Moo-ving rescue of Bayles cow stuck in mud CFA firefighters rescued a curious cow after she wandered out of her paddock into a nearby dry dam, where she became stuck in the mud. 17 Jun 2025 Incidents - Others Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat Others Go to Moo-ving rescue of Bayles cow stuck in mud
CFA recognised by Toastmasters International CFA has received a corporate recognition award from Toastmasters International, which is a US-headquartered non-profit educational organisation. 26 May 2025 Honours and Awards Partnerships Go to CFA recognised by Toastmasters International
Dramatic dog rescue from a cliff At 8.55am on Friday 3 January, Ferntree Gully Fire Brigade was paged for a rescue of a dog that had fallen off the cliff at Quarry Reserve, Ferntree Gully. 6 Jan 2025 Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat Go to Dramatic dog rescue from a cliff
Multi-agency training boosts High Angle Rescue response Twelve emergency service volunteers from across Victoria gained valuable experience simulating High Angle Rescue scenarios in picturesque Marysville this weekend. 1 Jul 2024 Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat Partnerships Training and Recruitment Go to Multi-agency training boosts High Angle Rescue response
Spotlight on a specialist rope rescue team Every callout is different for Monbulk Fire Brigade’s steep angle rope team. 29 Jan 2024 Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat People Go to Spotlight on a specialist rope rescue team
The ripple effect of homemade scones and fire safety It sounds like a pretty simple idea: have an afternoon tea at Seville Community House with the community in early November. 23 Nov 2023 Community Safety Partnerships People Go to The ripple effect of homemade scones and fire safety
A cardiac arrest survivor’s tearful reunion A father who suffered a cardiac arrest while driving home from work a few months ago has reunited with the emergency services responders who saved his life. 4 Sep 2023 Events / Fundraising / Offers Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat People Go to A cardiac arrest survivor’s tearful reunion
Knox Group brigades' successful training day On Sunday 30 July there was a successful training day organised by Bayswater Fire Brigade, where several CFA and FRV brigades joined forces to showcase the power of teamwork. 31 Jul 2023 Partnerships Training and Recruitment Go to Knox Group brigades' successful training day
ICT business analysts visit Bayswater Fire Brigade ICT's business analysts recently visited Bayswater Fire Brigade. 14 Jul 2023 Partnerships People Go to ICT business analysts visit Bayswater Fire Brigade
Inter-agency cooperation leads the way in high-angle rescue Multiple agencies were involved in the rescue of a man who had fallen in Gembrook. 8 Jun 2023 Incidents - Others Others Partnerships Go to Inter-agency cooperation leads the way in high-angle rescue
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
Stranded tourists rescued by CFA and SES crews A group of tourists that found themselves stuck on the wrong side of a deconstructed bridge in East Warburton were helped to safety by CFA and SES crews on Thursday 29 December. 30 Dec 2022 Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat Go to Stranded tourists rescued by CFA and SES crews
Hiding cows mooved on by CFA crews CFA crews have helped track down several cows that hoofed it in the middle of the night. 25 Nov 2021 Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat Go to Hiding cows mooved on by CFA crews
Wandin Fire Brigade reminds drivers to take care this summer. It was an exceptionally busy Melbourne Cup long weekend for Wandin Fire Brigade, whose members were called to eight incidents from Friday October 29 to Tuesday November 2. 4 Nov 2021 Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat Go to Wandin Fire Brigade reminds drivers to take care this summer.
Ambulance to be stationed at Hillcrest Fire Brigade Ambulance Victoria has started a six-month trial that will see an ambulance and two paramedics located at the fire station to boost response times in the area. 5 May 2021 Community Safety Partnerships Go to Ambulance to be stationed at Hillcrest Fire Brigade