Stuart Mill brigade elects its first female captain Diane Ostarcevic has just been elected into the position of captain of Stuart Mill Fire Brigade, joining three other female captains in North West Region. 13 Jun 2018 People Go to Stuart Mill brigade elects its first female captain
Snake Valley home destroyed by fire Fire investigators are at a property in Snake Valley, after it was destroyed by fire last night (25 May). 25 May 2018 Incidents - Structure Go to Snake Valley home destroyed by fire
CFA action plan to tackle rural decline Following successful multi-agency workshops, CFA has developed a new action plan to tackle rural decline. 30 Apr 2018 Community Safety Go to CFA action plan to tackle rural decline
Aerial IDs trialled on private vehicles In a District 16 Health and Safety Committee meeting in February 2016, there was a discussion about communicating with private vehicles on the fireground. 30 Apr 2018 Operational Information Go to Aerial IDs trialled on private vehicles
Total Fire Ban for Mallee and Wimmera A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for the Mallee and Wimmera tomorrow 11 April 2018. 10 Apr 2018 Community Safety Go to Total Fire Ban for Mallee and Wimmera
Ararat to welcome new fire station in 2019 In a historic day for the region, the Victorian Government has announced that a new fire station will be constructed in Ararat. 15 Mar 2018 Operational Information Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Ararat to welcome new fire station in 2019
Ararat grass fire under investigation A grass fire that burnt approximately 60 hectares in Elmhurst is under investigation. 27 Feb 2018 Incidents - Bushfire Go to Ararat grass fire under investigation
Ararat CFA stalwart receives Order of Australia Max McLean received an OAM for services to the tight-knit community of Moyston, where he is a CFA stalwart as well as being a leader in several other local organisations. 29 Jan 2018 Honours and Awards Go to Ararat CFA stalwart receives Order of Australia
Total Fire Ban for Mallee and Northern Country A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for the Mallee and Northern Country tomorrow for Friday, 12 January 2018. 11 Jan 2018 Community Safety Operational Information Go to Total Fire Ban for Mallee and Northern Country
Combating rural decline Rural decline and retraction is a major concern for many of our CFA communities across rural Victoria. 26 Dec 2017 Community Safety Go to Combating rural decline
Total Fire Ban for Mallee and Wimmera A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for the Mallee and Wimmera regions tomorrow (Wednesday 13 December). 12 Dec 2017 Community Safety Operational Information Go to Total Fire Ban for Mallee and Wimmera
Early morning blaze at primary school Early this morning (28 October) firefighters were called to battle a fire at the Ararat West Primary School. 27 Oct 2017 Incidents - Structure Go to Early morning blaze at primary school