CFA urges burn-off delay ahead of warm, windy conditions CFA is urging landowners to rethink burning-off activities tomorrow (Saturday 25 April), with above-average temperatures and moderate winds forecast for parts of Victoria. 24 Apr 2026 Incidents - Others Others Go to CFA urges burn-off delay ahead of warm, windy conditions
Fire restrictions to lift in parts of South West The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will officially end at 1.00 am on Monday, 20 April in the following municipalities within CFA’s District 5 and 6. 8 Apr 2026 Environment Community Safety Health and Safety Go to Fire restrictions to lift in parts of South West
50 years strong for south west stalwart Chris Tully Southwest CFA volunteer and stalwart Chris Tully recently celebrated reaching a remarkable 50 years of service to his local communities and was acknowledged with a CFA Life Membership. 24 Feb 2026 Honours and Awards Operational Information People Go to 50 years strong for south west stalwart Chris Tully
Six-month-old burn piles pose risk to landowners Residents in the south west of the state are being urged to check burn-off piles and bonfires as old as six months, following response from CFA volunteers to recent flare-ups. 11 Feb 2026 Community Safety Go to Six-month-old burn piles pose risk to landowners
Crews battle Carlisle River Fire Following the incredible firefighting efforts from ground and air crews in challenging conditions on Tuesday 27 January, some residents surrounding the Carlise River fire are now able to return home. 29 Jan 2026 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire Go to Crews battle Carlisle River Fire
2006 Grampians fire 20 years on 19 January marked the 20th anniversary of the Mount Lubra bushfire in the Grampians/Gariwerd National Park. 19 Jan 2026 Incidents - Bushfire Go to 2006 Grampians fire 20 years on
Webinar supports women’s participation on the fireground Women firefighters from South West Region recently came together for an online webinar hosted by the District 7 Women’s Network. 14 Jan 2026 Inclusion and Fairness Go to Webinar supports women’s participation on the fireground
Brigades pay it forward The Knox Group’s Pay It Forward initiative is strengthening camaraderie between brigades and boosting community fire safety across Victoria. 13 Jan 2026 Events / Fundraising / Offers Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Brigades pay it forward
Training exercise prepares the south west More than 80 personnel from CFA and other emergency services gathered at the Colac Incident Control Centre to simulate an emergency scenario to sharpen skills and train some fresh faces last week. 23 Dec 2025 Training and Recruitment Go to Training exercise prepares the south west
Bulart brigade celebrates dedicated service At their recent annual celebration, Bulart Fire Brigade recently took the opportunity to recognise the extended service of three of their members who have contributed a combined service total of 190 y ... 16 Dec 2025 Honours and Awards Operational Information People Go to Bulart brigade celebrates dedicated service
Agencies combine at Budj Bim for pre-season preparedness Volunteers and staff from CFA recently joined counterparts from Parks Victoria and Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) to run through fire season preparations at Budj Bim National Park. 25 Nov 2025 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire Operational Information Go to Agencies combine at Budj Bim for pre-season preparedness
Final municipalities in the south west to enter Fire Danger Period The Fire Danger Period will commence at 1am Monday, 8 December 2025 for the following municipalities in the state’s south west. 25 Nov 2025 Environment Community Safety Health and Safety Go to Final municipalities in the south west to enter Fire Danger Period
The crucial role of Hamilton Airbase Water bombing aircraft play an important role in suppressing fires, but to do an efficient job they need the dedicated work of volunteers at airbases. 13 Oct 2025 Community Safety Operational Information Go to The crucial role of Hamilton Airbase
South west brigades open doors to prepare for fire risk Amid drought conditions, nearly 150 fire brigades in Victoria’s southwest will open their doors to community members throughout October, helping to prepare them for fire season. 9 Oct 2025 Community Safety Health and Safety Incidents - Bushfire Go to South west brigades open doors to prepare for fire risk
Budj Bim Cultural Immersion Tour On Saturday 28 June, CFA members visited Budj Bim Cultural Landscape as part of the South West Region Cultural Immersion Tours. 30 Jun 2025 Environment Events / Fundraising / Offers Inclusion and Fairness Go to Budj Bim Cultural Immersion Tour
Boonea Yallock cultural immersion tour The weather was finally a truly autumnal day. Crisp and cool, dew on the ground and on the leaves, clear skies, with the sun gently warming our backs. 5 Jun 2025 Environment Others People Go to Boonea Yallock cultural immersion tour
Board member Beth Davidson retires The CFA Board travelled to Dunkeld, situated at the southern end of the Grampians National Park, for their May meeting. 30 May 2025 Others Go to Board member Beth Davidson retires
Hamilton volunteers help boost medical response Hamilton Fire Brigade is one of 20 brigades trained and ready to respond to select medical Triple Zero calls as part of a new program that commenced in late 2024 and has been progressively rolled out ... 28 May 2025 Community Safety Health and Safety Partnerships Go to Hamilton volunteers help boost medical response
Hamilton Airbase firefighters awarded National Emergency Medals A group of local volunteer firefighters have been honoured with National Emergency Medals for their efforts at the Hamilton Airbase during the 2019-2020 Australian bushfire crisis. 22 May 2025 Honours and Awards Incidents - Bushfire People Go to Hamilton Airbase firefighters awarded National Emergency Medals
Joint life-saving program launches in Port Fairy Port Fairy Fire Brigade is now one of 11 CFA brigades trained and ready to respond to nearby medical Triple Zero calls as part of a new program. 21 Mar 2025 Community Safety Health and Safety Go to Joint life-saving program launches in Port Fairy
“Grateful beyond words” – Captain’s praise after tough fire season After a long and challenging fire season in the Grampians region, Mirranatwa Fire Brigade Captain Jarrod Dark has praised firefighters and the community for their unwavering support. 21 Mar 2025 Incidents - Bushfire People Go to “Grateful beyond words” – Captain’s praise after tough fire season
Total Fire Ban for North Central, South West and Central regions A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for the North Central, South West and Central regions tomorrow, Thursday 13 February 2025. 12 Feb 2025 Community Safety Health and Safety Incidents - Bushfire Go to Total Fire Ban for North Central, South West and Central regions
Total Fire Ban for Wimmera and South West A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for the Wimmera and South West fire weather districts on Saturday, 4 January 2025. 3 Jan 2025 Community Safety People Go to Total Fire Ban for Wimmera and South West
South West Region - DCO's 2024 update DCO South West Region Adrian Gutsche provides an update on the accomplishments and achievements from the past year. 10 Dec 2024 Operational Information Others People Go to South West Region - DCO's 2024 update