A century of service Boneo Fire Brigade is celebrating an extraordinary milestone, as two of its members — Keith Newnham and Richard 'Ricky' Clayton — each reach an incredible 50 years of continuous service. 27 Apr 2026 Honours and Awards Others People Go to A century of service
Peer support vital behind the frontline While the fire season placed sustained demand on CFA firefighters across Victoria, behind the scenes, CFA peers stepped in to provide essential wellbeing support. 17 Mar 2026 Others People Go to Peer support vital behind the frontline
Busy month for Tyabb reminds all to stay vigilant Last month Tyabb Fire Brigade saw their busiest July in the history of the brigade, beating last year's July by one call out. 15 Aug 2025 Community Safety Incidents - Others Others Go to Busy month for Tyabb reminds all to stay vigilant
Girls on Fire program sparks interest in emergency services Around 50 young women from across the state recently took part in the ‘Girls on Fire’ program at CFA’s training ground at Bangholme, aimed at engaging more women in the emergency ser ... 23 Jul 2025 Incidents - Others Others Training and Recruitment Youth and Juniors Go to Girls on Fire program sparks interest in emergency services
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
E-bike garage fire a Christmas safety reminder Victorian fire agencies are urging residents to be aware of the risks associated with lithium-ion battery products this festive season following a lithium-ion battery explosion on an e-bike. 5 Dec 2024 Community Safety Incidents - Others Incidents - Structure Others Go to E-bike garage fire a Christmas safety reminder
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
Community creates Emergency Network in aftermath of severe storms In the aftermath of the 2021 storms the Red Hill Fire Brigade worked with local agencies and residents to create the Hill and Ridge Emergency Network. 20 Mar 2024 Community Safety Incidents - Others Others People Go to Community creates Emergency Network in aftermath of severe storms
CFA members assist with flood efforts More than 200 CFA volunteers supported VICSES in flood recovery efforts in the first 10 days of 2024, with some members quick to assist despite having to sandbag their own homes. 11 Jan 2024 Incidents - Others Others Partnerships Go to CFA members assist with flood efforts
Fire restrictions announced for remainder of South East The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will begin at 01.00am on Monday, December 18 for the remainder of CFA’s South East Region, including the following municipalities in District’s 8, 9 and 27. 4 Dec 2023 Others Go to Fire restrictions announced for remainder of South East
CFA crews reunite mother duck with her ducklings An anxious mother duck was reunited with her ducklings that had fallen into a storm drain. 6 Nov 2023 Others Go to CFA crews reunite mother duck with her ducklings
Have no fear, CFA is here CFA captains Andrew Collins and Michael Licciardo went above and beyond their duties this week when they lent a hand to not only the Queensland fireys but also a member of the public in need. 3 Nov 2023 Community Safety Incidents - Others Others People Go to Have no fear, CFA is here
Pushing (up) for mental health awareness Members from Wonthaggi Fire Brigade are getting active this month with 13 taking part in The Push-Up Challenge. 15 Jun 2023 Events / Fundraising / Offers Others People Go to Pushing (up) for mental health awareness
CFA women in south-east are flourishing Despite women being underrepresented in emergency services, the District 8 Women’s Network is flourishing with many opportunities being offered. 29 May 2023 Inclusion and Fairness Others People Go to CFA women in south-east are flourishing
Noble Park brigade proud of its diversity Diversity is the key to success at Noble Park’s CFA brigade with more than 15 languages spoken by their members. 19 May 2023 Others People Go to Noble Park brigade proud of its diversity
Dromana boat shed falls to flames On Wednesday morning (1 February), CFA crews responded to reports of a historic boat shed ablaze on the Mornington Peninsula. 2 Feb 2023 Incidents - Others Incidents - Structure Others Go to Dromana boat shed falls to flames
A-positive start to the Blood Challenge Three weeks into the Emergency Services Blood Challenge and CFA members have already saved over 800 lives. 24 Jun 2022 Others People Go to A-positive start to the Blood Challenge
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
CFA brigades battle boat fire in Blairgowrie A challenging fire that spread across two boats in Blairgowrie marina has been brought under control by CFA volunteers. 21 Mar 2022 Incidents - Others Others Go to CFA brigades battle boat fire in Blairgowrie
Chris’s Long Walk Home Raising awareness and breaking down barriers was the motivation for Emerald Fire Brigade’s Chris May to participate in the Long Walk Home, a 116km walk that raises money and awareness for mental ... 17 Mar 2022 Events / Fundraising / Offers Others People Go to Chris’s Long Walk Home