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Special reunion for brave Elliot and his firefighter rescuers

A reunion for three-year old Elliot and firefighters from Upwey Fire Brigade has been deemed a great success, after Elliot needed to be rescued from a precarious situation earlier in the week.

27 May 2022 Incidents - Others Others

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Rescue at Mount Stapylton

On 28 April CFA crews worked with FRV, Victoria Police, Ambulance Victoria and VICSES to rescue a person who fell 2.5 metres at Mount Stapylton in Victoria's south west.

3 May 2022 Incidents - Others Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat Others

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Support for flood crisis continues

Members from CFA and SES have been deployed to Goulburn Incident Control Centre to support NSW SES as severe rainfall continues to cause widespread flooding across the state.

7 Apr 2022 Incidents - Others Operational Information Others People

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CFA brigades battle boat fire in Blairgowrie

A challenging fire that spread across two boats in Blairgowrie marina has been brought under control by CFA volunteers.

21 Mar 2022 Incidents - Others Others

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Victorian emergency services return after NSW flood support

Victorian support to NSW is coming to a close with the final flights containing a taskforce of 44 emergency service personnel from VICSES, CFA, EMV and FFMVIC, returning today.

15 Mar 2022 Incidents - Others Others People

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Victorian support for NSW's flood-stricken communities

Another team of Victorian volunteers is today headed to NSW to help with the ongoing flood recovery in the devastated Northern Rivers region.

8 Mar 2022 Incidents - Others Others Partnerships People

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Freeway truck fire keeps crews busy overnight

CFA crews have worked hard to extinguish a significant truck fire that kept the Western Freeway near Ballan closed for many hours.

11 Feb 2022 Incidents - Others Others

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Langwarrin grassfire brought under control

Firefighters have brought a grassfire at Langwarrin under control.

19 Jan 2022 Incidents - Others Others

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CFA contains Clarkefield grassfire

CFA firefighters are battling a grass fire that took off near Clarkefield.

19 Jan 2022 Incidents - Others Others

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Self-combusting hay bales prompt fire warning

Victorian farmers have enjoyed strong seasonal growth of pastures and crops, but CFA has warned them to exercise caution when cutting, baling and storing hay.

17 Jan 2022 Community Safety Incidents - Others Others

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Brigades help flood-affected communities bounce back

CFA brigades across the state’s south east have been working tirelessly since last Wednesday night, supporting VICSES and other agencies in the clean-up effort following major flooding and storm activ ...

17 Jun 2021 Incidents - Others Others

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Victoria's intense storm events

Message from South East Deputy Chief Officer Trevor Owen. As you are all aware, Victoria is experiencing one of its most intensive storm events in many years.

10 Jun 2021 Incidents - Others Others

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