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Broadening our capability through forestry industry brigades

“With 336,531 hectares of plantations in Victoria, it’s essential the plantation industry is well equipped and ready for the threat of wildfire,” CFA’s Forestry Industry Brigad ...

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16 Jul 2024

Community Captain commended for his leadership

Highly respected community member and Kerang Fire Brigade Captain Ramon Steel has officially been commended for his leadership throughout various flood events.

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16 Jul 2024

Celebrative NAIDOC Week for Bunjil Fire Brigade

This NAIDOC Week, CFA’s indigenous-led firefighting crew gathered to celebrate the formation of Bunjil Fire Brigade and the extension to their fire station facilities.

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11 Jul 2024

Healing a community through bushfire risk reduction

Wannon is a small town west of Hamilton in the state’s west. Its community had differing views about bushfire planning until a Community-Based Bushfire Management (CBBM) officer stepped in to he ...

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11 Jul 2024

Next generation light tanker

In a landmark development for firefighting technology, CFA has unveiled its latest truck: the prototype light tanker.

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9 Jul 2024

Keeping firefighters safe in real time

Firefighting comes with risk, including the risks of smoke and heat stress. It’s important that all members get home safely – and that’s where our skilled rehabilitation units can he ...

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3 Jul 2024