A group of brigades in the outer suburbs of Melbourne are ready for the fire season ahead with four new tankers and a newly renovated station at Chirnside Park.

16 Jun 2025 People Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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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

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CFA members receive Australian Fire Service Medals

Six highly regarded CFA members have been named as this year’s Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM) recipients, in recognition of their outstanding service to CFA and their communities.

26 Jan 2025 Honours and Awards Incidents - Bushfire People

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Balancing firefighting with reflection

Keith Ross, a firefighter at Monbulk Fire Brigade, has been painting for about 25 years, though he has become more serious about it lately.

10 Jan 2025 People

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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

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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

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Bright future ahead for Ferntree Gully firefighter

Initially starting as “I’ll give it a go”, volunteering with Ferntree Gully Fire Brigade is now a key part of Jasmin Chia’s life. 

5 Sep 2024 People Training and Recruitment

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Volunteering brings many Ben-efits for new CFA member

New friends and new skills are just two of the positive impacts for Ben La Vale after joining CFA.

15 Aug 2024 People Training and Recruitment

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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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Your volunteering questions answered

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be a firefighter? What happens when you first sign up for CFA?

15 Jul 2024 People Training and Recruitment

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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

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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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Badger Creek builds brigade membership

Over the past few years, Badger Creek Fire Brigade has successfully built its ranks from four to more than 20 firefighters with the hope they can continue to grow.

22 May 2024 People Training and Recruitment

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Volunteer Forum chills out at Coldstream

On a cold evening in Coldstream, the May Volunteer Forum addressed all the hot topics across CFA training as well as celebrating our volunteers during National Volunteer Week.

22 May 2024 People Training and Recruitment

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