E-bike garage fire a Christmas safety reminder Victorian fire agencies are urging residents to be aware of the risks associated with lithium-ion battery products this festive season following a lithium-ion battery explosion on an e-bike. Go to E-bike garage fire a Christmas safety reminder 5 Dec 2024 Community Safety Incidents - Others Incidents - Structure Others
Six commended for their critical response Three CFA members and three citizens have been commended for their composed and specialised response throughout a highly critical health incident involving a fellow member. Go to Six commended for their critical response 27 Nov 2024 Honours and Awards Incidents - Others Others People
CFA crews battle more than 130 fires It was a busy weekend for CFA crews, who responded to more than 130 fires across the state. Go to CFA crews battle more than 130 fires 18 Nov 2024 Community Safety Incidents - Others Others
CFA and Ambulance Victoria launch life-saving program Nine CFA brigades are trained and ready to respond to select medical Triple Zero calls as part of a new program that will officially commence on 27 November. Go to CFA and Ambulance Victoria launch life-saving program 13 Nov 2024 Community Safety Incidents - Others Others
Dry conditions could heighten harvester fire risks CFA is urging farmers to take proactive steps to reduce the risk of header fires as harvest activities intensify in the coming weeks. Go to Dry conditions could heighten harvester fire risks 12 Nov 2024 Community Safety Incidents - Others Others Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings
Campfire warning ahead of Melbourne Cup weekend Victoria’s Fire and Land Management Agencies are urging campers and holidaymakers to prioritise campfire safety ahead of Melbourne Cup weekend. Go to Campfire warning ahead of Melbourne Cup weekend 29 Oct 2024 Community Safety Incidents - Others Others Partnerships
Appointment of CFA CEO - Greg Leach AFSM I am delighted to announce that following an extensive search Greg Leach AFSM has been appointed by the Victorian Government as the new Chief Executive Officer for CFA. Go to Appointment of CFA CEO - Greg Leach AFSM 11 Oct 2024 Others People
Hay season comes early in the west amid heightened fire risk With hay season arriving early in western Victoria and parts of the state facing an increased fire risk this spring, CFA is urging farmers to take extra care to prevent haystack fires. Go to Hay season comes early in the west amid heightened fire risk 11 Oct 2024 Community Safety Incidents - Others Others People
Brigades of CFA: Warracknabeal Warracknabeal Fire Brigade may be one of Victoria’s oldest fire brigades – but its members have always had a focus on innovation and progression. Go to Brigades of CFA: Warracknabeal 23 Sep 2024 Others People
Home fire safety key for children all year round With burns and scalds among the leading causes of presentations to The Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) each year, CFA is calling on Victorian parents to make fire safety messaging a focus in hou ... Go to Home fire safety key for children all year round 12 Sep 2024 Community Safety Health and Safety Incidents - Others Others
Traditional Owner-led burn promotes restoration A cultural burn in the north-east of the state has seen significant positive impacts for the area. Go to Traditional Owner-led burn promotes restoration 16 Aug 2024 Environment Others People
'Ruff' rescue for Molly the dog When the Erica & District Fire Brigade's pager buzzed on Wednesday night, they had no idea they were about to embark on a paws-itively unexpected rescue. Go to 'Ruff' rescue for Molly the dog 8 Aug 2024 Incidents - Others Others People