Recent rainfall raises haystack fire concerns CFA is warning farmers of the dangers of rain affected haystacks after heavy rainfalls of 40 to 100mm were recently recorded across parts of the northwest. Go to Recent rainfall raises haystack fire concerns 28 Nov 2024 Community Safety Health and Safety
Total Fire Ban for Mallee and Wimmera A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for the Mallee and Wimmera tomorrow, Saturday 23 November 2024. Go to Total Fire Ban for Mallee and Wimmera 22 Nov 2024 Environment Community Safety Health and Safety
Total Fire Ban for the Mallee The first Total Fire Ban (TFB) for the fire season has been declared for the Mallee region tomorrow, Wednesday, 6 November 2024. Go to Total Fire Ban for the Mallee 5 Nov 2024 Environment Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire
Red Cliffs celebrates 100 years with special recognition Red Cliffs Fire Brigade marked its 100th anniversary in style over the weekend, commemorating a century of dedicated service with a day of celebrations and a very special recognition. Go to Red Cliffs celebrates 100 years with special recognition 1 Nov 2024 People
Fire restrictions announced in the northwest and west The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will begin at 01.00am on Monday, November 4, for the following municipalities in CFA’s Northwest and West regions: Go to Fire restrictions announced in the northwest and west 25 Oct 2024 Community Safety Health and Safety Operational Information
Victoria's fire season officially begins This year’s Victorian fire season is set to officially begin with fire restrictions commencing in parts of the state next week. Go to Victoria's fire season officially begins 23 Oct 2024 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire People
North-west firefighters awarded National Emergency Medals More than 90 local volunteer firefighters and six CFA staff members have been honoured with National Emergency Medals for their efforts in the 2019-20 Australian bushfire crisis. Go to North-west firefighters awarded National Emergency Medals 15 Oct 2024 Honours and Awards Incidents - Bushfire
Hay season comes early in the west amid heightened fire risk With hay season arriving early in western Victoria and parts of the state facing an increased fire risk this spring, CFA is urging farmers to take extra care to prevent haystack fires. Go to Hay season comes early in the west amid heightened fire risk 11 Oct 2024 Community Safety Incidents - Others Others People
Northwest ready for summer with four new Ultra Heavy Tankers CFA’s northwest region has boosted their fire preparedness ahead of the upcoming season, adding four new Ultra Heavy Tankers to their firefighting capacity. Go to Northwest ready for summer with four new Ultra Heavy Tankers 20 Sep 2024 Community Safety Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings
Irymple brigade drives up blood donations in Mildura CFA volunteers rolled up their sleeves and helped boost the blood supply at the Mildura Donor Centre. Go to Irymple brigade drives up blood donations in Mildura 27 Aug 2024 Community Safety Health and Safety People
CFA report urges farmers to check machinery early Following 45 header fires across harvest season in the far north-west of the state, fire authorities are reminding grain growers to make machinery maintenance and hygiene a priority. Go to CFA report urges farmers to check machinery early 31 Jul 2024 Community Safety Incidents - Others Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat Others
Mildura Fire Brigade receives new tanker Mildura Fire Brigade was officially handed over the key to their new heavy tanker today. Go to Mildura Fire Brigade receives new tanker 18 Jul 2024 People Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings