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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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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

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April Volunteer Forum recognises 80 years of CFA

CFA recognised its 80th Anniversary as an organisation at the April Volunteer Forum.

1 Apr 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers Operational Information Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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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

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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

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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

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Trentham brigade welcomes Melbourne Cup trophy

Trentham Fire Brigade had a day to remember yesterday when the iconic Melbourne Cup trophy, along with the world’s top-ranked female jockey, Jamie Kah, paid a special visit to the local fire sta ...

17 Oct 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers People

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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

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Junior Leader Forum 2024

Calling all Junior leaders. This is a rare regional opportunity for Junior leaders to come together in person to develop skills and ensure they are up to date with new developments in the youth space.

20 Aug 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers Training and Recruitment Youth and Juniors

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Smythesdale welcome upgraded command vehicle

A new vehicle will light up the town of Smythesdale this week and further aid the tight-knit community, as the local brigade has welcomed an upgraded addition to their fleet.

1 Jul 2024 Community Safety Events / Fundraising / Offers Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Bacchus Marsh receives new BA Support vehicle

Bacchus Marsh Fire Brigade has officially been handed the keys to a new breathing apparatus (BA) support vehicle.

28 Jun 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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New heavy tanker officially handed over to Tatura volunteers

Tatura Fire Brigade has a new heavy tanker to help boost the brigade’s ability to serve the community.

17 Apr 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers People Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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CFA youth contributing to the future direction of the Good Friday Appeal

In 2023, the Good Friday Appeal (GFA) took a significant step by establishing a youth council to actively participate in the planning process and to better engage with young individuals, shaping the f ...

27 Mar 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers Youth and Juniors

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Western Bulldogs thank CFA vols

CFA volunteers that fought the recent fires in the west of Victoria were given an opportunity by the Western Bulldogs Football Club to thank them for their service.

26 Mar 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers Partnerships People

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CFA/VFBV State Firefighter Championships come to a close

More than 75 CFA urban and rural brigades have left their mark in Mooroopna during March as the 2024 CFA/VFBV State Firefighter Championships officially come to an end.

25 Mar 2024 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers Youth and Juniors

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Torchlight Procession brings new spark to State Championships

Hundreds of locals have lined the main street of Mooroopna to applaud CFA’s annual Torchlight Procession over the second weekend of the CFA/VFBV State Firefighter Championships.

24 Mar 2024 Community Safety Events / Fundraising / Offers People

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Good Friday Appeal even more special this year

After 11 years of supporting the Good Friday Appeal, this year will be even more special for Wendouree CFA firefighter Ryan Patrikeos.

21 Mar 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers Partnerships People

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Creswick senior running team training with intent

Creswick Fire Brigade’s senior running team may lack in numbers, but their dedication and positivity in the lead-up to the State Firefighter Championships certainly makes up for it.

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

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CFA encourages brigades to compete in State Championships

CFA is encouraging brigades across the state to compete in this year’s CFA/VFBV State Firefighter Championships in March.

1 Feb 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers People Youth and Juniors

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Fiskville Cup celebrate 50 years

The Fiskville Cup, a friendly round robin competition, is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.

16 Oct 2023 Events / Fundraising / Offers People Training and Recruitment

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Climbing for a cause this September

CFA Volunteer Tom Prunty will hold his late brother’s helmet this Saturday while competing in the tenth annual Melbourne Firefighter Stair Climb 2023.

29 Aug 2023 Events / Fundraising / Offers Youth and Juniors

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Multiple new tankers delivered to the west ahead of fire season

The broader Ballarat area has received seven new heavy tankers as part of the rollout of 50 new tankers across the state.

23 Aug 2023 Events / Fundraising / Offers Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Brigade celebrates 150 years serving the Buninyong community

From its humble beginnings, where firefighters responded to fires on foot with leather buckets to the current brigade, Buninyong-Mount Helen Fire Brigade has played an important part in protecting the ...

10 Jul 2023 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers People

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CFA blood drive veteran makes his 609th donation

Creswick CFA volunteer Phil Greenbank has been donating blood or plasma for more than 40 years and is keeping good habits during this year’s Lifeblood Emergency Services Blood Drive.

28 Jun 2023 Events / Fundraising / Offers

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