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Fire agencies building reconciliation through cultural burns

Victorian fire agencies are working with Traditional Owners to support cultural burn delivery and build knowledge in cultural fire practices and their significance to country.

27 May 2026 Environment Community Safety Inclusion and Fairness

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Winning Road Rescue team demonstrate how they 'rain'

In wet conditions the competition-winning Werribee Road Rescue team demonstrated live why their skills are crucial at accidents during the May Volunteer Forum.

27 May 2026 People Training and Recruitment Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Late Sedgwick volunteer awarded CFA’s highest honour

A long-serving member of Sedgwick Fire Brigade who dedicated more than five decades to CFA has been posthumously awarded the CFA Outstanding Service Medal (OSM), recognising a lifetime of outstanding ...

26 May 2026 Honours and Awards Operational Information People

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Staffordshire Reef Road fire stifled by previous planned burn

When a bushfire reached a planned burn area in Ross Creek State Forest in February 2024, the conditions on the ground helped make a huge difference

26 May 2026 Environment Incidents - Bushfire Planning and Research

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Bushfire research strengthens Victorian preparedness and response

New bushfire research has identified important learnings for future bushfire preparedness and management.

25 May 2026 Environment Incidents - Bushfire Planning and Research

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Construction starts on new Winnindoo Fire Station

The new fire station for Winnindoo Fire Brigade is officially under construction, with the local community set to receive a boost to their emergency service capability by the end of the year.

25 May 2026 Operational Information People Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Porepunkah officially opens refurbished station

Porepunkah Fire Brigade members joined CFA dignitaries on the weekend to officially open the refurbished fire station.

25 May 2026 Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Spring Hill member awarded Macedon Ranges Citizen of the Year

Spring Hill brigade member Kathleen Wyatt has been recognised during National Volunteers Week as Macedon Ranges Citizen of the Year for 2026.

24 May 2026 Honours and Awards Community Safety

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Live cross from Bangholme for National Volunteer Week

Channel Ten weather presenter Jayde Cotic spent the afternoon at CFA’s Training Campus at Bangholme in Carrum Downs on Wednesday, to mark National Volunteer Week 2026.

22 May 2026 Operational Information People Training and Recruitment

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National service honours CFA members

The families of three CFA volunteers who lost their lives in the line of duty were presented with memorial medallions at the 2026 AFAC National Memorial Service on Friday 8 May.

22 May 2026 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers

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Road trauma inspires young firefighter

A new CFA recruit who was recently involved in a car accident said the trauma has further inspired her to help others and encourages the community to get involved too.

22 May 2026 Operational Information People Training and Recruitment

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CFA recognised for 75 years of Good Friday Appeal support

On Wednesday 20 May, The Royal Children’s Hospital and the Good Friday Appeal hosted a special event to recognise and thank community groups and fundraisers for their extraordinary efforts in ra ...

22 May 2026 Events / Fundraising / Offers

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A proud 150 years for Wangaratta Fire Brigade

Wangaratta Fire Brigade proudly celebrated 150 years of service last weekend, marking the sesquicentennial with brigade members past and present and CFA Acting Chief Officer Garry Cook joining in on t ...

22 May 2026 Events / Fundraising / Offers People

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House fire a warning of home heating fire safety risk

As temperatures drop, Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) and CFA are reminding Victorians to keep flammable items away from heaters and fireplaces after a recent house fire in Cannon’s Creek.

22 May 2026 Community Safety Incidents - Structure

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BA Swap and Go ready to roll

The filling and movement of Breathing Apparatus (BA) cylinders has long been a heavy drain on CFA members' time.

22 May 2026 Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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North East Region kicks off 2026 Women’s Challenge Camps

Women from CFA’s North East Region participated in their Women’s Challenge Camp at Ovens Valley Homestead last weekend to kick off the first of five camps that will happen around the state ...

21 May 2026 People

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Strike Team honoured for brave actions at Mallacoota

Thirty-two former and current CFA volunteers who served at Mallacoota during the 2019-20 bushfires have received the Chief Officer’s Unit Citation for Courage, recognising their extraordinary br ...

21 May 2026 Honours and Awards People

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Help shape the future of CFA workwear

A new project is underway to review CFA’s current workwear range, and members are invited to have their say.

20 May 2026 Inclusion and Fairness Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Proposed new fire weather districts for 2027-28 season

CFA is recommending the creation of 14 new fire weather districts ahead of the 2027–28 high-risk weather season after a comprehensive review of our current district boundaries.

20 May 2026 Community Safety Operational Information Planning and Research

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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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