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Capturing the January fires

CFA is calling on brigades to help build a comprehensive visual record of the 2025/26 fire season by submitting their photos and videos for use on CFA's various platforms, including the Digital Librar ...

5 Feb 2026 Incidents - Bushfire

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Total Fire Ban declared for North East

A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for the North East tomorrow, Friday 6 February 2026.

5 Feb 2026 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire

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Total Fire ban for North East

A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for the North East district tomorrow, Thursday 5 February 2026.

4 Feb 2026 Community Safety People

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Total Fire Ban for North Central, Central and Wimmera districts

A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for the North Central, Central and Wimmera districts tomorrow, Wednesday, 4 February 2026.

3 Feb 2026 Environment Community Safety Health and Safety

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Stawell ready to showcase the Champs

The CFA/VFBV State Firefighter Championships are returning to Stawell in March 2026, bringing CFA’s biggest annual event back to the Northern Grampians for the first time in two decades.

3 Feb 2026 Events / Fundraising / Offers

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Crews praised for swift containment of Larralea bushfire

Firefighters have been praised for their rapid response to the Larralea bushfire, which broke out under extreme fire danger conditions during last week’s heatwave.

3 Feb 2026 Incidents - Bushfire People

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What inclusion means to CFA members

In recent years CFA has been doing a lot of work to strengthen our organisational culture.

2 Feb 2026 Inclusion and Fairness

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100 years young and 80 years of dedication

Fryerstown Fire Brigade recently took the opportunity to recognise a remarkable milestone, celebrating 80 years of dedicated service from one of its most dedicated members, Jim Cole.

2 Feb 2026 Honours and Awards People

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Emerging Young Leaders are back

Expressions of interest for the 2026 Emerging Young Leaders Mentoring Program are now open.

2 Feb 2026 Inclusion and Fairness People Youth and Juniors

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Total Fire Ban for North East

A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for the North East tomorrow, Sunday, 1 February 2026.

31 Jan 2026 Community Safety

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Major fires continue across Victoria

Three weeks after the Catastrophic Fire Danger Day of 9 January, there are still seven major fires across the state, three of which are still going and may burn for days or weeks.

30 Jan 2026 Events / Fundraising / Offers Incidents - Bushfire

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Faces of CFA - Kay Granter

What binds CFA members is the common goal to protect lives and property. But they are a diverse bunch – every member has a story and Faces of CFA introduces you to just some of those stories.

30 Jan 2026 People

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Fire Medical Response crews support firefighters on the ground

Crews from CFA’s Fire Medical Response (FMR) brigades were deployed to strategic locations during recent heatwave conditions to support firefighters working on campaign fires, including operatio ...

29 Jan 2026 Health and Safety Incidents - Bushfire

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Crews battle Carlisle River Fire

Following the incredible firefighting efforts from ground and air crews in challenging conditions on Tuesday 27 January, some residents surrounding the Carlise River fire are now able to return home.

29 Jan 2026 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire

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CFA's arduous firefighters aid bushfire response

CFA’s newly formed Remote Arduous Firefighting (RAFF) unit is officially in action.

28 Jan 2026 Incidents - Bushfire People

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Wallan local pens poem of thanks for CFA crews

After a fire, it can be hard to know what to say. But for one local man from Wallan, saying thank you felt important.

27 Jan 2026 Incidents - Bushfire People

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The balance between studying and volunteering

CFA’s youngest first lieutenant Brodie Hanks is one of the many young people in CFA who has juggled volunteering with studying.

27 Jan 2026 Youth and Juniors

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Total Fire Ban for Wimmera and North East

A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for the Wimmera and North East districts tomorrow, Wednesday, 28 January 2026.

27 Jan 2026 Community Safety

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Total Fire Ban declared for entire state

A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for the whole state of Victoria tomorrow, Tuesday 27 January 2026.

26 Jan 2026 Community Safety

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CFA members receive Australian Fire Service Medals

This Australia Day, five highly regarded CFA members were awarded the prestigious Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM), in recognition of their outstanding service to CFA and their communities.

26 Jan 2026 Honours and Awards Operational Information People

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Respected leader honoured with AFSM

Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM) recipient Brendan Blake describes his 54 years of volunteering with CFA as a ‘50 year marriage’, a union built on dedication, respect, and loyalty.

26 Jan 2026 Honours and Awards

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Experienced captain receives top honour

Kelvin Bateman has been the driving force behind the successful Dunrobin-Nangeela Fire Brigade, just north of Casterton, for decades.

26 Jan 2026 Honours and Awards

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Highly-qualified operational leader and innovator receives AFSM

Gavin Parker AFSM began his service with CFA as a volunteer at Neerim South Fire Brigade in 1976, where he held numerous leadership positions.

26 Jan 2026 Honours and Awards

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Australian Fire Service Medal recognises trailblazing leadership

Emma Conway’s outstanding leadership, unwavering commitment to community safety, and tireless advocacy for CFA volunteers and women in emergency management make her a highly deserving recipient ...

26 Jan 2026 Honours and Awards

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