Joint training on Mt Dandenong Recently, Kalorama-Mt Dandenong Fire Brigade invited neighbouring brigades of Sassafras-Ferny Creek, Olinda and Montrose to join them on a combined training session at Skyhigh, Mt Dandenong. Go to Joint training on Mt Dandenong 16 May 2025 Training and Recruitment
From Acting Chief Officer Garry Cook, AFSM CFA acknowledges that we have had a number of our brigades reporting unavailability overnight and today due to crewing issues. Go to From Acting Chief Officer Garry Cook, AFSM 16 May 2025 Community Safety Operational Information
Vale Kerry Murphy PSM AFSM Former CFA Board Chair and long-time volunteer Kerry Murphy PSM AFSM was farewelled today by family, friends, colleagues and brigade members at a memorial service at Mt Macedon Fire Brigade. Go to Vale Kerry Murphy PSM AFSM 15 May 2025 People
Challenge Camp inspires strength, confidence, and connection among CFA women Recently women of CFA from all over the state gathered at their respective regional Women’s Challenge Camps to break down barriers and push themselves out of their comfort zones. Go to Challenge Camp inspires strength, confidence, and connection among CFA women 12 May 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers Inclusion and Fairness People
Bullengarook brigade increases the resilience of its community Last Saturday (3 May) Bullengarook Fire Brigade in partnership with Macedon Ranges Shire Council and local community groups hosted a 'Community Resilience' day. Go to Bullengarook brigade increases the resilience of its community 9 May 2025 Community Safety Events / Fundraising / Offers
Leading the way for women's comfort and hygiene CFA is leading the way in providing comfort for volunteers who are women, actively engaging with them to address their needs on and off the truck. Go to Leading the way for women's comfort and hygiene 9 May 2025 Health and Safety People Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings
Woodend welcomes new medium tanker and rehab unit Woodend Fire Brigade has welcomed a new medium tanker and rehab unit vehicle to their engine bay, celebrating the official handover with brigade members and local dignitaries. Go to Woodend welcomes new medium tanker and rehab unit 9 May 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers People Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings
Arcadia Fire Brigade celebrates 90 years of service Arcadia Fire Brigade recently celebrated its 90th year of service to the community at the community centre/fire station complex in Arcadia. Go to Arcadia Fire Brigade celebrates 90 years of service 9 May 2025 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers
Bright mother opens the doors of opportunity to next generation Bright mother, Leah Chalwell, has a passion for inspiring the next generation of women firefighters and is encouraging other mums to join CFA. Go to Bright mother opens the doors of opportunity to next generation 7 May 2025 People Training and Recruitment Youth and Juniors
A slice of history at Buninyong If a picture paints a thousand words, Buninyong - Mount Helen Fire Brigade’s new mural paints the whole story. Go to A slice of history at Buninyong 6 May 2025 Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings
Reduce risk this autumn, register your burn-off online Following a year that saw CFA volunteers respond to 936 incidents caused by escaped burn-offs, CFA and Triple Zero Victoria are urging landowners to take extra precautions before lighting up. Go to Reduce risk this autumn, register your burn-off online 5 May 2025 Environment Community Safety Health and Safety
Annual firefighter memorial honours fallen heroes Hundreds gathered today at the Victorian Emergency Services Memorial in Treasury Gardens to honour firefighters who have lost their lives in the line of duty. Go to Annual firefighter memorial honours fallen heroes 4 May 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers People