Juniors to attend national championship in NSW
CFA has once again been invited to participate in the Australian National Fire Cadet Championships (ANFCC) held at Myuna Bay near Lake Macquarie in New South Wales, during the September school holidays.
View ArticleCombining volunteering and study - NSVW 2015
It’s National Student Volunteer Week (NSVW) 3 - 9 August. We interviewed three volunteers from CFA District 15 who are students, who bring to CFA a wealth of knowledge and experience gained through...
View ArticleAdvancing Orbost youth
While Newmerella brigade’s Graham Wilson has recently stepped down from fire equipment maintenance and the Orbost Group secretary and treasurer roles, he’s not giving up teaching Advance, previously...
View ArticleScience night burns bright in Warrnambool
Warrnambool Fire Brigade helped light up a local primary school's annual Science Night on 20 August, demonstating their gas flare-off skills to hundreds of families.
View ArticleCFA celebrates young Victorian volunteers
CFA hopes to raise the profile of the state’s next generation of volunteers after signing on with the 2015 Victorian Young Achiever Awards as sponsor of the Young Volunteer Excellence Award.
View ArticleFuture fireys battle for national title
Eighteen of the state’s top junior CFA members have been chosen to battle it out at the national fire championships later this month.
View ArticleCountry kids get fire ready
Chewton Fire Brigade paid a visit to Chewton Primary School this morning to teach a Fire Safe Kids lesson as part of Fire Action Week.
View ArticleJuniors wow judges at Midlands Cup
Six junior CFA brigades gathered yesterday in Greendale to vie for the annual Midlands Junior Cup, a day for the 11 to 15-year-olds to demonstrate their skills across events including burn-over drills,...
View ArticleCFA volunteer chases world record
On Sunday, Panton Hill CFA volunteer Bronwyn Kealy sets off on her motorcycle, intent on becoming the youngest woman to ride around the world.
View ArticleHow should junior service be recognised?
CFA and Volunteer Fire Brigades Victoria (VFBV) are seeking your thoughts on whether time spent as a junior volunteer should count towards CFA service awards.
View ArticleGet set for the Championships
CFA brigades from across Victoria will have the chance to test their mettle, as the countdown begins to the State Urban and Rural championships.
View ArticlePriority entry to university for CFA volunteers
Do you have children or know any young members currently in year 10 or 11?Did you know that volunteering for CFA can help them get priority entry into University? As well as mentor, a lower ATAR...
View Article"You couldn't see the ground below you"
Twenty hours on the back of a fire truck, a stint in crew protection mode and three separate sprints to the station for fresh incidents. Brady Dunne will always remember his marathon first day as a CFA...
View ArticleCFA Mount Martha family on film
It started with a university project but turned into a film that has inspired a community.
View ArticleBusy times for Maldon Fire Brigade
Maldon Fire Brigade has been very busy with training over the past month attending training exercises and making use of various props located in the District.
View ArticleTaradale Juniors visit Campaspe Downs
On Saturday 2 July, Taradale Juniors escaped the election day blues and spent the day at PGL Campaspe Downs, near Kyneton, having fun and encouraging each other to try something new.
View ArticleStudents lead, students learn
By Emma TauntLast week Anglesea Primary School Grade 6 students hosted an excursion for Aireys Inlet Primary School Grade 6 students – a full day event that was almost entirely student led.
View ArticleNominate a CFA volunteer in Young Achiever Awards
CFA members can recognise our leaders of the future by nominating a volunteer in the Victorian Young Achiever Awards.
View ArticleDrouin/Bunyip recruiting more running members
The Drouin/Bunyip Fire Brigade Running Team is getting set for another competition season.
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