Bushfire safety overlooked by nearly half of Victorians in risk areas, survey finds A recent CFA survey revealed that 45% of Victorians living in bushfire-prone areas are not concerned about bushfire safety despite being at increased risk. Go to Bushfire safety overlooked by nearly half of Victorians in risk areas, survey finds 16 Sep 2024
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
Shoreham reflect on 75 years as a brigade Shoreham Fire Brigade members gathered for a momentous awards dinner to reflect on their 75 years of service and acknowledge the efforts their members have contributed to the community. Go to Shoreham reflect on 75 years as a brigade 13 Sep 2024
Woolworths customers dig deep Woolworths Portland has a donation fund which gives a sum of money each month to a volunteer organisation. Go to Woolworths customers dig deep 13 Sep 2024
New aviation course lands at Bangholme Sixteen CFA members are currently taking part in a new aviation training course at VEMTC Bangholme. Go to New aviation course lands at Bangholme 12 Sep 2024
Home fire safety key for children all year round With burns and scalds among the leading causes of presentations to The Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) each year, CFA is calling on Victorian parents to make fire safety messaging a focus in hou ... Go to Home fire safety key for children all year round 12 Sep 2024
Portland Fire Brigade recognition of service awards Members of Portland Fire Brigade were recognised for their service to the community in August. Go to Portland Fire Brigade recognition of service awards 11 Sep 2024
CFA attends two vehicle incidents in two days At about 11.30am on Monday 9 September, Doreen Fire Brigade responded to a serious single-vehicle incident. Go to CFA attends two vehicle incidents in two days 10 Sep 2024
Bright future ahead for Ferntree Gully firefighter Initially starting as “I’ll give it a go”, volunteering with Ferntree Gully Fire Brigade is now a key part of Jasmin Chia’s life. Go to Bright future ahead for Ferntree Gully firefighter 5 Sep 2024
CFA is ready for fire season. Are you? Victoria could be facing an earlier start to the fire season this year and we’re asking those living in high-risk areas to take action to prepare their family and property. Go to CFA is ready for fire season. Are you? 5 Sep 2024
Victorians could see an increased risk of fire in the far west and southwest this spring After a drier-than average autumn and winter, Victoria’s far west and southwest are facing an increased fire risk leading into summer, according to the Australian Seasonal Bushfire Outlook for S ... Go to Victorians could see an increased risk of fire in the far west and southwest this spring 4 Sep 2024
Pomonal volunteers reflect on the devastating February fires Pomonal volunteers have reflected on the devastating bushfires that destroyed 45 homes in their small rural community in February this year. Go to Pomonal volunteers reflect on the devastating February fires 3 Sep 2024