Volunteer with CFA

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Give us a hand - Volunteer with CFA

In over 1200 communities across Victoria, CFA Brigade volunteers are proudly making a difference. Will you join us?

There are many ways you can lend a hand. Fighting fires, educating your community on fire safety or supporting the team from behind the scenes.

With full training and support from your local brigade, you can learn exciting new skills, connect with new people and play a vital role in your community.

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What volunteer roles can I do?

volunteers in dressing area at fire station

There are roles for everyone. Operational roles like firefighting and emergency response or Support roles like business management, social media or community education.

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Who can be a volunteer?

Do you live or work near a CFA brigade? CFA brigades welcome all members of the community of all ages and skills. Our members come from all walks of life.

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What can I expect as a volunteer?

Learn new skills, give back to community, make lifelong friends. No day is the same for our volunteers. Find out why CFA has over 50,000 proud members across Victoria.

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Meet our Volunteers

The Junior Leader

Belinda Harris
Diamond Creek Brigade, Lieutenant and Personnel Manager

"I assist with the mentoring and recruitment of new members. It’s amazing being part of such and including and welcoming brigade and meeting so many different people who are now lifelong friends."

Read more about Diamond Creek's proactive BMT

The young family

Renee, Conal (and Baby Jack) Rush
Newnham Brigade, Operational roles

"As a new mum, I wasn't sure if I could take (baby) Jack with me to training, But they said it was not a problem, just to bring him down. Being a member of the brigade gives you skills your children will be proud of."

Read more about Newham Brigade's newest volunteers