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Reduce risk this autumn, register your burn-off online

Following a year that saw CFA volunteers respond to 936 incidents caused by escaped burn-offs, CFA and Triple Zero Victoria are urging landowners to take extra precautions before lighting up.

5 May 2025 Environment Community Safety Health and Safety

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Staff profile: Meet David Maxwell

David Maxwell is the ACFO for Training Delivery in Operational Doctrine and Training.

5 May 2025 People Training and Recruitment

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Annual firefighter memorial honours fallen heroes

Hundreds gathered today at the Victorian Emergency Services Memorial in Treasury Gardens to honour firefighters who have lost their lives in the line of duty.

4 May 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers People

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Exercise Right Month 2025

Exercise benefits our health and wellbeing in so many ways, including reduced risk of chronic health conditions, reduced pain and improved physical functioning for everyday life.

4 May 2025 Health and Safety People

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CFA firefighter remembered at national memorial service

This morning (1 May) the family of CFA Portland Fire Brigade volunteer Garry Mallen was presented with an AFAC Memorial Medallian.

1 May 2025 Honours and Awards

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D13 Headquarters Brigade Honours 60 years of service

On April 16th District 13 HQ Brigade honoured their members, most notably Bill McIntosh who received his 60 Year service award and CFA Life Membership.

1 May 2025 Honours and Awards

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A century of service for Nyah Nyah West

Nyah Nyah West Fire Brigade has proudly marked 100 years of service over the weekend, celebrating the centenary with a community open day, luncheon and medal presentation.

1 May 2025 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers People

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Busy day at Broadford

An afternoon call-out for Broadford FB as the Volunteer Forum crew arrived launched the April Volunteer Forum into action.

30 Apr 2025 Operational Information People Training and Recruitment

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Fire restrictions extended for first time this decade

For the first time since 2019, the Fire Danger Period (FDP) will be extended in parts of Victoria as unseasonably dry conditions continue to elevate fire risk.

30 Apr 2025 Community Safety Health and Safety Operational Information

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Victoria’s fire risk extended

For the first time since 2019, Victoria’s Fire Danger Period (FDP) has been extended beyond May 1 in some parts of the state due to elevated fire risk, largely driven by ongoing near-record rain ...

30 Apr 2025 Community Safety Health and Safety Operational Information

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Community safety in the alps

The 2019-20 fires were the catalyst for Steve Belli’s interest in community resilience and recovery.

29 Apr 2025 Community Safety

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CFASafe is getting a facelift

Shortly we will be releasing an updated version of CFASafe with a new contemporary look and feel and additional features.

29 Apr 2025 Health and Safety

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National Memorial Service to honour the fallen

The 2025 AFAC National Memorial Service on Thursday 1 May will honour fire and emergency service personnel who have died in the line of duty.

28 Apr 2025 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers

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Developing a brigade’s standards

When Kialla Fire Brigade members wanted to develop core community standards, they turned to North East Region’s Volunteer Sustainability Team (VST) for help.

28 Apr 2025 Inclusion and Fairness

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2025 recruitment season is here

CFA’s Give us a hand statewide recruitment campaign is running for a third year.

24 Apr 2025 Community Safety People Training and Recruitment

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80 years of CFA fire stations

From tin sheds, red brick buildings to weatherboard structures and ex-army Nissen huts, the home base for CFA brigades across Victoria has evolved significantly over the last 80 years.

23 Apr 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Driving and Heavy Vehicle licence training

These state-run courses are in addition to any district-run courses and are open to all members across the state.

23 Apr 2025 Training and Recruitment

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Faces of CFA – Kate Lamble

What binds CFA members is the common goal to protect lives and property. But they are a diverse bunch – every member has a story and Faces of CFA introduces you to just some of those stories.

22 Apr 2025 People

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Get involved in the Fire Equipment Maintenance Program

Fire Equipment Maintenance (FEM) is a vital fire prevention activity and an important income source for many CFA brigades.

22 Apr 2025 Community Safety Operational Information Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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CFA smashes $40 million milestone for Good Friday Appeal

Victorians have dug deep this year in support of the Good Friday Appeal, helping CFA reach a historic milestone and raising our grand total of contributions to $41 million.

19 Apr 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers

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Small change, big impact for Camperdown's safety

A further 48 Camperdown residents have had their homes further safeguarded from fire as we head toward winter, thanks to the collaborative efforts of community volunteers.

17 Apr 2025 Community Safety Health and Safety People

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CFA reminds tree changers to be fire ready

As more Victorians trade city life for the peace and quiet of regional and rural areas, CFA is encouraging tree changers to take the time to learn about their local fire risks.

16 Apr 2025 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire Planning and Research

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Fire restrictions to end in District 23

The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will officially end at 1am on Tuesday 22 April in the following municipalities in CFA’s District 23.

16 Apr 2025 Community Safety Operational Information

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Restrictions, penalties, still in force for parts of Victoria

Ahead of the Easter break, CFA is reminding Victorians that fire restrictions are still in place across many parts of the state, and burning activities should still be put on hold in these areas.

15 Apr 2025 Community Safety Health and Safety

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