Virtual training pays off for new fireys Virtual training sessions are helping more new volunteers work their way through the General Firefighter (GFF) training program. 28 Dec 2021 Go to Virtual training pays off for new fireys
Boxing Day fire claims Mernda home The occupant of a house at Destiny View, Mernda, was fortunately not home when fire destroyed the home early Boxing Day morning. 26 Dec 2021 Go to Boxing Day fire claims Mernda home
Volunteers ready to reload aircraft More than 150 CFA volunteers across the state have been hard at work this pre-season, being trained in reloading fixed-wing aircraft so they can return to the fireground as fast as possible. 24 Dec 2021 Go to Volunteers ready to reload aircraft
Always look while you cook this Christmas As Victorians eagerly prepare their Christmas feasts this week, firefighters are reminding them to take some simple steps to avoid burning the turkey – or themselves. 23 Dec 2021 Go to Always look while you cook this Christmas
New members bring fresh outlook to Bostocks Creek Brigade Five new members who have recently completed their General Firefighter training will bring new perspectives to their brigade and bolster its ranks during the fire season. 23 Dec 2021 Go to New members bring fresh outlook to Bostocks Creek Brigade
Enjoy the barbecue, not a hospital stay this summer A spate of severe and larger than normal injuries caused by barbecues has burns experts urging caution around barbecues this summer. 22 Dec 2021 Go to Enjoy the barbecue, not a hospital stay this summer
Ballarat’s road crash rescue capability strengthened Ballarat Fire Brigade is one of ten CFA brigades to receive a new set of battery-operated road crash rescue tools to bolster the existing capabilities of the specialist CFA brigades. 22 Dec 2021 Go to Ballarat’s road crash rescue capability strengthened
Mt Gellibrand Fire Tower gets green light A brand-new replacement fire tower has been installed at Mount Gellibrand and is now operational in time for the start of the Fire Danger Period in the Colac Otway Shire today. 20 Dec 2021 Go to Mt Gellibrand Fire Tower gets green light
A shore thing As CFA brigades, Australian Volunteer Coast Guard flotillas know their continuity relies on having the right people in the volunteer roles and having the right equipment for the job. 20 Dec 2021 Go to A shore thing
Total Fire Ban for Mallee and Wimmera A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for the Mallee and Wimmera tomorrow, Sunday 19 December 2021. 18 Dec 2021 Go to Total Fire Ban for Mallee and Wimmera
Prepare for elevated fire risk this weekend: CFA Victorians living in or travelling into regional areas have been warned by CFA to take care this weekend, when fire risk will be elevated and severe thunderstorms predicted. 17 Dec 2021 Go to Prepare for elevated fire risk this weekend: CFA
CFA invests locally to deliver new workwear CFA is pleased to announce it has locked in four Victorian suppliers to deliver more than 30,000 sets of the new CFA workwear ensemble to its volunteer members across Victoria. 16 Dec 2021 Go to CFA invests locally to deliver new workwear