Brigades of CFA: Warracknabeal Warracknabeal Fire Brigade may be one of Victoria’s oldest fire brigades – but its members have always had a focus on innovation and progression. Go to Brigades of CFA: Warracknabeal 23 Sep 2024 Others People
Northwest ready for summer with four new Ultra Heavy Tankers CFA’s northwest region has boosted their fire preparedness ahead of the upcoming season, adding four new Ultra Heavy Tankers to their firefighting capacity. Go to Northwest ready for summer with four new Ultra Heavy Tankers 20 Sep 2024 Community Safety Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings
How CFA brigades are saving lives Emergency Medical Response (EMR) aims to improve survival rates by reducing response times. Go to How CFA brigades are saving lives 19 Sep 2024 Community Safety Health and Safety
Four new tankers arrive ahead of summer Shepparton, Numurkah, Nathalia and Euroa Fire Brigades recently all received a new Heavy Tanker, boosting their firefighting ability to support the region ahead of the summer conditions. Go to Four new tankers arrive ahead of summer 19 Sep 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers Operational Information Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings
Wangaratta North receives new ultra heavy tanker Wangaratta North fire brigade is prepared for the upcoming fire season after receiving the keys for their new ultra-heavy tanker. Go to Wangaratta North receives new ultra heavy tanker 18 Sep 2024 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings
Kaniva celebrates 100 years of community service and resilience Kaniva Fire Brigade proudly marked a century of service to the local community with a historic dinner and award ceremony, last Friday night. Go to Kaniva celebrates 100 years of community service and resilience 18 Sep 2024 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers People
Brigades light up the night in Diamond Creek CFA volunteers upheld a longstanding tradition in Diamond Creek over the weekend, participating in a torchlight parade through town as part of the Diamond Creek Rotary Town Fair. Go to Brigades light up the night in Diamond Creek 17 Sep 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers People
Young members take over the Volunteer Forum The August Volunteer Forum welcomed some younger members onto the panel to talk about youth initiatives including the new CFA Juniors website. Go to Young members take over the Volunteer Forum 17 Sep 2024 Youth and Juniors
Panton Hill celebrates 85th anniversary Panton Hill Brigade celebrated their 85th anniversary on Saturday (14 September) in a community focused occasion that was inclusive of all members past and present. Go to Panton Hill celebrates 85th anniversary 17 Sep 2024 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers People
Barongarook West celebrate 80 years in CFA Barongarook West Fire Brigade gathered to celebrate their 80th year in CFA’s history books this month, paying tribute to the significant contributions their members have made over that time. Go to Barongarook West celebrate 80 years in CFA 16 Sep 2024 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers People
Bushfire safety overlooked by nearly half of Victorians in risk areas, survey finds A recent CFA survey revealed that 45% of Victorians living in bushfire-prone areas are not concerned about bushfire safety despite being at increased risk. Go to Bushfire safety overlooked by nearly half of Victorians in risk areas, survey finds 16 Sep 2024 Community Safety Health and Safety Planning and Research
Mount Buller training exercise sets interagency response up for success CFA brigades from Mount Buller, Glenroy-Merrijig and Mansfield recently completed a training exercise simulating a fire set at Sugarbush Lodge Mount Buller. Go to Mount Buller training exercise sets interagency response up for success 13 Sep 2024 Community Safety People Training and Recruitment