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Bellarine Peninsula partnership reduces fire risk

For several years, CFA has partnered with Bellarine Catchment Network and the Borough of Queenscliff to carry out fuel reduction and woody weed removal in an area called The Narrows Queenscliff.

8 Apr 2024

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Fire restrictions to end in remainder of North East

The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will finish at 1.00am on Monday, 15 April for the remainder of the North East region in the following municipalities in CFA’s District 12, 13, 23 and 24.

8 Apr 2024

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Fire restrictions to end in remainder of North West

The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will finish at 1.00am on Monday, 15 April for the remainder of the North West region in the following municipalities in CFA’s District 2 and 14.

8 Apr 2024

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Why do I see and smell smoke?

With fire restrictions easing in some parts of the state, and calm autumn conditions, hundreds of private, agricultural and planned burns are expected to take place in the coming weeks.

5 Apr 2024

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Peer Program supports member wellbeing

CFA's volunteer and staff peers talk to their fellow members about difficult or potentially traumatic events. We spoke to two peers about their experiences.

4 Apr 2024

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Fundraising for vital equipment

The Victorian Government’s Volunteer Emergency Services Equipment Program (VESEP) gives brigades $2 (up to a maximum of $150,000) for every $1 of funding raised by a brigade or group to help buy ...

3 Apr 2024

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