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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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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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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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.
See what I can expect as a volunteer.
Meet our Volunteers
The local hero
Georgie Gretton
Camperdown Brigade, 4th Lieutenant
"The skills that I’ve learned - working with teams, working with people, working in emergency situations…have all helped me develop my skills as a paramedic."
Read more about Camperdown Brigade's paramedic, mum and CFA volunteer
The daytime responders
Jen and Ray Jardine
Gruyere Brigade, Secretary and 3rd Lieutenant
"We enjoy contributing our time, it really is a big family. Gruyere feels like our family. We have got more out of CFA than we have put in."
Read more about Gruyere couple's work life balance as CFA volunteers
The country girl
Marianne Thomson
Yellingbo Brigade, 4th Lieutenant
"You get so much out of it. I've met so many great people and it's really brought me out of my shell. I've got so much more confidence; it's really changed me."
Read more about how tree change inspired Yellingbo volunteer
Page last updated: Tuesday, 21 May 2024 11:03:01 AM