Longest serving volunteer brigade celebrates 170 years ‘Ready and Willing’ was Geelong City’s moto when first established 170 years ago, an ethos they have retained to this day. Go to Longest serving volunteer brigade celebrates 170 years 17 Jun 2024 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers People
Wake up to the risk of electrical fires at home this winter This winter, Victoria’s fire services are warning Victorians to be aware of the risk of fires from everyday electrical household items. Go to Wake up to the risk of electrical fires at home this winter 17 Jun 2024 Community Safety Partnerships
Tatura local puts her own spin on being a volunteer CFA volunteer Charlotte Freemantle goes above and beyond to prove her versatility by serving the community with three brigades. Go to Tatura local puts her own spin on being a volunteer 13 Jun 2024 People Training and Recruitment Youth and Juniors
Winter edition of Brigade magazine on the way The winter edition of Brigade magazine is on its way to CFA members. Go to Winter edition of Brigade magazine on the way 13 Jun 2024 Others
CFA women thrive on leadership program A group of 22 CFA women participated in the 2024 Life Saving Victoria (LSV) Ready to Lead program, which ran from from April to June. Go to CFA women thrive on leadership program 13 Jun 2024 People Training and Recruitment
Brigades of CFA: Oscar 1 Active since 1999, CFA’s Oscar 1 Emergency Response Mine Rescue Brigade is a specialised brigade for a unique part of Victoria. Go to Brigades of CFA: Oscar 1 13 Jun 2024 People
Erica and District bring strength to structural fires The township of Erica and its surrounds will now be further safeguarded with a crew of five qualified firefighters equipped to respond to structural fires for the first time together. Go to Erica and District bring strength to structural fires 11 Jun 2024 Incidents - Structure People Training and Recruitment
CFA members honoured with Australian Fire Service Medals Two highly respected CFA members have been awarded an Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM) in the King’s Birthday Honours List, in recognition of their exceptional CFA service. Go to CFA members honoured with Australian Fire Service Medals 10 Jun 2024 Honours and Awards People
Awarded after serving CFA for over 35 years Deputy Chief Officer (DCO) Gavin Thompson’s more than 35 years of service to CFA exemplify his exceptional leadership, innovation, operational skills and commitment to community safety. Go to Awarded after serving CFA for over 35 years 10 Jun 2024 Honours and Awards People
Awarded for half a century of service to CFA and community For half a century, Stephen Hicks has dedicated his time to CFA and community, mentoring members, campaigning fire prevention and fighting some of the biggest bushfires in Australia’s history. Go to Awarded for half a century of service to CFA and community 10 Jun 2024 Honours and Awards People
Foam fit out to protect firefighters Thousands of firefighters will be better protected on the frontline with a new foam fit out on all of CFA’s ultralight vehicles. Go to Foam fit out to protect firefighters 7 Jun 2024 Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings
CFA fleet boosted with 25 new pumpers Twenty-five new pumpers will be added to CFA’s fleet which help brigades better protect and serve their communities. Go to CFA fleet boosted with 25 new pumpers 6 Jun 2024 Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings