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Success for Werribee brigade's road rescue team

A team from Werribee Fire Brigade has taken first place in the inaugural CPR Challenge at this year’s Australasian Road Rescue Organisation Challenge, held in Dubbo from 25-29 July.

1 Aug 2019 Honours and Awards

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Trio of trucks for Truganina

Three new vehicles worth more than $1 million are now operating out of CFA Truganina Fire Brigade.

30 Jul 2019 Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Children evacuated from community centre

CFA has evacuated 40 children from a community centre in Mernda, after reports there was a strong smell described as kerosene coming from the premises.

24 Jul 2019 Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat

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A new vision in North West

Eight volunteers representing each of the four districts in North West Region attended a Regional Leadership Summit and Vision of the Region Dinner hosted by LEAD Loddon Murray in Bendigo on Friday 31 ...

10 Jul 2019 Partnerships People

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Eltham Fire Station and Community Hub opens

The former Eltham Fire Station re-opened today after it was recently renovated to become a new volunteer station and community hub for the area.

1 Jul 2019 People Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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House destroyed in Taylors Hill fire

A Taylors Hill home was destroyed this morning when a fire broke out after its occupants had left.

7 Jun 2019 Incidents - Structure

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Adventurous kitten rescued from car

Occasionally our brigades receive a callout where the pager message doesn't give a great deal away.

5 Jun 2019 Incidents - Others Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat

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Epping brigade celebrates 75 years of community service

More than 120 current and former members, guests and family attended Epping Fire Brigade's 75th anniversary celebrations, which included the official handover of the brigade’s newest vehicle.

26 May 2019 Honours and Awards Community Safety

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North West leadership opportunity

CFA Volunteer Sustainability Team are proud to offer five places to North West Region volunteers at the LEAD Loddon Murray “Be the Change!” Regional Leadership Summit and Vision of the Reg ...

29 Apr 2019 Partnerships People

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Diamond Creek unveils new mural by local artist

A new work of art at Diamond Creek Fire Station highlights the amazing work the brigade is doing in their local community.

11 Apr 2019 People Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Fire at unused Islamic school in Tarneit

A fire is currently impacting a demountable building approximately 20m x 8m in Tarneit at the site of a former Islamic school located south of Boundary Rd and Hopkins Rd.

2 Apr 2019 Community Safety Incidents - Structure

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Cow, horse rescued from muddy dam

Brodie the cow is back on dry land thanks to the large animal rescue team from Arthurs Creek and Strathewen Fire Brigade and crews from Plenty Fire Brigade.

1 Apr 2019 Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat

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