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CFA expands support for Victorians at higher risk

A CFA pilot program is helping households at higher risk create tailored emergency plans, ahead of the upcoming fire season.

12 Sep 2025 Community Safety Health and Safety Incidents - Bushfire

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Fleet data is changing in RMS and SAP

The RMS Integration from SAP S/4 project is going live on 18 September, creating consistency in CFA’s Fleet and Asset Master data and simplifying our data management processes.

12 Sep 2025 Operational Information Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Science helping to shape operational capability

CFA senior leaders and researchers joined forces last month with agency counterparts in the second Safer Together Science Symposium to discuss their recent study developments.

11 Sep 2025 Incidents - Bushfire Operational Information Planning and Research

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Spring 2025 edition of Brigade magazine online now

The spring edition of Brigade magazine will soon arrive in CFA members' letterboxes.

11 Sep 2025 Others

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CFA participation in the Emergency Management and AFAC Conferences 2025

CFA proudly supported more than 60 members across the state to attend this year’s conferences at both the Emergency Management and AFAC Conferences.

11 Sep 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers People Training and Recruitment

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R U OK? Day 2025 – A conversation could change a life

R U OK? Day is a timely reminder that a simple, genuine conversation can have the power to change someone’s life.

11 Sep 2025 Health and Safety People

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Vols on Hols returns: Turnout while you’re kicking back in Gippsland

CFA’s beloved Vols on Hols program is back for another season bringing together the best of summer relaxation and community service.

10 Sep 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers Others Partnerships

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Free Vicmap topographic maps for CFA members

Vicmap Topographic maps, created by The Department of Transport and Planning, are available statewide in four scales: 1:25 000 (A0); 1:30 000 (A3 and A4); 1:50 000 (A0); and 1:100000 (A0).

9 Sep 2025 Others

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100% of Morwell members have a WWCC

CFA has introduced the new Working with Children Clearance policy, which requires CFA employees and volunteers in roles with higher levels of leadership or community interface and/or access to childre ...

9 Sep 2025 Others People

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Honouring 57 consecutive years on a brigade management team

Having served 57 consecutive years as an elected office bearer on the management team at Tallarook Fire Brigade, John 'Jack' Hedley was honoured with the presentation of a plaque, at the brigade&rsquo ...

8 Sep 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers

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New blood helps CFA to impressive tally

CFA members from across the state have saved around 2,877 lives by making more than 950 donations during this year’s Emergency Services Blood Drive.

8 Sep 2025 Community Safety Health and Safety People

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Survey supports psychological health and safety

We have rolled out a new psychosocial hazard survey to better understand and support the mental health and wellbeing of our members.

8 Sep 2025 Health and Safety

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Family ties on the fireground

This Father’s Day, CFA is celebrating the many dads, father figures and families who volunteer side-by-side, protecting Victorian communities.

6 Sep 2025 Incidents - Bushfire People

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Fire extinguisher maintenance day boosts safety at Shepparton Saleyards

The Shepparton COGS Group recently hosted a Fire Extinguisher Information and Testing Day, welcoming members of the rural community to the Shepparton Livestock Saleyards for a hands-on safety initiati ...

5 Sep 2025 Community Safety

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AI debuts in CFA Search

CFA members can expect a vastly enhanced experience using search on CFA’s Members Online with the inclusion of artificial intelligence (AI).

5 Sep 2025 Others

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Ultra Heavy Tankers giants of Ouyen forum

A 2018 Ultra Heavy Tanker (UHT) prototype side-by-side with the latest UHT headline the August Volunteer Forum at Ouyen.

4 Sep 2025 Incidents - Bushfire People Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Firefighter safety enhanced while working at heights

CFA is further enhancing the safety of its firefighters while working at heights with five new props recently added to its training centres across the state.

4 Sep 2025 Community Safety Operational Information Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Highlights from the Mallee Machinery Field Days

More than 400 kilometres north-west of Melbourne, deep in District 18, you will discover the delightful rural town of Speed.

4 Sep 2025 Community Safety Events / Fundraising / Offers People

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CFA celebrates Youth Fest

September not only marks the start of spring, it also marks Youth Fest, an annual celebration that champions young people and amplifies their voices.

4 Sep 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers Inclusion and Fairness Youth and Juniors

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Fresh design for News and Media homepage

A cleaner, simpler and more engaging design greets visitors to our new look for the CFA News and Media homepage.

3 Sep 2025 Others

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Emerging Young Leaders Mentoring Program acknowledgement day

Thank you on behalf of the Emerging Young Leaders Mentoring Program. We can't wait to tell you all about our experiences.

3 Sep 2025 Inclusion and Fairness People Youth and Juniors

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Staff profile: Meet Daniel Hodge

Daniel Hodge is a Structural Instructor and Station Officer in District 8.

1 Sep 2025 People Training and Recruitment

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Nearly half of Victorians are without a bushfire plan

Ahead of the looming fire season, a recent CFA survey revealed that 40 per cent of Victorians living in bushfire-prone areas do not have a bushfire plan in place to save their family.

1 Sep 2025 Community Safety Health and Safety Incidents - Bushfire

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