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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

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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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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