CFA mechanics awarded National Emergency Medals Ten CFA District Mechanical Officers (DMOs) from the North East region have been honoured with National Emergency Medals for their efforts in the 2019-2020 Australian bushfire crisis. Go to CFA mechanics awarded National Emergency Medals 13 Dec 2024 Honours and Awards Incidents - Bushfire Operational Information
Fire restrictions announced in parts of the northeast The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will begin at 01.00am on Monday, November 18, for the following municipalities in CFA’s North East region: Go to Fire restrictions announced in parts of the northeast 7 Nov 2024 Community Safety People
Wangaratta training campus celebrates 40 years One of CFA’s eight training facilities used by firefighters celebrated its 40th anniversary with members and families on the weekend. Go to Wangaratta training campus celebrates 40 years 8 Oct 2024 Community Safety Events / Fundraising / Offers People
Faces of CFA - Lesley Forman What binds CFA members is the common goal to protect lives and property. But they are a diverse bunch – every member has a story and Faces of CFA introduces you to just some of those stories. Go to Faces of CFA - Lesley Forman 7 Oct 2024 People
Wangaratta North receives new ultra heavy tanker Wangaratta North fire brigade is prepared for the upcoming fire season after receiving the keys for their new ultra-heavy tanker. Go to Wangaratta North receives new ultra heavy tanker 18 Sep 2024 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings
Mount Buller training exercise sets interagency response up for success CFA brigades from Mount Buller, Glenroy-Merrijig and Mansfield recently completed a training exercise simulating a fire set at Sugarbush Lodge Mount Buller. Go to Mount Buller training exercise sets interagency response up for success 13 Sep 2024 Community Safety People Training and Recruitment
Women's hot fire training Day at Wangaratta training campus The training day on 18 August brought together more than 20 dedicated volunteer firefighters, including volunteer PAD instructors, with the support of staff at VEMTC Wangaratta training campus. Go to Women's hot fire training Day at Wangaratta training campus 27 Aug 2024 People Training and Recruitment
Shelley Burn Camp a great success The Shelley Burn Camp in north-east Victoria is unique because it occurs in one of the highest locations in the state, and because it’s a collaborative training exercise between CFA and Hancock ... Go to Shelley Burn Camp a great success 21 May 2024 Community Safety Training and Recruitment
Fire restrictions to end in remainder of North East The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will finish at 1.00am on Monday, 15 April for the remainder of the North East region in the following municipalities in CFA’s District 12, 13, 23 and 24. Go to Fire restrictions to end in remainder of North East 8 Apr 2024 Environment Community Safety Health and Safety
CFA leader receives highest honour CFA Deputy Chief Officer (DCO) Ross Sullivan has been recognised in today’s Australia Day Honours, receiving an Australian Fire Service Medal for his more than 45 years of dedicated service to C ... Go to CFA leader receives highest honour 26 Jan 2024 Honours and Awards Operational Information People
Tarrawingee memorial service to mark tragedy 80 years ago This year marks the 80th anniversary of the Tarrawingee fire tragedy, with a special memorial service held on Friday 22 December at the Tarrawingee Memorial Stone. Go to Tarrawingee memorial service to mark tragedy 80 years ago 20 Dec 2023 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers Incidents - Bushfire
Crisis averted, again Members of Wangaratta North Fire Brigade were paged in the afternoon of 27 November to a fire on the Hume Freeway, north of Wangaratta. Go to Crisis averted, again 2 Dec 2023 Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat Partnerships