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Celebrating 100 years of Eltham fire brigade

The Eltham community is proudly celebrating a historic milestone as the Eltham Fire Brigade marks 100 years of dedicated service protecting lives and property.

27 Feb 2026 Events / Fundraising / Offers

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A century of service for Upper Ferntree Gully Brigade

The Upper Ferntree Gully Fire Brigade marked a proud milestone over the weekend, celebrating 100 years of dedicated service with brigade members past and present.

27 Feb 2026 Events / Fundraising / Offers

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Brigades invited to participate in 2026 torchlight procession

The 2026 VFBV CFA State Firefighter Championships torchlight procession is returning to western Victoria, with the event coming back to Stawell for the first time in 20 years.

26 Feb 2026 People

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Dry, warmer conditions increase autumn fire risk across Victoria

After a dry and hotter than usual summer, most of Victoria will face an increased risk of fire over the coming months, according to the Australian Seasonal Bushfire Outlook for Autumn released today.

26 Feb 2026 Community Safety

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Glenlyon back on the track after more than 40 years

For the first time in more than 40 years, Glenlyon Fire Brigade will field a running team at the VFBV CFA State Firefighter Championships next month.

26 Feb 2026 Events / Fundraising / Offers People Youth and Juniors

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The two of us – Rhett and Leah Chalwell

Married for almost 22 years, Rhett and Leah Chalwell share a long-standing commitment to both family and community through Bright Fire Brigade.

25 Feb 2026 People

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50 years strong for south west stalwart Chris Tully

Southwest CFA volunteer and stalwart Chris Tully recently celebrated reaching a remarkable 50 years of service to his local communities and was acknowledged with a CFA Life Membership.

24 Feb 2026 Honours and Awards Operational Information People

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New turnout room for Yarrambat

Yarrambat Fire Brigade members came together over the weekend to celebrate the opening of their new turnout room which will help foster a more inclusive and safer space.

23 Feb 2026 Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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75 years of CFA support for the Good Friday Appeal

CFA’s long and proud history of involvement with the Good Friday Appeal will reach a remarkable 75 years this year, while the Appeal will mark an impressive 95 years of fundraising.

20 Feb 2026 Events / Fundraising / Offers Partnerships Youth and Juniors

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Community keen to help following Harcourt fire

When the small town of Harcourt was devastated by fire last month, the community banded together to get through the tragedy.

17 Feb 2026 Incidents - Bushfire People Training and Recruitment

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Race Day at Seymour for CFA members this Friday

CFA members are invited to attend the community enclosure at the Seymour races on Friday 20 February.

17 Feb 2026 Events / Fundraising / Offers

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Total Fire Ban declared for much of the state

A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for much of Victoria tomorrow, Tuesday 17 February 2026, due to forecast extreme fire weather.

16 Feb 2026 Health and Safety Incidents - Bushfire

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Primary students say thank you to Beeac Fire Brigade

More than 100 primary students from Colac and Beeac recently dropped into Beeac Fire Station to say thank you to local CFA volunteers for their hard work and service this fire season.

13 Feb 2026 Incidents - Bushfire People Youth and Juniors

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Sustained statewide response

This summer has placed sustained demand on Victoria’s fire and emergency services, and CFA’s members have responded at large.

13 Feb 2026 Incidents - Bushfire People

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Six-month-old burn piles pose risk to landowners

Residents in the south west of the state are being urged to check burn-off piles and bonfires as old as six months, following response from CFA volunteers to recent flare-ups.

11 Feb 2026 Community Safety

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Total Fire Ban declared for most of Victoria

A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for most of Victoria tomorrow, Wednesday 11 February 2026, due to forecast extreme fire weather.

10 Feb 2026 Community Safety Health and Safety People

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New collaboration with Canada

The escalating global outlook about fire seasons highlights the urgent need for unprecedented international collaborative learning and knowledge-sharing in bushfire management.

9 Feb 2026 Planning and Research

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Total Fire Ban for the North East

A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for the North East fire district tomorrow, Tuesday 10 February 2026.

9 Feb 2026 Community Safety Health and Safety

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Total Fire Ban for North East

A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for the North East region tomorrow, Saturday, 7 February 2026.

6 Feb 2026 Environment Community Safety Health and Safety

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Student builds hose scrubber

Glenlyon Group Officer and Franklinford Fire Brigade Lieutenant Dean Jones works as a systems engineering teacher at Daylesford College.

6 Feb 2026 Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Thank you to Northern Territory teams

After two deployments of six days each CFA is saying thank you to Northern Territory firefighters who gave a helping hand to crews in and around the Longwood fire.

6 Feb 2026 People

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Call for brigades to compete in 2026 State Championships

CFA is encouraging brigades across Victoria to register a team for the upcoming 2026 CFA/VFBV State Firefighter Championships in Stawell.

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Nominate a CFA member for the AFSM

It’s time to recognise outstanding CFA members for Australia’s highest fire service distinction - the Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM).

5 Feb 2026 Honours and Awards

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Life Saving Victoria's Ready to Lead Program 2026

The 2026 Life Saving Victoria Ready to Lead Program is a Women in Lifesaving initiative, focusing on leadership development of all aspiring and current women leaders in the eergency services

5 Feb 2026 People Training and Recruitment

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