Cardinia and Casey firefighters awarded National Emergency Medals Around three hundred volunteer firefighters and CFA staff members across Victoria’s South East in CFA’s District 8 have been honoured with National Emergency Medals for their efforts in th ... 15 Aug 2023 Honours and Awards Incidents - Bushfire People Go to Cardinia and Casey firefighters awarded National Emergency Medals
Local favourite becomes first woman to captain Sorrento Fire Brigade Michelle Croad has called Sorrento home her entire life, and now after an impressive 26-year stint at the local brigade as a dedicated firefighter she has officially taken over the reins as captain. 28 Jul 2023 Honours and Awards People Training and Recruitment Go to Local favourite becomes first woman to captain Sorrento Fire Brigade
More than just a training day for the women of Wellington Praised by participants as a training day to remember, the Women of Wellington Practical Development Day saw 17 women from CFA’s South East gather to hone their operational skills. 6 Jul 2023 Operational Information People Training and Recruitment Go to More than just a training day for the women of Wellington
Tweethearts reunited by CFA rescuers CFA members responded to an unusual rescue during their routine trainining. 23 Jun 2023 Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat Go to Tweethearts reunited by CFA rescuers
Pushing (up) for mental health awareness Members from Wonthaggi Fire Brigade are getting active this month with 13 taking part in The Push-Up Challenge. 15 Jun 2023 Events / Fundraising / Offers Others People Go to Pushing (up) for mental health awareness
Familiarisation training between CFA and Ambulance Victoria Ambulance Victoria and CFA crews trained together to improve their inter-operational capabilities. 14 Jun 2023 Partnerships Training and Recruitment Go to Familiarisation training between CFA and Ambulance Victoria
Take extra precaution when driving this winter season CFA crews responded to an accident in Merricks. 8 Jun 2023 Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat Go to Take extra precaution when driving this winter season
Succession planning leads to positive results at Officer brigade Succession planning is a vital aspect for any brigade, especially as the community across the state grows and changes. 6 Jun 2023 People Go to Succession planning leads to positive results at Officer brigade
Students fired up to learn about local risks In the past few years, Harkaway Primary School has endured months of lockdown, COVID-19 outbreaks, storm damage and power outages. 2 Jun 2023 Community Safety Go to Students fired up to learn about local risks
Training on the train for CFA members Members from CFA attended a multi-agency training hosted by Metro Trains to familiarise themselves with working with trains in an emergency situation. 31 May 2023 Partnerships Training and Recruitment Go to Training on the train for CFA members
CFA women in south-east are flourishing Despite women being underrepresented in emergency services, the District 8 Women’s Network is flourishing with many opportunities being offered. 29 May 2023 Inclusion and Fairness Others People Go to CFA women in south-east are flourishing
Coast Guard Captain becomes first Deputy Group Officer of his kind Hastings Coast Guard Captain Jeremy West is the latest member to etch his name in CFA history, becoming the first Deputy Group Officer (DGO) to be elected in a coast guard brigade associated group. 25 May 2023 People Training and Recruitment Go to Coast Guard Captain becomes first Deputy Group Officer of his kind