Builder appointed for The Basin Members of The Basin Fire Brigade have gathered to celebrate the announcement of a builder being appointed to construct their new fire station. Go to Builder appointed for The Basin 1 Jun 2026 Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings
Is your smoke alarm close enough to wake you? CFA and FRV are joining fire services across Australia for Smoke Alarm Action Day on 1 June, urging Victorians to test their smoke alarms and check they are correctly installed and in working order. Go to Is your smoke alarm close enough to wake you? 29 May 2026 Community Safety Incidents - Structure
Elmhurst brigade celebrates service and dedication at annual awards dinner On Saturday 23 May, Elmhurst Fire Brigade gathered to celebrate its proud history and recognise the dedication of its members at the brigade’s annual awards dinner. Go to Elmhurst brigade celebrates service and dedication at annual awards dinner 28 May 2026 Honours and Awards
Victoria to prepare for early bushfire season Victoria can expect an earlier fire season in spring due to below average rainfall being forecast across the state, meaning the potential for a continuation of the drying trend, despite entering the c ... Go to Victoria to prepare for early bushfire season 28 May 2026 Community Safety Operational Information
Blood pumping through the North West After 30 years of giving blood, a CFA volunteer is urging everyone to step up and save a life. Go to Blood pumping through the North West 28 May 2026 Events / Fundraising / Offers
Fire agencies building reconciliation through cultural burns Victorian fire agencies are working with Traditional Owners to support cultural burn delivery and build knowledge in cultural fire practices and their significance to country. Go to Fire agencies building reconciliation through cultural burns 27 May 2026 Environment Community Safety Inclusion and Fairness
Late Sedgwick volunteer awarded CFA’s highest honour A long-serving member of Sedgwick Fire Brigade who dedicated more than five decades to CFA has been posthumously awarded the CFA Outstanding Service Medal (OSM), recognising a lifetime of outstanding ... Go to Late Sedgwick volunteer awarded CFA’s highest honour 26 May 2026 Honours and Awards Operational Information People
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