Emergency response drill at Silvan Water Plant
Melbourne Water will conduct an emergency response exercise to test the incident procedures at the Silvan Water Treatment Plant on Stoneyford Road, Silvan on 24 May 2015.
View ArticleSomerville honours long-serving firefighter
Somerville was at a standstill on Saturday 9 May to honour Somerville Fire Brigade's most senior firefighter, who passed away on 4 May.
View ArticleLucky residents escape two house fires
Two home owners are counting their losses and blessings this morning after their homes were damaged or destroyed by fire.
View ArticleSilvan exercise a success
Brigades from Silvan, Monbulk, Mt Evelyn, Lilydale, Belgrave, Montrose, Kalorama and Ranges Group took part in a major multi-agency exercise on Sunday 24 May at the Silvan Water Treatment Plant, in the...
View ArticleEmergency services test crisis response
Firefighters from across the Geelong area were called to reports of a chemical smell on a V/Line train which started to affect passengers on board. This set the scene for a counter terrorism exercise...
View ArticleKeysborough factory fire
Firefighters were able to quickly control a fire at a factory in Keysborough this afternoon.
View ArticleSmoke alarm saves Mt Eliza woman
A working smoke alarm has saved an elderly woman from her burning home in Mount Eliza overnight.
View ArticleCardinia Group Burns Management
On the evening of Wednesday 17 June, Pakenham Fire Station hosted a unique burns management training session with an integrated multi-agency focus.
View ArticleDogs sniff out trouble in Dandenong
In early May 2015 a training partnership was struck up between Dandenong Fire Brigade's B platoon and SARDA (Search and Rescue Dogs Australia).
View ArticleSafe Mistakes visits Cranbourne Botanical Gardens
On Tuesday 30 June and Wednesday 1 July, District 8 sent along the Safe Mistakes trailer to the Cranbourne Botanical Gardens to interact with parents and children that were attending the centre during...
View ArticleGunai Kurnai CFA members Celebrate NAIDOC Week
Lake Tyers Aboriginal Trust satellite brigade hosted friends, family and community for a NAIDOC Week barbecue in East Gippsland.
View ArticleHelicopter crash Cannons Creek
CFA brigades, Coastguard and Victoria Police are responding to a helicopter crash in Cannons Creek today.
View ArticleFireys rescue man from car in water at Keysborough
CFA firefighters have rescued a man after his car overturned into an open drain following an accident in Keysborough last night.
View ArticleMan rescued from Keysborough crash
CFA firefighters have helped to successfully rescue a man after his car flipped into a drain in Keysborough.
View ArticleSouth East Assistant Chief updates ABC Radio
Every fortnight Trevor Owen, the Assistant Chief Officer of CFA's South East Region joins Sian Gard on ABC Gippsland Breakfast.
View ArticleDeaf member comes in loud and clear
While Peter Busch was born deaf, this experienced Glenaladale firefighter knows that a roaring bushfire leaves everyone on the fireground hard of hearing and gesturing wildly to get their messages across.
View ArticleDandenong South hazmat fire
CFA has successfully contained a chemical fire at a Dandenong South factory overnight.
View ArticleRye Fire Brigade recruiting video
Rye Fire Brigade has produced an in-house video to recruit new members.
View ArticleVictoria's largest fire station opens
CFA’s busiest fire station is officially opening its new home in Dandenong which is now the biggest fire station in Victoria.
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