Brigades of CFA: Berriwillock It’s a grain growing area of dry land crops out in the Mallee, but for Berriwillock Fire Brigade there’s no shortage of local agricultural members putting their hand up to help their commu ... Go to Brigades of CFA: Berriwillock 31 Aug 2023 People
Victorian fire agencies and regulator urge caution over lithium-ion battery fire risks Victorian fire services are responding to at least one significant lithium-ion battery-related fire each week and this trend is expected to increase. Go to Victorian fire agencies and regulator urge caution over lithium-ion battery fire risks 30 Aug 2023 Community Safety
Climbing for a cause this September CFA Volunteer Tom Prunty will hold his late brother’s helmet this Saturday while competing in the tenth annual Melbourne Firefighter Stair Climb 2023. Go to Climbing for a cause this September 29 Aug 2023 Events / Fundraising / Offers Youth and Juniors
Troubling data shows Victorians won’t leave early in the event of a bushfire An alarming number of Victorians living in high-risk bushfire areas say they would stay at their properties until they felt threatened by a bushfire, or would wait for an official warning, a CFA surve ... Go to Troubling data shows Victorians won’t leave early in the event of a bushfire 29 Aug 2023 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire
Vale Greg Godkin Today CFA honoured long-serving volunteer and fire investigator Greg Godkin who recently passed away after returning from operational duties. Go to Vale Greg Godkin 25 Aug 2023 Others
Members honoured at AFAC annual awards CFA members Angela Cook, Kelly Stoner and Nancy Boura have been recognised for their work and contribution to the fire services at this year’s Australasian Fire Authorities Council (AFAC) Awards ... Go to Members honoured at AFAC annual awards 25 Aug 2023 Honours and Awards Community Safety People
Firefighters battle Langwarrin house fire Update at 10:15am on 24 August, 2023. Go to Firefighters battle Langwarrin house fire 24 Aug 2023 Incidents - Structure
Data-driven research helps CFA fight fires Data collection after a fire is helping scientists to better understand fire behaviour and better prepare for future fires. Go to Data-driven research helps CFA fight fires 24 Aug 2023 Community Safety Planning and Research
Spring Seasonal Outlook for Victoria released Victorians could see an increased number of fires leading into summer. Go to Spring Seasonal Outlook for Victoria released 23 Aug 2023 Environment Planning and Research
New Ultra-heavy firefighting vehicles roll out across Victoria The first of 29 new Ultra-heavy Tankers are being rolled out soon to a brigade in Ballarat and another near Swan Hill which will help support firefighting efforts across Victoria. Go to New Ultra-heavy firefighting vehicles roll out across Victoria 23 Aug 2023 Events / Fundraising / Offers Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings
Multiple new tankers delivered to the west ahead of fire season The broader Ballarat area has received seven new heavy tankers as part of the rollout of 50 new tankers across the state. Go to Multiple new tankers delivered to the west ahead of fire season 23 Aug 2023 Events / Fundraising / Offers Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings
Melton multi-agency exercise success The Melton community witnessed some commotion on Sunday 20 August with a response of more than 16 fire trucks to a structure fire. Fortunately it was just a training exercise. Go to Melton multi-agency exercise success 21 Aug 2023 Partnerships Training and Recruitment