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Authorities issue burns warning ahead of long weekend

Following a concerning spike in preventable burns injuries since December, burns specialists at The Alfred have joined forces with CFA to issue an urgent call for action: take care around fire this Au ...

25 Jan 2024

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Fire risk not over in the Wimmera

For the first time in many years, a fire observing aircraft will be situated for the next month in the Wimmera due to the elevated fire risk during this time.   

25 Jan 2024

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Planned burn success on Mount Van Dyke

Prescribed burning plays a major role in vegetation regeneration, and in conjunction with partner agencies, Lyons Fire Brigade achieved a great outcome on Mount Van Dyke.

25 Jan 2024

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Trafalgar’s young people sign up for Juniors

Trafalgar Fire Brigade started a Junior Volunteer Development Program (JVDP) in 2018, kicking off with an open day for potential recruits, their parents and carers to learn about the program.

22 Jan 2024

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Beechworth Rural Fire Brigade pumped for new equipment

Beechworth Rural Fire Brigade has teamed up with the local correctional centre and a Beechworth based national business to build a much-needed trailer mounted quick fill pump.

22 Jan 2024

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Stephen’s passion for trucks

District mechanical officers (DMO) keep our fleet on the road. We talked to Stephen Puglisi from the Swan Hill workshop, who recently finished his apprenticeship.

17 Jan 2024

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