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CFA bulks up water supply this fire season

CFA is bulking up its water supply this fire season with an additional $17.35 million invested for improved reliability and availability of water supplies for firefighting in areas with low access to ...

23 Sep 2026 Events / Fundraising / Offers Health and Safety Planning and Research

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International Day of Older Persons

Each year on 1 October, International Day of Older Persons acknowledges and celebrates the contribution that older people make to their communities.

23 Sep 2026 Events / Fundraising / Offers Inclusion and Fairness

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CFA welcomes new Chief Officer

CFA’s new Chief Officer Garry Cook AFSM will take the reins of the volunteer firefighting organisation toward the beginning of November as we head into what is expected to be a challenging fire ...

22 Sep 2026 People

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Ada and Norm Spitty recognised for 76 years of service

Ada and Norm Spitty have been much-loved volunteers with Lovely Banks Fire Brigade for over 76 years, and for 70 of those they have been married.

22 Sep 2026 Honours and Awards Operational Information People

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Updates to renewable energy guidelines

CFA is encouraging the community to review and provide feedback to draft updates of the Design Guidelines and Model Requirements for Renewable Energy Facilities.

22 Sep 2026 Health and Safety Operational Information Planning and Research

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New guidelines released for extinguishers

CFA has advocated for changes to how fire extinguishers claimed to be suitable for lithium-ion battery fires are marketed and sold.

22 Sep 2026 Community Safety

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Launch of 2026 Victoria Police and Emergency Services Games

The launch of the 2026 Victoria Police and Emergency Games was held at the Lakeside Stadium, State Sport Centre Albert Park on Tuesday 15 September.

22 Sep 2026 Health and Safety Partnerships People

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Separate patio fires spark warning

CFA is warning Victorians to properly extinguish and dispose of hot materials after two separate fires in the state’s South East earlier this month.

21 Sep 2026 Incidents - Structure

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Teddies donated to support local communities in emergencies

Clyde community member Coral Van Dyk has been making Trauma Teddies for emergency services for 20 years.

21 Sep 2026 Community Safety Partnerships People

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Young CFA volunteers build skills, confidence and connection

Young CFA volunteers from across the South East Region have been building their skills, confidence and networks through recent direct skills maintenance days.

21 Sep 2026 Training and Recruitment

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How CFA designs and builds a new truck

Building a new ﬁre truck is a complex process that can take up to ﬁve years from the initial funding announcement to the truck being operational at a ﬁre station.

21 Sep 2026 Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Contemporary Volunteer Membership Model (CVMM) update

Consultation for the Contemporary Volunteer Membership Model (CVMM) program concluded on 31 August, marking the completion of this phase of the program.

18 Sep 2026 Operational Information Others People

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Barwon South West leaders gather for early readiness

More than 60 leaders in Victoria’s Barwon South West emergency services recently gathered in Portland in preparedness for the increased risk of bushfire across the region this Spring.

18 Sep 2026 Community Safety Operational Information Planning and Research

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Get Ready for Get Fire Ready: updated resource to support your GFR activities

All CFA members, regardless of your role or experience, play a vital role in helping communities understand fire risk and take practical steps to stay safe.

17 Sep 2026 Community Safety Events / Fundraising / Offers

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Inter-agency crews sharpen rescue skills at Arthurs Seat

Emergency crews from CFA, VICSES, FRV, Ambulance Victoria, and Victoria Police came together for a joint gondola rescue training exercise at Arthurs Seat Eagle yesterday (16 September).

17 Sep 2026 Planning and Research Training and Recruitment

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Shed fire prompts spring battery safety warning

CFA is reminding Victorians to take extra care when charging lithium-ion battery-powered devices and equipment this spring, following a significant shed fire in Somerville.

17 Sep 2026 Incidents - Structure

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Whittlesea lights up the night for century of service

Whittlesea Fire Brigade has marked a historic milestone, celebrating 100 years of service with a torchlight march through town.

16 Sep 2026 Events / Fundraising / Offers People

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Catering truck first of its kind at CFA

Narre Warren Fire Brigade members have officially welcomed a new catering truck to their fleet which will help them provide catering support at incidents both locally and further afield.

16 Sep 2026 Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Axedale Fire Brigade welcomes light tanker

Axedale Fire Brigade has officially welcomed a new light tanker into its fleet, strengthening the brigade’s ability to respond to emergencies across the local community and surrounding areas.

16 Sep 2026 Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Successful planned burning season

The Planned Burn Taskforce (PBTF) continues to rapidly evolve as a valued statewide resource of CFA volunteer members who support CFA districts and Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) to deliver ...

16 Sep 2026 Community Safety

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CFA website refresh: new fire safety content and updated section templates

CFA is launching a series of website improvements from 21 September, including the redevelopment of the Fire Safety and Resources sections and the rollout of new website templates across several other ...

16 Sep 2026 Community Safety

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Planned maintenance to affect SAS on 21 September

The Supplementary Alerting Service (SAS) will be unavailable for a four-hour period on Monday 21 September while planned maintenance is carried out on external servers that support the application.

16 Sep 2026 Operational Information

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EFTPOS terminals available for brigades

Brigades can request their own EFTPOS terminals from CFA Finance to help with various fundraising activities.

15 Sep 2026 Others

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Young volunteers flock to Yarrawonga Fire Brigade

The future of the Yarrawonga Fire Brigade is looking bright, as 19 new junior members have eagerly run through the fire station doors since January, ready to learn the ropes – and hoses.

15 Sep 2026 Operational Information Training and Recruitment Youth and Juniors

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