New firefighting boots a fine fit for females Thousands of firefighters will soon be sporting new boots as CFA goes to market to find the perfect fit for our females. Go to New firefighting boots a fine fit for females 6 Dec 2024 Inclusion and Fairness People Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings
E-bike garage fire a Christmas safety reminder Victorian fire agencies are urging residents to be aware of the risks associated with lithium-ion battery products this festive season following a lithium-ion battery explosion on an e-bike. Go to E-bike garage fire a Christmas safety reminder 5 Dec 2024 Community Safety Incidents - Others Incidents - Structure Others
Puuuur-fect rescue by volunteers bringing furry friends to safety Multi skilled CFA volunteers do more than just fight fires, with two brigades last week saving some furry friends from unlucky situations. Go to Puuuur-fect rescue by volunteers bringing furry friends to safety 4 Dec 2024 Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat
Mynard family celebrates 636 years of service With over 636 years of loyalty to the fire service, Trafalgar locals know that when you hear the Mynard name around town that you are in safe hands. Go to Mynard family celebrates 636 years of service 3 Dec 2024 Honours and Awards People
Final fire restrictions announced for parts of greater Melbourne Fire restrictions will be in force across the whole state soon with the final Fire Danger Period (FDP) set to begin at 1:00am on Monday, December 23, for the following municipalities in CFA’s no ... Go to Final fire restrictions announced for parts of greater Melbourne 3 Dec 2024 Community Safety
The influence of social procurement partnerships “People usually think that we can’t do a lot of things, but when they see the way we work, fast as we can; and how capable they are, how open they are and how friendly, they’re a bit ... Go to The influence of social procurement partnerships 3 Dec 2024 Inclusion and Fairness
Church fire at St Leonards Firefighters have battled a Church fire in St Leonards which has been declared suspicious. Go to Church fire at St Leonards 28 Nov 2024 Incidents - Structure
CFA issues warning after stark rise in fires CFA is urging Victorians to take extra care this summer after vegetation fires jumped more than 50 per cent during the 2023/24 Fire Danger Period (FDP). Go to CFA issues warning after stark rise in fires 28 Nov 2024 Community Safety Health and Safety Planning and Research
Recent rainfall raises haystack fire concerns CFA is warning farmers of the dangers of rain affected haystacks after heavy rainfalls of 40 to 100mm were recently recorded across parts of the northwest. Go to Recent rainfall raises haystack fire concerns 28 Nov 2024 Community Safety Health and Safety
Victoria preparing for increased risk of fire this summer Victorians are being urged to prepare for an increase in fire activity across large parts of the state this summer, according to the Australian Seasonal Bushfire Outlook for Summer, released today. Go to Victoria preparing for increased risk of fire this summer 28 Nov 2024 Community Safety Health and Safety Planning and Research
Plan ahead this fire season As we come into summer and what we know will be a challenging fire season, I am urging all Victorians to have a fire plan and know where to get emergency information from. Go to Plan ahead this fire season 28 Nov 2024 Community Safety
Melbourne Disability Expo – A way to engage about fire safety CFA and FRV attended the Melbourne Disability Expo on Friday 22 and Saturday 23 November 2024. The stand's prime spot opposite the coffee cart meant there were plenty of people to chat to. Go to Melbourne Disability Expo – A way to engage about fire safety 28 Nov 2024 Community Safety Inclusion and Fairness Partnerships