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The two of us

Eddie Tichelaar and Brett Eastwood first crossed paths in the early 1980s when they were both members of Montrose Fire Brigade.

8 Jan 2026 People

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Total fire ban declared for Mallee, Northern Country, North Central and North East

A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for the Mallee, Northern Country, North Central and North East fire weather districts tomorrow, Thursday 8 January 2026.

7 Jan 2026 Community Safety

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Don’t delay, leave early to protect your family

With days of significant fire danger forecast this week amid hot, dry and windy conditions, CFA is reminding residents that leaving early is the safest option.

7 Jan 2026 Community Safety

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Total Fire Ban for Geelong, Melbourne and surrounds for the first time this season, alongside Wimmera and South West

A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for the Wimmera, South West and Central fire weather districts tomorrow, Wednesday, 7 January 2026.

6 Jan 2026 Environment Community Safety Health and Safety

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Create engaging social content

If you take a scroll on any social media platform you’ll be exposed to clickbait driven by fear, rage and division, and poorly executed AI images.

5 Jan 2026 Community Safety

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New children’s fire safety programs launch

CFA has transformed its Fire Safe Kids program into two new, curriculum-aligned and developmentally appropriate programs.

5 Jan 2026 Community Safety

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Fight fires on your lunch break at Scoresby

Trade your work-from-home set-up for urban firefighting experience.

5 Jan 2026 Training and Recruitment

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Total Fire Ban for Northern Country

A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for the Northern Country tomorrow, Monday, 5 January 2026.

4 Jan 2026 Operational Information

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Sea Lake fire destroys two buildings

Two buildings in Sea Lake, in the North West of Victoria, were destroyed after a fire tore through on Saturday afternoon (3 Jan).

3 Jan 2026 Incidents - Structure

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Firefighters battle stubble fire at Inverleigh

More than 100 firefighters battled a stubble fire in Inverleigh this afternoon which burnt around 40 hectares of land.

31 Dec 2025 Incidents - Bushfire

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CFA's first arduous firefighters ready for remote response

A group of CFA firefighters is ready to fight fires in remote areas across the state following seven weeks of intensive training to become arduous firefighters.

31 Dec 2025 Incidents - Bushfire People Training and Recruitment

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Don't spark tragedy with illegal fireworks

Victorians are being urged to stay safe and celebrate the New Year without the danger of illegal fireworks.

30 Dec 2025 Community Safety

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Helping residents with targeted property advice

CFA’s Property Advice Visit Service (PAVS) is a free initiative that connects trained CFA members with households at risk of fire.

29 Dec 2025 Community Safety

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Total Fire Ban for Northern Country

A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for the Northern Country tomorrow, Tuesday, 30 December 2025.

29 Dec 2025 Community Safety

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Thank you to all employers of our CFA volunteers

As the year comes to a close, CFA would like to take the opportunity to thank the generous employers of our volunteers who allow them the flexibility to serve their community.

24 Dec 2025 Operational Information People

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Simtable demonstrations captivate Lindenow and Mt Taylor communities

East Gippsland residents have embraced cutting-edge technology designed to strengthen disaster preparedness, with two simtable demonstrations held in Lindenow and Mt Taylor that drew strong crowds and ...

23 Dec 2025 Community Safety

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Major grass fires across state

The hot and dry conditions late last week were ideal for fire and resulted in two major grassfires in the state’s north.

23 Dec 2025 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire

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Training exercise prepares the south west

More than 80 personnel from CFA and other emergency services gathered at the Colac Incident Control Centre to simulate an emergency scenario to sharpen skills and train some fresh faces last week.

23 Dec 2025 Training and Recruitment

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Total Fire Ban for the Mallee

A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for the Mallee tomorrow, Sunday, 21 December 2025.

20 Dec 2025 Community Safety

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Looking back at our 80th year

As we approach the end of the year, we acknowledge the resilience and unwavering service of our volunteers and staff in safeguarding people, communities and the environment across Victoria.

19 Dec 2025 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Recognising the anniversary of the 2015 Wye River bushfire

Today, 19 December, marks 10 years since the devastating fires in Wye River.

19 Dec 2025 Incidents - Bushfire Others

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Ten years on from the devastating Wye River fires

It is hard to believe this December marks 10 years since the devastating bushfires which destroyed 116 houses in the coastal towns of Wye River and Separation Creek.

19 Dec 2025 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire Operational Information

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