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CFA launches statewide ‘Get Fire Ready’ initiative ahead of challenging fire season

CFA has today launched its Get Fire Ready initiative across Victoria in anticipation of a potentially challenging fire season.

30 Sep 2025 Community Safety Events / Fundraising / Offers People

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Volunteers drive the formation of new Apostles Group

A new CFA group has been officially launched in District 6 – the Apostles Group.

29 Sep 2025 Others

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Program that benefits Year 12 volunteers

La Trobe University’s Aspire Early Offer Program rewards Year 12 students for their volunteering.

29 Sep 2025 Youth and Juniors

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Start of hay season prompts safety warning

With hay season beginning in the west and north west parts of the state, farmers are being urged to take extra care in preventing haystack fires.

29 Sep 2025 Community Safety

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CFA mixed netball team set to shine at Emergency Services Games

Come cheer on the CFA netball team as they compete for gold at the Emergency Services Games on Wednesday 8 October at Waverley Netball Centre.

29 Sep 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers Inclusion and Fairness People

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West Gippsland fire preparation in full force

The small town of Noojee recently became the centre of a multi-agency training exercise, gathering 70 local personnel to prepare for the upcoming high risk fire season in West Gippsland.

25 Sep 2025 Community Safety Operational Information Training and Recruitment

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Exciting changes are on the way

Have you heard of the new ICT Service Desk Portal and the FEM Field Application projects?

25 Sep 2025 Community Safety Others

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The Goldfields get prepared

Recently a group of brigades in the state’s north-west gathered and brushed up their skills and knowledge ahead of the summer season.

25 Sep 2025 Community Safety Training and Recruitment

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Three generations of Owens at Beaconsfield

Recently Liam Owen turned 11 years old and joined Beaconsfield Fire Brigade as a junior member. This was not surprising given that dad Glynn and pop Rhys are both firefighters in the brigade.

24 Sep 2025 People Youth and Juniors

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Keep the fire of game day to the field

As Victorians prepare to celebrate the AFL Grand Final long weekend, Victorian fire services are urging residents to prioritise safety when using barbecues and fire pits.

24 Sep 2025 Community Safety

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Firefighters take on umpires to raise mental health awareness

Five CFA brigades in Melbourne’s outer northwest have taken to the football field to challenge local umpires to help fundraise and raise awareness in the annual Mental Health Cup.

23 Sep 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers Inclusion and Fairness People

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The two of us

In our 'Two of us' series we ask two people who know each other well to share insights about each other.

23 Sep 2025 People

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Staging for success

Staging areas are the vital link between planning and action. Without them, firefighting would be far less effective – especially during campaign fires. We talked to two staging area managers.

19 Sep 2025 Operational Information

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A brigade's heart-warming gesture

While there might not be an obvious link between a CFA brigade getting two new firefighting vehicles and an animal support centre getting some warm bedding for its four-pawed mates, in this case there ...

19 Sep 2025 Others

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Gondola mock evacuation a success in Arthurs Seat

A CFA led exercise saw over 150 emergency services personnel join forces at a simulated rescue at Arthurs Seat Eagle (ASE) to ensure they are equipped should the situation arise.

19 Sep 2025 Community Safety Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat Training and Recruitment

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Mt Martha celebrates renovated station and new vehicle

Mt Martha Fire Brigade has officially opened their newly renovated fire station and handed their new Field Command Vehicle this week.

19 Sep 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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CFA urges Victoria to Get Fire Ready

CFA is urging Victorians to Get Fire Ready with more than 500 brigades across the state hosting an event this October to help communities prepare ahead of what’s expected to be a challenging fir ...

18 Sep 2025 Community Safety Events / Fundraising / Offers People

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Falls Creek emergency services join forces for alpine training

In a powerful display of teamwork and preparedness, CFA Falls Creek Fire Brigade recently joined forces with CFA Mt Beauty Fire & Rescue Brigade, Ambulance Victoria, and 4Site (Falls Creek’s vil ...

17 Sep 2025 Operational Information

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Be prepared and register your burn-off online

With Victorians across the state preparing their property for fire season, emergency services are urging landowners to register their burn-offs online through the Fire Permits Victoria website. 

17 Sep 2025 Community Safety Partnerships

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Brigades honour a friend and volunteer

A Plenty Fire Brigade volunteer will be remembered as keen, enthusiastic and humble by Yarrambat and Plenty Fire Brigade volunteers, with two commemorative plaques created in his name.

16 Sep 2025 Honours and Awards Partnerships People

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New technologies helping farmers prevent haystack fires

Haystack fires remain a serious risk for farmers, with CFA attending an estimated 150 haystack fires every year.

16 Sep 2025 Community Safety Incidents - Others Others

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Escaped burn-offs prompts warning

CFA is urging landowners to stop burning off activities today due to strong winds across the state, which has seen more than 40 grassfires since midnight.

15 Sep 2025 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire People

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National Safe Work Month is coming soon

This October, we're excited to bring you a full calendar of activities designed to boost your safety knowledge and readiness as we head into fire season.

15 Sep 2025 Health and Safety People

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How Boho’s preparation paid off

Ahead of a high-risk fire season across much of Victoria, CFA is highlighting the example of community preparation in Boho earlier this year as a model for all Victorians living in bushfire-prone area ...

15 Sep 2025 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire People

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