CFA training campus - Huntly

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CFA training campus - Huntly, near Bendigo, is a purpose-built emergency services training facility that delivers realistic training environments, specialised facilities and hands-on learning experiences to prepare responders for real-world emergencies.

Summary

  • The CFA Huntly training campus is a purpose-built emergency services training campus near Bendigo set across approximately 30 hectares.
  • Provides realistic, hands-on environments simulating real-world emergency scenarios.
  • There is a Specialist Fire Investigation Unit focused on fire behaviour, origin and cause analysis.
  • There are practical training areas for suppression, rescue, hazmat and incident response.
  • At the Huntly campus, you can build technical skills, teamwork and decision-making for effective emergency management.

About CFA training campus - Huntly

The CFA Huntly training campus is a key training hub situated on approx. 30 hectares located near Bendigo. This training campus offers a wide range of hands-on learning, environments that replicate real life scenarios ensuring attendees and any responders are prepared for the challenges they face in the field.

A standout feature of this facility is its Fire Investigation Unit, a specialised facility where crews learn to examine fire behaviour, identifying points of origin and determine causes. Training in this space strengthens the ability to understand how fires start and spread, which in turn supports prevention strategies and enhances community safety.

In addition to the FIU Unit this site provides practical training areas for suppression, rescue, and incident response giving personnel the opportunity to work together under realistic conditions. This holistic approach ensures every attendee leaves Huntly with both technical experience alongside teamwork and decision-making skills ensuring correct management of complex emergent situations.

By combining advanced facilities with experienced Instruction, the CFA Huntly training campus plays a vital role in building resilience and readiness across Victoria’s Emergency and Private Agencies.

Aerial view of Huntly

Campus features

Please find more information on the Huntly campus below:

Campus highlights

 

Bushfire

 

Confined space

 

Flammable liquid

 

Hazmat

 

Road rescue

 

Off-Road Driving

Available courses

  • Basic Officer
  • Building construction
  • Command / control
  • Drive Off-road Track
  • Electrical incidents / fire
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Fire safety / evacuation
  • Flammable liquids
  • LPG
  • Pumps/ hydraulics
  • Recruit / advanced firefighter
  • Safe working at heights Prop
  • Structural fire attack

How to find us

CFA training campus - Huntly

29 Caellis Road, Huntly VIC 3551

Phone: 0438 768 141
Email: tcas@cfa.vic.gov.au

 

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