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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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Fire restrictions to end in parts of north west

The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will officially end at 1.00 am on Monday, 14 April 2025 in the following municipalities within CFA’s District 17: 

9 Apr 2025 Environment Community Safety

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“You’re asking people to leave their homes”

Leadership during a bushfire is a complicated and multifaceted undertaking, something that CFA Goroke Group Officer Justin Batson came to understand firsthand this fire season.

9 Apr 2025 Health and Safety Incidents - Bushfire People

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CFA staff honoured for service during Black Summer fires

CFA staff have been honoured with National Emergency Medals for their contribution to the 2019–2020 Australian bushfire crisis.

9 Apr 2025 Honours and Awards

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Honour and celebrate an outstanding CFA member

There’s still time to recognise an outstanding CFA member by nominating them for the prestigious Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM) as part of the 2026 Australia Day Honours.

8 Apr 2025 Honours and Awards

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Fire restrictions to end in parts of north east 

The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will officially end at 1.00 am on Monday, 14 April 2025 in the following municipalities within CFA Districts 12 and 22. 

8 Apr 2025 Community Safety

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830 years of service awards presented

Glengarry Fire Brigade recently awarded 830 years of service to CFA and the community at their recent presentation dinner.

8 Apr 2025 Honours and Awards

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A chance encounter 40 years on

Two school friends lost touch after they left high school 40 years ago.

7 Apr 2025 Incidents - Bushfire People

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Staff profile: Meet Leigh Allan

Leigh Allan is the Commander for State Driving in the Operational Doctrine and Training team.

7 Apr 2025 Training and Recruitment

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A century of service at Bannockburn

On Saturday 5 April, emergency services personnel and more than 20 trucks formed a procession down the main street of Bannockburn to celebrate the brigade's 100th year serving the community.

7 Apr 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers

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Members keen on heart health at Champs 2025

The CFA Health Services tent was a hotspot at this year’s CFA/VFBV State Championships, held in Mooroopna, with hundreds of members visiting the tent.

7 Apr 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers Health and Safety Youth and Juniors

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Construction starts for a new Wyndham Vale Station

Construction has commenced on a new modernised fire station for members of the Wyndham Vale Fire Brigade, with an official turning of the sod ceremony marking the occasion this week.

5 Apr 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers People Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Little River welcome new Ultralight Tanker

Little River Fire Brigade has officially received the keys to their new Ultralight Tanker, celebrating the modernised addition to the engine bay alongside fellow members and family.

5 Apr 2025 Honours and Awards People Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Check smoke alarms as clocks change this weekend

As Victorians wind their clocks back this weekend when daylight saving comes to an end, firefighters are reminding people to test their smoke alarms to ensure they are in working order.

4 Apr 2025 Community Safety Health and Safety Incidents - Structure

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New children's programs coming soon

CFA's new children's offerings are nearly here.

4 Apr 2025 Community Safety Training and Recruitment

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Wairewa firefighters awarded National Emergency Medals

A further 14 volunteer firefighters from Wairewa have been honoured with National Emergency Medals for their efforts in the 2019-20 Australian bushfire crisis.

3 Apr 2025 Honours and Awards Operational Information People

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Project SAPPhire update - April 2025

CFA’s new cloud-based Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system SAP4HANA is going live on 2 June 2025.

3 Apr 2025 Others

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Training the next crop of fire investigators

On the eve of the 2024-25 bushfire season, CFA and Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) hosted their annual multi-agency bushfire investigation course in Castlemaine.

2 Apr 2025 Training and Recruitment

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CFA launches 80 stories in 80 days

CFA is marking its 80th anniversary with a unique initiative that honours its history and the dedication of its volunteers.

2 Apr 2025 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers

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Apply now to attend an emergency management conference in 2025

Are you interested in attending an emergency management conference?

2 Apr 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers People Training and Recruitment

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Apply to be a part of the next Women’s Mentoring Program

Expressions of interest are now open for the 2025-26 CFA Women in Leadership Mentoring Program.

2 Apr 2025 People Training and Recruitment

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Serving Victoria for 80 years

This week CFA marks 80 years as an organisation, protecting and serving Victorians through the commitment and dedication of our volunteers over the decades.

2 Apr 2025 People

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