Five CFA members awarded Australian Fire Service Medals Five decorated CFA members have been named as this year’s Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM) recipients, in recognition of their dedicated service to CFA and their communities. 26 Jan 2023 Go to Five CFA members awarded Australian Fire Service Medals
Panton Hill CFA veteran honoured with AFSM Neil Marshall’s long and distinguished service to CFA spans more than 61 years. 26 Jan 2023 Go to Panton Hill CFA veteran honoured with AFSM
Champion of change honoured with AFSM Many people across CFA and the wider emergency services have benefited from Michael Rowe’s vision, diligence and commitment to community safety and inclusion across his 42-year volunteer career. 26 Jan 2023 Go to Champion of change honoured with AFSM
Ken Stuart humbled by AFSM honour A CFA volunteer firefighter for more than 55 years, Kenneth (Ken) Stuart has been awarded the Australian Fire Service Medal in the Australia Day Honours to recognise his strong leadership and dedicati ... 26 Jan 2023 Go to Ken Stuart humbled by AFSM honour
Esteemed Ferntree Gully firey takes out AFSM honour Recognised as one of the most experienced and valued leaders by his peers in the North East, Robert ‘Toddy’ Small will be awarded an Australian Fire Services Medal (AFSM) as part of this years’ Austra ... 26 Jan 2023 Go to Esteemed Ferntree Gully firey takes out AFSM honour
Ash Wednesday 40th Anniversary Commemoration Event 16 February 2023 marks the 40th anniversary of Ash Wednesday, one of the most significant bushfire events in Australian history. It claimed the lives of 47 Victorians. 25 Jan 2023 Go to Ash Wednesday 40th Anniversary Commemoration Event
Planned burn lessons for new volunteer A volunteer who recently joined CFA has boosted his knowledge and fireground experience by taking part in a planned burn. 24 Jan 2023 Go to Planned burn lessons for new volunteer
Fire restrictions announced for East Gippsland The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will begin at 01.00am on Monday, 30 January 2023 for the East Gippsland Shire area. 24 Jan 2023 Go to Fire restrictions announced for East Gippsland
Fire authorities urge the public to help prevent camp fire catastrophes The Conservation Regulator, Parks Victoria, Forest Fire Management Victoria, and CFA are joining forces to warn Victorians about the risks of unsafe camp fires and barbecues as tens of thousands of pe ... 24 Jan 2023 Go to Fire authorities urge the public to help prevent camp fire catastrophes
Getaway blaze prompts burn-off warning Just before 6pm on Saturday afternoon, 21 January, CFA was called to reports of a fire on Edinburgh Road, Montrose. 23 Jan 2023 Go to Getaway blaze prompts burn-off warning
Learning ignites passion When Isaac Ling was six months old, his dad joined Toomuc Fire Brigade. Now, at 17 years old, Isaac has been a member himself for almost a year – and as the eldest sibling of five, a family tradition ... 23 Jan 2023 Go to Learning ignites passion
Fire restrictions announced for Yarra Ranges, Knox, Manningham and Maroondah council areas The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will begin at 01.00am on Monday, 30 January 2023 for the following municipalities in CFA’s North East Region: 20 Jan 2023 Go to Fire restrictions announced for Yarra Ranges, Knox, Manningham and Maroondah council areas