Autumn planned burns to commence in North East Country Fire Authority (CFA) will take advantage of favourable weather and forest conditions to undertake planned burns across northeast Victoria in the coming weeks to reduce the threat of bushfires ... 16 Mar 2023 Environment Community Safety Operational Information Go to Autumn planned burns to commence in North East
Esteemed Ferntree Gully firey takes out AFSM honour Recognised as one of the most experienced and valued leaders by his peers in the North East, Robert ‘Toddy’ Small will be awarded an Australian Fire Services Medal (AFSM) as part of this years’ Austra ... 26 Jan 2023 Honours and Awards People Go to Esteemed Ferntree Gully firey takes out AFSM honour
Getaway blaze prompts burn-off warning Just before 6pm on Saturday afternoon, 21 January, CFA was called to reports of a fire on Edinburgh Road, Montrose. 23 Jan 2023 Incidents - Others Others Go to Getaway blaze prompts burn-off warning
Fire restrictions announced for Yarra Ranges, Knox, Manningham and Maroondah council areas The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will begin at 01.00am on Monday, 30 January 2023 for the following municipalities in CFA’s North East Region: 20 Jan 2023 Operational Information Go to Fire restrictions announced for Yarra Ranges, Knox, Manningham and Maroondah council areas
Operational move A couple who made the tree-change from the northern suburbs of Melbourne to Monbulk were welcomed by the local brigade – and are now qualified firefighters. 19 Jan 2023 People Go to Operational move
Stranded tourists rescued by CFA and SES crews A group of tourists that found themselves stuck on the wrong side of a deconstructed bridge in East Warburton were helped to safety by CFA and SES crews on Thursday 29 December. 30 Dec 2022 Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat Go to Stranded tourists rescued by CFA and SES crews
Shed destroyed in Launching Place Just after 3:00AM on Wednesday 14 December, CFA crews were called to reports of a fire in Launching Place. 20 Dec 2022 Incidents - Structure Go to Shed destroyed in Launching Place
Successful planned burns despite widespread rainfall Although floods have been at the forefront of our minds recently, fire remains a significant risk in the Dandenong Ranges. 15 Dec 2022 Environment Community Safety People Go to Successful planned burns despite widespread rainfall
Community turns out for brigade's annual carols Hundreds of community members turned out for The Basin Fire Brigade’s annual Carols By Candlelight on Saturday 3 December at The Basin Triangle Park. 14 Dec 2022 Events / Fundraising / Offers Go to Community turns out for brigade's annual carols
Brigades of CFA: Warburton The launch of a commemorative book and photographic exhibition celebrates 100-plus years of service by Warburton Fire Brigade to their community. 25 Nov 2022 People Go to Brigades of CFA: Warburton
Emergency services in metro region are getting prepared for high-risk season Emergency services personnel are coming together over the next four weeks to prepare for this year’s upcoming fire season through multi-agency briefings in several locations across North West, Eastern ... 6 Oct 2022 Community Safety Operational Information Go to Emergency services in metro region are getting prepared for high-risk season
Hillcrest brigade eyes $10k fundraising mark Hillcrest Fire Brigade is climbing 28 floors of Crown Metropol Hotel in September to raise money and awareness for mental health issues, as part of the Melbourne Firefighter Stair Climb. 1 Sep 2022 Events / Fundraising / Offers People Go to Hillcrest brigade eyes $10k fundraising mark