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Exercise Right Week 2026

Firefighting can be a highly strenuous physical task, and regular exercise can help increase strength and endurance for firefighters.

20 May 2026 Health and Safety

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Honouring 80 years of dedication at Main Ridge

A passionate 80 years of community service was celebrated over the weekend, as CFA members from Main Ridge Fire Brigade gathered with friends and family to mark the occasion.

19 May 2026 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers People

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Metcalfe opens the doors at new station

On Sunday, 17 May Metcalfe Fire Brigade members joined together with CFA dignitaries and the local community to officially open the doors to their new fire station.

19 May 2026 Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Is it Your Year to Volunteer with CFA?

Following an incredibly challenging and devastating fire season, and one that impacted every region of Victoria, it may very well be Your Year to Volunteer and embed yourself in the spirit of CFA.

18 May 2026 Operational Information People Training and Recruitment

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This week is National Volunteer Week

National Volunteer Week is an opportunity to recognise and celebrate the incredible people who make CFA what it is, our volunteers.

18 May 2026 Events / Fundraising / Offers

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Traditional Owners strengthen cultural fire planning skills at Mount Macedon

For two days at Mount Macedon, Traditional Owners from across Victoria gathered for a dedicated Fire Management System (FMS) and eMap training session, designed to strengthen cultural fire planning an ...

15 May 2026 Operational Information People Training and Recruitment

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CFA planned burns a helping hand to local communities

CFA has continued to exceed planned burning and fuel treatment targets over the last two years, further helping to protect Victorians and their properties, agricultural assets, and businesses.

15 May 2026 Environment Community Safety Operational Information

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CFA strengthens Pacific partnership through fire investigation training

CFA is helping build capability amongst its Pacific partners, recently hosting seven firefighters from the Samoa Fire and Emergency Services Authority for a 10-day fire investigation training program ...

14 May 2026 Training and Recruitment

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Replacement process for awards lost in recent bushfires

We have received several enquiries about the process for replacing awards that may have been lost or damaged during the recent bushfires.

13 May 2026 Honours and Awards

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Skillset an asset at Meerlieu Fire Brigade

After moving home to her local town of Meerlieu, just two kilometres from the fire shed, Zoe Blandford jumped at the opportunity to volunteer for CFA to reconnect and lend a hand.

11 May 2026 Incidents - Bushfire People Training and Recruitment

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Celebrating the mums of CFA

For mother-daughter duo Brenda and Kim McMahon, both volunteering with CFA for Wattle Glen Fire Brigade has provided a very special common ground and an even deeper bond.

8 May 2026 People

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CFA team takes second at NSW rescue challenge

Werribee Fire Brigade’s road crash rescue team has taken second place at this year’s NSW State Road Crash Rescue Challenge.

7 May 2026 Events / Fundraising / Offers Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat

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Ensure your burn-off is registered

With the fire season behind us, emergency services are urging landowners to register their burn-offs to avoid unnecessary callouts.

7 May 2026 Community Safety

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Thermal imaging cameras for district fire investigation teams

The Fire Investigation Section has been successful in obtaining a Volunteer Emergency Services Equipment Program (VESEP) 2025-26 grant as part of the statewide initiative to purchase 3M Scott V320 the ...

6 May 2026 Training and Recruitment Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Yeodene member marks first strike team deployment

When the Skipton-Streatham fire broke out on 9 January 2026, Yeodene Fire Brigade member Christine Spencer was deployed to the fireground on her very first strike team to assist.

6 May 2026 Incidents - Bushfire Others People

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Make A-positive difference and join Team CFA

CFA is again take part in the Emergency Services Blood Drive this year, with members encouraged to roll up their sleeves between 1 May and 31 July.

6 May 2026 Events / Fundraising / Offers

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Victorian homes at fire safety risk from everyday products

Victorian fire services are warning of the fire risk of everyday household products after a recent significant incident in Upwey, where a family lost their home in a fire linked to a lithium-ion batte ...

6 May 2026 Community Safety Incidents - Structure

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Volunteers attend renowned fire and rescue conference

Six CFA volunteer road crash rescue instructors recently travelled to Indianapolis to attend FDIC International, the largest fire and rescue event in North America.

5 May 2026 Events / Fundraising / Offers Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat Training and Recruitment

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Inside a catastrophic fire day

Long before the first pager sounded on 9 January 2026, CFA strike teams across Victoria were already preparing for a catastrophic day that everyone hoped wouldn’t come.

5 May 2026 Incidents - Bushfire People

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Country football to acknowledge emergency services

Country football leagues in Victoria are holding an Emergency Services Appreciation Round on 23 May to acknowledge the work done by CFA, Fire Rescue Victoria, Forest Fire Management Victoria, VICSES, ...

4 May 2026 Events / Fundraising / Offers

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Training profile: Karen Somerscales

Meet Acting Policy and Doctrine Coordinator Karen Somerscales.

4 May 2026 Others People Training and Recruitment

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CFA commemorates lost lives of heroic firefighters

CFA members, families and friends have come together in Ballan to honour firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their communities.

3 May 2026 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers Operational Information

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Member honoured for FEM contribution

Longstanding Horsham Fire Brigade member Ray Carmen has received a Certificate of Recognition for his commitment to community fire safety through delivery of Fire Equipment Maintenance (FEM).

1 May 2026 Community Safety People

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CFA members roll up sleeves as blood drive kicks off

This year's fire season might have ended but CFA’s dedication to the community hasn’t with members around the state getting ready to roll up their sleeves for the annual Emergency Services ...

1 May 2026 Events / Fundraising / Offers People

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