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Meet Brendan Dent, Learning Design Adviser

29 Oct 2026 People

CFA and renewable energy industry unite to strengthen fire safety

CFA has marked a significant milestone in emergency management and industry collaboration, hosting North East Victoria's first dedicated renewable energy fire safety workshop, bringing together emerge ...

29 Oct 2026 Community Safety Events / Fundraising / Offers

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Take it to the bank, the October Forum rocked

In a growing urban environment, newly appointed Chief Officer Garry Cook AFSM hit all the right notes at Rockbank FB hosting the October Volunteer Forum.

29 Oct 2026 Community Safety Operational Information People

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Melbourne Cup weekend blitz to target dangerous campfires

With thousands of Victorians expected to turn the Melbourne Cup public holiday into an extended camping break, authorities will step up patrols to target illegal campfires that could escape and become ...

28 Oct 2026 Community Safety Health and Safety Incidents - Others Others

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Epping hosts successful Get Fire Ready Event

Hundreds of community members flocked to Epping CFA's Get Fire Ready day recently, taking advantage of a fun-filled and informative event designed to help households prepare for the upcoming fire seas ...

28 Oct 2026 Community Safety Events / Fundraising / Offers

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AFLW Emergency Services Match supports women

On Sunday 25 October AFLW and the Emergency Services Foundation celebrated the role of women in emergency services during the Emergency Services match between Hawthorn and Essendon.

27 Oct 2026 Events / Fundraising / Offers People

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Fire Danger Period declared for five municipalities in North West

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

27 Oct 2026 Community Safety

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Last chance to register for 2026 Victorian Police & Emergency Services Games

Registrations for the 2026 Victoria Police and Emergency Services Games are closing soon.

27 Oct 2026 Events / Fundraising / Offers People

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CFA volunteers recognised in Victorian Senior of the Year Awards

Three dedicated CFA volunteers have been recognised in the 2026 Victorian Senior of the Year Awards.

27 Oct 2026 Honours and Awards

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Purchasing cards to expand with a new digital option

CFA is modernising its purchasing card arrangements to make local procurement easier through the introduction of Westpac Dynamic Virtual Cards (DVCs).

26 Oct 2026 Others

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Fire restrictions to begin in Swan Hill

The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will commence at 1am on Monday, 2 November 2026 for the following municipality:

26 Oct 2026 Community Safety

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SAP S/4 and Concur Refresher Session content now available

Finance have recently delivered multiple S/4 HANA and Concur refresher sessions to support use of these systems, particularly leading into the 2026-27 season.

26 Oct 2026 Others

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Safe Work Month - Nicole Taylor

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

26 Oct 2026 Health and Safety People

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CFA preparing to roll out upgraded wildfire respiratory protection

This summer, CFA is introducing enhanced wildfire respiratory protection for all operational members.

23 Oct 2026 Operational Information Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Harrow bolsters defences ahead of fire season

Strategic mulching works aimed at reducing fire risk and protecting vulnerable residents have been completed around the small town of Harrow ahead of what is expected to be a challenging fire season.

22 Oct 2026 Community Safety

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Upcoming event: International Men’s Day

International Men’s Day is coming up on Thursday 19 November, providing an opportunity to recognise and celebrate the invaluable contribution CFA men make to our organisation and the communities ...

22 Oct 2026 Events / Fundraising / Offers Inclusion and Fairness

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Planned maintenance to affect SAS on 29 October

The Supplementary Alerting Service (SAS) will be unavailable for a four-hour period on Thursday 29 October while planned maintenance is carried out on external servers that support the application.

22 Oct 2026 Operational Information

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Upcoming changes to CFA training certificates 

We want to let members know what is changing, why it is happening and what you may notice during the transition. 

22 Oct 2026 Training and Recruitment

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CFA's highest honour: Brian Webber receives Outstanding Service Medal

Brian Webber, ex-captain of Glen Park Fire Brigade began his CFA journey at age 15 in 1961 where he began turning out with his local brigade.

20 Oct 2026 Honours and Awards People

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Safe Work Month - Tim Rogers

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

20 Oct 2026 Health and Safety People

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Strong family connection at Upwey

Upwey Fire Brigade has been a second home for the Pancutt family for decades, and that legacy is set to continue well into the future as a third concurrent generation joins the brigade.

20 Oct 2026 People

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2026 AFLW Emergency Services Match – discounted tickets for emergency service workers

AFLW is inviting our members to the Emergency Services Match at the Kennedy Community Centre at Dingley Village when Hawthorn takes on Essendon on this Sunday 25 October at 3.05pm.

19 Oct 2026 Events / Fundraising / Offers Partnerships People

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New cohort of aviation leaders hit the skies in Hamilton

More than 36 budding aviation students recently gathered at Hamilton Airbase for a week (5-9 October) to become the state’s next cohort of air crew leaders ahead of the upcoming fire season.

19 Oct 2026 Operational Information People Training and Recruitment

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