Captain Tom Gardiner's vision In the boom years of the Country Fire Brigades Board (CFBB) after World War I, motor cars and trucks gradually took the place of horses, but the manual equipment needed replacing. Go to Captain Tom Gardiner's vision 15 Jan 2025 Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings
New ultralight tanker launches CFA’s Fleet Engineering team has recently completed the finishing touches to the new ultralight tanker. Go to New ultralight tanker launches 24 Dec 2024 Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings
Rochester Emergency Services Hub finds home base Rochester Fire Brigade and Victoria State Emergency Service (VICSES) Rochester Unit volunteers got a first glimpse of their new co-located site this week, with the land search excitingly coming to an ... Go to Rochester Emergency Services Hub finds home base 18 Dec 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers Operational Information Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings
Supporting those who Keep Victorians safe The Allan Labor Government is making sure our hardworking emergency services have what they need to keep Victorians safe – with a massive funding boost for new trucks, equipment and technology. Go to Supporting those who Keep Victorians safe 13 Dec 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers Operational Information Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings
Aerial firefighting fleet ready to take to the skies Victoria’s aerial firefighting fleet is ready to respond to what is forecast to be one of the most high-risk fire seasons in recent years for much of the state this summer. Go to Aerial firefighting fleet ready to take to the skies 12 Dec 2024 Operational Information Training and Recruitment Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings
Baringhup West welcome new tanker Baringhup West Fire Brigade has welcomed a new tanker to their engine bay and celebrated the official handover with their local community members. Go to Baringhup West welcome new tanker 9 Dec 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers Operational Information Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings
New firefighting boots a fine fit for females Thousands of firefighters will soon be sporting new boots as CFA goes to market to find the perfect fit for our females. Go to New firefighting boots a fine fit for females 6 Dec 2024 Inclusion and Fairness People Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings
Ten trucks to boost CFA's driver training CFA is boosting its driver training capability across Victoria thanks to 10 new driver training trucks along with additional driving educators. Go to Ten trucks to boost CFA's driver training 15 Nov 2024 Community Safety Training and Recruitment Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings
Works underway at Newborough Fire Station Construction has begun on Newborough Fire Brigade’s new home, with members gathering today to mark the official turning of the sod at the new fire station site. Go to Works underway at Newborough Fire Station 15 Nov 2024 Community Safety Events / Fundraising / Offers Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings
Site secured for Heathcote Emergency Services Hub It was a highly anticipated occasion for Heathcote Fire Brigade and VICSES members this week, as members gathered to announce the acquisition of land for their new shared facility. Go to Site secured for Heathcote Emergency Services Hub 15 Nov 2024 Community Safety People Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings
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
Restoring CFA’s history one truck at a time Brett Eastwood and Eddie Tichelaar (pictured above) first met in 1983 at Montrose Fire Brigade. Go to Restoring CFA’s history one truck at a time 28 Oct 2024 Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings