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Mt Martha celebrates renovated station and new vehicle

Mt Martha Fire Brigade has officially opened their newly renovated fire station and handed their new Field Command Vehicle this week.

19 Sep 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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CFA celebrates Youth Fest

September not only marks the start of spring, it also marks Youth Fest, an annual celebration that champions young people and amplifies their voices.

4 Sep 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers Inclusion and Fairness Youth and Juniors

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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

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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

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Brigade receives new tanker after theft and fire

Traralgon South Fire Brigade officially received a brand-new ultralight tanker on Saturday after their slip-on vehicle was stolen and destroyed by fire last year.  

28 Jun 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat

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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

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Challenge Camp inspires strength, confidence, and connection among CFA women

Recently women of CFA from all over the state gathered at their respective regional Women’s Challenge Camps to break down barriers and push themselves out of their comfort zones.

12 May 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers Inclusion and Fairness People

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Blue pants mark an era of inclusion for Werribee women runners

Werribee Fire Brigade has made a small but significant change to their championships running uniforms, moving away from the traditional white running pants to a matching blue pant.

10 Apr 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers People Youth and Juniors

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Australian Open trophies a smash hit in Mt Eliza

Mount Eliza Fire Brigade swapped sirens for sleigh bells over the weekend, teaming up with Santa to deliver the iconic Australian Open trophies to the Mt Eliza tennis club.

17 Dec 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers People

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Works underway at Newborough Fire Station

Construction has begun on Newborough Fire Brigade’s new home, with members gathering today to mark the official turning of the sod at the new fire station site.

15 Nov 2024 Community Safety Events / Fundraising / Offers Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Family Fun Days at Morwell Fire Brigade

In the September school holidays, Morwell Fire Brigade ran two Family Fun Days for members of their community to come down and have some fun at the station.

30 Oct 2024 Community Safety Events / Fundraising / Offers People

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Shoreham reflect on 75 years as a brigade

Shoreham Fire Brigade members gathered for a momentous awards dinner to reflect on their 75 years of service and acknowledge the efforts their members have contributed to the community.

13 Sep 2024 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers People

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Shed fire interrupts live broadcast

Firefighters involved in a live broadcast had to quickly drop their microphones and jump onto their trucks after a fire broke out in a nearby shed.

30 Aug 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers Incidents - Structure

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Hastings members give the gift of life

Volunteers from Hastings Fire Brigade gave the gift of life last week, donating blood as part of the Australian Red Cross Lifeblood 2024 Emergency Services Blood Drive.

26 Jul 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers People

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Wesburn-Millgrove brigade honours stair climbing star

Recently Wesburn-Millgrove Fire Brigade recognised one of its members for his outstanding efforts in the annual Melbourne Firefighter Stair Climb.

16 Jul 2024 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers People

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Western Port Group Brigades come together to give blood

Volunteers from Western Port Group are rolling up their sleeves for the 2024 Emergency Services Blood Drive.

26 Jun 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers Health and Safety

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Expanding brigade Tyers shares how to give it a crack

The growing team from Tyers shared how community engagement and social media posts played a key part in recruiting new members and raising awareness within the community.

25 Jun 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers

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Firefighter takes icy plunge

An Emerald firefighter took an icy plunge over the weekend, all in the name of charity.

4 Jun 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers People

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Training podcast available now

You can now catch up on the latest training updates while driving or even cleaning the station on a Sunday morning with an audio-only podcast of the recent Volunteer Forum.

27 May 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers Training and Recruitment

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South East women emerge as leaders at camp

The sixth annual South East Region Women’s Challenge Camp recently saw over 40 women head to Trafalgar East to test their limits and enhance their leadership and skills development.

26 Apr 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers Inclusion and Fairness People

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Brigade supports the Casey Festival of Colours

On Saturday 16 March 2024, Beaconsfield Fire Brigade members were invited to participate in the Holi Festival of Colours event at Akoonah Park in Berwick.

16 Mar 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers

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Doing it for the kids

A traumatic bus incident last year inspired Eynesbury Fire Brigade to raise money for the annual Good Friday Appeal.

15 Mar 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers Partnerships People

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Hallam woman's 30 year history with Champs

When it comes to the State Firefighter Championships you'd be hard pressed to find someone more devoted than Hallam Captain Michele Lovett.

15 Mar 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers People Youth and Juniors

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New women's team to compete in State Firefighter Championships

The competition for the upcoming State Firefighter Championships is heating up, with members from District 9 and 27’s Women’s Networking Group’s joining forces to hit the running tra ...

1 Mar 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers People Training and Recruitment

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