Firefighters face devastating scenes on Queensland deployment CFA firefighters currently on deployment in Queensland to support the flood and storm clean-up have talked about the devastation to affected communities. 2 Jan 2024 Go to Firefighters face devastating scenes on Queensland deployment
Victorian emergency services to support Queensland storm response This week, 111 Victorian emergency management personnel are travelling to Queensland to support local emergency services with flood and storm response efforts. 29 Dec 2023 Go to Victorian emergency services to support Queensland storm response
Send out 2023 with a certified banger, not illegal fireworks Victorians are reminded to leave fireworks to the professionals this New Year’s Eve or risk serious injuries, fires or harsh penalties blowing their chances of a great start to 2024. 29 Dec 2023 Go to Send out 2023 with a certified banger, not illegal fireworks
Memorial Service held for dedicated volunteer firefighter A memorial service has been held to honour the life of New South Wales Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Group Captain and former CFA firefighter Dale Bowles, who tragically died in the line of duty earlie ... 29 Dec 2023 Go to Memorial Service held for dedicated volunteer firefighter
Drone trial in the west a success CFA members conducted a planned burn in Western Victoria trialling new technology for the first time. 28 Dec 2023 Go to Drone trial in the west a success
How brigades prepare for the tourism season During summer the population of some small towns can grow to ten times or more their normal size. Here’s how three brigades deal with the increased fire risk. 27 Dec 2023 Go to How brigades prepare for the tourism season
Brigade’s passion for safety drives speed limit reduction Gooram Fire Brigade has led the charge to reduce the speed limit on a notoriously dangerous road near the town. 21 Dec 2023 Go to Brigade’s passion for safety drives speed limit reduction
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. 20 Dec 2023 Go to Tarrawingee memorial service to mark tragedy 80 years ago
Travellers warned to stay informed this summer Before hitting the roads this summer on your travels, CFA is urging Victorians to check local conditions, download the VicEmergency app and familiarise yourself with Fire Danger Ratings. 19 Dec 2023 Go to Travellers warned to stay informed this summer
Harkaway Primary School awarded for fire safety program Harkaway Primary School has been honoured for its dedication to fire education with a national award. 18 Dec 2023 Go to Harkaway Primary School awarded for fire safety program
Aerial firefighting fleet ready to keep Victorians safe Victoria’s aerial firefighting fleet of helicopters, air tankers and planes are ready to take to the skies and protect Victorians this fire season, with new additions to the fleet. 18 Dec 2023 Go to Aerial firefighting fleet ready to keep Victorians safe
CFA crews respond to Lilydale Masonic Centre fire The Lilydale Masonic Centre was destroyed on Saturday 16 December after a fire tore through the building. 18 Dec 2023 Go to CFA crews respond to Lilydale Masonic Centre fire