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Fire Danger Period declared for Colac Otway and Corangamite areas

The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will commence at 1am on Monday, 23 November 2026 for the following municipalities: • Colac Otway Shire Council • Corangamite Shire Counci ...

10 Nov 2026 Environment Community Safety Health and Safety

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More Fire Danger Periods for North West

The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will commence at 1am on Monday, 23 November 2026 for the following municipalities:

10 Nov 2026 Community Safety

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Planned Burn Taskforce strengthens community protection in Woods Point

CFA’s Planned Burn Taskforce recently undertook intensive Asset Protection Unit (APU) training to strengthen their capability to protect communities and critical infrastructure during bushfires.

10 Nov 2026 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire Operational Information

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Cobram's story comes to life

Most people would look at a fence and be content knowing it is there, serving its purpose. However, Cobram Brigade saw the blank fence as an opportunity not only to showcase some of its history, but a ...

9 Nov 2026 People Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Parts of North East to begin Fire Danger Period

The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will commence at 1am on Monday, 16 November 2026 for the following municipalities:

9 Nov 2026 Community Safety

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New resources to support safe and successful Santa Runs

If your brigade is planning a Santa Run or other festive community event this year, now is the time to start preparing.

6 Nov 2026 Community Safety Events / Fundraising / Offers People

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Training weekend for operational leaders

Emerald Fire Brigade member Nick Waldron gives his account of a successful training exercise for operational leaders.

6 Nov 2026 Training and Recruitment

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Fire Danger Period declared early for Glenelg Shire

The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will commence at 1am on Monday, 16 November 2026 for the Glenelg Shire Council.

5 Nov 2026 Community Safety Health and Safety Incidents - Bushfire

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Making sure every Victorian is fire ready

As Victoria's communities become increasingly diverse, CFA volunteers are playing an important role in ensuring life-saving fire safety information reaches everyone, regardless of the language they sp ...

5 Nov 2026 Community Safety Inclusion and Fairness

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Corporate peer team boost as new members graduate program

Our newest corporate peers have been formally welcomed into CFA’s Peer Team after successfully completing a comprehensive training and assessment program.

5 Nov 2026 Health and Safety

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Record-breaking year for Health Watch

There was a fantastic buzz at Wollert & District Fire Brigade recently as members gathered to participate in the Health Watch program for the first time.

5 Nov 2026 Health and Safety

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Monitor recent private burn-offs this summer to avoid reignitions

As fire restrictions begin to commence across Victoria, CFA is encouraging landowners to regularly inspect areas recently privately burned to avoid reignition and fire generation.

4 Nov 2026 Community Safety Health and Safety Incidents - Others Others

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Upcoming rural competition 'come and try'

Is your brigade's trophy cabinet looking a little dusty? Are you ready to reclaim glory and update the silverware?

4 Nov 2026 Events / Fundraising / Offers

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Emotional farewell to 37-year partnership

CFA has bid an emotional farewell to the Australian Motorcyle Grand Prix last weekend (24 and 25 October) after brigades from around the state have provided crucial support to the event for 37 years.

2 Nov 2026 Community Safety Events / Fundraising / Offers People

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Turnout of a different kind as members tie the knot

Two members from Meredith Fire Brigade have got married, to each other.

2 Nov 2026 People

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CFA works with owners of private firefighting equipment

In late October, District 2 held the first of its private equipment engagement and information sessions at Natte Yallock Fire Station as part of Get Fire Ready 2026.

2 Nov 2026 Community Safety Operational Information People

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New station for Serpentine

The Serpentine community is better prepared for emergencies with the official handover of their new fire station.

2 Nov 2026 Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Rye member gains confidence through firefighting

When Jules Miles attended her local fire brigade's Get Fire Ready information session last year, she was hoping to learn more about her area and fire risk.

30 Oct 2026 People Training and Recruitment

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Fire Danger Period to begin in parts of the West

The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will commence at 1am on Monday, 9 November 2026 for the following municipalities:

30 Oct 2026 Community Safety Health and Safety

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Upgraded airbase gives western Victoria firefighting boost

Aviation firefighting capability in western Victoria has received a significant boost, with the official opening of CFA's upgraded Edenhope Airbase ahead of what is expected to be a busy fire season.

30 Oct 2026 Partnerships People

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Safe Work Month - Sanjeev Choudhary

As part of National Safe Work Month, we are featuring members of CFA’s Health, Safety and Wellbeing team.

30 Oct 2026 Health and Safety People

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Conversation a key driver of Get Fire Ready in Allansford

More than 250 community members recently walked through the station doors at Allansford Fire Brigade during their Get Fire Ready event on 18 October, to prepare their families for the fire season.

29 Oct 2026 Community Safety Events / Fundraising / Offers Planning and Research

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CFA paves pathway for newest air crew recruits

CFA has boosted its aviation capability with 12 CFA members recently earning roles within the state’s aviation crew, having worked their way through CFA’s new expression of interest proces ...

29 Oct 2026 Operational Information People Training and Recruitment

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