Journey of a new firefighter: Madeline's story Teamwork and cooperation are vital for any fire brigade, and Madeline Dundon is learning that early in her CFA journey. 13 Jan 2022 People Training and Recruitment Go to Journey of a new firefighter: Madeline's story
New air attack supervisor’s intense first deployment CFA’s Kelly Krajnc couldn’t have dreamed of a more intense start to her new role as an air attack supervisor. 6 Jan 2022 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire Training and Recruitment Go to New air attack supervisor’s intense first deployment
Training takes to the skies A two-week training exercise held at Hamilton Airport has ensured Victoria’s multi-agency aviation experts are ready to support firefighters on the ground and protect communities over the summer ... 29 Dec 2021 Health and Safety People Training and Recruitment Go to Training takes to the skies
Virtual training pays off for new fireys Virtual training sessions are helping more new volunteers work their way through the General Firefighter (GFF) training program. 28 Dec 2021 Training and Recruitment Go to Virtual training pays off for new fireys
Volunteers ready to reload aircraft More than 150 CFA volunteers across the state have been hard at work this pre-season, being trained in reloading fixed-wing aircraft so they can return to the fireground as fast as possible. 24 Dec 2021 Community Safety Operational Information Training and Recruitment Go to Volunteers ready to reload aircraft
New members bring fresh outlook to Bostocks Creek Brigade Five new members who have recently completed their General Firefighter training will bring new perspectives to their brigade and bolster its ranks during the fire season. 23 Dec 2021 People Training and Recruitment Go to New members bring fresh outlook to Bostocks Creek Brigade
Bushfire scenario exercise in Geelong to test emergency response Emergency management specialists have used cutting-edge technology as they responded to a mock scenario of bushfires in the Surf Coast Shire, during a training exercise in Geelong yesterday. 15 Dec 2021 Community Safety Partnerships Training and Recruitment Go to Bushfire scenario exercise in Geelong to test emergency response
Brigades conduct summer training Hoppers Crossing, Truganina, Wyndham Vale, and Pt Cook Fire brigades recently conducted strike team readiness and grassfire tactics practical training in Wyndham. 14 Dec 2021 Community Safety Training and Recruitment Go to Brigades conduct summer training
Journey of a new firefighter: Madeline's story The response from emergency services to a freak storm event was all the encouragement Madeline Dundon needed to join CFA. 6 Dec 2021 People Training and Recruitment Go to Journey of a new firefighter: Madeline's story
New VEMTC helps volunteers hone their skills Local volunteer firefighters who have used the new state-of-the-art training facility at Ballan look forward to benefitting from having VEMTC Central Highlands close by. 26 Nov 2021 Training and Recruitment Go to New VEMTC helps volunteers hone their skills
CFA opens state-of-the-art training facility CFA has unveiled the latest state-of-the-art training facility, with the Central Highlands Victorian Emergency Management Training Centre (VEMTC) opening near Ballan today, 23 November. 23 Nov 2021 Health and Safety Training and Recruitment Go to CFA opens state-of-the-art training facility
Road named in recognition of Allan Roberts Long before Research was overtaken by urban sprawl, the threat of bushfire was constant and very real. As a newlywed, Allan Roberts would spend weekends with the family in Research and weekdays in Wil ... 23 Nov 2021 Honours and Awards People Training and Recruitment Go to Road named in recognition of Allan Roberts