire on Victoria Road in Yering at around 1:43pm. 16 Oct 2023 Community Safety Incidents - Structure Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Firefighters battle Yering structure fire blaze
Masterclass in driving awareness One hundred brigade drivers from Maroondah Group and Knox Group gathered together for an enlightening presentation. 12 Sep 2023 Incidents - Others Operational Information Others Training and Recruitment Go to Masterclass in driving awareness
Firefighters respond to Bacchus Marsh house fire CFA crews were called to reports of a house fire on McFarland Street, Bacchus Marsh earlier this week, arriving on scene to find a brick house well alight. 31 Aug 2023 Incidents - Structure Go to Firefighters respond to Bacchus Marsh house fire
Eastern firefighters awarded National Emergency Medal More than one hundred Dandenong and Knox volunteer firefighters and CFA staff members have been honoured with National Emergency Medals for their efforts in the 2019-2020 Australian bushfire crisis. 18 Jul 2023 Honours and Awards Operational Information People Go to Eastern firefighters awarded National Emergency Medal
CFA crews respond to a house fire in Mooroolbark Firefighters were called to a garage fire that caused a looming dark cloud of smoke over the property 20 Jun 2023 Incidents - Structure Go to CFA crews respond to a house fire in Mooroolbark