AFSM awarded for aviation innovation John Katakouzinos is a pillar of the Victorian firefighting community, and has been recognised for his commitment with an Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM). Go to AFSM awarded for aviation innovation 26 Jan 2024 Honours and Awards Operational Information People
CFA leader receives highest honour CFA Deputy Chief Officer (DCO) Ross Sullivan has been recognised in today’s Australia Day Honours, receiving an Australian Fire Service Medal for his more than 45 years of dedicated service to C ... Go to CFA leader receives highest honour 26 Jan 2024 Honours and Awards Operational Information People
Long night for firefighters who attended a shed fire in Tyers Firefighters worked tirelessly through the night to ensure the scene was made safe after an electrical fault ignited firewood resulting in shed fire (21 January). Go to Long night for firefighters who attended a shed fire in Tyers 25 Jan 2024 Incidents - Structure
Authorities issue burns warning ahead of long weekend Following a concerning spike in preventable burns injuries since December, burns specialists at The Alfred have joined forces with CFA to issue an urgent call for action: take care around fire this Au ... Go to Authorities issue burns warning ahead of long weekend 25 Jan 2024 Community Safety Partnerships People
Fire risk not over in the Wimmera For the first time in many years, a fire observing aircraft will be situated for the next month in the Wimmera due to the elevated fire risk during this time. Go to Fire risk not over in the Wimmera 25 Jan 2024 Partnerships
Planned burn success on Mount Van Dyke Prescribed burning plays a major role in vegetation regeneration, and in conjunction with partner agencies, Lyons Fire Brigade achieved a great outcome on Mount Van Dyke. Go to Planned burn success on Mount Van Dyke 25 Jan 2024 Environment Partnerships
Lockwood shed fire a reminder of the dangers of leaving battery charging unattended Lockwood Fire Brigade responded to a shed fire caused by lead acid battery left on charge unattended (20 January). Go to Lockwood shed fire a reminder of the dangers of leaving battery charging unattended 25 Jan 2024 Incidents - Structure
Winchelsea grassfire a reminder of fire risk this summer An important reminder to property owners about the grassfire risk this summer following a fire in Winchelsea in the early hours of this morning. Go to Winchelsea grassfire a reminder of fire risk this summer 24 Jan 2024 Incidents - Bushfire
Rosebud firefighter happy to help in the mountains Whether near or far from home, 21-year-old Kristin Blight is willing to jump on the truck when the Victorian community calls. Go to Rosebud firefighter happy to help in the mountains 24 Jan 2024 People
Bernie Fradd stepping down after almost 40 years District 16 Assistant Chief Fire Officer Bernie Fradd is about to transition into retirement after almost 40 years in emergency service. Go to Bernie Fradd stepping down after almost 40 years 24 Jan 2024 Honours and Awards People
2024 Government House Open Day Join us on Friday 26 January 2024, at Government House Victoria for the annual Open Day event. Go to 2024 Government House Open Day 22 Jan 2024 Community Safety Events / Fundraising / Offers
Trafalgar’s young people sign up for Juniors Trafalgar Fire Brigade started a Junior Volunteer Development Program (JVDP) in 2018, kicking off with an open day for potential recruits, their parents and carers to learn about the program. Go to Trafalgar’s young people sign up for Juniors 22 Jan 2024 Youth and Juniors