New Ararat Fire Station officially opens Ararat Fire Brigade’s new multi-million-dollar station was officially opened yesterday, in conjunction with a Community Open Day. 8 May 2022 Events / Fundraising / Offers Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to New Ararat Fire Station officially opens
Interstate firefighters join CFA burn camp Interstate firefighters have been welcomed to a CFA burn camp near the South Australian border which will increase knowledge and cooperation between fire agencies. 8 Apr 2022 Environment Community Safety Training and Recruitment Go to Interstate firefighters join CFA burn camp
Supporting Juniors in Beazley's Bridge Having grown up in and around CFA and starting competition running from a young age, Barry Wiseman can appreciate the value of teamwork. 29 Mar 2022 People Youth and Juniors Go to Supporting Juniors in Beazley's Bridge
Fire restrictions to end in District 16 The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will finish in CFA’s District 16 over the coming weeks. 29 Mar 2022 Community Safety Go to Fire restrictions to end in District 16
Brigades battle grassfire on the edge of Beaufort Early work from CFA crews has helped stop the spread of a grass fire towards the township of Beaufort. 2 Feb 2022 Incidents - Bushfire Go to Brigades battle grassfire on the edge of Beaufort
Fireys battle Great Western Racecourse fire Firefighters and waterbombing aircraft have been battling a grassfire at the Great Western Racecourse this afternoon (23 January). 23 Jan 2022 Incidents - Bushfire Go to Fireys battle Great Western Racecourse fire
Retiring Michael ‘Boaty’ Boatman farewelled Deputy Chief Officer West Region Michael Boatman, more affectionally known as 'Boaty', has today officially retired after more than 41 years of service with CFA. 4 Jan 2022 Honours and Awards People Go to Retiring Michael ‘Boaty’ Boatman farewelled
CFA couple receives top honour Willaura members Karen and Graham Robinson have become the first married couple to receive Outstanding Service Awards for their contribution to CFA. 7 Dec 2021 Honours and Awards People Go to CFA couple receives top honour
Fire restrictions announced for Ararat and Pyrenees CFA has declared the Fire Danger Period for Ararat Rural City Council and Pyrenees Shire Council. 1 Dec 2021 Operational Information Go to Fire restrictions announced for Ararat and Pyrenees
Beaufort volunteer honoured with road naming Long-serving Beaufort CFA volunteer, David Gerrard, has been recognised with an eponymous road in his honour at CFA’s new Volunteer Emergency Management Training Centre (VEMTC) in Ballan. 23 Nov 2021 Honours and Awards People Training and Recruitment Go to Beaufort volunteer honoured with road naming
Distinguished service recognised at new training centre A distinguished 58-year service to the CFA has seen one of our highly respected members honoured with a street named after him at the new VEMTC training facility in Ballan. 23 Nov 2021 Honours and Awards Planning and Research Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Distinguished service recognised at new training centre
Honouring CFA's first female AFSM recipient The late Winsome Morris was the first female CFA member to receive an Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM) in 2003. The AFSM for distinguished fire services was just one of many medals and honours she ... 23 Nov 2021 Honours and Awards People Training and Recruitment Go to Honouring CFA's first female AFSM recipient