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CFA women strengthen skills and connection in Mallacoota

Twelve women from across CFA’s South East Region gathered in Mallacoota recently for a unique weekend that combined leadership development, operational learning, and community connection — ...

12 Mar 2026 Events / Fundraising / Offers Inclusion and Fairness People

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2026 Annual Firefighters Memorial Service

CFA invites you to attend the 2026 Annual Firefighters Memorial Service at VEMTC Central Highlands training centre, Ballan.

10 Mar 2026 Events / Fundraising / Offers

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Total Fire Ban for North East and North Central

A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for the North East and North Central fire districts tomorrow, Wednesday 11 March 2026.

10 Mar 2026 Community Safety

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Traralgon Fire Brigade returns to the track

In their 138th year, Traralgon Fire Brigade will compete at the CFA VFBV State Championships for the first time since before the COVID-19 pandemic.

10 Mar 2026 Events / Fundraising / Offers People

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Immerse yourself in training at the Champs

The CFA/VFBV State Championships provide the opportunity for members to get hands on with CFA’s immersive, scenario-based training options.

10 Mar 2026 Events / Fundraising / Offers Training and Recruitment

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Brigade organises hay drive for fire-affected communities

When bushfires tore through the Victorian towns of Harcourt and Ravenswood South in early January, the devastation shocked the entire community.

9 Mar 2026 Events / Fundraising / Offers Incidents - Bushfire People

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CFA joins emergency services partners to celebrate International Women's Day

CFA continues to proudly support and participate in International Women’s Day (IWD) events alongside our emergency service partners, highlighting the valuable contributions women make across the ...

6 Mar 2026 Honours and Awards Inclusion and Fairness People

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CFA celebrates International Women’s Day

This International Women’s Day, CFA recognises and celebrates the thousands of women across the state who contribute to a safer Victoria.

6 Mar 2026 Inclusion and Fairness People

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Prestigious award for supporting vulnerable people

Congratulations to CFA staff member Angela Cook who has won the Emergency Services Foundation Diversity and Inclusion Champion 2026 Award for her work on the People at Higher Risk (PAHR) project.

6 Mar 2026 Honours and Awards

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Next-generation firefighting tech on show at State Champs

Visitors to the 2026 CFA/VFBV State Championships will have the chance to experience some of the technology helping prepare CFA volunteers for real fire and rescue emergencies.

6 Mar 2026 People Training and Recruitment

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CFA rescue brigades lend a hand in Yea

During the January fires, the generosity of CFA volunteers was widespread, and when Yea members called for help with road incidents, the assistance that followed was overwhelming.

6 Mar 2026 Operational Information People

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Private burn-off permits issued for some South West farmers

CFA is preparing to issue a small number of Schedule 3 private land burn-off permits to farmers around parts of Lismore, Camperdown and Colac areas, through to the Great Ocean Road.

5 Mar 2026 Community Safety Operational Information People

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Stawell brigade's new gas detection capability

Stawell Fire Brigade has expanded its emergency response capability with the addition of a new atmospheric gas detector, funded in part through a fundraising effort by Stawell Secondary College.

5 Mar 2026 Partnerships Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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CFA brigade wins mine rescue competition

CFA’s Oscar 1 Technical Rescue Brigade has claimed first place at the 2026 Victorian Mine Rescue Competition (VMRC) in Bendigo, showcasing their skill and teamwork against some of the country's ...

4 Mar 2026 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat

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Learning Hub update - March 2026

We’ve made several updates to the Learning Hub (LMS) to improve usability and make navigation easier for members.

4 Mar 2026 Training and Recruitment

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Drysdale hit the Championships track once again

Drysdale Fire Brigade will field an urban senior running team at the upcoming VFBV CFA State Firefighter Championships following a 13-year hiatus, made up of eager first timers.

4 Mar 2026 Events / Fundraising / Offers People Youth and Juniors

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Future firefighters deliver care packages to Otway locals

The children of the Carlisle River Fire Brigade Captain have left their mark on the local community this fire season, putting together care packages for those who needed it most.

3 Mar 2026 Events / Fundraising / Offers Incidents - Bushfire People

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Good Friday Appeal close to Newstead’s heart

Newstead and District Fire Brigade members Christopher and Cheryl Simmins have a deep connection to the Good Friday Appeal, and one that sadly comes with a great deal of grief.

3 Mar 2026 Events / Fundraising / Offers People

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Driving training set to go virtual

CFA’s driving capability is soon to become virtual, with development underway for five mobile driving simulators.

2 Mar 2026 Partnerships People Training and Recruitment

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Meet the training team: Karlie Stocker

In this month's training profile, we feature Karlie Stocker - Manager Learning & Development for South East Region.

2 Mar 2026 People Training and Recruitment

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Asset Protection Unit used during bushfire for first time

CFA’s Asset Protection Unit has been deployed in an active bushfire emergency for the first time, helping to protect the town of Woods Point from the Gaffneys Creek fire.

2 Mar 2026 Community Safety Incidents - Others Operational Information Others

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The Appeal an annual weekend to remember in Warracknabeal

For over 60 years, Warracknabeal Fire Brigade has been supporting the Good Friday Appeal with the help of their dedicated community, and their generosity stems much broader than a door knock.

27 Feb 2026 Events / Fundraising / Offers Partnerships People

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Dry autumn ahead extends bulk water carrier pilot

A trial program that strategically located bulk water carriers across Victoria will be extended with the fire risk set to continue into the Autumn.

27 Feb 2026 Incidents - Bushfire Operational Information Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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An open house at Gellibrand

CFA was warmly welcomed into the Gellibrand Community House Wednesday evening with many community members present to watch the February Volunteer Forum.

27 Feb 2026 Incidents - Bushfire People Training and Recruitment

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