Staffordshire Reef Road fire stifled by previous planned burn When a bushfire reached a planned burn area in Ross Creek State Forest in February 2024, the conditions on the ground helped make a huge difference Go to Staffordshire Reef Road fire stifled by previous planned burn 26 May 2026 Environment Incidents - Bushfire Planning and Research
Bushfire research strengthens Victorian preparedness and response New bushfire research has identified important learnings for future bushfire preparedness and management. Go to Bushfire research strengthens Victorian preparedness and response 25 May 2026 Environment Incidents - Bushfire Planning and Research
Construction starts on new Winnindoo Fire Station The new fire station for Winnindoo Fire Brigade is officially under construction, with the local community set to receive a boost to their emergency service capability by the end of the year. Go to Construction starts on new Winnindoo Fire Station 25 May 2026 Operational Information People Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings
Porepunkah officially opens refurbished station Porepunkah Fire Brigade members joined CFA dignitaries on the weekend to officially open the refurbished fire station. Go to Porepunkah officially opens refurbished station 25 May 2026 Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings
Live cross from Bangholme for National Volunteer Week Channel Ten weather presenter Jayde Cotic spent the afternoon at CFA’s Training Campus at Bangholme in Carrum Downs on Wednesday, to mark National Volunteer Week 2026. Go to Live cross from Bangholme for National Volunteer Week 22 May 2026 Operational Information People Training and Recruitment
Road trauma inspires young firefighter A new CFA recruit who was recently involved in a car accident said the trauma has further inspired her to help others and encourages the community to get involved too. Go to Road trauma inspires young firefighter 22 May 2026 Operational Information People Training and Recruitment
CFA recognised for 75 years of Good Friday Appeal support On Wednesday 20 May, The Royal Children’s Hospital and the Good Friday Appeal hosted a special event to recognise and thank community groups and fundraisers for their extraordinary efforts in ra ... Go to CFA recognised for 75 years of Good Friday Appeal support 22 May 2026 Events / Fundraising / Offers
A proud 150 years for Wangaratta Fire Brigade Wangaratta Fire Brigade proudly celebrated 150 years of service last weekend, marking the sesquicentennial with brigade members past and present and CFA Acting Chief Officer Garry Cook joining in on t ... Go to A proud 150 years for Wangaratta Fire Brigade 22 May 2026 Events / Fundraising / Offers People
House fire a warning of home heating fire safety risk As temperatures drop, Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) and CFA are reminding Victorians to keep flammable items away from heaters and fireplaces after a recent house fire in Cannon’s Creek. Go to House fire a warning of home heating fire safety risk 22 May 2026 Community Safety Incidents - Structure
Strike Team honoured for brave actions at Mallacoota Thirty-two former and current CFA volunteers who served at Mallacoota during the 2019-20 bushfires have received the Chief Officer’s Unit Citation for Courage, recognising their extraordinary br ... Go to Strike Team honoured for brave actions at Mallacoota 21 May 2026 Honours and Awards People
Honouring 80 years of dedication at Main Ridge A passionate 80 years of community service was celebrated over the weekend, as CFA members from Main Ridge Fire Brigade gathered with friends and family to mark the occasion. Go to Honouring 80 years of dedication at Main Ridge 19 May 2026 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers People
Metcalfe opens the doors at new station On Sunday, 17 May Metcalfe Fire Brigade members joined together with CFA dignitaries and the local community to officially open the doors to their new fire station. Go to Metcalfe opens the doors at new station 19 May 2026 Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings