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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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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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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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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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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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Training profile: Karen Somerscales

Meet Acting Policy and Doctrine Coordinator Karen Somerscales.

4 May 2026 Others People Training and Recruitment

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Apply to be a part of the 2026-27 Women’s Mentoring Program

Mentees and mentors in CFAs 2025-26 Women in Leadership Mentoring Program came together on 18-19 April for their mid-program workshop - an important milestone in the program's agenda.

29 Apr 2026 Partnerships People Training and Recruitment

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Alarm bells ring as people tune into Volunteer Forum

Below the popular Dandenong Ranges tourist destination of the 1000 steps, a live fire call literally stole the April Volunteer Forum at Upper Ferntree Gully as two tankers and two FCVs rolled out to a ...

28 Apr 2026 Community Safety People Training and Recruitment

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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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VR training expands with new accredited course on the way

While live fire training remains an important part of preparedness, virtual reality (VR) is rapidly expanding how CFA members build skills, confidence and operational readiness.

22 Apr 2026 Training and Recruitment

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From watching the trucks to leading a brigade

CFA volunteer Brodie Goodwin doesn’t remember a time when he wasn’t around his local CFA brigade and he encourages others to consider joining.

22 Apr 2026 People Training and Recruitment

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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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Tree changers give much-needed boost to brigade

Leonards Hill and District Fire Brigade has received a welcome boost, with several new members joining in recent months after making the move from the city.

17 Apr 2026 People Training and Recruitment Youth and Juniors

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Attend an Emergency Management Conference in Melbourne

Apply now to attend the Emergency Management or AFAC Conference in 2026.

17 Apr 2026 Events / Fundraising / Offers Partnerships People

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Goats used to successfully reduce fire risk in Wodonga

CFA has completed its first ever goat grazing fuel reduction project, with remarkable results achieved over five weeks at Gateway Island in Wodonga.

15 Apr 2026 Community Safety Partnerships

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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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Werribee brigade raises $67,000 for Good Friday Appeal

More than 200 volunteers hit the streets of Werribee as the brigade delivered one of the state’s biggest individual fundraising efforts for The Royal Children’s Hospital.

13 Apr 2026 Events / Fundraising / Offers Partnerships

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One million reasons to say thanks

A Stawell Fire Brigade member’s five-decade long commitment to the Good Friday Appeal has helped push his brigade past a landmark $1 million in total funds raised.

9 Apr 2026 Events / Fundraising / Offers Partnerships People

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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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CFA raises $2.1 million in 75th year of supporting Good Friday Appeal

In CFA’s 75th year supporting the Good Friday Appeal, the generosity of Victorians right across the state has exceeded expectations, helping us raise an incredible $2,150,000 for The Royal Child ...

4 Apr 2026 Events / Fundraising / Offers Partnerships People

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