Spotlight on a specialist rope rescue team Every callout is different for Monbulk Fire Brigade’s steep angle rope team. 29 Jan 2024 Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat People Go to Spotlight on a specialist rope rescue team
Four Victorian firefighters awarded Australian Fire Service Medals Four highly regarded and dedicated CFA members have been named as this year’s Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM) recipients, in recognition of their devoted service to CFA and their communitie ... 26 Jan 2024 Honours and Awards Operational Information People Go to Four Victorian firefighters awarded Australian Fire Service Medals
CFA stalwart receives firefighting's highest honour William (Bill) Johnstone AFSM would be considered one of the most experienced and insightful leaders in emergency services. 26 Jan 2024 Honours and Awards Operational Information People Go to CFA stalwart receives firefighting's highest honour
Trusted mentor recognised with highest honour Brigade captain Paula Grosveld has been recognised in today’s Australia Day Honours, receiving an Australian Fire Service Medal for her 36 years of dedicated service to CFA and her community. 26 Jan 2024 Honours and Awards Operational Information People Go to Trusted mentor recognised with highest honour
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). 26 Jan 2024 Honours and Awards Operational Information People Go to AFSM awarded for aviation innovation
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 ... 26 Jan 2024 Honours and Awards Operational Information People Go to CFA leader receives highest honour
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). 25 Jan 2024 Incidents - Structure Go to Long night for firefighters who attended a shed fire in Tyers
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 ... 25 Jan 2024 Community Safety Partnerships People Go to Authorities issue burns warning ahead of long weekend
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. 25 Jan 2024 Partnerships Go to Fire risk not over in the Wimmera
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. 25 Jan 2024 Environment Partnerships Go to Planned burn success on Mount Van Dyke
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). 25 Jan 2024 Incidents - Structure Go to Lockwood shed fire a reminder of the dangers of leaving battery charging unattended
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. 24 Jan 2024 Incidents - Bushfire Go to Winchelsea grassfire a reminder of fire risk this summer