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Forty years of dedication to Goldfields Group

After four decades leading the Goldfields Group as Group Officer, Robert Ipsen is stepping down, with Deputy Group Officer Peter Higgins recently elected to fill his shoes.

24 Jun 2022 People

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New light tanker for Strathfieldsaye CFA

Strathfieldsaye Fire Brigade were delighted to have a new light tanker officially handed over by CFA Board Member, Beth Davidson OAM at an event on the weekend.

20 Jun 2022 Events / Fundraising / Offers Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Helicopter helps volunteer snap up top prize

A stunning picture of a firefighting helicopter flying over Strathfieldsaye Fire Brigade’s Tanker 1 has won the annual CFA National Volunteer Week Photo Competition.

20 May 2022 Events / Fundraising / Offers People

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New tanker for Newstead and District Fire Brigade

A new medium tanker has been added to the fleet of Newstead and District Fire Brigade, largely funded by the Volunteer Emergency Services Equipment Program (VESEP).

17 May 2022 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Successful ecological burn in Malmsbury

Members of Malmsbury Fire Brigade have taken part in an ecological burn alongside Macedon Ranges Shire council as part of the ongoing reclamation of Malmsbury common.

4 May 2022 Environment Partnerships

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Good Friday Appeal is personal for Riddells Creek brigade

The Good Friday Appeal has a special place in the hearts of Riddells Creek Brigade.

14 Apr 2022 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers People

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Training develops inter-brigade relationships

Training alongside neighbouring brigades is helping our members develop strong relationships with those they frequently turn out with.

12 Apr 2022 Others People Training and Recruitment

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Fire restrictions to end in District 2

The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will finish in parts of CFA’s District 2 over the coming weeks.

16 Mar 2022 Community Safety

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Female firefighter Sheryl Batrouney talks about breaking the bias on the fireground

Sheryl Batrouney has been a CFA member for 18 years. She's a third generation CFA volunteer, and third Lieutenant at Axe Creek Fire Brigade.

7 Mar 2022 Inclusion and Fairness People

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Inspiring leader and Captain - Sheryn Gallagher

In the lead-up to International Women's Day we are celebrating the amazing female leaders in our brigades.

6 Mar 2022 Inclusion and Fairness People

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Elmore fire protection works

During late November and early December 2021, Elmore Fire Brigade along with members from neighbouring brigades, successfully undertook two days of burning operations in grassland along the railway li ...

18 Feb 2022 Environment Community Safety

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