New technologies helping farmers prevent haystack fires Haystack fires remain a serious risk for farmers, with CFA attending an estimated 150 haystack fires every year. 16 Sep 2025 Community Safety Incidents - Others Others Go to New technologies helping farmers prevent haystack fires
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
CFA report urges farmers to check machinery early Following 45 header fires across harvest season in the far north-west of the state, fire authorities are reminding grain growers to make machinery maintenance and hygiene a priority. 31 Jul 2024 Community Safety Incidents - Others Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat Others Go to CFA report urges farmers to check machinery early
Large grass and scrub fire in Mooroopna North Firefighters battled a grass and scrub fire yesterday following sightings of two columns of smoke at Mooroopna North. 8 May 2024 Incidents - Bushfire Incidents - Others Others Go to Large grass and scrub fire in Mooroopna North
Board meeting heads to North East Region The CFA Board travelled to Seymour, Nagambie, Shepparton and Mooroopna as part of its March meeting. 11 Apr 2024 Others People Go to Board meeting heads to North East Region
Fire restrictions to end in parts of North East The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will finish at 1.00am on Monday, 8 April in the following municipalities in CFA’s District 22: 4 Apr 2024 Others Go to Fire restrictions to end in parts of North East
Total Fire Ban for Mallee, Wimmera and Northern Country A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for the Wimmera, Mallee and Northern Country regions tomorrow, Wednesday, 13 December 2023. 12 Dec 2023 Others Go to Total Fire Ban for Mallee, Wimmera and Northern Country
CFA reminds farmers of harvester safety precautions Following the warmer, drier conditions experienced in spring, CFA is warning farmers to take care with their upcoming harvesting activities. 16 Nov 2023 Community Safety Health and Safety Incidents - Others Others Go to CFA reminds farmers of harvester safety precautions
Hay season to start early in state's west and central districts An earlier hay season has Victorian farmers and CFA talking about the dangers of high moisture content in hay as they begin cutting, baling and storing it in warmer conditions. 26 Sep 2023 Community Safety Incidents - Others Others Planning and Research Go to Hay season to start early in state's west and central districts
Death of a member: Greg Godkin, Donald Brigade Today we mourn the loss of one of our own, Donald Brigade member and Fire Investigator Greg Godkin who passed away late yesterday after returning from operational duties. 9 Aug 2023 Operational Information Others People Go to Death of a member: Greg Godkin, Donald Brigade
Swan Hill deployment a great learning opportunity District 15 BASO Irene Keating shares her story about her deployment to Swan Hill Incident Control Centre (ICC). 9 Dec 2022 Incidents - Others Others Training and Recruitment Go to Swan Hill deployment a great learning opportunity
Fundraising for the Royal Children's Hospital After fundraising for the Good Friday Appeal for many years, this year will prove exciting for Somers Fire Brigade with the crews heading into the Tally Room for the very first time. 4 Apr 2022 Events / Fundraising / Offers Others People Go to Fundraising for the Royal Children's Hospital
All the way from WA to the Champs From a small town off the beaten track, between Perth and Bunbury, the Harvey Fire Brigade may seem like an unusual entrant at the CFA/VFBV Firefighter Championships. 28 Mar 2022 Events / Fundraising / Offers Others Go to All the way from WA to the Champs
Results in for Urban Juniors CFA/VFBV State Championships On Saturday 19 March the 2022 CFA/VFBV Firefighter State Championships kicked off in Mooroopna, with the Urban Juniors. 21 Mar 2022 Events / Fundraising / Offers Others People Go to Results in for Urban Juniors CFA/VFBV State Championships
Championship events well underway The first weekend of the 2022 CFA/VFBV State Championships were a great success, with excitement building for the Urban Senior, Rural Junior and Rural Senior events this coming weekend. 17 Mar 2022 Events / Fundraising / Offers Others Youth and Juniors Go to Championship events well underway
Cohuna's triumphant return to Championships After a 20-year hiatus Cohuna Fire Brigade made their grand return to State Championships in 2021, and are coming back in 2022 hoping to create a winning streak. 15 Feb 2022 Events / Fundraising / Offers Others People Go to Cohuna's triumphant return to Championships
Women-only events to return to State Championships The 2022 State Championships will feature four women-only events after the success of the women-only Marshall event last year. 7 Feb 2022 Events / Fundraising / Offers Others People Go to Women-only events to return to State Championships
State Championships shaping up to be a fantastic event Planning for the 2022 Urban and Rural State Championships is well underway, with the events scheduled to take place in late March in Mooroopna. 4 Feb 2022 Events / Fundraising / Offers Others People Go to State Championships shaping up to be a fantastic event