Devenish brigade celebrates 900 years of service Members of Devenish Fire Brigade were presented with CFA service awards on 9 November. The 33 award recipients have amassed combined service of 990 years protecting Victorian communities from emergenc ... 14 Nov 2018 Honours and Awards Go to Devenish brigade celebrates 900 years of service
Wangaratta Group life members An outstanding group of individuals was recently recognised with CFA Life Membership at an awards function organised by the Wangaratta Group. 12 Nov 2018 Honours and Awards People Go to Wangaratta Group life members
Photos of CFA in the alpine region The alpine region is one of the most complex landscapes CFA protects. 2 Nov 2018 Others Go to Photos of CFA in the alpine region
Mock rescue highlights interoperability CFA crews from Maindample, Mansfield and Wangaratta participated in a mock rescue exercise with Mansfield SES, Victoria Police, Ambulance Victoria and Mansfield Shire Council. 30 Oct 2018 Community Safety Events / Fundraising / Offers Go to Mock rescue highlights interoperability
Fire Danger Period announced for all of District 23 The Fire Danger Period will begin at 01.00am on Monday, 29 October 2018 for the following municipalities and resort management areas in CFA’s North East Region: 23 Oct 2018 Community Safety Go to Fire Danger Period announced for all of District 23
Leaders stand shoulder to shoulder on mental health CFA Chief Officer Steve Warrington and CFA CEO Paul Smith are today walking alongside Chief Commissioner of Victoria Police Graham Ashton for his final leg of the epic Head to Head Walk across regiona ... 22 Oct 2018 Events / Fundraising / Offers People Go to Leaders stand shoulder to shoulder on mental health
Emergency medical response now delivered by all integrated CFA stations Residents in Wangaratta and Wodonga will benefit from a co-responder initiative between Victoria’s fire services and Ambulance Victoria to improve out of hospital cardiac arrest survival rates. 10 Oct 2018 Community Safety Go to Emergency medical response now delivered by all integrated CFA stations
Dry conditions spark haystack concerns CFA is warning all farmers, and especially those in Victoria’s north, to exercise extreme caution with the cutting, baling and storage of hay. 27 Sep 2018 Community Safety Go to Dry conditions spark haystack concerns
North East Region celebrates Wear It Purple Day Districts 22 and 23 in North East Region celebrated Wear it Purple Day on Friday 31 August by sharing a morning tea in recognition and support of LGBTI youth. 11 Sep 2018 Inclusion and Fairness Go to North East Region celebrates Wear It Purple Day
CFA volunteer delivers wife's baby on side of the road As Dartmouth brigade captain and a volunteer for 18 years, Jono Dower has attended a variety of incidents in his time with CFA. 2 Aug 2018 Others Go to CFA volunteer delivers wife's baby on side of the road
A new station for Edi Around 50 people turned out on the last Sunday in May to celebrate the opening of CFA’s new fire station in Edi. 22 Jun 2018 Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to A new station for Edi
Traditional burning brings many benefits To mark National Reconciliation Week 2018, CFA's Phil Hawkey talks about the many benefits of working with Aboriginal communities to learn more about traditional burning practices. 28 May 2018 Environment Honours and Awards Go to Traditional burning brings many benefits