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Share your experience maintaining operational skills

We want to hear from our members about their experiences, challenges and expectations when it comes to maintaining their operational skills.

16 Jun 2026 Planning and Research Training and Recruitment

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Top stair climb fundraisers see the impact of their efforts

As key fundraisers from the 2025 Melbourne Firefighter Stair Climb, Lieutenant Tanya Lumley from Strathbogie Fire Brigade and Lieutenant Tom Prunty from Buninyong-Mount Helen Fire Brigade were invited ...

16 Jun 2026 Events / Fundraising / Offers Health and Safety People

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Upcoming games for CFA members

For those CFA members who play sport and enjoy the competition in team and individual sports, the games are coming.

16 Jun 2026 Health and Safety Partnerships People

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Wendouree opens new satellite station and welcomes new pumper

CFA members have gathered with community members and representatives to officially open the Wendouree Satellite Station and celebrate the new next generation pumper.

15 Jun 2026 Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Community Safety Brigade elects new leadership

CFA’s first Community Safety Brigade recently elected its second Brigade Management Team.

15 Jun 2026 Community Safety People Training and Recruitment

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Works officially underway on new Leitchville Fire Station

Construction has started on a new modernised fire station for members of the Leitchville Fire Brigade, marking a major milestone for the local community.

12 Jun 2026 Community Safety Operational Information Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Section 29 inspection improvements now live

Brigades now have access to a more streamlined and consistent approach to completing Section 29 inspections.

11 Jun 2026 Others Planning and Research

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CFA recognised for pivotal community engagement platform

CFA has been recognised for its statewide volunteer-led community preparedness communication platform, the Mobile Engagement Unit (MEU).

10 Jun 2026 Honours and Awards Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire

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Successful trial of vests at planned burns

The Vegetation Management Program has been trialling vests worn at planned burns across Victoria to improve the safety and identification of roles on the fireground, similar to how operational roles a ...

10 Jun 2026 Community Safety Operational Information

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Successful planned burn at Skipton

A successful planned burn has been carried out at Skipton following years of planning to reduce bushfire risk to the township.

10 Jun 2026 Community Safety Operational Information

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Werribee Fire Brigade awards night

Werribee Fire Brigade members have celebrated another successful year of service to the Wyndham community at their annual dinner held at The Refectory at Werribee Mansion on Saturday 30 May.

10 Jun 2026 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers People

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Station door modification program a success

CFA has replaced the doors of nearly 40 fire stations to future proof brigades around the state.

9 Jun 2026 Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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AFSM awarded for operational excellence and selfless leadership

Over four decades, Peter Irving has consistently shown operational leadership, and an unwavering commitment to volunteerism and public safety, recently earning well-deserved acknowledgement of an Aust ...

8 Jun 2026 Honours and Awards Incidents - Bushfire People

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CFA leader honoured with Australian Fire Service Medal

CFA Chief Officer Jason Heffernan AFSM has been awarded the Australian Fire Service Medal in today’s King’s Birthday Honours in recognition of his more than two decades of distinguished se ...

8 Jun 2026 Honours and Awards

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CFA members honoured with Australian Fire Service Medal

This King's Birthday four highly regarded CFA members have been awarded an Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM), in recognition of their outstanding service to CFA and their communities.

8 Jun 2026 Honours and Awards

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Program pioneer receives highest honour

For nearly two decades, Diamond Creek’s Fiona Macken has been a driving force behind community safety, frontline emergency response, and one of the most significant volunteer led medical initiat ...

8 Jun 2026 Honours and Awards

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Community stalwart awarded AFSM

Rodney McErvale has been recognised with the Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM) for his outstanding service to CFA and the communities of Raglan, Beaufort and surrounds.

8 Jun 2026 Honours and Awards

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Cashmore firefighter finds a way to do it all

A local firefighter at Cashmore Fire Brigade has found the perfect balance between volunteering for her community, juggling two jobs and finding time to engage in extra-curricular activities.

5 Jun 2026 Inclusion and Fairness Operational Information Training and Recruitment

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New images and videos showcase CFA in action

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5 Jun 2026 Others People Training and Recruitment

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Tankers replaced following floods

During the devastating floods in 2022, Wirrate Fire Brigade lost everything - including their brand-new ultra-light, which did not have a chance to make it to a single job.

5 Jun 2026 Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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High fuel load a factor in aggressive unit fire

CFA is urging Victorians to reduce household clutter following a recent fire that destroyed a unit and damaged another in Ararat.

5 Jun 2026 Incidents - Structure

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Local Balmoral firefighter praised for commitment to fuel reduction

A humble dedicated Balmoral firefighter was recently awarded a prestigious accolade by his peers, for his significant contributions to CFA’s planned burning and fuel reduction program.

3 Jun 2026 Community Safety Operational Information People

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New drone fleet strengthens emergency response

Drones have become CFA’s latest eyes in the sky, already proving their effectiveness during the 2025-26 fire season.

2 Jun 2026 Community Safety People Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Express your interest: Certificate IV in Leadership and Management courses

We are excited to announce the opening of the Expression of Interest (EOI) for the April and August 2027 Certificate IV in Leadership and Management courses.

2 Jun 2026 Others Training and Recruitment

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