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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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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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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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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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Winchelsea heavy tanker a strong asset this summer

Winchelsea Fire Brigade has officially received its new heavy tanker, a welcome arrival to their fleet to boost their firefighting capacity in their local region.

27 Apr 2026 Events / Fundraising / Offers Operational Information Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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A century of service

Boneo Fire Brigade is celebrating an extraordinary milestone, as two of its members — Keith Newnham and Richard 'Ricky' Clayton — each reach an incredible 50 years of continuous service.

27 Apr 2026 Honours and Awards Others People

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Victoria’s fire season to officially end

The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will officially end at midnight on Thursday, 30 April in the following municipality within CFA’s District 4, bringing Victoria’s ...

27 Apr 2026 Incidents - Bushfire Operational Information

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CFA welcomes over $148 million in investment

CFA has welcomed a Victorian Government investment of $148.6 million into CFA’s fleet, and a funding boost for fire stations and critical equipment to help keep Victorians and volunteers safe.

24 Apr 2026 Events / Fundraising / Offers Operational Information Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Undera Fire Brigade celebrate special service

Undera Fire Brigade members, along with family and friends, recently came together to recognise and celebrate the service of several of its members.

24 Apr 2026 Honours and Awards Operational Information People

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CFA urges burn-off delay ahead of warm, windy conditions

CFA is urging landowners to rethink burning-off activities tomorrow (Saturday 25 April), with above-average temperatures and moderate winds forecast for parts of Victoria.

24 Apr 2026 Incidents - Others Others

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New equipment in south-west strengthens bushfire preparedness

Local bushfire preparedness and community resilience have received a significant boost with the delivery of new specialist firefighting equipment, funded through the Alcoa Bushfire Ready Fund.

23 Apr 2026 Environment Community Safety Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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CFA Aviation EOIs now open for 2026

CFA volunteers and staff are invited to express their interest in expanding their skills in aviation, with Expressions of Interest now open for the 2026 Aviation intake.

21 Apr 2026 Operational Information Training and Recruitment

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Update to Members Online mobile experience

An update to mobile browsing arrived today (21 April) with the launch of a redesigned mobile homepage for Members Online aimed at improving speed and usability.

21 Apr 2026 Others

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Privacy Awareness Week is coming - get ready to level up your privacy skills

We want to hear from you this Privacy Awareness Week.

20 Apr 2026 Events / Fundraising / Offers Others

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Resources available to help CFA members claim their rebate

Less than 20 seconds – that is the average time it is taking CFA members to complete the eligibility check in the CFA portal for the eligible volunteers’ rebate scheme which is administere ...

15 Apr 2026 Others

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Newstead medical physicist grateful to help community

As a medical physicist, specialising in radiotherapy cancer care, Newstead Fire Brigade member Anne Perkins decided she wanted to help her community further when she joined CFA in 2009.

13 Apr 2026 Operational Information People Training and Recruitment

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Volunteer equipment grants open

Applications for the 2026-27 round of the Volunteer Emergency Services Equipment Program (VESEP) are now open until 11 June.

10 Apr 2026 Events / Fundraising / Offers Operational Information Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Fire restrictions to lift in parts of South West

The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will officially end at 1.00 am on Monday, 20 April in the following municipalities within CFA’s District 5 and 6.

8 Apr 2026 Environment Community Safety Health and Safety

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Selby Fire Brigade celebrates 100 years of service

The Selby Fire Brigade celebrated a major milestone last Saturday 28 March, celebrating 100 years of dedicated service with brigade members past and present.

7 Apr 2026 Events / Fundraising / Offers Others People

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Fire restrictions to lift across much of the west and parts of south-west

The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will officially end at 1am on Monday 13 April in the following municipalities within CFA Districts 7, 15 and 16.

2 Apr 2026 Environment Community Safety Health and Safety

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Training staff profile: Commander Chris Lamb

Meet Commander Chris Lamb

1 Apr 2026 Others People Training and Recruitment

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Fire restrictions to end in parts of North West, South East and North East regions

The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will officially end at 1.00 am on Tuesday, 7 April in the following municipalities within CFA’s District 2, 8, 9, 10, 11, 27, 23 and 14.

31 Mar 2026 Operational Information

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