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Experienced captain receives top honour

Kelvin Bateman has been the driving force behind the successful Dunrobin-Nangeela Fire Brigade, just north of Casterton, for decades.

26 Jan 2026 Honours and Awards

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Highly-qualified operational leader and innovator receives AFSM

Gavin Parker AFSM began his service with CFA as a volunteer at Neerim South Fire Brigade in 1976, where he held numerous leadership positions.

26 Jan 2026 Honours and Awards

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Australian Fire Service Medal recognises trailblazing leadership

Emma Conway’s outstanding leadership, unwavering commitment to community safety, and tireless advocacy for CFA volunteers and women in emergency management make her a highly deserving recipient ...

26 Jan 2026 Honours and Awards

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Road rescue pioneer and wellbeing advocate honoured with AFSM

Garth Johnson has dedicated more than 45 years to serving his community as a CFA volunteer, a leader in road rescue and a wellbeing advocate.

26 Jan 2026 Honours and Awards Operational Information People

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Total Fire Ban for Northern Country, North Central, North East and East Gippsland

A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for the Northern Country, North Central, North East and East Gippsland fire weather districts tomorrow, Sunday 25 January 2026.

24 Jan 2026 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire People

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Total Fire Ban declared for all of Victoria tomorrow

A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for whole state of Victoria tomorrow, Saturday 24 January 2026.

23 Jan 2026 Community Safety Health and Safety Incidents - Bushfire

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How CFA supports cultural burning

Cultural burning, sometimes referred to as Traditional Owner burning or Cultural Fire, is performed by First Nations communities as part of their cultural responsibilities and obligations to care for ...

22 Jan 2026 Environment Inclusion and Fairness

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CFA at Midsumma Pride March

CFA is proud to recognise Midsumma Pride March, a significant Victorian community event that celebrates the diversity, contribution and lived experiences of LGBTQIA+ people.

22 Jan 2026 Events / Fundraising / Offers Inclusion and Fairness

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Honouring the heart of Redesdale brigade

Redesdale Fire Brigade recently celebrated a remarkable milestone: 90 years of combined service from two of its most dedicated members, Len 'Lenny' McGrath and Sue Newnham.

21 Jan 2026 Honours and Awards

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From training ground to fireground: a first strike team experience

Taking the step from training into a first strike team deployment can feel daunting for any new member.

21 Jan 2026 Incidents - Bushfire People Training and Recruitment

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Colac Otways communities benefit from face-to-face information sessions

Community Liaison Officers (CLOs) have been hard at work this week visiting towns surrounding firegrounds to offer up-to-date information and answer questions.

20 Jan 2026 Community Safety Health and Safety Incidents - Bushfire

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Carlisle River Fire Brigade reflects on fire response

Carlisle River Fire Brigade has commended the extraordinary efforts of firefighters and support crews following recent fires in the area, while urging the community to remain vigilant as conditions co ...

20 Jan 2026 Incidents - Bushfire Operational Information People

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Empowering our women leaders

Ilona Goswell from Milawa Fire Brigade in District 23 reflects on what makes the Women in Leadership (WIL) Mentoring Program so powerful.

20 Jan 2026 Training and Recruitment

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2006 Grampians fire 20 years on

19 January marked the 20th anniversary of the Mount Lubra bushfire in the Grampians/Gariwerd National Park.

19 Jan 2026 Incidents - Bushfire

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Firefighting effort continues across Victoria

It has been a week since the first catastrophic fire danger day of the 2025–26 season, when extreme summer heat and dry conditions fuelled major bushfires across the state.

16 Jan 2026 Incidents - Bushfire Operational Information

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Harcourt brigade stands strong

The small town of Harcourt, a few kilometres north-east of Castlemaine, was severely impacted by the Ravenswood South fire on Friday 9 January.

16 Jan 2026 Incidents - Bushfire

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Webinar supports women’s participation on the fireground

Women firefighters from South West Region recently came together for an online webinar hosted by the District 7 Women’s Network.

14 Jan 2026 Inclusion and Fairness

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NSW firefighters help protect our communities

The first contingent of firefighters from NSW has returned home following their much-appreciated support over the past few days helping CFA volunteers to protect Victorian communities.

13 Jan 2026 Incidents - Bushfire

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Brigades pay it forward

The Knox Group’s Pay It Forward initiative is strengthening camaraderie between brigades and boosting community fire safety across Victoria.

13 Jan 2026 Events / Fundraising / Offers Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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CFA Board statement

In the midst of a fire emergency, it is acknowledged that the focus must be on community and supporting our volunteers and staff to continue doing what they do best in protecting Victorian communities ...

12 Jan 2026 People Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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