Horsing around in the pool ends in rescue A 17-year-old gelding called Shiraz went too Phar with his Lap swimming earlier this week, having to be rescued after he found himself unable to get out of a neigh-bour’s pool in Cottles Creek.& ... 4 Jun 2021 Community Safety Go to Horsing around in the pool ends in rescue
Planned burn leads to prize-winning picture A CFA volunteer who snapped a quick pic while attending a planned burn has won the annual National Volunteer Week Photo Competition. 21 May 2021 Honours and Awards People Go to Planned burn leads to prize-winning picture
CFA brigades receive cutting-edge road rescue equipment Four CFA brigades are the first in Australia to receive cutting-edge, battery-operated road rescue equipment. 20 May 2021 Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to CFA brigades receive cutting-edge road rescue equipment
CFA mum inspires sons through volunteering Volunteering is a family affair for a trio of Truganina sons and their mum, who are working together to keep the local community safe. 9 May 2021 People Go to CFA mum inspires sons through volunteering
One day as a firefighter for face of Good Friday Appeal One of CFA’s brigades that have been heavily involved in fundraising for the Good Friday Appeal has hosted the face of this year’s appeal. 1 Apr 2021 Events / Fundraising / Offers Go to One day as a firefighter for face of Good Friday Appeal
Plenty brigade marks start of construction Plenty Fire Brigade members have marked the start of construction of a new fire station with the official turning of the sod ceremony last night. 30 Mar 2021 Events / Fundraising / Offers Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Plenty brigade marks start of construction
Fire restrictions to end in District 14 The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will finish at 1.00am on Monday, 29 March in the following municipalities in CFA’s District 14: • City of Melton • City of Wyndham • Shire of Nillumbi ... 18 Mar 2021 Community Safety Go to Fire restrictions to end in District 14
New CFA leader for District 14 A new senior leader has been appointed to oversee CFA operations in District 14. 11 Mar 2021 People Go to New CFA leader for District 14
Doreen brigade rescues kitten from car The Doreen pumper tanker is now known as kitten control after a weekend rescue. 27 Feb 2021 Others Go to Doreen brigade rescues kitten from car
Update from Deputy Chief Officer Gavin Thompson There has been significant fire activity across the entire North West region and our members have been kept busy with a number of reasonably sized fires as well as many haystack fires. 7 Jan 2021 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire Go to Update from Deputy Chief Officer Gavin Thompson
CFA Chief embarks on regional tour Meeting CFA volunteers has been a top priority since CFA Chief Officer Jason Heffernan started in the role on 30 November. 6 Jan 2021 People Go to CFA Chief embarks on regional tour
Air support called in for Mt Cottrell fire CFA has led a multi-agency effort including aerial support, strike teams, 40 tankers and support vehicles, to bring a grass fire at Mt Cottrell under control. 14 Dec 2020 Incidents - Bushfire Go to Air support called in for Mt Cottrell fire