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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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Apply now to showcase your program, initiative or research at an emergency management conference in 2026

Are you interested in showcasing your research, initiative or program at an emergency management conference?

5 Dec 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers Planning and Research

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‘I can’t be on the frontline anymore, but I can still help’

This International Day of People with Disability (3 December), CFA is recognising the important role people with disability play across our brigades and the broader community.

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Horsham lights up for 150th

Horsham’s CBD lit up on Saturday night (29 November) as CFA members from across western Victoria marched in a special torchlight procession marking the brigade’s 150th anniversary.

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North West Region unites for 16 Days of Activism

Staff from District 2 and North West Region came together earlier this week to acknowledge the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign, which runs annually from 25 November to 10 De ...

28 Nov 2025 Inclusion and Fairness People

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Resilience after a life-changing accident

Maddison Colville, 19, was seven days into her apprenticeship as a CFA District Mechanical Officer in Corio when tragedy struck.

27 Nov 2025 Honours and Awards People Youth and Juniors

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Celebrating our Get Fire Ready photo competition winners

The Get Fire Ready photo competition was created to celebrate CFA brigades across Victoria and showcase the energy, dedication and community spirit behind local preparedness events.

21 Nov 2025 Community Safety Events / Fundraising / Offers

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Generosity for the kids shines through in Kalkallo

For the last five years, Kalkallo Fire Brigade has been passionately supporting the Good Friday Appeal and is encouraging other brigades to register now to fundraise in next year’s activities.

19 Nov 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers Partnerships People

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CFA family reflects on International Men's Day

For Anthony Rhodes and his sons, Bailey and Cooper, volunteering with CFA is more than helping the community - it’s a family tradition.

19 Nov 2025 Inclusion and Fairness People

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Supporting men’s health and wellbeing – International Men’s Day

Today on International Men’s Day (19 November), we take a moment to celebrate the positive contributions men make to CFA, our communities, families and workplaces – and to reflect on the c ...

19 Nov 2025 Inclusion and Fairness

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Brigade receives medium tanker and honours former captain

Maldon Fire Brigade has welcomed a new medium tanker to their engine bay, celebrating the official handover with brigade members and local dignitaries.

18 Nov 2025 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers People

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Crib Point Brigade celebrates 75 years of service

Crib Point Fire Brigade marked a proud milestone over the weekend (15 November), celebrating 75 years of service with brigade members past and present.

18 Nov 2025 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers People

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Merrijig brigade marks 100 years of service with community celebration

Last weekend, Merrijig Fire Brigade gathered with members past and present and the wider community to celebrate a remarkable milestone - a century of volunteer service.

11 Nov 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers

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2025 Victoria Police & Emergency Services Games report

The 2025 Victoria Police and Emergency Services Games were held from 5 to 12 October 2025.

11 Nov 2025 Health and Safety Inclusion and Fairness People

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Toolern Vale marks century of community protection

Toolern Vale Fire Brigade has celebrated a major milestone, marking 100 years of service to the local community.

5 Nov 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers People

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Casterton Fire Brigade celebrates

Casterton Fire Brigade celebrated its 55th Annual Dinner on Saturday 11 October at the Casterton-Sandford Football Netball Clubrooms.

3 Nov 2025 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers People

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Get Fire Ready drives increase in CFA recruitment

Between 3 and 29 October, almost 500 Victorians have put their hands up to join CFA on the back of the Get Fire Ready initiative.

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Lockwood brigade takes over town to celebrate 75 years

Torrential rain and severe winds were not enough to dampen Lockwood Fire Brigade’s 75-year anniversary festivities on 26 October, as eager members celebrated alongside their community.

30 Oct 2025 Honours and Awards Community Safety Events / Fundraising / Offers

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Upper Beaconsfield Fire Brigade celebrates centenary with mural unveiling

Upper Beaconsfield Fire Brigade has been serving their community for 100 years and this weekend they came together to celebrate the milestone.

27 Oct 2025 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers People

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CFA Joins Women and Firefighting Australasia as an organisational member

CFA is proud to be a member of Women and Firefighting Australasia (WAFA), an organisation dedicated to advocating for and empowering women across the fire management sector in Australia and New Zealan ...

24 Oct 2025 Inclusion and Fairness Partnerships

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Emergency Services Foundation Diversity and Inclusion Awards

Applications are open for the Emergency Services Foundation’s Diversity and Inclusion Awards.

23 Oct 2025 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers Others

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Applications open: Emergency Services Foundation scholarship

Applications are open for the 2026 Emergency Services Foundation (ESF) scholarship program - express your interest.

23 Oct 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers Others

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Doors open at new Pyalong Fire Station

Members of Pyalong Fire Brigade have celebrated the official opening of their new, state-of-the-art, modern fire station with friends and family.

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Heathcote receives new ultralight vehicle and celebrates site for emergency services hub

Heathcote Fire Brigade has officially received the keys to its new Ultralight vehicle which was celebrated at the site where the new emergency services hub will be located.

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