The Country Fire Authority (CFA) applies fees and charges in accordance with the Country Fire Authority Regulations 2025 , which set out the Authority’s financial arrangements and the basis on which certain services may incur costs.
These fees ensure CFA can continue delivering essential fire prevention, preparedness, and emergency response services to Victorian communities. The information below outlines the current fees and charges, how they are determined, and when they apply.
Fire equipment maintenance
Charges related to servicing and maintaining fire equipment.
Service fee: varies depending on the service
Fire equipment maintenance →
False alarms
Fees that may apply when CFA responds to certain alarm activations.
Service fee: $681.30 per appliance for false alarm attendance (15-minute intervals).
False alarms in buildings →
Fire report request
Costs associated with requesting and obtaining fire reports.
Report fee: $400
Fire reports request →
Road accident rescue
Fees that may apply for certain road accident response services.
Response fee: varies by incident type and response requirements.
Commercial events
Fees for specific commercial services provided by CFA.
Commercial service fee: varies by category, charged per day (00:00–24:00).
- Fire truck and crew: $4,916 per day
- Training campus hire: price on request
To learn more about the new CFA Regulations 2025, visit the
CFA Regulations 2025 page.
Page last updated: Wednesday, 1 July 2026 10:04:48 AM