Smythesdale welcome upgraded command vehicle A new vehicle will light up the town of Smythesdale this week and further aid the tight-knit community, as the local brigade has welcomed an upgraded addition to their fleet. Go to Smythesdale welcome upgraded command vehicle 1 Jul 2024 Community Safety Events / Fundraising / Offers Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings
Bacchus Marsh receives new BA Support vehicle Bacchus Marsh Fire Brigade has officially been handed the keys to a new breathing apparatus (BA) support vehicle. Go to Bacchus Marsh receives new BA Support vehicle 28 Jun 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings
CFA fleet boosted with 25 new pumpers Twenty-five new pumpers will be added to CFA’s fleet which help brigades better protect and serve their communities. Go to CFA fleet boosted with 25 new pumpers 6 Jun 2024 Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings
Teens hone skills at CFA Cadet Camp Teenagers from across the state honed their firefighting skills during the recent CFA Cadet Camp. Go to Teens hone skills at CFA Cadet Camp 5 Jun 2024 Training and Recruitment Youth and Juniors
Fire restrictions to end in remaining parts of state's West The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will finish at 1.00am on Monday, 22 April in the following municipalities in CFA’s District 15: Go to Fire restrictions to end in remaining parts of state's West 17 Apr 2024 Environment Community Safety Health and Safety
Vital planned burn undertaken in the West Six CFA brigades from the west of the state have undertaken a vital planned burn around the townships of Cape Clear, Rokewood Junction and Mannibadar. Go to Vital planned burn undertaken in the West 15 Apr 2024 Others
CFA youth contributing to the future direction of the Good Friday Appeal In 2023, the Good Friday Appeal (GFA) took a significant step by establishing a youth council to actively participate in the planning process and to better engage with young individuals, shaping the f ... Go to CFA youth contributing to the future direction of the Good Friday Appeal 27 Mar 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers Youth and Juniors
Western Bulldogs thank CFA vols CFA volunteers that fought the recent fires in the west of Victoria were given an opportunity by the Western Bulldogs Football Club to thank them for their service. Go to Western Bulldogs thank CFA vols 26 Mar 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers Partnerships People
Good Friday Appeal even more special this year After 11 years of supporting the Good Friday Appeal, this year will be even more special for Wendouree CFA firefighter Ryan Patrikeos. Go to Good Friday Appeal even more special this year 21 Mar 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers Partnerships People
Water bombing aircraft put to the test Victoria’s water bombing aircraft have been put to the test to help determine the best aircraft tank to use in the future. Go to Water bombing aircraft put to the test 14 Mar 2024 Operational Information Planning and Research Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings
Burn-off permits issued for farmers CFA is preparing to issue a small number of Schedule 13 planned burn permits to farmers around Ballarat, Ararat and surrounds to help with farming practices in broadacre farming. Go to Burn-off permits issued for farmers 14 Mar 2024 Others
New recruit lends a hand in the Grampians Just three months as a CFA volunteer and Smythesdale Fire Brigade member Lisa Thompson has already put her hand up to assist in a Grampians strike team for her first campaign fire last month. Go to New recruit lends a hand in the Grampians 8 Mar 2024 Incidents - Bushfire Operational Information People