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Vale Greg Godkin

Today CFA honoured long-serving volunteer and fire investigator Greg Godkin who recently passed away after returning from operational duties.

25 Aug 2023

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Members honoured at AFAC annual awards

CFA members Angela Cook, Kelly Stoner and Nancy Boura have been recognised for their work and contribution to the fire services at this year’s Australasian Fire Authorities Council (AFAC) Awards in Br ...

25 Aug 2023

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Firefighters battle Langwarrin house fire

Update at 10:15am on 24 August, 2023.

24 Aug 2023

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Data-driven research helps CFA fight fires

Data collection after a fire is helping scientists to better understand fire behaviour and better prepare for future fires.

24 Aug 2023

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Spring Seasonal Outlook for Victoria released

Victorians could see an increased number of fires leading into summer.

23 Aug 2023

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New Ultra-heavy firefighting vehicles roll out across Victoria

The first of 29 new Ultra-heavy Tankers are being rolled out soon to a brigade in Ballarat and another near Swan Hill which will help support firefighting efforts across Victoria.

23 Aug 2023

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Multiple new tankers delivered to the west ahead of fire season

The broader Ballarat area has received seven new heavy tankers as part of the rollout of 50 new tankers across the state.

23 Aug 2023

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Melton multi-agency exercise success

The Melton community witnessed some commotion on Sunday 20 August with a response of more than 16 fire trucks to a structure fire. Fortunately it was just a training exercise.

21 Aug 2023

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