Water bombing aircraft put to the test Victoria’s water bombing aircraft have been put to the test to help determine the best aircraft tank to use in the future. Go to Water bombing aircraft put to the test 14 Mar 2024 Operational Information Planning and Research Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings
Fire safety information delivered straight to your email inbox CFA is launching an upgrade to its subscriber email service allowing users to tailor the fire safety information and advice they receive. Go to Fire safety information delivered straight to your email inbox 14 Mar 2024 Community Safety Health and Safety
Burn-off permits issued for farmers CFA is preparing to issue a small number of Schedule 13 planned burn permits to farmers around Ballarat, Ararat and surrounds to help with farming practices in broadacre farming. Go to Burn-off permits issued for farmers 14 Mar 2024 Others
State Firefighter Championships set to kick off Hundreds of firefighters are once again gearing up to compete in this year’s CFA/VFBV State Firefighter Championships over the next two weeks. Go to State Firefighter Championships set to kick off 12 Mar 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers People Youth and Juniors
Total Fire Ban declared for South West region A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for the South West region tomorrow, Monday 11 March. Go to Total Fire Ban declared for South West region 10 Mar 2024 Community Safety Operational Information
Total Fire Ban declared in five fire weather districts A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for the South West, Central, Wimmera, North Central and West and South Gippsland regions tomorrow due to forecasted Extreme weather conditions. Go to Total Fire Ban declared in five fire weather districts 8 Mar 2024 Environment Community Safety Operational Information
New recruit lends a hand in the Grampians Just three months as a CFA volunteer and Smythesdale Fire Brigade member Lisa Thompson has already put her hand up to assist in a Grampians strike team for her first campaign fire last month. Go to New recruit lends a hand in the Grampians 8 Mar 2024 Incidents - Bushfire Operational Information People
CFA celebrates its amazing women on International Women's Day 2024 This International Women’s Day (IWD) CFA acknowledges and celebrates our women members who are part of the 1,200+ brigades that protect Victorian communities each and every day. Go to CFA celebrates its amazing women on International Women's Day 2024 8 Mar 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers Inclusion and Fairness People
Creswick senior running team training with intent Creswick Fire Brigade’s senior running team may lack in numbers, but their dedication and positivity in the lead-up to the State Firefighter Championships certainly makes up for it. Go to Creswick senior running team training with intent 7 Mar 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers People Training and Recruitment
Championships family affair It truly is a family affair when it comes to the State Firefighter Championships and Horsham Fire Brigade volunteer David 'Sparks' Hornsby. Go to Championships family affair 7 Mar 2024 People Youth and Juniors
A friendship forged in floods On Sunday 3 March the refurbished Doreen Fire Station was officially opened. However, other significant events took place on that day. This is just one of them. Go to A friendship forged in floods 6 Mar 2024 Honours and Awards Partnerships People
Travellers urged to remain alert to autumn fire risk With temperatures set to soar across the state this Labour Day long weekend, CFA is urging Victorians to be prepared for persistent fire risk as they embark on their travels. Go to Travellers urged to remain alert to autumn fire risk 5 Mar 2024 Environment Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire