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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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80 years of CFA's fleet

The early days of fighting fires with beaters, buckets and knapsacks are long gone and while slipping a tank onto the back of a tray truck was the popular choice for many years, CFA’s fleet has ...

15 Apr 2025 Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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The only thing sizzling this Easter should be a BBQ, not the bush

As families head outdoors for Easter adventures, nothing beats toasting marshmallows over a warm fire. However, fire and land authorities are warning if people are not careful, a campfire or fire pit ...

14 Apr 2025 Environment Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire

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Fires caused by escapes and reignitions from burn-offs

Each year, the CFA Fire Investigation Section produces a Fire Trend Report about the causation of vegetation fires occurring during the fire season.

14 Apr 2025 Community Safety

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Fire restrictions to end in West Wimmera and Horsham

The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will officially end at 1.00 am on Tuesday 22 April in the following municipalities within CFA’s District 17.

14 Apr 2025 Community Safety Operational Information

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Make this Friday a Good Friday – help us reach $40 million

CFA is calling on Victorians to dig deep alongside thousands of volunteers rattling tins for the annual Good Friday Appeal (GFA) this week, supporting the Royal Children’s Hospital. 

14 Apr 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers

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Learning Hub System Update - April 2025

An important system update has recently been completed on the Learning Hub.

11 Apr 2025 Training and Recruitment

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Appeal close to home for Werribee Fire Brigade

Werribee Fire Brigade members will be hitting the streets once again this Good Friday, hoping to raise as much as possible for The Royal Children's Hospital’s Good Friday Appeal.

11 Apr 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers People

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Fire restrictions to end in Bendigo and surrounds

The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will officially end at 1.00 am on Tuesday, 22nd April 2025 in the following municipalities within CFA’s District 02:

11 Apr 2025 Environment Community Safety

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Blue pants mark an era of inclusion for Werribee women runners

Werribee Fire Brigade has made a small but significant change to their championships running uniforms, moving away from the traditional white running pants to a matching blue pant.

10 Apr 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers People Youth and Juniors

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CFA's 'one-stop-shop' Service Catalogue is here

The CFA Service Catalogue (the Catalogue) for the first time launches a critical initiative of the Operating Model Program aimed at establishing clear and accepted services for delivery across CFA.

9 Apr 2025 Operational Information Others Planning and Research

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Developing inclusivity

In a significant step towards fostering a more inclusive and diverse environment, Marong Fire Brigade has introduced an Inclusive Meeting Statement that is read at the beginning of the brigade’s ...

9 Apr 2025 Inclusion and Fairness

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