You are here: News & Media / Latest News CFA says: Don’t be a butthead - CFA says: Don’t be a butthead #CFAGFA – Can CFA top $1.8 million? - #CFAGFA – Can CFA top $1.8 million? #CFAGFA – Can CFA top $1.8 million? - Preparations for this year's Good Friday Appeal (GFA) are in full swing, with CFA members across the state gearing up to make the 86th annual appeal the most successful ever. $91,000 for CFA brigades in western Victoria - The Victorian Government has announced $91,000 in grants for new equipment and upgrades at CFA brigades in Willaura, Wickliffe, Pomonal and the Westmere Group. $91,000 for CFA brigades in western Victoria - $91,000 for CFA brigades in western Victoria ‘Bill’ Bowery, a CFA legend - ‘Bill’ Bowery, a CFA legend ‘Bill’ Bowery, a CFA legend - After more than 70 years in CFA, Kangaroo Flat's William 'Bill' Bowery has certainly gained the respect of his peers. 10th anniversary of racing up the tallest building - The tenth anniversary of the race to the top of Melbourne's tallest building will see participants from all over Australia and overseas raise much-needed funds for charity partners Whitelion and Interplast. 10th anniversary of racing up the tallest building - 10th anniversary of racing up the tallest building 121 vols to celebrate at Werribee - 121 vols to celebrate at Werribee 121 vols to celebrate at Werribee - In honour of National Volunteer Week we are taking a look at some of our outstanding members and brigades. 2000-bale fire serves as warning - As farmers and contractors are busy with hay and silage harvesting in West and South Gippsland, 2000 bales of hay were lost near Torrita (west of Ouyen) on 19 December. 2017 CFA & SES Bragging Board - Submit now - The Community Engagement Forums are an opportunity for brigades to enhance their skills and share their knowledge on community engagement practices. 2017 CFA & SES Bragging Board - Submit now - 2017 CFA & SES Bragging Board - Submit now 2017 CFA/MFB 14hr Treadmill Relay - 2017 CFA/MFB 14hr Treadmill Relay 2017 CFA-SES Regional Community Engagement Forums - 2017 CFA-SES Regional Community Engagement Forums 2017 Emergency Service Blood Challenge - 2017 Emergency Service Blood Challenge 2017 Memorial Service - 2017 Memorial Service 2017 Regional Community Engagement Forums - 2017 Regional Community Engagement Forums 2017 VFBV Leadership Scholarships – apply now - 2017 VFBV Leadership Scholarships – apply now 2017 VFBV Leadership Scholarships – apply now - VFBV's Volunteer Leadership Program scholarships are available again in 2017 and VFBV is now calling for expressions of interest from potential participants. 2017 Victorian Mine Rescue Competition at Yallourn - Oscar 1 Emergency Response Brigade finished third in the overall team competition at the 2017 Victorian Mine Rescue Competition held in Gippsland at the Energy Australia’s Yallourn mine on 20 to 22 October 2017. 2018 Australia Day Parade - EOI - Once again, CFA will participate in the Australia Day Parade in Melbourne’s CBD. 35 years with CFA rewarded - 35 years with CFA rewarded 690 years of service at Darlington - 690 years of service at Darlington 690 years of service at Darlington - Recently members of the Darlington Fire Brigade came together to present service awards to many of their members, with a whopping 690 years of combined service. 70 years strong at Giffard West - 70 years strong at Giffard West A better working environment for our fireys - A better working environment for our fireys A life saved in Rowville - A life saved in Rowville A new face for District 2 - A new face for District 2 A new face for District 2 - Name: Tim Wells (and son of well-known Axe Creek & volunteer driving instructor John Wells) A new generation of CFA leaders - A new generation of CFA leaders A purrfect rescue from Mt Eliza Fire Brigade - A purrfect rescue from Mt Eliza Fire Brigade A purrfect rescue from Mt Eliza Fire Brigade - On Friday 30 December 2016, Mt Eliza Fire Brigade received a call out to a home on Quinns Parade where Merlot the adventurous orange tabby cat was stuck in a tree. A stronger CFA - Today the Victorian Government announced a significant package of reforms to strengthen the delivery of the fire services that keep our community safe. A stronger CFA - A stronger CFA Academic research set to inspire change at CFA - Academic research set to inspire change at CFA Acheron’s first female firey - Acheron’s first female firey Acheron’s first female firey - As part of International Women's Day, CFA is celebrating some of its incredible members throughout the week. AFSM Nominations – Queen’s Birthday Honours 2018 - CFA values and honours exceptional contributions to protecting lives and property. You now have the opportunity to nominate outstanding people for recognition. AFSM Nominations – Queen’s Birthday Honours 2018 - AFSM Nominations – Queen’s Birthday Honours 2018 AFSM nominations: call for Aust Day Honours 2018 - AFSM nominations: call for Aust Day Honours 2018 Agencies learn candling techniques - Agencies learn candling techniques Agencies learn candling techniques - CFA West Region hosted the third inter-agency Candling Community of Practice Workshop on Friday 12 and Sat 13 May at the Adekate Lodge at Dean near Creswick. Agencies take wing at Warrnambool Airport - Agencies take wing at Warrnambool Airport Aircraft accident at Clyde North - Aircraft accident at Clyde North Alison's cycle for change - Alison's cycle for change All agencies represented at Pyramid Hill - All agencies represented at Pyramid Hill All for one at Malmsbury - All for one at Malmsbury All hands on deck at Mt Dandenong grassfire - All hands on deck at Mt Dandenong grassfire Allan Cracknell, AFSM - Allan Cracknell, AFSM Allan Cracknell, AFSM - A passionate man who dedicates his life to CFA has received an Australian Fire Services Medal (AFSM) as part of the Queen’s Birthday Honours today. Allan’s ride spreads awareness and hope - An exhausted, inspired and very humbled Allan Rankin has recently returned from a 9 day bike ride, all the in the name of cancer research. (See previous story here) Allan’s ride spreads awareness and hope - Allan’s ride spreads awareness and hope Always CFA - Always CFA Amendments to the Working with Children Act 2005 - Amendments to the Working with Children Act 2005 Ammonia leak in Chelsea Heights dairy - Ammonia leak in Chelsea Heights dairy Ammonia leak in Cobden - Ammonia leak in Cobden An evening with Bruce Pascoe - An evening with Bruce Pascoe An open letter about inclusion - An open letter about inclusion Animals and Emergencies Mini Forum - Animals and Emergencies Mini Forum ANZAC Day service at Ballan - ANZAC Day service at Ballan Applications now open for summer community grants - Throughout summer government, emergency services and CFA work hard to deliver many activities to increase community preparedness both in the lead-up to and during the Fire Danger Period. Appointment of Chief Officer - Appointment of Chief Officer Arms Out for Alya blood challenge - Arms Out for Alya blood challenge Ash Wednesday Bushfire Education Centre, Cockatoo - Ash Wednesday Bushfire Education Centre, Cockatoo Assessing brigade viability - Assessing brigade viability At 92, Bob’s still pitching in with CFA - At 92, Bob’s still pitching in with CFA At 92, Bob’s still pitching in with CFA - Bob Adams has been a member of CFA for almost 80 years, fighting his first fire at just 14 years old. Attack and lay pack success - In 2013, changes in building codes and the increasing number of multi-storey developments around the Dandenong area put a strain on the existing highrise hose deployment packs we use to fight fires. Aussie Day BBQs snag $70,000 for CFA - On Saturday 28 January, Victorians opened their mouths and their pockets at the Aussie Day Weekend Fundraiser BBQ, held at Bunnings stores, raising more than $70,000 for CFA 43 brigades. Aussie Day BBQs snag $70,000 for CFA - Aussie Day BBQs snag $70,000 for CFA Australasian Police & Emergency Services Games - The countdown has begun to the 17th Australasian Police and Emergency Services (APES) Games to be held in Mandurah, Western Australia in 2018. Australasian Police and Emergency Services Games - Registrations are now open for the 17th Australasian Police and Emergency Services (APES) Games to be held in Mandurah, Western Australia in 2018. Australia Day Parade 2017 - Australia Day Parade 2017 Australian Fire Cadet Championships 2017 - Australian Fire Cadet Championships 2017 Australian Fire Cadet Championships 2017 - CFA has once again been invited to participate in the Australian National Fire Cadet Championships (AFCCs) being held at Myuna Bay near Lake Macquarie in New South Wales, during the September school holidays. Australian Journal of Emergency Management - Australian Journal of Emergency Management Automated phone calls - Automated phone calls Avoid a sizzle and barbecue safely - With the warm weather here to stay, MFB and CFA are urging Victorians to be barbecue safe this summer. Before you throw your bangers on the grill, make sure your barbecue is in good working order. BackFit Plus and DeskFit Plus - BackFit Plus and DeskFit Plus sessions are currently being delivered around the state by the Healthy For Life Program. Bairnsdale brigade excels in community engagement - Bairnsdale brigade excels in community engagement Balance in life always adds up - Balance in life always adds up Balmoral fire - CFA can confirm a fire that broke out at Balmoral (west of Hamilton) yesterday at approximately 3pm was accidentally caused by a CFA member conducting a fuel flammability demonstration. Beaconsfield Fire Brigade Awards - Beaconsfield Fire Brigade Awards Bedroom heater causes Dandenong house fire - Bedroom heater causes Dandenong house fire Benalla Group Looking for More Women - On Saturday 25 November, the Benalla Group held a women’s recruitment event at the Benalla Botanical Gardens. Bendigo & District Fire Brigades Championship - Bendigo & District Fire Brigades Championship Bendigo aerial appliance to the rescue - Bendigo aerial appliance to the rescue Best of Warrnambool on Film - A video showcasing what’s on offer when on shift at Warrnambool Fire Station will help attract career firefighters to fill vacancies in the area. Big push for big fill - Big push for big fill Blaze destroys factory in Corio - Blaze destroys factory in Corio Board communique - Board communique Board communique - Board communique Board communique - The CFA Board held its regular monthly meeting on Monday 20 February 2017. Board communique - The CFA Board held its regular monthly meeting on 20 November 2017. Board communique - Report from the CFA Board meeting on 18 Dec 2017 Board Update: January 2017 - Board Update: January 2017 Bold performance in the name of bushfire safety - Bold performance in the name of bushfire safety Bombers on the move in Victoria’s north-west - Last week (13 December) CFA Air Operations in North West Region relocated fixed wing bombers 352 and 353. Bragging boards – community engagement initiatives - The Regional Community Engagement Forums are an opportunity for brigades to enhance their skills and share their knowledge about community engagement practices. Breakfast brings Cohuna community together - Community members gathered together in Cohuna last Wednesday morning to hear inspirational stories from local leaders in celebration of International Women's Day and this year's theme, 'Be Bold for Change' Breakfast brings Cohuna community together - Breakfast brings Cohuna community together Brigade health and safety coordinators - Brigade health and safety coordinators are not alone. There's a growing network of informed group health and safety coordinators (GHSCs) working with them, and together they are making a difference in their districts. Brigade health and safety coordinators - Brigade health and safety coordinators Brigade says “I do” to talking about PTSD - Allan East, a member of Mooroopna Fire Brigade is the first to admit their brigade doesn't mind a creative approach to fundraising events. Brigade says “I do” to talking about PTSD - Brigade says “I do” to talking about PTSD Brigades get a feel for the season ahead - It's hard to believe that some of our fireys have been battling grass fires and burn offs over the past couple of weeks given the gloomy weather, but they certainly have. Brigades get a feel for the season ahead - Brigades get a feel for the season ahead Brigades support crucial burn for Lorne community - Brigades support crucial burn for Lorne community Brigades that train together... - Brigades that train together... Brigades that train together... - On Sunday 2 April, volunteers from Clunes Fire Brigade, Creswick Fire Brigade and Talbot Fire Brigade got together at Clunes Fire Station for a joint training exercise. Brigades undertake intense training at Dumbalk - Brigades undertake intense training at Dumbalk Bright Fire Brigade celebrates 125 years - Bright Fire Brigade celebrates 125 years Bright Fire Brigade celebrates 125 years - On Friday 19 May Bright Fire Brigade achieved the milestone of 125 years serving its community. Bringing expertise from Canada to CFA - Bringing expertise from Canada to CFA Bulla Fire Brigade- 30th Anniversary Dinner - Bulla Fire Brigade- 30th Anniversary Dinner Burn off in Ballarat East - Burn off in Ballarat East Bushfire investigation course delivered in Tasmania - During October 2017, District 2 Bushfire Instructor Brett Wagstaff and Les Vearing (DELWP State Fire Investigation and Training Coordinator) travelled to Hobart to conduct a bushfire investigation course on behalf of the Tasmanian Fire Service. Bushfire prevention partnership still delivering - A proactive bushfire prevention partnership developed between CFA and Gippsland Community Correctional Services - Community Work Program continues to deliver results across the community. Bushfire prevention partnership still delivering - Bushfire prevention partnership still delivering Buy a Brick for Wye River brigade - Buy a Brick for Wye River brigade Buy groceries and support CFA on your summer break - Buy groceries and support CFA on your summer break Buy groceries and support CFA on your summer break - Summer - that time of year when many of us pack the car and head off to enjoy one of Victoria's many beautiful holiday locations. But while we relax, behind the scenes, thousands of CFA volunteers are on standby, ready to act in the event of bush or grassfires. Bystander CPR saves life in Sunbury - Bystander CPR saves life in Sunbury Campbellfield factory destroyed - Campbellfield factory destroyed Campbellfield factory destroyed - CFA crews assisted MFB with a fire that destroyed a chemical factory in Campbellfield on Camp Rd overnight. Campfire warning for the long weekend - Campfire warning for the long weekend Canaries in the coal mine - Canaries in the coal mine Candle blamed for Cranbourne North fire - Candle blamed for Cranbourne North fire Captain Koala Honorary Firefighter - Captain Koala Honorary Firefighter Captain Koala is looking for love - Captain Koala is looking for love Career firefighter recruitment opportunity - Career firefighter recruitment opportunity Career firefighters start shifts at Lara - Twenty-five career firefighters joined volunteers at Lara Fire Station from today (8 December) to increase capacity to protect life and property in this growing community. Caroline Springs house fire - Just after 9.30pm on Thursday night (29th December), Caroline Springs Fire Brigade, along with MFB crews from St Albans and Taylors Lakes, responded to a reported house fire in Caroline Springs. Caroline Springs house fire - Caroline Springs house fire Carrum Downs breaks incidents record - Carrum Downs breaks incidents record Casey Group’s concept FCV - Casey Group’s concept FCV Casey Group’s concept FCV - Casey Group of brigades has developed a new-style FCV with an enhanced radio capability of seven radios. Cat-astrophe strikes young girl in Bendigo - At 2.30 yesterday afternoon (15 August) three CFA crews from Bendigo and Huntly were called to the scene of an incident on McConnachie Court in Bendigo. Cat-astrophe strikes young girl in Bendigo - Cat-astrophe strikes young girl in Bendigo Catch of the Day – FUN raiser - Catch of the Day – FUN raiser Catch of the Day – FUN raiser - The local fire brigade at Bemm River, the bream capital, is famous for its Annual Easter Fish and Chip fundraising event. Cavendish recognises outstanding service - Cavendish Fire Brigade held its presentation evening on 28 October at the Cavendish Recreation Reserve with approximately 100 members and family attending. Celebrate, take action and #BeBold - Celebrate, take action and #BeBold Celebrating CFA's quiet achievers! - Celebrating CFA's quiet achievers! Celebrating CFA's quiet achievers! - In celebration of Volunteer Week, we recognise some of CFA's quiet achievers, also known as our Headquarters brigades. Celebrating Mt Cottrell Group's new FCV - Mt Cottrell Group received its new FCV on Sunday 18 June at an official handover. Celebrating Mt Cottrell Group's new FCV - Celebrating Mt Cottrell Group's new FCV Celebrating Social Inclusion Week in Morwell - On Tuesday 28 November, Morwell Neighbourhood House put on a special event to celebrate Social Inclusion Week. Celebrations for volunteer fireys run hot - Celebrations for volunteer fireys run hot Central Victoria Fire Service Preservation Society - Central Victoria Fire Service Preservation Society CEO named in Victoria’s top 50 public sector women - CEO named in Victoria’s top 50 public sector women CEO named in Victoria’s top 50 public sector women - CFA CEO Frances Diver has been named in the prestigious Top 50 Public Sector Women (Victoria) list. CEO update - Fire services reform - CEO update - Fire services reform CFA 2016-17 Annual Report - CFA's 2016-17 Annual Report was tabled in Parliament last Thursday and is on our website here: CFA Annual Report 2016-17 (PDF 8MB) CFA 2017 Memorial Service - CFA 2017 Memorial Service CFA activities for Australia Day 2017 - CFA activities for Australia Day 2017 CFA and MFB fireys switch stations - CFA and MFB fireys switch stations CFA and MFB keeping communities safe - From 21-24 January CFA and MFB will be joining forces to keep communities safe during the popular Festival of Sails event in Geelong. CFA and SES joint cultural awareness sessions - CFA and SES facilitators will work hand in hand to deliver a number of cultural awareness sessions to brigades and units right across the state. CFA and SES joint cultural awareness sessions - CFA and SES joint cultural awareness sessions CFA as a child safe organisation - CFA as a child safe organisation CFA assisting Police, SES and Parks Victoria - CFA crews have been assisting Victoria Police, SES and Parks Victoria in the search for a missing person at Aireys Inlet. CFA Board Communique - The CFA Board had an extensive agenda for its regular monthly meeting on 17 July 2017. CFA Board Communique - The CFA Board had a full agenda for its regular monthly meeting on 21 August 2017. CFA Board Communique - The CFA Board held its regular monthly meeting on 18 September 2017. CFA Board communique - The CFA Board led its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, 22 March 2017. CFA Board Communique - CFA Board Communique CFA Board Communique - CFA Board Communique CFA Board Communique - CFA Board Communique CFA Board Communique - CFA Board Communique CFA Board communique - CFA Board communique CFA brigades make a stand against family violence - CFA brigades make a stand against family violence CFA brigades thank local sporting club - CFA brigades thank local sporting club CFA brigades to benefit from digital radio network - CFA brigades to benefit from digital radio network CFA burn camps: learning by doing - CFA burn camps: learning by doing CFA committed to a safe environment - As you may be aware, Fairfax is today reporting on the findings of a CFA survey. This relates to an interim report on the results of an internal survey that was carried out among professional, technical and administrative staff in May 2016. CFA connecting women - CFA connecting women CFA connects youth, art and Indigenous culture - CFA connects youth, art and Indigenous culture CFA crews attend house fire in Melton South - CFA crews attend house fire in Melton South CFA crews return from QLD - CFA crews return from QLD CFA crews to assist in fighting Canadian fires - CFA crews to assist in fighting Canadian fires CFA declares TFBs for Tuesday - CFA declares TFBs for Tuesday CFA Dundas Group Recognises Outstanding Service - The Dundas Group conducted its biennial dinner Monday, 25 September to thank outgoing Captains and Deputy Group Officers and to present National Medals and Group Life Memberships to members. CFA features in round one of grants - CFA features in round one of grants CFA fireys step up for mental health - CFA fireys step up for mental health CFA fireys step up for mental health - Hundreds of CFA firefighters have been donning their PPC and getting hot and sweaty despite being nowhere near a fire. CFA flies flag with pride - CFA flies flag with pride CFA flocks to Sheepvention - CFA flocks to Sheepvention CFA Get Moving Physical Activity Challenge 2017 - CFA Get Moving Physical Activity Challenge 2017 CFA goes back to Cubs - Last week over 3700 cub scouts aged from 8-11 years old travelled from across Victoria to Gillwell Park in Gembrook for a four-night camp. CFA helps farmers in need - CFA helps farmers in need CFA hits the Springvale snow fields - CFA hits the Springvale snow fields CFA joins Crime Stoppers to reduce arson risk - CFA joins Crime Stoppers to reduce arson risk CFA Junior Leaders unite to talk about the future - CFA Junior Leaders unite to talk about the future CFA juniors head to the Aus Fire Cadet Champs - CFA juniors head to the Aus Fire Cadet Champs CFA Juniors to compete in national Championships - CFA Juniors to compete in national Championships CFA lunch boxes ready to roll out - CFA lunch boxes ready to roll out CFA lunch boxes ready to roll out - It's that time of year when preparations for the coolest lunch box in town are underway. CFA medals stolen from Melton home – can you help? - A CFA volunteer's home in Melton West was burgled on 18 January and a Sunbury brigade Life Membership medal and 25-year firefighter service medal were taken. CFA medals stolen from Melton home – can you help? - CFA medals stolen from Melton home – can you help? CFA medical officer’s health tips for men - CFA medical officer’s health tips for men CFA medical officer’s health tips for men - Dr Michael Sargeant has been the CFA Medical Officer for some 20 years. CFA members help save life of Shepparton man - CFA members help save life of Shepparton man CFA members receive top honours - CFA members receive top honours CFA members rescue puppy from house fire - CFA members rescue puppy from house fire CFA Mount Martha family on film - CFA Mount Martha family on film CFA Open Days ready to roll - CFA Open Days ready to roll CFA participates in pilot safety program - CFA participates in pilot safety program CFA participates in pilot safety program - The CFA North West region recently participated in a pilot project to enhance equality and prevent violence against women. CFA Plan 2017-18 - CFA Plan 2017-18 CFA Pride funding to bolster inclusion - CFA Pride funding to bolster inclusion CFA proud supporter of Cultural Diversity Week - CFA proud supporter of Cultural Diversity Week CFA raises $1.7m for GFA - CFA raises $1.7m for GFA CFA says: Don’t be a butthead - Its easy to be complacent; to think that your behaviour won't affect anyone else, but even the small act of throwing a cigarette butt from your car makes you a butthead. CFA scholarship recipients acknowledged - CFA scholarship recipients acknowledged CFA sets sights on blood challenge - CFA sets sights on blood challenge CFA Skills Upgrade Just a Click Away - “Our Learning Hub enhances the capability of all our people, providing an opportunity to upskill across a range of subjects at your leisure.” CFA tackles fruit shop fire - CFA crews worked hard to contain a structure fire at a Torquay fruit shop in the early hours of Tuesday morning (24 January). CFA tackles fruit shop fire - CFA tackles fruit shop fire CFA to build new fire station for Ballarat - Operations at a temporary fire station for career firefighters will go live at 8am on Friday 8 December in Lucas ahead of the completion of a new permanent fire station, expected to be operational next year. CFA to join Pride March - CFA to join Pride March CFA treasure - CFA treasure CFA urges holiday travellers to be prepared - People travelling throughout the state are being urged to check local fire conditions before they leave and to stay informed to help ensure they enjoy a truly relaxing festive season break. CFA vols partner with FFMV in planned burn - CFA vols partner with FFMV in planned burn CFA Volunteer Excellence Award - CFA Volunteer Excellence Award CFA Volunteer Excellence Award - Last Friday night 6 young CFA volunteers from the VFBV youth network and 2 young CFA nominees joined Director of People and Culture Zemeel Saba and 500 other young Victorians and their families in attending the Victorian Young Volunteer of the Year awards at the Flemington Racecourse. CFA volunteer warns of fungus in firewood - CFA volunteer warns of fungus in firewood CFA volunteers recognised at 2017 Inspire Awards - CFA volunteers recognised at 2017 Inspire Awards CFA welcomes new Deputy Chief Officer - CFA welcomes new Deputy Chief Officer CFA will not tolerate inappropriate behaviour - CFA Chief Officer Steve Warrington outlines why he is adamant CFA will not tolerate inappropriate behaviour. CFA women’s event to be held in Wodonga - The CFA will host a women's event on Sunday 27 August to promote the large number of operational and non-operational opportunities for women in CFA. CFA women’s event to be held in Wodonga - CFA women’s event to be held in Wodonga Chairs in the bush for planned burn lesson - Chairs in the bush for planned burn lesson Chairs in the bush for planned burn lesson - Recently, 50 residents of the Dandenong Ranges met with fire agencies to learn about the benefits of planned burning and how they can be actively involved in reducing the risk of bushfires in their local area. Challenge applications extended - Applications for the Challenge 2018 program have been extended to Friday, 3 November. Changes to R Drive access - Changes to R Drive access Charlie the macaw - Charlie the macaw Chicken shop fire in Dromana - Chicken shop fire in Dromana Chief Officer awarded CFA’s Life Membership Medal - Chief Officer Steve Warrington has been recognised for his service to the Country Fire Authority, awarded a CFA Life Membership Medal for his contribution and dedication to the organisation. Chief Officer statement – incident in Sale - Chief Officer statement – incident in Sale Chief Officer Steve Warrington, AFSM - Chief Officer Steve Warrington, AFSM Chief Officer update on fire services reform - Chief Officer update on fire services reform Chief Officer update on fire services reform - Chief Officer Steve Warrington answers some of the most commonly asked questions we have received on fire services reform in the video below. Chimney fire training - Chimney fire training Chinese delegation visits Gisborne Fire Station - Chinese delegation visits Gisborne Fire Station Chirnside Park and MFB 26 working together. - Chirnside Park and MFB 26 working together. Chirnside Park and MFB 26 working together. - Chirnside Park Fire Brigade visited MFB 26 (Croydon) Fire Station, C Platoon for its weekly Brigade training session on Wednesday 22/03/17. Christmas celebrations at District 2 - Christmas celebrations at District 2 Christmas cliff rescue near Cumberland River - There was no break this Christmas Day for CFA crews who were called to a cliff rescue at around 2.30pm on 25 December near the Cumberland River. Christmas lights spark warning - CFA and MFB are urging Victorians to celebrate the festive season safely and avoid firefighters crashing their Christmas. Christmas shopping with Emergency Memberlink - Make Christmas 2017 the most memorable yet and give your family and friends a gift you know they’ll love. Cliff rescue on Mount Arapiles - Cliff rescue on Mount Arapiles Clonbinane brigade celebrates station opening - Clonbinane brigade celebrates station opening Clonbinane brigade makes a clean spur - Clonbinane brigade makes a clean spur Clonbinane brigade makes a clean spur - Clonbinane Fire Brigade in conjunction with Sunday Creek Dry Creek Landcare Group took on eight kilometres of Spur Road, Clonbinane, in the Clean Up Australia Day event. CO Update – Response boundaries, Pride March - Today I'd like to chat with you about two topics: response boundaries, and CFA's involvement in the Pride March in St Kilda this weekend. CO Update – Response boundaries, Pride March - CO Update – Response boundaries, Pride March Coaches' success 30 years in the making - Coaches' success 30 years in the making Coimadai cements its future - Coimadai cements its future Collaboration at Cardinia Reservoir - Collaboration at Cardinia Reservoir Combating rural decline - Rural decline and retraction is a major concern for many of our CFA communities across rural Victoria. Combining street art with community safety - Combining street art with community safety Community building in Benalla Group - Community building in Benalla Group Community education at Loch Sport - Community education at Loch Sport Community education at Loch Sport - Recently the community engagement team from CFA, DELWP and Parks Victoria supported Loch Sport Fire Brigade members as they delivered summer fire safety awareness to their community and tourists. Community education tip March 2017 - Comunity education tip March 2017 Community funds save a life - Community funds save a life Community safety tip of the month - Community safety tip of the month Construction phase begins for Edithvale brigade - Construction phase begins for Edithvale brigade Construction phase begins for Edithvale brigade - Last week the Deputy Premier and Minister for Emergency Services, Hon James Merlino, took to a sledge hammer to physically start the demolition of the current Fire Station and neighbouring house to start the construction phase of the new Edithvale Fire Station. Consultative Committee holds second meeting - Consultative Committee holds second meeting Cookies commemorate hard work of CFA in Yea - Cookies commemorate hard work of CFA in Yea CO's ANZAC Day message - CO's ANZAC Day message Craigieburn annual dinner - Craigieburn annual dinner Crash destroys Tarneit childcare centre - Crash destroys Tarneit childcare centre Crash destroys Tarneit childcare centre - A childcare centre on Tarneit Road, Tarneit has been destroyed by fire, after a car crashed in to the front of the building around 4am today (5 June). Crews continue clean up at Tyabb - Crews continue clean up at Tyabb Crews put a quick stop to Strathewen grassfire - Crews put a quick stop to Strathewen grassfire D14 ex-Captains and 1st Lieutenants Dinner - On 2 October, District 14 hosted a Recognition and Appreciation dinner for past Captains and 1st Lieutenants from Integrated Brigades (IBs). D2 International Women's Day Lunch - D2 International Women's Day Lunch D2 Celebrating Volunteer Week Working Group - D2 Celebrating Volunteer Week Working Group D2 Celebrating Volunteer Week Working Group - District 2 is seeking five enthusiastic volunteers to lead our National Volunteer Week celebrations. D24’s Women’s Reference Group #BeBoldForChange - International Women's Day is a fantastic opportunity to tell you a little about a group of women here in District 24 who are a great example of how to #BeBoldForChange D24’s Women’s Reference Group #BeBoldForChange - D24’s Women’s Reference Group #BeBoldForChange D27 Mens Health Night - D27 Mens Health Night Dandenong 2017 Harmony Festival - Dandenong 2017 Harmony Festival Dandenong Ranges Feeding Group fundraiser - Dandenong Ranges Feeding Group fundraiser Dandenong South factory fire - Dandenong South factory fire Daniel’s support for GFA - Daniel’s support for GFA Daniel’s support for GFA - A firefighter from Dandenong is committed to shedding light on the great work performed by The Royal Children's Hospital. David’s 60 years to CFA - It was no average start to the Sunbury monthly brigade meeting on Monday 14 August. David’s 60 years to CFA - David’s 60 years to CFA Daylesford welcomes the Governor - Daylesford welcomes the Governor Death of Dimboola stalwart Bill McCann - Death of Dimboola stalwart Bill McCann Death of Mt Taylor's Alan Stuart - Death of Mt Taylor's Alan Stuart Demolition works pave way for new CFA station - Demolition works pave way for new CFA station Des rewarded for outstanding service - Des rewarded for outstanding service Dick digging his new direction - Dick digging his new direction Digby Fire Brigade welcomes defibrillator donation - On Sunday 22 October Digby Fire Brigade held its CFA Open Day, inviting members of the brigade and local community to the station for a barbecue, social get-together and to discuss preparations for the upcoming fire season. Digital volunteering in disaster risk reduction - Digital volunteering in disaster risk reduction Dimboola celebrates a succesful year - It was a full house on Friday 22 September as the Dimboola Fire Brigade celebrated a year of achievements at their annual dinner and awards evening. District 12 Acknowledges the Taungurung Community - On 5 October, District 12 held an event to acknowledge and build relationships with the Taungurung community by renaming its two meeting rooms with Wurrung language words. District 14 thanks its brigade support members - District 14 thanks its brigade support members District 4 Specialist Response Unit - District 4 Specialist Response Unit District 8 2017 Interfaith Tour - District 8 2017 Interfaith Tour Do you have a current CFA Member ID Card? - Do you have a current CFA Member ID Card? Do you have a current CFA Member ID Card? - Members are encouraged to apply for a new or replacement CFA Member ID Card through Brigades Online. ID cards are available for all members, including junior members. Your personal identification card can be used to formally identify you as a member of CFA. Do you want fireys with that? - CFA fireys were dealt a supersized task this morning when they were called to battle a blaze at the Dingley Village McDonald's (9 August). Do you want fireys with that? - Do you want fireys with that? Dodgy fundraisers calling for donations - Dodgy fundraisers calling for donations Don’t let a dodgy BBQ ruin your Grand Final w/e - Don’t let a dodgy BBQ ruin your Grand Final w/e Don’t let a dodgy BBQ ruin your Grand Final w/e - As AFL rivals Richmond and Adelaide prepare to battle it out at the 'G' this weekend, make sure you are prepared to celebrate the long weekend safely in your backyard. Donald to Charlton push - Donald to Charlton push Donna and Helen always helping others - Donna and Helen always helping others Donna and Helen always helping others - In celebration of National Volunteer Week, we are recognising a few of our outstanding volunteers who go above and beyond for their home towns. Don't miss out on key research lessons - Two days in Adelaide in July are shaping up as a must-attend event for those working to improve the way Australia prepares for and responds to natural hazards emergencies. Don't miss out on key research lessons - Don't miss out on key research lessons Doreen Fire Brigade Awards Night - On Saturday 28 October 2017 Doreen Fire Brigade held an awards night and also celebrated its 75th year in operation. Dromana hits $300,000 in Ritchies donations - Dromana Fire Brigade recently notched up more than $300,000 in donations via the Ritchies Community Benefit Program - making it the highest individual CFA brigade recipient of the local community fundraising program. Dromana hits $300,000 in Ritchies donations - Dromana hits $300,000 in Ritchies donations Dryer sparks reminder on working smoke alarms - Dryer sparks reminder on working smoke alarms Dundas Group prepares for fire season - Dundas Group prepares for fire season Early morning blaze at primary school - Early this morning (28 October) firefighters were called to battle a fire at the Ararat West Primary School. Early morning call out in Nutfield - Early morning call out in Nutfield Early morning call-out for Cohuna - Early morning call-out for Cohuna Early morning call-out for Cohuna - It was an early start for CFA crews when they were called to a house fire on Rosalind Street in Cohuna. Early morning fire at Hastings - Early morning fire at Hastings Early morning fire at Yellingbo - Early morning fire at Yellingbo Early morning fire at Yellingbo - CFA fire investigators will look into the cause of a house fire in Yellingbo this morning (Friday, 3 February). Early morning hotel fire in Thorpdale - Early morning hotel fire in Thorpdale Early morning house fire in Cohuna - In the early hours of this morning (6 October) CFA crews were called to a house fire on the Murray Valley Highway in Cohuna. Early morning house fire in Myrtleford - Early morning house fire in Myrtleford Easter art exhibition to support CFA brigade - Easter art exhibition to support CFA brigade Echuca unveils new station - Echuca unveils new station Eliminating everyday sexism: a matter for everyone - In 2017, CFA joined the Male Champions of Change with Frances Diver as CFA Champion and ACO Inclusion and Fairness Steve Smith Implementation Leader. Elphinstone CFA at the Police & Emergency Services - Elphinstone CFA at the Police & Emergency Services Eltham shines at open day - Eltham shines at open day Emergency Services Blood Challenge sets new record - Emergency Services Blood Challenge sets new record Emergency Services Blood Challenge sets new record - CFA has recorded its best result in the recently completed 2017 Emergency Services Blood Challenge with its members recording 940 donations over the three-month event. Emergency Services Blood Challenge well under way - Emergency Services Blood Challenge well under way Emergency services women unite - Emergency services women unite Emergency services women unite - The vital role of women in emergency services was honoured during a special International Women's Day event in Richmond today. Emma making big strides as Maldon junior - Emma making big strides as Maldon junior EMR reunion in Hallam - EMR reunion in Hallam EMV Pre-season Update 2017-18 now online - EMV Pre-season Update 2017-18 now online EMV Pre-season Update 2017-18 now online - This fire season's Pre-season Update is now on our website. End of era as CFA recruits graduate - End of era as CFA recruits graduate Engaging CALD communities - Engaging CALD communities Entrapment drill and tree hazard familiarisation - Are you required to go on the fireground this fire season? Euroa celebrates 125 years of service - Euroa celebrates 125 years of service Euroa Fire Brigade's significant milestone - Euroa Fire Brigade's significant milestone Euroa Fire Brigade's significant milestone - Members of Euroa Fire Brigade would like you to help them celebrate their 125th birthday between 9 and 11 June. Evaporative coolers cause house fires - Evaporative coolers cause house fires Experts Gather on Disaster Reduction - Emergency management practitioners and researchers gathered in Sydney on 13 October for a public forum on reducing the impacts of disasters in Australia. Explosive factory fire in Delacombe - Explosive factory fire in Delacombe Extra space at Geelong for new recruits - Extra space at Geelong for new recruits Faces of CFA - Faces of CFA Faces of CFA: Adam Thompson - Faces of CFA: Adam Thompson Faces of CFA: Adam Wensley - Faces of CFA: Adam Wensley Faces of CFA: Andrew Rouch - Faces of CFA: Andrew Rouch Faces of CFA: Bruce Ray - Faces of CFA: Bruce Ray Faces of CFA: David Hoskin - Faces of CFA: David Hoskin Faces of CFA: Greg Parker - Faces of CFA: Greg Parker Faces of CFA: Hayden Allen - Faces of CFA: Hayden Allen Faces of CFA: Heidi Warren - Faces of CFA: Heidi Warren Faces of CFA: Jenna Kelley - Faces of CFA: Jenna Kelley Faces of CFA: Jesse Templeton - Faces of CFA: Jesse Templeton Faces of CFA: Kathleen Brown - Faces of CFA: Kathleen Brown Faces of CFA: Ken Calder - Faces of CFA: Ken Calder Faces of CFA: Leigh Roberts - Faces of CFA: Leigh Roberts Faces of CFA: Luke Ellis - Faces of CFA: Luke Ellis Faces of CFA: Maddison Spiteri - Faces of CFA: Maddison Spiteri Faces of CFA: Manaia O'Donnell - Faces of CFA: Manaia O'Donnell Faces of CFA: Mark Bruerton - Faces of CFA: Mark Bruerton Faces of CFA: Michael Henningsen - Faces of CFA: Michael Henningsen Faces of CFA: Michael Henningsen - Michael Henningsen, Caroline Springs Fire Brigade, District 14 Faces of CFA: Nicholas Watt - Faces of CFA: Nicholas Watt Faces of CFA: Peter Watkins - Faces of CFA: Peter Watkins Faces of CFA: Phil McCosh - Faces of CFA: Phil McCosh Faces of CFA: Rob Waters - Faces of CFA: Rob Waters Faces of CFA: Tom Borjanov - Faces of CFA: Tom Borjanov Faces of CFA: Wendy Pearce - Faces of CFA: Wendy Pearce Factory destroyed in Rowville blaze - Factory destroyed in Rowville blaze Farewell to CFA's oldest comms officer - Farewell to CFA's oldest comms officer Farm safety a serious matter for two CFA members - Farm safety a serious matter for two CFA members Female CFA duo recognised with top awards - Female CFA duo recognised with top awards Female CFA duo recognised with top awards - More than 150 guests attended the annual Epping Fire Brigade dinner and awards night on Friday, 11 August which recognised the ongoing contributions made by brigade members. Female fireys bring home gold - Female fireys bring home gold Ferntree Gully house fire - Ferntree Gully house fire Find out what firefighting is all about - Find out what firefighting is all about Fire Awareness Awards 2017 - On Monday 4 December a number of diverse projects were recognised at the 2017 Fire Awareness Awards. Fire Awareness Awards up for grabs - Fire Awareness Awards up for grabs Fire chaser - Fire chaser Fire destroys home in Wallan - Fire destroys home in Wallan Fire notice issued for tyre stockpile in Stawell - Fire notice issued for tyre stockpile in Stawell Fire restrictions announced for South West - The Fire Danger Period will commence in the Glenelg Shire Council from 1am on 11 December 2017. Fire restrictions end in District 13 - The Fire Danger Period will end in following municipalities from 1am on 20 March 2017. Fire restrictions end in District 13 - Fire restrictions end in District 13 Fire restrictions extended in West - The Fire Danger Period will commence for the following municipalities from 1am on 13 November 2017: Fire restrictions finishing - The Fire Danger Period will finish for the following municipality from 1am on Monday, 17 April 2017: Fire restrictions finishing - The Fire Danger Period will finish for the following municipalities from 1am on Monday, 3 April 2017: Fire restrictions finishing - Fire restrictions finishing Fire restrictions finishing - Fire restrictions finishing Fire restrictions finishing - Fire restrictions finishing Fire restrictions in North West - The Fire Danger Period will commence for the following municipalities from 1am on 22 December 2017: Fire restrictions in North West - The Fire Danger Period will commence for the following municipalities from 1am on 17 November 2017: Fire restrictions in West and North East - The Fire Danger Period will commence for the following municipalities from 1am on 27 November 2017: Fire restrictions introduced across the state - The Fire Danger Period will commence for the following municipalities from 1am on 18 December 2017: Fire safety – straight from the horse’s mouth - CFA's involvement in the prestigious Equitana Australia event provided an invaluable opportunity to focus on a niche fire safety message - horses and bushfire safety. Fire safety – straight from the horse’s mouth - Fire safety – straight from the horse’s mouth Fire Services Reform update - Fire Services Reform update Fire, grassland curing, and staying Safer Together - Fire, grassland curing, and staying Safer Together Fire, grassland curing, and staying Safer Together - Alen Slijepcevic is the Deputy Chief Officer for Bushfire at CFA. Today he provides an update on the summer season and also some of the major projects being conducted under the Bushfire portfolio. Firefighters battle double shop fire in Dandenong - Firefighters battle double shop fire in Dandenong Firefighters on the move - Firefighters on the move Firefighting Expo in D22 - Firefighting Expo in D22 Firefighting the heart of the Harris family - Firefighting the heart of the Harris family Firefighting ultra-heavy tanker test - Firefighting ultra-heavy tanker test Firefighting ultra-heavy tanker test - A New South Wales Rural Fire Service 9000-litre heavy tanker with firefighting capacity was trialled south of the border, with great success, last summer. Fireman Sam meets Captain Koala - Fireman Sam meets Captain Koala Fireys hit the treadmill for a good cause - Fireys hit the treadmill for a good cause Firing Up Women Small Grants Program - Assistant Chief Officer Gavin Thompson announced today (Monday 2 October) the Firing Up Women Small Grants Program in the North West Region. First statewide Total Fire Ban - A statewide Total Fire Ban will be in place on Monday for the first time this summer. First statewide Total Fire Ban - First statewide Total Fire Ban Fiskville decommissioning works to begin - Fiskville decommissioning works to begin Footy fever after hot Canadian summer - Footy fever after hot Canadian summer Forensic pathology linking with fire investigation - Forensic pathology linking with fire investigation Frankston gas cylinder explosion under control - Several gas bottles have caught fire and exploded near a business in Frankston just after 7pm this evening (21 December). From ‘bags and bushes’ to AFSM - From ‘bags and bushes’ to AFSM From Arctic Circle to Tambo Crossing - From Arctic Circle to Tambo Crossing From NSW to Vic, volunteering is in Tam’s blood - From NSW to Vic, volunteering is in Tam’s blood From NSW to Vic, volunteering is in Tam’s blood - Tam Adams is a highly valued CFA volunteer with Benambra Brigade. She joined the brigade in 2013 and shortly nominated to become Secretary. From the Chief Officer: response times - From the Chief Officer: response times From the Chief Officer: response times - The Select Committee inquiring into the Victorian government's fire services legislation requested CFA provide response time data for our brigades. From the Chief: a week of significant achievements - Chief Officer thanks staff and volunteers and highlights significant achievements. From the CO - fire services reform - From the CO - fire services reform From the CO - Fire services reform update - From the CO - Fire services reform update From the CO – Mark Reid, retired Regional Director - From the CO – Mark Reid, retired Regional Director From the CO – Mark Reid, retired Regional Director - It is with a heavy heart and a degree of shock that I inform you that Mark Reid, recently retired Gippsland Regional Director, has passed away. Fun Run for the Kids on 9 April - Fun Run for the Kids on 9 April Funding boost for emergency services volunteers - Funding boost for emergency services volunteers Funding boost for Kyneton CFA firefighters - CFA brigades in Kyneton and surrounding areas have received a $110,000 funding boost from the Victorian Government to help them protect local communities. Funding boost for Shepparton - Funding boost for Shepparton Gain glimpse of life as CFA female firey - Gain glimpse of life as CFA female firey Gas leak in Churchill - Gas leak in Churchill Gender and disaster research project - Gender and disaster research project Give the gift of blood - As we approach the festive season, a time of joy and celebration for many, it can be a difficult time for others who are requiring blood products regularly. Glenmaggie brigade and Heyfield RSL members - On Sunday 10 September, Glenmaggie Fire Brigade opened its doors to host more than 30 Heyfield RSL members and their families for the annual get-together. Glenmaggie brigade and Heyfield RSL members - Glenmaggie brigade and Heyfield RSL members Gondola rescue training - Gondola rescue training Gone fishin’, gone firefightin’ - Gone fishin’, gone firefightin’ Gone fishin’, gone firefightin’ - The fire danger index was low and Bonegilla Captain Brian Church headed out with his friend Dick Osmand at 6am to fish on Lake Hume. Good Friday Appeal 2017 - Good Friday Appeal 2017 Good will on the road to recovery - Good will on the road to recovery Governor-General Visits Phillip Island Station - Governor-General Visits Phillip Island Station Graeme and Ruth dedicated to Mandurang - Graeme and Ruth dedicated to Mandurang Graeme and Ruth dedicated to Mandurang - In celebration of National Volunteer Week we are recognising a few of our outstanding volunteers who always go above and beyond for their home town. Grange Fire Brigade gives out honours and awards - Grange Fire Brigade recently presented two National Medals to members and honoured a few of their members with service awards at a dinner held at the Blue Malt Restaurant, Hamilton. Grants to build a bright future for our volunteers - CFA has launched its $10 million Enhancing Volunteerism Grants Program (EVGP) and is inviting applications from individual brigades as well as joint applications across brigade catchments. Grass and scrub fire in Wheatsheaf - This afternoon (8 November) firefighters were called to a grass and scrub fire on private land in Wheatsheaf. Grass fire in Tylden - Grass fire in Tylden Grassfire in Boolite - Grassfire in Boolite Grassfire in Diggers Rest - Grassfire in Diggers Rest Grassfire in Kellalac - Grassfire in Kellalac Grassfire in Tangambalanga - **UDPATE (4pm)** Grassfire in Tangambalanga - Grassfire in Tangambalanga Grassland burn learning exercise - Grassland burn learning exercise Greg’s inspiring volunteer vision - Greg’s inspiring volunteer vision Greg’s inspiring volunteer vision - Greg Mallett has taken his volunteering spirit around Australia, starting in the Tasmanian Country Fire Service in 1984 then through the Queensland Fire Service and the New South Wales Rural Fire Service. Group training day interrupted by real house fire - Group training day interrupted by real house fire Guildford brigade busy fundraising - Guildford brigade busy fundraising Gulpa gaka to Yorta Yorta Woka - Gulpa gaka to Yorta Yorta Woka Hall fire in Corio - Hall fire in Corio Happy New Year! - Happy New Year! Happy New Year! - Today and tomorrow, CFA's Jewish and Muslim members celebrate the beginning of their respective New Years. Harcourt captain receives a local Australia Award - Harcourt captain receives a local Australia Award Harvest workshops in Wimmera reduce fires - Harvest workshops in Wimmera reduce fires Harvesting workshops build safer communities - CFA District 17 Headquarters Brigade Captain Kevin Bolwell and West Region Community Education Coordinator Jenny McGennisken are helping to build safer communities through workshops that advise farmers about the fire risks associated with harvest machinery. Having fun with kids at Camp Quality - Recently CFA was approached to support Camp Quality which wanted to run a weekend away for children with cancer at 'The Lodge' in Grantville. Having fun with kids at Camp Quality - Having fun with kids at Camp Quality Hazard News March from the CRC - Hazard News March from the CRC Head-on train crash a shock - Head-on train crash a shock Helen paves the way for female fireys - Helen paves the way for female fireys Helicopter critical at Riddells Creek grass fire - Helicopter critical at Riddells Creek grass fire Help Euroa celebrate this weekend - Help Euroa celebrate this weekend Help for brigades facing rural decline - There's been a population boom in Victoria. The 2016 Census shows that more than 6.1 million people now call Victoria home - an increase of more than 15 per cent in just ten years. Help for brigades facing rural decline - Help for brigades facing rural decline Help for Dairy success - Help for Dairy success Henry, a true example of CFA - Henry, a true example of CFA Heyfield factory destroyed - Heyfield factory destroyed Heywood Wood, Wine & Roses Festival - Heywood Wood, Wine & Roses Festival High angle rescue in Echuca - High angle rescue in Echuca High angle rescue in Toora - High angle rescue in Toora Historic homestead lost in Clyde North - Historic homestead lost in Clyde North Historic homestead lost in Clyde North - At approximately 9.24pm on Friday 28 July, Berwick and Beaconsfield brigades were paged to a reported house fire on Grices Road, Clyde North. Historic house fire in Yarram - Historic house fire in Yarram Historic joint graduation day for recruits - A total of 121 MFB and CFA recruits have now completed the new Victorian Recruit Firefighter Course, with the course’s last 30 recruits graduating yesterday (19 December). Home destroyed in Laanecoorie - Home destroyed in Laanecoorie Horsham firey educates local kids - Horsham firey educates local kids Hotel destroyed in Sea Lake blaze - Hotel destroyed in Sea Lake blaze House destroyed in Heyfield - House destroyed in Heyfield House fire in Sale - House fire in Sale House fire in Taylors Hill - House fire in Taylors Hill House fire in Upper Ferntree Gully - House fire in Upper Ferntree Gully House, sheds, cars destroyed at Heathcote - House, sheds, cars destroyed at Heathcote How do you like your eggs? - How do you like your eggs? How do you like your eggs? - Residents along the Mornington Peninsula have been reminded of the danger of leaving their kids, pets and even eggs (!) in their cars on hot days. How group officers plan for risk: part 1 - Over a series of five interviews, we talk to group officers across our regions to find out about their local risks and how they prepare for the summer. This one is about Jo Ussing, Lowan Group, District 17 How group officers plan for risk: part 2 - Over a series of five interviews, we talk to group officers across our regions to find out about their local risks and how they prepare for the summer. Shane Scoble, Strathloddon Group, District 2 How group officers plan for risk: part 3 - Over a series of five interviews, we talk to group officers across our regions to find out about their local risks and how they prepare for the summer. Darren Hoggan, Heywood Group, District 4 How group officers plan for risk: part 4 - Over a series of five interviews, we talk to group officers across our regions to find out about their local risks and how they prepare for the summer. John Barnard, Wangaratta Group, District 23. Bob Bassett, Tambo Group, District 11 How toxic plume modelling helps incident response - How toxic plume modelling helps incident response Huntly Fire Station's native garden - Huntly Fire Station's native garden Huntly Fire Station's native garden - Huntly Fire Brigade, in partnership with Bendigo Northern District Community Enterprise and the local Landcare group, has created a fire resistant garden at the front of the new fire station. Hurstbridge brigade's capability boosted - Hurstbridge Fire Brigade's capability will be bolstered with the introduction of a new field command vehicle. Hurstbridge brigade's capability boosted - Hurstbridge brigade's capability boosted Indigenous cool burn a revelation - Vegetation Management Officer Phil Hawkey describes himself as on a journey" as he increases his knowledge of Aboriginal traditional burning." Indigenous cool burn a revelation - Indigenous cool burn a revelation Injured firefighters on the mend - Injured firefighters on the mend Innovation in disaster communications - Innovation in disaster communications Inspirational women share their stories - Inspirational women share their stories Inspire Award nominee makes a difference - Inspire Award nominee makes a difference Inspire Awards coming up Rosey - Inspire Awards coming up Rosey Inter-agency training - Inter-agency training Inter-agency training - At a recent training night, Doreen Fire Brigade members were privileged to have Paramedic Scott McLeod from Ambulance Victoria demonstrate the functions and features of a current model ambulance. International Day of People with Disability - Sunday 3 December marks the International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD). A United Nations sanctioned day, IDPwD recognises the journey for people with disability, their contributions and the impact community can have when inclusivity is a major priority. International Women’s Day Wednesday 8 March - As Chief Officer I take seriously the need for CFA to be an inclusive organisation. We all have a role in supporting diversity and ensuring our organisation is a safe and welcoming environment for women. International Women’s Day Wednesday 8 March - International Women’s Day Wednesday 8 March Introducing Volunteers and Strategy - Introducing Volunteers and Strategy Investing in prescribed burning: how much to spend - This PhD research by Dr Veronique Florec explored the impacts of changing the level of investment in prescribed burning in the south west of Western Australia. Is your mental health ready for summer? - When we think of the fire season, we think about pre-season briefings, preparedness training, truck inventories and checking our PPC is in good order. Is your smoke alarm ready for retirement? - If your smoke alarm is more than a decade old, it may belong in a museum, not on your ceiling. Is your smoke alarm ready for retirement? - Is your smoke alarm ready for retirement? It’s Christmas time at Doreen - Doreen Fire Brigade members and their families gathered together again to celebrate all that is good in CFA with an informal Sunday Christmas brunch. Its not all about the doughnuts - Its not all about the doughnuts Jack of all trades - Jack of all trades Jimmy’s Good Friday Appeal journey - Jimmy’s Good Friday Appeal journey Jimmy’s Good Friday Appeal journey - CFA life member Jimmy Rankin is as passionate as they come when it comes to the Good Friday Appeal, and has more than 50 years of service to the Royal Children's Hospital (RCH) Appeal. Jo paves the way for women in CFA - Jo paves the way for women in CFA Joint CFA and EPA update on Stawell tyre stockpile - Joint CFA and EPA update on Stawell tyre stockpile Jono claims double medal glory - Jono claims double medal glory Junior Leader Forum 2017 - applications now open - Junior Leader Forum 2017 - applications now open Junior Leader Forum 2017 - Save the Date - Junior Leader Forum 2017 - Save the Date Junior Leader Forum 2017 - Save the Date - In an effort to provide networking opportunities and professional development to Junior Leaders, Volunteer Sustainability will host a state-wide Junior Leader forum in September 2017. Junior service: changes to CFA service awards - Junior service: changes to CFA service awards Juniors breathing new life into our brigades - Juniors breathing new life into our brigades Juniors to test skills at State Championships - Juniors to test skills at State Championships Juniors to test skills at State Championships - CFA's junior members have been training hard in preparation to showcase their skills at the Volunteer Fire Brigades Victoria Junior State Urban Fire Brigade Championships in Tatura on 25-26 February. Kangaroo Flat's Bill Bowery receives AFSM - After more than 70 years in CFA, Kangaroo Flat's William 'Bill' Bowery has certainly gained the respect of his peers. He joined the Kangaroo Flat Fire Brigade in 1945 and since that day has never looked back. Kangaroo Flat's Bill Bowery receives AFSM - Kangaroo Flat's Bill Bowery receives AFSM Kangaroo Ground Fire Brigade 125th Anniversary - Kangaroo Ground Fire Brigade 125th Anniversary Keeping the home fires burning - Keeping the home fires burning Keysborough lets the cat out - Keysborough lets the cat out Keysborough lets the cat out - Curiosity got the better of Nero the cat last weekend when he found himself in a hot spot of trouble. KIAP in Action short film launch - On a chilly Sunday morning in Merrijig participants of the North East Region Community Engagement Forum were the first to see CFA’s new short film, KIAP in Action. Kids Day Out... come on down and say hello - Kids Day Out... come on down and say hello Kilmore ‘like family’ - Kilmore ‘like family’ Kilmore ‘like family’ - When Anthony Archer moved to Kilmore in 1984, there wasn't much more than a fire station, a football ground and a general store. Kindling a CFA love - Kindling a CFA love Koroit secures new firefighting equipment - Koroit secures new firefighting equipment Koroit secures new firefighting equipment - Koroit Fire Brigade has received a thermal imaging camera (TIC) thanks to funding from Moyne Shire Council and Koroit Lions Club. Kyneton: major structure fire exercise - Kyneton: major structure fire exercise Lance King, AFSM - Lance King, AFSM Landfill blaze in Kilmany - Landfill blaze in Kilmany Langwarrin hosts Steve Moneghetti - Langwarrin hosts Steve Moneghetti Langwarrin hosts Steve Moneghetti - Langwarrin Fire Brigade and Langwarrin Running Club came together on Saturday to host special guest marathon runner Steve Moneghetti, who travelled down from Ballarat to coach the members of the running club. Lara looks to the future - Lara Fire Station enjoyed a day of food, fun and family entertainment on Sunday 10 December to welcome career firefighters to the community. Large blaze at Drysdale - Large blaze at Drysdale Large grass and scrub fire in Woodside - CFA crews were called to a large grass and scrub fire in Woodside this afternoon (15 Nov). Large grass fire in Mount Cottrell - *UPDATED as of 8.30pm* Firefighters battled a large grass and scrub fire in Mount Cottrell this evening (29 Nov). Large hay bale fires in the north-west and west - Early in the morning of 27 December, CFA firefighters were alerted to a large hay bale fire in Natimuk. Large shed fire at Doreen - Doreen Fire Brigade was responded to a large shed fire containing cars and farm machinery on Friday 29 September 2017 at around 1.30pm. Large shed fire at Doreen - Large shed fire at Doreen Last chance for Australian Fire Cadet Championships - Calling all Juniors 14-15 years of age and Junior Leaders who would like an experience of a lifetime! Last chance for Australian Fire Cadet Championships - Last chance for Australian Fire Cadet Championships Latest at the Bushfire and Natural Hazards CRC - Latest at the Bushfire and Natural Hazards CRC Latest from Bushfire and Natural Hazards CRC - Latest from Bushfire and Natural Hazards CRC Learning a 50,000 year old tradition - Learning a 50,000 year old tradition Learning a 50,000 year old tradition - For over 50,000 years, Australia's Indigenous communities have managed country by using traditional burning methods. They created a system that was sustainable and suited the Australian landscape. Learning from experience - Mt Duneed farm rescue - Each issue of Brigade magazine contains a 'Learning from experience' section which includes case studies of major incidents researched by Fire & Emergency Management. Learning from experience – Mt Duneed farm rescue - Learning from experience – Mt Duneed farm rescue Learning Hub launch next week - The long awaited new Learning Management System (LMS), Learning Hub will go live next Wednesday 31 May 2017. Learning Hub launch next week - Learning Hub launch next week Learning through case studies - Learning through case studies Learning to burn in the far west - Learning to burn in the far west Learning together through planned burning - Learning together through planned burning Learning together through planned burning - Staff from CFA's Vegetation Management and Planned Burning Programs and Department of Environment, Land, Water & Planning (DELWP) East Central Risk Landscape team ventured interstate recently to see how complex inter-agency planned burns are carried out on Sydney's National Heritage listed North Head near Manly. Let’s park it - The popularity of Nagambie and number of large events held in the area gives the local Brigade many opportunities to connect with the community and turn public events into major fundraising opportunities. Let’s park it - Let’s park it Livestream - South East Community Engagement Forum - Livestream - South East Community Engagement Forum Looking after your mental health - Looking after your mental health Lucky escape for Cisco the horse - Lucky escape for Cisco the horse Lucky escape from plane crash in Traralgon - Lucky escape from plane crash in Traralgon Lyndhurst fire closes railway - Lyndhurst fire closes railway Macedon Flea Market celebrates 50 years - Macedon Flea Market celebrates 50 years Macedon goes automatic - Macedon goes automatic Maiden Gully Community Welcomes a Pumper - While the handover of a fire truck is a pretty good day for any community, Sunday 26 November was something special in Maiden Gully. Maiden Gully’s Towards 2025 Project - In 2015, Maiden Gully Fire Brigade reviewed the infrastructure needed to adequately support its community into the future. Maiden Gully’s Towards 2025 Project - Maiden Gully’s Towards 2025 Project Man escapes fire in Seymour - Man escapes fire in Seymour Mansfield Group opens its doors to the community - Mansfield Group opens its doors to the community Mansfield Group opens its doors to the community - CFA District 23 Mansfield Group is opening its doors and inviting the community to join group members for an information evening which includes a presentation from some successful CFA women. Margot Green, out and listening - Margot Green, out and listening Marine response: what is it? - Marine response: what is it? Marine response: what is it? - It's the local understanding built up over the years. The knowledge and experience between the coast guard and the fire brigade provide an understanding of how to best work together. Massive warehouse fire - 17 Jan 2007 - Massive warehouse fire - 17 Jan 2007 Mates helping mates and value of first aid - Mates helping mates and value of first aid Mates helping mates and value of first aid - District 24 Regional BASO David Box had the opportunity to meet one of the North East Victoria's finest young people last month. McIvor Community Awards 2017 - Heathcote FB - McIvor Community Awards 2017 - Heathcote FB Memberlink’s new digital card has launched - Memberlink’s new digital card has launched Memberlink’s new digital card has launched - Emergency Memberlink is a key recognition program that thanks members for their significant contribution and dedication to CFA and creating safer communities. Mernda Rehab Vehicle Handover - On Sunday November 19 State Member for Yan Yean, Danielle Green, presented the keys of a new type of CFA vehicle to David Weedon, Captain of Mernda Fire Brigade. Message from Acting Chief Officer Garry Cook - You may have seen media reports today about changes to how CFA is handling the installation of smoke alarms in the community. Message from Chair – Friday 19 May - Message from Chair – Friday 19 May Message from the CEO - Fire services reform update - Message from the CEO - Fire services reform update Michael beats the odds and claims gold - Michael beats the odds and claims gold More career firefighters for Portland Fire Station - Eight career firefighters will transfer from Melbourne’s Metropolitan Fire Brigade (MFB) to join the Portland CFA brigade. More than 50 fires escape from private burn offs - More than 50 fires escape from private burn offs Mornington Fire Brigade 100-year dinner - Mornington Fire Brigade 100-year dinner Mount Macedon – looking to the future - Mount Macedon – looking to the future Mount Macedon – looking to the future - Nestled in the heart of the village, Mount Macedon fire station sits landlocked on a small parcel kindly donated over 50 years ago the generous neighbour. Mount Taylor awards dinner - Mount Taylor awards dinner Mt Cottrell recognises OAM recipient Stephen Hirt - There are few people as modest as Order of Australia Medal recipient Stephen Hirt, who was granted this honour in June 2017. Mt Eliza volunteers brave the shave - Mount Eliza Fire Brigade volunteers have braved the shave to help raise money for the Leukaemia Foundation. Mt Eliza volunteers brave the shave - Mt Eliza volunteers brave the shave Multicultural students meet emergency services - The school-based Next Generation Program program aims to bring together emergency services personnel and young people from a CALD background to increase awareness about the emergency services. Mum's the word - In honour of all our fantastic CFA mums, we would like to share a story about mum and grandmother Robyn Morley through the eyes of her kids. Mum's the word - Mum's the word Musical candle safety warning - The Director of Consumer Affairs Victoria has issued a Public Warning Notice to consumers under section 228 of the Australian Consumer Law & Fair Trading Act 2012, regarding a specific design of 'Happy birthday to you novelty musical candles." Musical candle safety warning - Musical candle safety warning My CFA family – one man’s journey from Iraq to CFA - A few regular school visits from the local fire brigade inspired a young Baker Dawas to join CFA to give back to his community. Narre Warren house fire - Narre Warren house fire National priorities for natural hazards research - National priorities for natural hazards research National Reconciliation Week - National Reconciliation Week National Red Balloon Day says thank you to fireys - National Red Balloon Day says thank you to fireys National Red Balloon Day says thank you to fireys - Victorians are being urged to support National Red Balloon Day by purchasing and displaying a red balloon to raise money and say thank-you to firefighters for the brave and courageous work they do. National Volunteer Week 2017 - National Volunteer Week 2017 Natte Yallock’s community spirit - Natte Yallock’s community spirit Natte Yallock’s community spirit - The Natte Yallock Recreation Reserve Committee of Management is an active and committed group. NEM Ceremony Photos - NEM Ceremony Photos New Assistant Chief Officer Inclusion and Fairness - New Assistant Chief Officer Inclusion and Fairness New Beaconsfield Fire Station officially opens - New Beaconsfield Fire Station officially opens New Beaconsfield Fire Station officially opens - The new Beaconsfield Fire Station was officially opened on 30 April 2017 by Daniel Mulino MLC Member for Eastern Victoria and CFA board member Dr Gillian Sparkes. New CRC science set to dazzle - New CRC science set to dazzle New fire stations for Wyndham - New fire stations for Wyndham New fire stations for Wyndham - Melbourne's fast growing outer west will receive new fire stations thanks to a state government announcement made earlier this morning. New Hazardous Tree Awareness information package - New Hazardous Tree Awareness information package New heavy pumpers in the making - New heavy pumpers in the making New Juniors at Wandong show off their skills - New Juniors at Wandong show off their skills New Juniors at Wandong show off their skills - After a long absence Wandong fire brigade has reintroduced a Junior fire brigade. New Operations Manager for District 9 - New Operations Manager for District 9 New processes and guidance - clutter/hoarding - New processes and guidance - clutter/hoarding New processes and guidance - clutter/hoarding - Residential fires involving significant clutter or hoarding are extremely dangerous for both occupants and firefighters. New pumper arrives at Lucas - The first of CFA’s third-generation heavy pumper 2017 has been delivered to the newly-established Lucas Fire Brigade. New recruits gain glimpse of training - New recruits gain glimpse of training New South Warrandyte Fire Station opens - New South Warrandyte Fire Station opens New start for Gapsted Fire Brigade - New start for Gapsted Fire Brigade New tools for Maiden Gully brigade - Cam is the Manager of Total Tools Bendigo and lives in Maiden Gully. New training site to boost firefighters and Ballan - New training site to boost firefighters and Ballan New website for Point Cook Brigade - The Point Cook Fire Brigade team has developed a new website with up to date information for the local community. New website for Point Cook Brigade - New website for Point Cook Brigade Nominate for the 2017 Victorian Senior of the Year - Nominate for the 2017 Victorian Senior of the Year Nominations open for MCG Parade of Honour - Nominations open for MCG Parade of Honour NVW Photo competition entries - NVW Photo competition entries NVW Photo competition entries - A big thank-you to all the members who participated in the National Volunteer Week photo competition, we appreciate the time and effort taken by everyone. Off-road driver training at CFA - Off-road driver training at CFA OM takes on the Tour de Cure - OM takes on the Tour de Cure Omeo Fire Brigade: be prepared this summer"" - Omeo Fire Brigade: be prepared this summer"" Omeo Fire Brigade: be prepared this summer"" - Being in a popular tourist destination and transit route, Omeo Fire Brigade faces the challenge of keeping fire safety at the forefront of tourists' and locals' minds during the high-risk fire period. On the ball with fire in her belly - A country girl at heart, CFA volunteer Sarah Last is now tackling her new career as a professional footballer. On the ball with fire in her belly - On the ball with fire in her belly Our multicultural liaison officer keeps the faith - Our multicultural liaison officer keeps the faith Our multicultural liaison officer keeps the faith - CFA's first multicultural liaison officer/multicultural presenter Nada El-Masri was appointed to her role in May 2016. Our youngest peer talks wellbeing - Our youngest peer talks wellbeing Pat helps drive support program - Pat helps drive support program Paul, a CFA legend - Paul, a CFA legend Pax Hill burn camp - Pax Hill burn camp Paynesville Coast Guard riding the swell - Paynesville Coast Guard riding the swell Pearcedale joint training exercise - On Monday 24 April, Pearcedale Fire Brigade hosted a training exercise with neighbouring brigades from Casey and Westernport groups. Approximately 90 volunteers got together at the local Pearcedale Football ground for a training exercise. Pearcedale joint training exercise - Pearcedale joint training exercise Penshurst stormwater diversion works complete - CFA is pleased to announce the stormwater diversion works at the VEMTC Penshurst training campus are now complete. People and Culture in the field - People and Culture in the field Perfect conditions for seasonal volunteering - Perfect conditions for seasonal volunteering Photo competition – enter now! - Photo competition – enter now! Photo competition – enter now! - A picture is worth a thousand words. It's an expression that goes back to the early 1900s, but is as relevant today as it was then - maybe even more so. Pine plantation fire - Pine plantation fire Planned burning off to a flying start - Planned burning off to a flying start Planned burning off to a flying start - CFA brigades from across Alexandra Group in District 12 North East Region joined crews from Forest Fire Management (FFMVic) to conduct the first FFMVic Murrindindi district planned burn of the season on Sunday 2 April. Planned Burning Operations at Kinglake - CFA in conjunction with Murrindindi Shire Council, Upper Goulburn Landcare Network and local brigades will be conducting a slow burn of vegetation along the Western side of Kings Road for 200 metres from Whittlesea Kinglake Road. Planned burning professional development day - A vegetation management and planned burning professional development day for CFA West Region operational staff was held recently in Ballarat. Planned burning professional development day - Planned burning professional development day Plantations manager keeps her hands dirty - Plantations manager keeps her hands dirty Portland attends LGBTI Equality Regional Roadshow - On the eve of Marriage Amendment (Definition and Religious Freedoms) Bill 2017, members fom Portland Fire Brigade attened the LGBTI Equality Regional Roadshow held at the Glenelg Shire offices. Portland gains new firefighters - Portland gains new firefighters Portland video aims to attract more staff - Portland video aims to attract more staff Predicting fire behaviour - As a fire develops, CFA aims to provide the best possible information to communities about the potential impact it may have on them. To achieve this, we need to predict what a fire might do. Presentations to BAELOs on fire investigation - The theme of this year’s annual Victoria Police Bushfire, Arson and Explosives Liaison Officers (BAELOs) training session was “Why do we tolerate dangerous behaviour?” Preserving fire services history - Preserving fire services history Private units blitzing it - Private units blitzing it Product recall extended for Moretti oil heaters - Product recall extended for Moretti oil heaters Product recall: Moretti 11 Fin oil column heater - Product recall: Moretti 11 Fin oil column heater Profile: Captain Paula Grosveld, Golden Beach - Profile: Captain Paula Grosveld, Golden Beach Promotional Programs preparing CFA for growth - Promotional Programs preparing CFA for growth Protecting lives for 60 years - Protecting lives for 60 years Prototype sand tanker on trial - CFA has produced a prototype sand tanker, which was developed after consultation with stakeholders, and a further five are planned this financial year. PTSD: Ray of light in dark times - PTSD: Ray of light in dark times Pump up the volume - Pump up the volume Pumps and PNG - Pumps and PNG Putting a face to PTSD - Hamilton Fire Brigade volunteer Peter Green has a good idea of what the face of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) looks like. Quad bikes – control is an illusion - At a roadside fuel reduction burn in February 2017, there was an incident involving a quad bike fitted with a rollover operator protective device (OPD). Quad bikes – control is an illusion - Quad bikes – control is an illusion Quick thinking saved Steve’s life - Quick thinking saved Steve’s life Quick thinking saved Steve’s life - For Group Officer Steve Lewis (Dundas Group), who suffered a stroke back in March, his awareness of stroke signs combined with an effective response at Western District Health Service has meant the difference between a full recovery and permanent disability or death. R U OK DAY 2017 - R U OK DAY 2017 R U OK Day at HQ - R U OK Day at HQ Racy red drink bottles for our Juniors - Racy red drink bottles for our Juniors Ray’s 50 years of opportunities - Ray’s 50 years of opportunities Ray’s 50 years of opportunities - Little did Ray Downes know that helping his local fire brigade with roadside burning would end up being a partnership of over 50 years with CFA. RCH says 'Thank You' for 2017 Good Friday Appeal - RCH says 'Thank You' for 2017 Good Friday Appeal Recognising our specialist responders - Recognising our specialist responders Recognising our volunteers - Molesworth Brigade - Recognising our volunteers - Molesworth Brigade Recruit firefighters Movember campaign - We moustache you to stop what you’re doing and check out these mos! Recruitment materials launched for Junior Brigades - Providing support to Junior Brigades to promote their program and recruit new Juniors is important to CFA, which is why we are excited to launch a suite of new marketing and promotional materials. Red Cliffs' Presentation Lunch - Red Cliffs' Presentation Lunch Red hot wheels for brave little Keith - Red hot wheels for brave little Keith Reduce risks and save time - Want to know how to reduce your risk of having a road accident and improve your work life balance, all from the comfort of your own home or office? Reflecting on Ash Wednesday - Reflecting on Ash Wednesday Register your brigade Open Day now - Register your brigade Open Day now Remembering Ash Wednesday - Remembering Ash Wednesday Remembering the Kerang train crossing tragedy - Remembering the Kerang train crossing tragedy Removing disaster barriers through policy reform - Building community resilience to natural disasters is a complex challenge that spans many policy areas. Repco launches fundraiser for CFA - Repco launches fundraiser for CFA Rescue in Mt Buffalo - Rescue in Mt Buffalo Rescue operation underway near Bacchus Marsh - CFA crews are working to bring two teenage boys down from a cliff off Werribee Vale Rd, Maddingley this afternoon. Research Driving Change - Showcase 2017 - Research Driving Change - Showcase 2017 Research driving change at the CRC - Research driving change at the CRC Research highlights gaps in fire safety knowledge - To understand how people living in high-risk areas view their bushfire risk and how well prepared they feel, CFA has carried out post-season community surveys in bushfire-prone areas since 2009. Reunion in Rowville - It was a special morning on 30 November when CFA career firefighters from Rowville Fire Station and paramedics were reunited with a man whose life they helped save earlier this year. Rochester builds Indigenous connection - Rochester builds Indigenous connection Rock till you drop at Lyonville Fireman's Ball - Rock till you drop at Lyonville Fireman's Ball Rock till you drop at Lyonville Fireman's Ball - Let the good times roll at the Trentham CFA Lyonville Fire Truck Fund-Raiser Rounding up funds at Casterton Kelpie Muster - Rounding up funds at Casterton Kelpie Muster Ruff rescue for CFA - Ruff rescue for CFA Rupanyup honours firefighters - Rupanyup honours firefighters SAFE program a hit with school children - SAFE program a hit with school children SAFE program a hit with school children - The popular SAFE (Safety Awareness Field Education) multi-agency program has been running in Victoria's North West region since 2004, delivering safety education sessions to children in grades 3 and 4. Safer together at work in Lorne community - Safer together at work in Lorne community 'Safer Together' community engagement workshops - 'Safer Together' community engagement workshops Safer Together in action at Nelson - Safer Together in action at Nelson Saving the spiny rice-flower - You would think protecting lives and property would be enough on the plate of our members, but brigades in western and central Victoria are also turning their hand at saving critically endangered plant species. SCC Tour Saturday 13 May - SCC Tour Saturday 13 May Second retirement of John McLeod - Second retirement of John McLeod See it first on CFA Members - See it first on CFA Members Select Committee Report - Select Committee Report Sept news from the Bushfire & Natural Hazards CRC - Sept news from the Bushfire & Natural Hazards CRC Shed fire in Mambourin - Shed fire in Mambourin Shop fire in Hamilton - Shop fire in Hamilton Sign of the times - Sign of the times Sign of the times - Members of Inverloch Fire Brigade's new brigade management team (BMT) recently sought to improve the way they interacted and communicated with their community. Silo heats up in Trafalgar - Silo heats up in Trafalgar Sky high skills put to the test - Sky high skills put to the test Smoke alarm program saves victim’s life - Smoke alarm program saves victim’s life Smoke alarm program saves victim’s life - A woman whose life was saved by a smoke alarm during an alleged arson attack had had the device installed by firefighters less than 18 months earlier. Smoke alarm saves family in Swan Hill - Smoke alarm saves family in Swan Hill Smoke visible in Cape Bridgewater - Residents around the Cape Bridgewater area might see smoke in the air this evening due to a large grass and scrub fire at a Plantation in Cape Bridgewater today (29 October). Smoking ceremony to protect firefighters - A Smoking Ceremony will be conducted by Wolithiga Elders to protect CFA firefighters during this year’s summer Fire Danger Period. Smouldering ash sparks fire in Teesdale - Smouldering ash sparks fire in Teesdale Smouldering chook poo near Foster - Smouldering chook poo near Foster Smouldering chook poo near Foster - CFA crews had the smelly task of spreading out two smouldering piles of chicken manure on a farm in Stony Creek this afternoon (24 January). Snags worth their weight in gold - Snags worth their weight in gold Soil moisture system improves forecasts - Soil moisture system improves forecasts Soil moisture system improves forecasts - Research from the Bushfire and Natural Hazards CRC has developed a prototype, high-resolution system to more accurately predict soil dryness, leading to better bushfire predictions. South East Community Bushfire Connection Program - CFA has been working closely with community members, Forest Fire Management, Parks Victoria, Latrobe City Council and Federation University Australia to develop and deliver the Community Bushfire Connection program within the Latrobe Valley in November 2017. South East Region burn training camp a success. - The South East Region Burn Training Camp on the Mornington Peninsula was held on the last weekend in March, with 60 volunteers and staff in attendance. South East Region burn training camp a success. - South East Region burn training camp a success. South Gippsland Group celebrates - South Gippsland Group celebrates South Warrandyte officially opens - South Warrandyte officially opens Southern Australia Seasonal Bushfire Outlook 2017 - Southern Australia Seasonal Bushfire Outlook 2017 Spate of grassfires in Mickleham - Spate of grassfires in Mickleham Spate of grassfires in Mickleham - UPDATE, Wednesday 12.15pm: The grassfire on Mt Ridley Road in Mickleham is now under control. Special offer for 2017 Royal Melbourne Show - Special offer for 2017 Royal Melbourne Show Spotlight on CFA's education coordinators - Spotlight on CFA's education coordinators Spotlight on CFA's education coordinators - Community Education Coordinators (CECs) do a lot more than just coordinate: they champion, promote, oversee and empower. State Control Centre Tours - Register Now - As part of National Volunteer Week, CFA is giving volunteers the opportunity to take a tour and see what happens behind the scenes at the State Control Centre (SCC). State Control Centre Tours - Register Now - State Control Centre Tours - Register Now State program supporting community initiatives - State program supporting community initiatives Statement from Chair of the Board: New CFA CEO - I am pleased to announce following a thorough and extensive recruitment process, Dr Paul Smith has been appointed the permanent Chief Executive Officer of CFA. Statement on use of camera at fire station - Statement on use of camera at fire station Steep angle training speeds up response - Steep angle training speeds up response Steep angle training with SES - Steep angle training with SES Stephanie an Inspire Award nominee - Stephanie an Inspire Award nominee Steps to having a mental health conversation - There are moments when it can feel as though talking to someone about their feelings can seem hard. But keeping silent could make it even worse for yourself and others. You don’t have to go through this alone, support from friends, colleagues, family or a health professional can help. Storytime teaches kids about home fire safety - Storytime teaches kids about home fire safety Strengthening infrastructure for hazard impact - Strengthening infrastructure for hazard impact Stress management and self care - Following on from our previous posts for Mental Health Week, today we would like to share some techniques around stress management and the importance of self-care. Tahara brigades unite - After two years of discussions, Tahara and Tahara West brigades in District 4’s Merino Group have amalgamated. Take care of your mental health - Take care of your mental health Take care with ride-on mowers - A grass fire at Arthurs Creek on Saturday 23 December was started by a ride-on mower. Taking it to the streets – LMS launching in March - Last month we ran the first Taking it to the streets video, which provided an overview of how our training programs will be planned and delivered in the future. Taking it to the streets – LMS launching in March - Taking it to the streets – LMS launching in March Talking and walking ‘safety first’ - Talking and walking ‘safety first’ Talking and walking ‘safety first’ - CFA has turned up the ante on safety with a tool called 'Safety Share.' Tameeka leading the way for junior members - Tameeka leading the way for junior members Tana Wilson - CFA Peer Support - This week CFA celebrates Seniors Week by recognising the important role that seniors play in the community. Tangambalanga New Year's Day fire - Tangambalanga New Year's Day fire Tanker rollover at Minhamite - Tanker rollover at Minhamite Tankers with wings - Tankers with wings Tatura Juniors by a country mile - Tatura Juniors by a country mile Teaching kids fire safety in Gippsland - Teaching kids fire safety in Gippsland Teaching kids fire safety in Gippsland - Nambrok-Denison Primary School held a Community Day which included VicPol, RAV, Department of Sustainablity, and local agricultural businesses. CFA members from Nambrok and the community education team also took part. Team leader training for fire investigators - Team leader training for fire investigators Telstra donation goes a long way - Telstra donation goes a long way Ten brigades tackle shed fire in Kangaroo Ground - It was 3.36am on Monday 6 March when the page was received for a shed fire in Kangaroo Ground. Ten brigades tackle shed fire in Kangaroo Ground - Ten brigades tackle shed fire in Kangaroo Ground Tennis, treats and a big thank you - Tennis, treats and a big thank you Terry hangs up his boots after 30 years as a DGO - Terry hangs up his boots after 30 years as a DGO TFB in Central, Mallee, Wimmera - TFB in Central, Mallee, Wimmera Thanks from Whittlesea/Diamond Valley Group - Thanks from Whittlesea/Diamond Valley Group The Art of Roadside Burning - The Art of Roadside Burning The best tools for our state’s heroes - The best tools for our state’s heroes The best tools for our state’s heroes - The Victorian Government is helping to keep Victoria safe, with extra support for the men and women who serve our state during an emergency. The changing landscape of volunteering - The changing landscape of volunteering The face behind those photos - The face behind those photos The final countdown – Blood Challenge 2017 - The final countdown – Blood Challenge 2017 The girls fire up - The girls fire up The hills and valleys of comms - The hills and valleys of comms The importance of CFA's emergency medical response - The importance of CFA's emergency medical response The original firebomber - The original firebomber The origins of our peer support program - The origins of our peer support program The real Kaptain Koala calls time - The real Kaptain Koala calls time The sound of rescue - The sound of rescue The value of teamwork - The value of teamwork The value of teamwork - Welcome to 2017, I hope you had a great Christmas and got the chance to spend some time with your friends and family. Thirty new career firefighters join the ranks - After 19 weeks of intense training including theory and practice, 30 new recruits graduated on Monday 26 June as full-time career firefighters. Thirty new career firefighters join the ranks - Thirty new career firefighters join the ranks Three days to the 14hr CFA/MFB Treadmill Challenge - Three days to the 14hr CFA/MFB Treadmill Challenge Three days to the 14hr CFA/MFB Treadmill Challenge - There is till time to register and particpate in the CFA/MFB treadmill challenge this Thursday 13 April 2017 Three National Medals presented - Three National Medals presented Three stuck in crane collapse - Three stuck in crane collapse Three-house blaze in San Remo - Three-house blaze in San Remo Tom’s focus on half the sky - Tom’s focus on half the sky Tom’s focus on half the sky - At 76 years of age, married to Cecily for 51 years and with four children and seven grandchildren, Tom Dumaresq has come to the conclusion that the saviour of the world is women."" Tools to enhance team performance - Tools to enhance team performance Tools to help emergency managers under pressure - Tools to help emergency managers under pressure Total Fire Ban declared for the Mallee - A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for the Mallee tomorrow (Sunday 29 October). Total Fire Ban Declared for the Mallee - A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for the Mallee tomorrow (Tuesday 14 November). Total Fire Ban declared in four districts - TFBs declared ahead of tomorrow's (Tuesday 19 December) conditions - hot and windy with temperatures reaching the high 30s and low 40s, and lightning forecast across the state. Total Fire Ban for Mallee and Wimmera - A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for the Mallee and Wimmera regions tomorrow (Wednesday 13 December). Total Fire Bans – Wed 22 Feb - A Total Fire Ban has been declared tomorrow, Wednesday, 22 February, in all fire weather districts, except the North East and across Gippsland. Total Fire Bans – Wed 22 Feb - Total Fire Bans – Wed 22 Feb Total Fire Bans on Wednesday - Total Fire Bans on Wednesday Tourist hot spot no longer a black spot - Tourist hot spot no longer a black spot Tractor sparks grassfire in Glenhope - UPDATE, Wednesday 11.15am: Three CFA trucks from Eppalock Group and Redesdale are still present at the incident. Tractor sparks grassfire in Glenhope - Tractor sparks grassfire in Glenhope Traditional Burning Learning in Gobur and Merrijig - Traditional Burning Learning in Gobur and Merrijig Traditional fire management book for brigades - Traditional fire management book for brigades Traditional fire management book for brigades - One CFA district was on the front foot for National Reconciliation Week, ensuring every brigade received a book about Indigenous traditional fire management to help CFA members appreciate the shared culture of fire. Training in the tropics - Training in the tropics Training on the analysis of fire scene evidence - Training on the analysis of fire scene evidence Training program for Walk off the War Within - Training program for Walk off the War Within Training to become a bushfire investigator - On Sunday 15 October 2017, seven CFA members attended the VEMTC Huntly Campus to begin their training as bushfire investigators. Transcript 3AW interview Wednesday, 4 October - Transcript of CFA Acting Chief Officer Garry Cook interview with 3AW’s Neil Mitchell on Wednesday, 4 October. Transcript ABC interview Tuesday, 17 October - Transcript of CFA Chief Executive Officer Frances Diver's radio interview with the ABC’s Jon Faine on Tuesday, 17 October. Transcript: CEO Frances Diver on 3AW - Transcript of CFA Chief Executive Officer Frances Diver interview with 3AW’s Neil Mitchell on Wednesday, 6 December. Transcript: CO Steve Warrington on ABC774 - JON FAINE: On a day when the state Opposition are set to announce - around about lunchtime today - that they will promise a Royal Commission into the industrial dispute between the fire fighters union and the fire services if they are elected one year from now at the next state election; on that very same day, the CFA is releasing information that they've kept very confi Trench rescue success - Trench rescue success Trentham acquires ultralight for Lyonville annex - Trentham acquires ultralight for Lyonville annex Trentham acquires ultralight for Lyonville annex - Trentham Fire Brigade is now the very proud owner of an ultra-light appliance that will be housed at its Lyonville annex, thanks to a generous offer from Daylesford FB, one of the neighbouring brigades in Glenlyon Group. Trentham FB thanks Lyonville community - Thank you to the Lyonville community. Trentham FB thanks Lyonville community - Trentham FB thanks Lyonville community Trial of wireless intercom systems - With the heat, smoke and noise during bushfires, communications on the fireground remain a key issue. Triple response from Wyatt - Triple response from Wyatt Truck fire on Hume Freeway - Truck fire on Hume Freeway Turriff-ic Torpeys - Turriff-ic Torpeys Twentieth anniversary of Dandenong Ranges fire - Twentieth anniversary of Dandenong Ranges fire Two escape Benalla unit fire - Two escape Benalla unit fire Two injured in kitchen fires - Two injured in kitchen fires Two truck collision in Darley - Two truck collision in Darley Up in smoke - Up in smoke Up in smoke - Rick had just finished putting away the grubby brushes and rags, just as he had done the previous day, then closed the old shed doors. Update from Steve Smith ACO Inclusion & Fairness - Assistant Chief Officer, Inclusion and Fairness, Steve Smith provides an update on his first few months in the role. Steve also provides some ideas on how we can all contribute to CFA being an inclusive and equitable organisation. Update from Steve Smith ACO Inclusion & Fairness - Update from Steve Smith ACO Inclusion & Fairness Update from Steve Smith ACO Inclusion & Fairness - Update from Steve Smith ACO Inclusion & Fairness Update from the Chief Officer - Update from the Chief Officer Update on East Gippsland fires - Update on East Gippsland fires Update on East Gippsland fires - CFA and Forest Fire Management Victoria crews continue to work in steep terrain on bushfires burning in parts of East Gippsland. Update on preparations for fire season - CFA Chief Officer Steve Warrington has a brief message about our statewide preparations for the summer season and an update on the proposed fire services reform. Update on preparations for fire season - Update on preparations for fire season Update on proposed fire services reform - Update on proposed fire services reform Update to staff and volunteers - Update to staff and volunteers Update: CFA Inclusion and Fairness - Update: CFA Inclusion and Fairness Update: CFA Inclusion and Fairness August 2017 - Update: CFA Inclusion and Fairness August 2017 Update: CFA Inclusion and Fairness August 2017 - Consulting with people across CFA about inclusion and fairness is a large part of the work ahead of the team led by ACO Steve Smith. Updated Bushfire Firefighter reference manual - Updated Bushfire Firefighter reference manual UPDATED: Planned Burning Operations - Kinglake - The planned burning operation scheduled on Saturday 28 October 2017 has been postponed. Further updates will be provided in due course. Updates from the Bushfire and Natural Hazards CRC - The future of emergency volunteering, news about PhD completions, and a wrap of International Day for Disaster Reduction are in focus in the latest Hazard News from the Bushfire and Natural Hazards CRC. Urban competition hose giveaway - Urban competition hose giveaway Urgent need for feed in Gippsland - Urgent need for feed in Gippsland Vale Allan Duncan – Upwey brigade life member - Vale Allan Duncan – Upwey brigade life member Vale Allan Duncan – Upwey brigade life member - It is with heavy hearts that we, Upwey Fire Brigade members, announce the passing of Allan Duncan after a four-year battle with prostate cancer. VCE students design logo for Torquay Fire Brigade - VCE students design logo for Torquay Fire Brigade Vehicle accident in Bayswater - *UPDATED AS OF 10.40am* This morning (1 December) residents in the Bayswater area heard explosive noises when a ute collided with a power pole on Mountain Highway. VESEP announcement - CFA brigades and groups will share $9.5 million for projects as part of today’s Volunteer Emergency Services Equipment Program (VESEP) announcement. Vic Police & Emergency Services Games 2018 - Vic Police & Emergency Services Games 2018 Victorian Emergency Operations Handbook 2017 - Over the past few years, Emergency Management Victoria (EMV) has produced the Victorian Bushfire Handbook (Edition 5). Video conferencing expansion - Video conferencing expansion Volunteer Leaders Forum 2017 - Volunteer Leaders Forum 2017 Volunteer taking leaps and bounds - Volunteer taking leaps and bounds Volunteering – it’s a family thing - Volunteering – it’s a family thing Volunteering – it’s a family thing - Meet Sally Woods: wife, mother, grandmother and volunteer firefighter with Yarram Brigade. Volunteering in their blood, footy in their hearts - Volunteering in their blood, footy in their hearts Volunteers celebrated at AFL Country Game - Volunteers celebrated at AFL Country Game Volunteers getting the message out - Volunteers getting the message out Walk off the War Within challenge - Walk off the War Within challenge Walk Off the War Within event this Saturday - Walk Off the War Within event this Saturday Warragul Fire Brigade opens its doors - Warragul Fire Brigade will open its doors to the public on 18 November as part of the 2017 CFA Open Day program. Warren Curry, AFSM - Warren Curry, AFSM Wattle Glen’s major extension - Wattle Glen’s major extension Wattle Glen’s major extension - In the summer of 1943-44 a railway work-gang was boiling the billy at Wattle Glen. Wearing honours and awards - Wearing honours and awards Wellbeing first at Montrose - Wellbeing first at Montrose Werribee Fire Brigade saves girl in car crash - Werribee Fire Brigade is all too familiar with the importance of road accident rescue training and maintaining skills, particulary with the recent save of a young girl. Werribee volunteers are always on the job - Werribee volunteers are always on the job Western Districts fires 40 year anniversary - Western Districts fires 40 year anniversary Westernport group prepares its fireground leaders - Over the weekend of 21 and 22 October, Strike Team Leaders and Sector Commanders from Westernport Group met in Flinders to undertake skills maintenance and train on new field equipment the group has acquired over the past six to 12 months. Whittlesea Diamond Valley Group Strike Team Forum - On Sunday 22 October, strike team leaders, scribes and drivers from the Whittlesea Diamond Valley Group gathered together. Why I volunteer with CFA? - I volunteer for CFA because I get to build great friendships with other likeminded people in and around my community. They are happy just to be someone that cares and helps out when others need assistance." Lieutenant Martin Pelly, Bulla Fire Brigade." Why I volunteer with CFA? - Why I volunteer with CFA? Willaura celebrates a milestone - Willaura celebrates a milestone Winery blaze in Werribee - Winery blaze in Werribee Winners of the 2016 Fire Safety Pledge - Winners of the 2016 Fire Safety Pledge Winning entry NVW photo competition - Winning entry NVW photo competition Woman rescued from Eurobin Falls - Woman rescued from Eurobin Falls Women gain insight into firefighting career - Women gain insight into firefighting career Women’s event a big success - Women’s event a big success Women’s event a big success - More than 50 people attended a recent CFA women's event in Wodonga that promoted the large number of operational and non-operational opportunities for women in CFA. Wonthaggi doughnut van fundraiser - The Wonthaggi doughnut van was set up by Wonthaggi Fire brigade to raise money for the brigade by selling doughnuts to the local community. Wonthaggi doughnut van fundraiser - Wonthaggi doughnut van fundraiser Working smoke alarm alerts family to bedroom fire - Working smoke alarm alerts family to bedroom fire Working together to get the job done - Working together to get the job done Working together to get the job done - Strathloddon and Glenlyon groups have been working together for the past 12 months to develop a greater rapport in order to create safer communities. Working together to keep coastal communities safe - Working together to keep coastal communities safe Working with the local community - Working with the local community Works underway at Wattle Glen - Works underway at Wattle Glen World class dad keeps CFA in the family - World class dad keeps CFA in the family World Mental Health Day 2017 - Today marks World Mental Health Day; a day for global mental health education, awareness and advocacy. World Police & Fire Games Los Angeles August 2017 - World Police & Fire Games Los Angeles August 2017 World Police Fire Games 2017 - dragon boat race - World Police Fire Games 2017 - dragon boat race Yackandandah balances experience and youth - Yackandandah balances experience and youth You’re invited - Conversation Convoy - You’re invited - Conversation Convoy You’re invited - Conversation Convoy - Come and join us at Lake Wendouree this coming Tuesday morning when the R U Ok Day? Conversation Convoy stops off in Ballarat. Your chance to see inside the SCC or ESTA - Your chance to see inside the SCC or ESTA
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