Pomonal volunteers reflect on the devastating February fires Pomonal volunteers have reflected on the devastating bushfires that destroyed 45 homes in their small rural community in February this year. Go to Pomonal volunteers reflect on the devastating February fires 3 Sep 2024 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire People
South-east brigades rewarded for Black Summer service Four south-east CFA brigades have been rewarded for their service in the Black Summer fires, following a generous donation from the Essendon and District Football League (EDFL). Go to South-east brigades rewarded for Black Summer service 23 Jul 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers Incidents - Bushfire People
CFA specialists boost on-ground support in Canadian fires Over the weekend, five CFA members embarked on a deployment oversees to help fight wildfires currently burning across Canada. Go to CFA specialists boost on-ground support in Canadian fires 20 Jul 2024 Incidents - Bushfire Operational Information People
A NSW firefighter’s experience in Victoria Aaron Petty was one of the many New South Wales (NSW) Rural Fire Service (RFS) volunteers deployed to support the firefight in Dereel in late February 2024. Go to A NSW firefighter’s experience in Victoria 27 Jun 2024 Incidents - Bushfire People
AFAC releases Seasonal Bushfire Outlook for winter AFAC, the National Council for fire and emergency services, has released the Seasonal Bushfire Outlook for Winter 2024. Go to AFAC releases Seasonal Bushfire Outlook for winter 30 May 2024 Environment Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire
Escaped burn-offs a timely reminder for landowners Following a year that saw CFA volunteers respond to 815 incidents caused by escaped burn-offs, fire crews are urging landowners to take extra precautions before lighting up. Go to Escaped burn-offs a timely reminder for landowners 8 May 2024 Community Safety Health and Safety Incidents - Bushfire
Large grass and scrub fire in Mooroopna North Firefighters battled a grass and scrub fire yesterday following sightings of two columns of smoke at Mooroopna North. Go to Large grass and scrub fire in Mooroopna North 8 May 2024 Incidents - Bushfire Incidents - Others Others
Victorian fire season draws to a close Following a summer that saw a number of significant bushfires in the west of the state, the end of Victoria’s fire season has officially drawn to a close with the final fire restrictions lifted ... Go to Victorian fire season draws to a close 1 May 2024 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire Incidents - Others Others
New recruit lends a hand in the Grampians Just three months as a CFA volunteer and Smythesdale Fire Brigade member Lisa Thompson has already put her hand up to assist in a Grampians strike team for her first campaign fire last month. Go to New recruit lends a hand in the Grampians 8 Mar 2024 Incidents - Bushfire Operational Information People
Travellers urged to remain alert to autumn fire risk With temperatures set to soar across the state this Labour Day long weekend, CFA is urging Victorians to be prepared for persistent fire risk as they embark on their travels. Go to Travellers urged to remain alert to autumn fire risk 5 Mar 2024 Environment Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire
Moment of peace captured near the Beaufort fireground In a rare moment of peace District Mechanical Officer Garry Drabsch was snapped between jobs as the haze from the Beaufort fire loomed nearby. Go to Moment of peace captured near the Beaufort fireground 1 Mar 2024 Incidents - Bushfire People Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings
Family reunion on the Pomonal fireground As fires moved through the Grampians earlier this month, crews were called from across Victoria to assist communities and defend property in the line of fire. Go to Family reunion on the Pomonal fireground 28 Feb 2024 Incidents - Bushfire People