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Changes to multifactor authentication

As part of CFA’s commitment to improve member experience when accessing CFA’s digital platforms such as Members Online and other CFA applications, we are changing the way CFA members use m ...

2 Jul 2026 Others

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Volunteer Driving Training project continues

The Volunteer Driving Training project continues to deliver additional driving training opportunities for members. 

2 Jul 2026 Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat Training and Recruitment

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Members help shape future CFA workwear collection

Thousands of members have contributed to the review of the CFA workwear collection through a recent survey and series of workshops, providing valuable insights into the current range and opportunities ...

2 Jul 2026 Operational Information Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Do you have links to the Commonwealth Games?

As the world gets ready for the 2026 Commonwealth Games, we’re looking to celebrate members who have represented or are preparing to represent their country on the international stage.

2 Jul 2026 Events / Fundraising / Offers

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Vote now in the AIDR Resilient Australia Awards

CFA is pleased to announce our entry in the AIDR Resilient Australia Awards.

2 Jul 2026 Community Safety

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Fire Safe Kids officially retires

In February 2011, CFA replaced Brigade in Schools with a program called Fire Safe Kids.

2 Jul 2026 Community Safety

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Berwick reflects on 100 years of service

Berwick Fire Brigade celebrated a century of service at a special brigade dinner and awards ceremony at the Berwick Fire Station, last Saturday night (27 June).

2 Jul 2026 Honours and Awards People

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Elmhurst 140 times safer thanks to volunteers

Elmhurst Fire Brigade volunteers have installed almost 140 smoke alarms across their small rural community after demand for the free service far exceeded expectations.

1 Jul 2026 Community Safety People

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June Volunteer Forum takes flight at Somerville

It was up, up and away at Somerville for the June Volunteer Forum as members in attendance had more toys than a Pixar movie at their disposal.

1 Jul 2026 Operational Information People Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Take action this winter for family fire safety

Victoria’s fire services are urging residents to ensure they have working smoke alarms and a Home Fire Escape Plan as new figures show an increase in the number of preventable fire fatalities la ...

1 Jul 2026 Community Safety Partnerships People

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Multi-agency road crash rescue capabilities strengthen in Werribee

In their ninth year of collaboration, Werribee Fire Brigade has once again teamed up with Ambulance Victoria and Victoria Police to train and enhance road crash rescue capabilities.

29 Jun 2026 Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat Operational Information Training and Recruitment

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New CFA recruits

Many members of the community have recently joined a CFA brigade. Here are three of their stories.

29 Jun 2026 Community Safety People

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Staff profile - Ashlea Davis

Ashlea Davis: HQ - Coordinator Learning Governance

29 Jun 2026 Others Training and Recruitment

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Road to recovery

Recovering after a major incident can take years. We talked to a brigade affected by last January's Longwood fire, and a brigade impacted by the 2024 Pomonal fire.

24 Jun 2026 Incidents - Bushfire

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Women of CFA rise to the challenge

Annual CFA women’s challenge camps have been taking place across the state giving the women of CFA the opportunity to come together, push their limits and get inspired.

24 Jun 2026 Inclusion and Fairness People

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Crews rescue man from deep sinkhole

A man has been rescued from a three-metre-deep sinkhole following a multi-agency operation on Raymond Island on Monday evening.

24 Jun 2026 Incidents - Others Others People

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Health checks for Tawonga Fire Brigade

Tawonga Fire Brigade members recently took part in CFA’s free Health Watch program that supports the health, safety and performance of its volunteers.

23 Jun 2026 Health and Safety

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Portland Fire Brigade Awards Night 2026

On Saturday 20 June 2026, members of Portland Fire Brigade, their families, friends and distinguished guests attended the brigade's annual dinner and awards night at the South Coast Raceway Complex in ...

20 Jun 2026 Honours and Awards People

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Natimuk scales up rope rescue skills

At the foot of a world-renowned climbing destination, Natimuk Fire Brigade is continuing to build the specialist skills needed to respond when rescue is required.

19 Jun 2026 Incidents - Others Others People Training and Recruitment

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Testing of AusAlert system

A national test of the Australian Government's new emergency messaging system, AusAlert, will take place on Monday 27 July at 2pm AEST.

19 Jun 2026 Others

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SAS Release 12 update now available

An updated version of Release 12 of the Supplementary Alerting Service (SAS) app is available from the Apple app store and Google Play store.

18 Jun 2026 Operational Information

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Women of Lyons leading the way in the south west

Three women are now at the helm of Lyons Fire Brigade, leading a small community in the far southwest of Victoria, paving the way for generations to come.

17 Jun 2026 Inclusion and Fairness People Training and Recruitment

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Brigades collaborate to educate children

In April volunteers from three CFA brigades came together to deliver a fun and educational fire safety experience at Little Dreamers Early Learning Centre in Dandenong.

17 Jun 2026 Community Safety

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