Training our eyes in the skies CFA has hosted a multi-agency training course at VEMTC Bangholme to provide Airborne Information Gathering (AIG) operators with the opportunity to confirm their skills prior to the 2023-24 fire season ... Go to Training our eyes in the skies 28 Nov 2023 Incidents - Bushfire Operational Information Partnerships
Moe celebrates new fire station Moe locals are celebrating the official opening of the town’s new fire station. Go to Moe celebrates new fire station 28 Nov 2023 Honours and Awards
Strathfieldsaye celebrates extension The Strathfieldsaye community turned out in droves to support the local fire brigade on Sunday as it celebrated a $451,000 station extension. Go to Strathfieldsaye celebrates extension 28 Nov 2023 Events / Fundraising / Offers
A day to learn fire safety Support staff behind the successful concert series 'A Day on the Green' have learned how to safely attack small fires thanks to the members from CFA’s Community Infrastructure team. Go to A day to learn fire safety 27 Nov 2023 Health and Safety Partnerships
South-west volunteers conduct roadside burns ahead of fire season More than 200 CFA personnel and 40 vehicles converged in Cressy and Lismore last weekend (18-19 November) to conduct a 65km roadside planned burn to prepare for the fire season in the south-west. Go to South-west volunteers conduct roadside burns ahead of fire season 24 Nov 2023 Environment Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire
CFA prepares to mark 16 Days of Activism Tomorrow marks the start of 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, an annual campaign held from 25 November – 10 December. Go to CFA prepares to mark 16 Days of Activism 24 Nov 2023 Inclusion and Fairness
Chiltern Fire Brigade celebrates 150 years It was a joyous trip down memory lane for Chiltern Fire Brigade members on the weekend (18 November) as they celebrated their 150-year anniversary with over 250 community members. Go to Chiltern Fire Brigade celebrates 150 years 23 Nov 2023 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers People
VESEP grants announced for CFA projects Nearly $11 million in grant funding will be handed over to CFA brigades to purchase new equipment to help protect their communities. Go to VESEP grants announced for CFA projects 23 Nov 2023 Events / Fundraising / Offers Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings
Connecting bridge honours Peter J Lucas CFA has officially recognised the late Peter J Lucas AFSM by naming the connecting bridge between the two buildings CFA occupies at Burwood. Go to Connecting bridge honours Peter J Lucas 23 Nov 2023 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers
Benalla firefighters hone skills in multi-agency exercise CFA recently led a multi-agency exercise at Benalla Fire Station to hone their skills ahead of the fire season. Go to Benalla firefighters hone skills in multi-agency exercise 23 Nov 2023 Community Safety Training and Recruitment
The ripple effect of homemade scones and fire safety It sounds like a pretty simple idea: have an afternoon tea at Seville Community House with the community in early November. Go to The ripple effect of homemade scones and fire safety 23 Nov 2023 Community Safety Partnerships People
Multi-agency exercise to prepare for fire season A CFA-led, multi-agency emergency simulation exercise was undertaken at the Sunshine SES Incident Control Centre (ICC) yesterday, 21 November. Go to Multi-agency exercise to prepare for fire season 22 Nov 2023 Partnerships Training and Recruitment