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Ash Wednesday Commemoration

On Sunday 12 February, hundreds of CFA members will join families, emergency services sector partners and local community members to mark the 40th anniversary of Ash Wednesday, one of the most signifi ...

10 Feb 2023 Events / Fundraising / Offers

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Dromana boat shed falls to flames

On Wednesday morning (1 February), CFA crews responded to reports of a historic boat shed ablaze on the Mornington Peninsula.

2 Feb 2023 Incidents - Others Incidents - Structure Others

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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 Events / Fundraising / Offers

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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 trad ...

23 Jan 2023 People

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Beaconsfield's junior graduates ready to gear up

Beaconsfield Fire Brigade is paving the way for future firefighters following the successful graduation of five of its juniors to senior status through their well-established Juniors Program.

20 Jan 2023 Training and Recruitment Youth and Juniors

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Fire restrictions announced for Melbourne’s outer south east

The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will begin at 1am on Monday, 30 January 2023 for the following municipalities in CFA’s South East Region:

17 Jan 2023 Operational Information

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Firefighters battle Hallam factory fire

CFA firefighters are supporting Fire Rescue Victoria at a factory fire in Hallam this afternoon (Thursday 5 January).

5 Jan 2023 Incidents - Structure

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Captain of 26 years receives much-deserved award

Earlier this week, Red Hill Fire Brigade members got together to celebrate Christmas as they do each year.

21 Dec 2022 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers People

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Crews battle shed fire in Langwarrin

On Sunday evening, CFA crews responded to reports of a fire in Duiker Court, Langwarrin.

8 Dec 2022 Incidents - Structure

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Celebrating CFA volunteers like Marnie

This International Volunteer Day, CFA is celebrating its volunteers for their tireless dedication and commitment serving their communities by protecting lives and property every day.

5 Dec 2022 People

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Movember wraps up for another year

CFA members across the state have once again tackled a hairy subject, all while raising money for a good cause.

2 Dec 2022 Events / Fundraising / Offers People

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South-east fireys prepare for fire season

More than 150 firefighters, along with dozens of fire trucks and waterbombing aircraft came together for a group training exercise in Boneo on 20 November.

21 Nov 2022 Community Safety Operational Information Training and Recruitment

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