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Heavy Rigid and Medium Rigid licence support still available

The Volunteer Driving Training Project continues to offer support to members to obtain their heavy rigid or medium rigid Heavy Vehicle Licence.

18 Dec 2025 Training and Recruitment

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Honouring the Life and Legacy of Roger Walker AFSM

The CFA community is mourning the loss of a dedicated and influential member, Roger Walker AFSM, a man whose name is imbedded in both the history of Kyneton Fire Brigade and the wider Coliban Group.

18 Dec 2025 Honours and Awards

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Danger Period to begin in final municipalities

The Fire Danger period will commence at 1am on Monday, 29 December 2025 for the following municipalities.

18 Dec 2025 Community Safety

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Total Fire Ban for Wimmera

A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for the Wimmera tomorrow, Thursday, 18 December 2025.

17 Dec 2025 Community Safety

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New recruits boost Halls Gap one year on from fires

One year on from the devastating Grampians bushfire, Halls Gap is riding a wave of community resilience, spurred on by a rise in new recruits.

17 Dec 2025 Incidents - Bushfire People Training and Recruitment

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Bulart brigade celebrates dedicated service

At their recent annual celebration, Bulart Fire Brigade recently took the opportunity to recognise the extended service of three of their members who have contributed a combined service total of 190 y ...

16 Dec 2025 Honours and Awards Operational Information People

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Pearcedale's Annual Golf Day - A great fundraiser

Held every November, the Pearcedale Fire Brigade Community Golf Day has become a much-loved tradition that brings the community together in support of a vital cause.

16 Dec 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers

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Fight fires on your lunch break at Scoresby

Trade your work-from-home setup for urban firefighting experience.

16 Dec 2025 Training and Recruitment

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Ground Observer exercise brings districts together

Ground Observers from Districts 7 and 15 joined forces in the Brisbane Ranges for a hands-on training exercise aimed at sharpening fireground intelligence skills ahead of the summer fire season.

16 Dec 2025 Operational Information Training and Recruitment

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Brigade magazine: Summer edition landing soon

Keep an eye on your letterbox - the summer edition of Brigade magazine is on its way to members.

15 Dec 2025 Others

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District 14 headquarters brigade celebrates 30 years of service

The District 14 headquarters brigade recently celebrated 30 Years of service to CFA.

14 Dec 2025 Honours and Awards People

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Header fire a good reminder

CFA is urging farmers to be fire safe when using machinery following a paddock fire this week which burnt around 40 hectares.

11 Dec 2025 Community Safety

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Staying fire safe during the summer holidays

Many of the places Victorians love to enjoy on their summer holidays are in a heightened fire risk area so before hitting the roads this festive season, firefighters are urging Victorians to be aware ...

11 Dec 2025 Community Safety

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Aerial Firefighting Fleet Ready For High-Risk Fire Season

Victoria’s aerial firefighting fleet is ready to take to the skies and support our hardworking ground crews ahead of another high-risk fire season this summer.

10 Dec 2025 Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Don't let your Christmas catch fire

As Victorians start ticking off their Christmas shopping lists, fire and safety authorities are urging everyone to think safety first when buying lithium-ion battery products, such as e-bikes, e-scoot ...

8 Dec 2025 Community Safety Health and Safety Incidents - Structure

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SAS Release 12 includes Apple CarPlay

Release 12 of the Supplementary Alerting Service introduces Apple CarPlay, along with important maintenance updates and performance improvements.

8 Dec 2025 Operational Information Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Brett Boatman farewells CFA

After more than four decades of service to CFA, Deputy Chief Officer Brett Boatman has departed the organisation to take up the role of Deputy Emergency Management Commissioner with Emergency Manageme ...

8 Dec 2025 People

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A poem dedicated to CFA firefighters

Sarah Nicholson's husband, Brett, is a Greendale Fire Brigade firefighter, and her daughter Kate will soon be one too now that she's finished Juniors.

5 Dec 2025 People

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Firefighting across the globe, from France to South Morang

South Morang Fire Brigade volunteer Laurie Naveaux knew she wanted to be a firefighter from a young age. 

5 Dec 2025 People

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Celebrating our members on International Volunteer Day

Today on International Volunteer Day (5 December), we take a moment to recognise and celebrate the incredible contribution of our volunteers - the people at the heart of everything we do.

5 Dec 2025 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers

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Christmas lights spark safety warning

As Victorians once again unbox their Christmas tree and untangle decorations, fire authorities are encouraging everyone to take steps to avoid Santa’s naughty list and stay safe this festive sea ...

5 Dec 2025 Community Safety

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International visitors tour VEMTC Central Highlands

CFA’s VEMTC Central Highlands training centre in Ballan recently welcomed a group from Hunan Vocational Institute of Safety Technology, a vocational college based in Changsa, China.

5 Dec 2025 Others People

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