Cigarettes and other smoking materials remain among the leading causes of preventable fire-related fatalities in Victoria, according to data from the state’s fire agencies.

8 Sep 2026 Community Safety Incidents - Structure

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District 15 firefighters step up for MND in the Blue Mountains

Three CFA volunteers from District 15 travelled more than 800 kilometres from Victoria to the Blue Mountains in New South Wales to take on the 2026 Firies Climb for MND.

7 Sep 2026 Events / Fundraising / Offers

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Research addresses gaps in fire behaviour understanding

Groundbreaking research from CFA, CSIRO and South Australian Country Fire Service (SACFS) has produced the first comprehensive data of fire behaviour in canola stubble.

7 Sep 2026 Environment Incidents - Bushfire Planning and Research

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Interconnected smoke alarms pivotal in saving home

The value of interconnected smoke alarms was demonstrated in Mt Martha recently, after residents were alerted to a fire in their upstairs kitchen, whilst they were downstairs.

7 Sep 2026 Incidents - Structure

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CFA recognised at Resilient Australia Awards

Three CFA projects have been recognised at the 2026 Resilient Australia Awards for their contribution to building disaster and emergency resilience across Victorian communities.

4 Sep 2026 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers

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The two of us: Taradale brigade father and son

Taradale Fire Brigade Captain Lachie Elliott followed in his father’s footsteps as a CFA firefighter.

4 Sep 2026 People

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Rescue footage and photos added to CFA Digital Library

A new collection of rescue footage and photography is now available in the CFA Digital Library, capturing the breadth of incidents CFA members have responded to over the years.

3 Sep 2026 Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat

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Celebrating young CFA members and their pathways

CFA recognises and celebrates the energy, creativity and leadership young people bring to brigades and proudly helps reward their contributions through the La Trobe University partnership.

3 Sep 2026 People Training and Recruitment Youth and Juniors

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CFA shares insights at Safer Together Science Symposium

As bushfire risk continues to evolve, collaboration, research and innovation are playing an increasingly important role in helping keep Victorian communities safe.

2 Sep 2026 Environment Community Safety Planning and Research

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Japanese volunteer firefighter gains insight into CFA operations

Japanese volunteer firefighter Takashi Kitagawa travelled to CFA’s District 8 to gain insight into Australian firefighting and its volunteer emergency services.

1 Sep 2026 Operational Information Partnerships People

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Meet Sharon Linke

Sharon Linke - Manager Learning & Development, South West Region

1 Sep 2026 Training and Recruitment

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More than 80 per cent would wait too long to leave during bushfire

A CFA survey has found most Victorians living in bushfire-prone areas understand leaving early is the best way to protect themselves and their families during a bushfire, but most would wait too long ...

1 Sep 2026 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire Planning and Research

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CFA members invited to enjoy free NBL Blitz basketball in Bendigo

CFA members and their families are invited to enjoy five days of live NBL basketball in Bendigo, with complimentary tickets available throughout the tournament.

31 Aug 2026 Events / Fundraising / Offers

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Catering to the community at the Volunteer Forum – 27/08/2026

Community engagement was the focus at the August Volunteer Forum hosted by Narre Warren Fire Brigade in District 8.

28 Aug 2026 Community Safety

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Members lead through learning at forum

Five members travelled to Dubbo to take part in the 2026 NSWRFS Learning and Development Forum, sharing their experience and learning alongside more than 240 NSW RFS volunteers and staff.

28 Aug 2026 Training and Recruitment

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A 790-kilometre walk to raise funds for brigade

Malmsbury Fire Brigade Lieutenant Billy Law will be walking 790 kilometres in Spain over 35 days to raise funds for his brigade and to raise awareness of mental health among volunteers.

28 Aug 2026 Events / Fundraising / Offers People

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CFA teens feature in BBC documentary

Two CFA volunteers from a rural town in Gippsland have featured in a BBC documentary recently, showcasing their pathway from junior to senior volunteer firefighters.

28 Aug 2026 Operational Information People Youth and Juniors

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Last chance: Register now for the 2026 CFA STEPtember Challenge!

With September just around the corner and registrations closing on 31 August, there is still time to lock in your spot for the 2026 CFA STEPtember Challenge.

27 Aug 2026 Health and Safety

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New video: How to wear your Honours and Awards

CFA Honours has released a new short video to help members understand how to correctly wear their awards.

26 Aug 2026 Honours and Awards

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CFA participation in the Emergency Management and AFAC conferences 2026

CFA proudly supported members across the state to attend this year’s Emergency Management and AFAC conferences.

26 Aug 2026 Events / Fundraising / Offers People

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CFA’s medical responders put to the test in mass casualty exercise

CFA’s Fire Medical Response (FMR) crews have been put to the test, responding to a mock mass casualty train versus bus incident alongside our partner emergency service agencies.

26 Aug 2026 Health and Safety Partnerships Training and Recruitment

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