Hot Fire Training Day at VEMTC Wangaratta In late August, VEMTC Wangaratta came alive with energy, teamwork, and skill-building as 28 CFA Volunteers gathered for a Hot Fire Training Day. 3 Oct 2025 People Training and Recruitment Go to Hot Fire Training Day at VEMTC Wangaratta
How Boho’s preparation paid off Ahead of a high-risk fire season across much of Victoria, CFA is highlighting the example of community preparation in Boho earlier this year as a model for all Victorians living in bushfire-prone area ... 15 Sep 2025 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire People Go to How Boho’s preparation paid off
New volunteer shares Mt Hotham-Dinner Plain experience Garrick Atkin finished his General Firefighter training a little over four months ago and is a member with Mt. Hotham-Dinner Plain Fire brigade. 13 Aug 2025 People Training and Recruitment Go to New volunteer shares Mt Hotham-Dinner Plain experience
150 years strong at Rochester Fire Brigade Rochester Fire Brigade marked their sesquicentennial of service over the weekend with a torchlight procession, followed by a community barbecue and fireworks to conclude the evening. 28 May 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers People Go to 150 years strong at Rochester Fire Brigade
Fire restrictions extended into winter CFA has further extended the Fire Danger Period (FDP) in parts of northeast Victoria as underlying dryness continues to elevate fire risk. 21 May 2025 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire People Go to Fire restrictions extended into winter
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 Go to Challenge Camp inspires strength, confidence, and connection among CFA women
Arcadia Fire Brigade celebrates 90 years of service Arcadia Fire Brigade recently celebrated its 90th year of service to the community at the community centre/fire station complex in Arcadia. 9 May 2025 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers Go to Arcadia Fire Brigade celebrates 90 years of service
Bright mother opens the doors of opportunity to next generation Bright mother, Leah Chalwell, has a passion for inspiring the next generation of women firefighters and is encouraging other mums to join CFA. 7 May 2025 People Training and Recruitment Youth and Juniors Go to Bright mother opens the doors of opportunity to next generation
Small towns, big spirit at CFA Torchlight Procession Mooroopna’s main street lit up on Saturday night as more than 40 CFA brigades from across Victoria, and two from Western Australia, took part in the annual CFA/VFBV State Firefighter Championshi ... 30 Mar 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers People Go to Small towns, big spirit at CFA Torchlight Procession
Brigades gear up for the final week of State Championships We saw our firefighters of tomorrow kick off 2025 CFA/VFBV State Firefighter Championships last weekend, but there is more to come with our Senior Urban and Senior and Junior Rural teams gearing up fo ... 26 Mar 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers Go to Brigades gear up for the final week of State Championships
Urban Juniors compete in the 2025 State Championships The Urban Juniors battled it out over the weekend (22-23 March) in the 2025 CFA/VFBV State Firefighter Championships, with Melton A crowned champions for the fifth year in a row, and their sixth win i ... 24 Mar 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers Partnerships People Go to Urban Juniors compete in the 2025 State Championships
Grampians and Little Desert fires contained The Grampians – Wallaby Rocks and Little Desert bushfires are now contained following nearly two weeks of incredible work by crews on the ground, in the air and in the control centres. 9 Feb 2025 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire People Go to Grampians and Little Desert fires contained
Euroa members recognised for fire medical response Euroa Fire Brigade has been recognised for their exemplary community service in CFA’s Fire Medical Response (FMR) Program, going beyond their primary mission of firefighting. 30 Jan 2025 Community Safety Partnerships People Go to Euroa members recognised for fire medical response
Echuca teen steps up to the frontline in NSW When 16-year-old CFA member Sophie Amos set out for the NSW State Firefighting Championships in Wagga Wagga late last year, she never imagined she’d return home to Echuca with real-life firefigh ... 10 Jan 2025 People Youth and Juniors Go to Echuca teen steps up to the frontline in NSW
Rochester Emergency Services Hub finds home base Rochester Fire Brigade and Victoria State Emergency Service (VICSES) Rochester Unit volunteers got a first glimpse of their new co-located site this week, with the land search excitingly coming to an ... 18 Dec 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers Operational Information Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Rochester Emergency Services Hub finds home base
CFA members participate in toy run Residents of Campaspe Shire suffered devastating floods in 2022 and 2023. The Red Knights Chapter 14, a motorcycle club for fire service volunteers, wanted to support the affected Rochester community. 16 Dec 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers Go to CFA members participate in toy run
Echuca fireys win NSW State Championships Echuca Fire Brigade claimed a historic win at the recent NSW State Championships in Wagga Wagga, becoming the first-ever Victorian brigade to win the prestigious Alfred Webb Cup. 19 Nov 2024 Honours and Awards People Training and Recruitment Go to Echuca fireys win NSW State Championships
Fire restrictions announced in parts of the northeast The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will begin at 01.00am on Monday, November 18, for the following municipalities in CFA’s North East region: 7 Nov 2024 Community Safety People Go to Fire restrictions announced in parts of the northeast
Inglewood celebrates momentous 160th anniversary Inglewood Fire Brigade marked a significant milestone over the weekend, celebrating its 160th anniversary with a special dinner to honour its long-serving members. 16 Oct 2024 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers People Go to Inglewood celebrates momentous 160th anniversary
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
Wodonga West hosts Fijian locals Last Thursday night, 19 September, Wodonga West Fire Brigade members and members from other brigades in the Wodonga Group hosted a community engagement event for the local Fijian community. 26 Sep 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers Go to Wodonga West hosts Fijian locals
Local north west firefighters awarded National Emergency Medals 140 local volunteer firefighters and CFA staff members have been honoured with National Emergency Medals for their efforts in the 2019-2020 Australian bushfire crisis. 24 Sep 2024 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers Incidents - Bushfire Go to Local north west firefighters awarded National Emergency Medals
Four new tankers arrive ahead of summer Shepparton, Numurkah, Nathalia and Euroa Fire Brigades recently all received a new Heavy Tanker, boosting their firefighting ability to support the region ahead of the summer conditions. 19 Sep 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers Operational Information Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Four new tankers arrive ahead of summer
Women's hot fire training Day at Wangaratta training campus The training day on 18 August brought together more than 20 dedicated volunteer firefighters, including volunteer PAD instructors, with the support of staff at VEMTC Wangaratta training campus. 27 Aug 2024 People Training and Recruitment Go to Women's hot fire training Day at Wangaratta training campus