170 years for one of Victoria's oldest volunteer fire brigades It was a fire in a baker’s shop in November 1854 that first spurred on the locals of Castlemaine to form a volunteer fire brigade. Go to 170 years for one of Victoria's oldest volunteer fire brigades 21 Nov 2024 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers People
CFA instructors boost NT firefighting capability Four CFA volunteers have returned from the Northern Territory after delivering vital firefighting training to their peers on behalf of Bushfires NT. Go to CFA instructors boost NT firefighting capability 20 Nov 2024 Training and Recruitment
Echuca fireys win NSW State Championships Echuca Fire Brigade claimed a historic win at the recent NSW State Championships in Wagga Wagga, becoming the first-ever Victorian brigade to win the prestigious Alfred Webb Cup. Go to Echuca fireys win NSW State Championships 19 Nov 2024 Honours and Awards People Training and Recruitment
CFA crews battle more than 130 fires It was a busy weekend for CFA crews, who responded to more than 130 fires across the state. Go to CFA crews battle more than 130 fires 18 Nov 2024 Community Safety Incidents - Others Others
Total Fire Ban for Wimmera A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for the Wimmera tomorrow, Sunday 17 November, 2024 after significant fires kicked off today in the west of the state. Go to Total Fire Ban for Wimmera 16 Nov 2024 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire
Ten trucks to boost CFA's driver training CFA is boosting its driver training capability across Victoria thanks to 10 new driver training trucks along with additional driving educators. Go to Ten trucks to boost CFA's driver training 15 Nov 2024 Community Safety Training and Recruitment Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings
Works underway at Newborough Fire Station Construction has begun on Newborough Fire Brigade’s new home, with members gathering today to mark the official turning of the sod at the new fire station site. Go to Works underway at Newborough Fire Station 15 Nov 2024 Community Safety Events / Fundraising / Offers Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings
Site secured for Heathcote Emergency Services Hub It was a highly anticipated occasion for Heathcote Fire Brigade and VICSES members this week, as members gathered to announce the acquisition of land for their new shared facility. Go to Site secured for Heathcote Emergency Services Hub 15 Nov 2024 Community Safety People Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings
Total Fire Ban declared for the Wimmera and Mallee A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for the Wimmera and Mallee regions tomorrow, Saturday, November 16, 2024. Go to Total Fire Ban declared for the Wimmera and Mallee 15 Nov 2024 Community Safety Health and Safety Operational Information
CFA announces fire restrictions for west and northwest Victoria The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will begin at 01.00am on Monday, 25 November, for the following municipalities in CFA's west and northwest regions: Go to CFA announces fire restrictions for west and northwest Victoria 14 Nov 2024 Community Safety People
CFA and Ambulance Victoria launch life-saving program Nine CFA brigades are trained and ready to respond to select medical Triple Zero calls as part of a new program that will officially commence on 27 November. Go to CFA and Ambulance Victoria launch life-saving program 13 Nov 2024 Community Safety Incidents - Others Others
Fire restrictions announced in the southwest The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will begin at 01.00am on Monday, 25 November, for the following municipalities in CFA’s South West region: Go to Fire restrictions announced in the southwest 13 Nov 2024 Environment Community Safety Health and Safety