2025 Victorian Rotary Emergency Services Community Awards Do you know someone in CFA who has gone above and beyond to make a difference in the community? Go to 2025 Victorian Rotary Emergency Services Community Awards 14 Mar 2025 Honours and Awards
First aid and family ties keep Kate involved in State Champs The CFA/VFBV State Championships have been a part of Horsham Fire Brigade member Kate Wills’ life for almost as long as she can remember. Go to First aid and family ties keep Kate involved in State Champs 14 Mar 2025 People
Burn pile reignition prompts hot weather warning CFA is urging Victorians to remain vigilant ahead of elevated fire conditions on Saturday after a burn pile reignited after two months this week. Go to Burn pile reignition prompts hot weather warning 14 Mar 2025 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire
It takes a village: How Dimboola faced the fire As residents of Dimboola were sitting down for dinner on Monday 27 January, they were given just over 30 minutes to safely evacuate before conditions became life-threatening. Go to It takes a village: How Dimboola faced the fire 14 Mar 2025 Incidents - Bushfire People
Pakenham receives new BA support vehicle Pakenham Fire Brigade has officially taken delivery of its new Breathing Apparatus (BA) Support vehicle. Go to Pakenham receives new BA support vehicle 13 Mar 2025 People Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings
Private burn-off permits issued for farmers CFA is preparing to issue a small number of Schedule 13 private burn-off permits to farmers around Ballarat, Geelong, Melton and surrounds to help with broadacre farming practices. Go to Private burn-off permits issued for farmers 13 Mar 2025 Environment Community Safety Health and Safety
Specialist CFA unit rescues horse from pit On Monday 10 March CFA responded to calls for a rescue about 3.13am on Chipperfield Drive in Moolap. Go to Specialist CFA unit rescues horse from pit 13 Mar 2025 Incidents - Others Others
First fire restrictions to end in East Gippsland The first Fire Danger Period (FDP) restrictions to end in Victoria this fire season will lift at 1.00 am on Monday 17 March for the East Gippsland Shire in CFA’s District 11. Go to First fire restrictions to end in East Gippsland 12 Mar 2025 Community Safety Health and Safety
Victoria to assist with Queensland cyclone response More than 50 Country Fire Authority (CFA) and Victoria State Emergency Service (VICSES) staff and volunteers are travelling to Queensland to support local emergency services and communities with ongoi ... Go to Victoria to assist with Queensland cyclone response 12 Mar 2025 Community Safety Incidents - Others Others People
A lifelong connection to the Good Friday Appeal inspires career in paediatric radiology For Jess Patterson, volunteering with CFA and supporting the Good Friday Appeal has been part of her life for as long as she can remember. Go to A lifelong connection to the Good Friday Appeal inspires career in paediatric radiology 11 Mar 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers
Tinamba mum joins in on Champs family fun Tinamba Fire Brigade Captain, Kasey Schoenmaekers, did not envisage she would be taking up running in the CFA/VFBV State Championships in her forties, but here she is, and loving it. Go to Tinamba mum joins in on Champs family fun 7 Mar 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers People Youth and Juniors
CFA highlights risk after machinery sparks Glenrowan fire CFA is reminding landowners, farmers, and machinery operators to remain alert to the fire risk this autumn after a large bushfire near Glenrowan earlier this week. Go to CFA highlights risk after machinery sparks Glenrowan fire 7 Mar 2025 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire