Paw patrol to the rescue for Peggy A beloved dog who went missing for two days has been safely rescued after falling down an abandoned mine shaft in the Wombat State Forest in Langdons Hill. 3 Jul 2025 Incidents - Others Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat Others People Go to Paw patrol to the rescue for Peggy
Maldon shed fire triggers lithium-ion battery warning A fire that destroyed a shed in Maldon has prompted fresh warnings about the risks posed by lithium-ion battery devices. 19 Jun 2025 Community Safety Incidents - Structure Operational Information Go to Maldon shed fire triggers lithium-ion battery warning
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
Kyneton brigade saves the day for bird in a tangle On Wednesday 26 March, Kyneton Fire Brigade was called to assist Wildlife Victoria with a bird rescue. 27 Mar 2025 Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat Go to Kyneton brigade saves the day for bird in a tangle
Solar farm in Raywood incident CFA responded to a fire on a solar farm in Raywood, outside Bendigo at about 5.50pm on Thursday 20 February. 20 Feb 2025 Community Safety Incidents - Others Incidents - Structure Others Go to Solar farm in Raywood incident
Horsham café devastated by fire At around 2am on 9 October, a fierce blaze tore through Horsham's cherished Farmhouse Providore Café. 11 Oct 2024 Incidents - Structure Go to Horsham café devastated by fire
Gisborne golf clubhouse destroyed by fire A popular golf clubhouse and community hub in Gisborne has been destroyed by fire overnight. 17 Apr 2024 Community Safety Incidents - Structure Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Gisborne golf clubhouse destroyed by fire
Daylesford and Hepburn volunteers praised for their rescue efforts Daylesford and Hepburn brigade members met with CFA Chief Officer Jason Heffernan to highlight the importance of road crash rescue brigades and the vital work they do in the community. 19 Feb 2024 Community Safety Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat Training and Recruitment Go to Daylesford and Hepburn volunteers praised for their rescue efforts
Lockwood shed fire a reminder of the dangers of leaving battery charging unattended Lockwood Fire Brigade responded to a shed fire caused by lead acid battery left on charge unattended (20 January). 25 Jan 2024 Incidents - Structure Go to Lockwood shed fire a reminder of the dangers of leaving battery charging unattended
Puppy rescued from Maldon mine shaft A multi-agency rescue effort has saved a puppy from a mine shaft at Maldon this evening (3 Sept). 3 Sep 2023 Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat Partnerships Go to Puppy rescued from Maldon mine shaft
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
Gas main hit at Maddingley Several CFA crews are on scene at a hazmat incident in Maddingley near Bacchus Marsh this afternoon, 21 August. 21 Aug 2023 Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat Go to Gas main hit at Maddingley
Kyneton shed fire contained A fire that engulfed a shed on Warren Street, Kyneton, on Monday 14 August was successfully contained by 32 firefighters. 14 Aug 2023 Incidents - Structure Go to Kyneton shed fire contained
Wild weekend of multi-agency rescues The first weekend of April saw a hive of activity for our CFA members as they attended several multi-agency rescue efforts across the State. 3 Apr 2023 Incidents - Others Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat Operational Information Others Go to Wild weekend of multi-agency rescues
Crews on scene at Kyneton factory fire CFA crews responded to reports of a factory fire on Knight Court in Kyneton at around 3pm today, 6 January. 6 Jan 2023 Incidents - Structure Go to Crews on scene at Kyneton factory fire
Granny flat destroyed in Eaglehawk North A granny flat was destroyed and surrounding grassland was burnt in a fire at Eaglehawk North yesterday afternoon. 15 Feb 2022 Incidents - Structure Go to Granny flat destroyed in Eaglehawk North
When it rains, it paws for CFA Oscar1 Brigade A specialist CFA brigade has been called out to two incidents within a week, both involving the rescue of a dog from a mine shaft. 14 Dec 2021 Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat Go to When it rains, it paws for CFA Oscar1 Brigade
Bruno the bull-arab rescued after a ruff night CFA volunteers have successfully rescued a dog that fell down a mine shaft and was forced to spend a night underground on Saturday (4/12). 8 Dec 2021 Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat Go to Bruno the bull-arab rescued after a ruff night
Specialist skills result in fast outcome for collision Specialist skills of local firefighters support interagency response at collision in Woodend on Wednesday. 28 Oct 2021 Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat Go to Specialist skills result in fast outcome for collision
Child rescued from burning building A Horsham resident has pulled a young child through the window of a burning building, before CFA crews arrived to battle the rapidly spreading housefire. 24 Aug 2021 Incidents - Structure Go to Child rescued from burning building