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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 team takes second at NSW rescue challenge

Werribee Fire Brigade’s road crash rescue team has taken second place at this year’s NSW State Road Crash Rescue Challenge.

7 May 2026 Events / Fundraising / Offers Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat

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Ensure your burn-off is registered

With the fire season behind us, emergency services are urging landowners to register their burn-offs to avoid unnecessary callouts.

7 May 2026 Community Safety

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Victorian homes at fire safety risk from everyday products

Victorian fire services are warning of the fire risk of everyday household products after a recent significant incident in Upwey, where a family lost their home in a fire linked to a lithium-ion batte ...

6 May 2026 Community Safety Incidents - Structure

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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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Member honoured for FEM contribution

Longstanding Horsham Fire Brigade member Ray Carmen has received a Certificate of Recognition for his commitment to community fire safety through delivery of Fire Equipment Maintenance (FEM).

1 May 2026 Community Safety People

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January bushfires long road to recovery

CFA is conducting its largest emergency stabilisation works in history following the devastating January 2026 bushfires.

29 Apr 2026 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire People

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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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Call for stories and memorabilia as FEM marks 80 years

The Fire Equipment Maintenance (FEM) team is inviting brigade members – past and present – to help bring its history to life ahead of its 80th celebrations.

22 Apr 2026 Community Safety Events / Fundraising / Offers Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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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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How CFA plans a planned burn

To reduce the bushﬁre risk in Victoria, CFA works with Forest Fire Management Victoria to develop a rolling three-year Joint Fuel Management Program (JFMP) of planned burns.

14 Apr 2026 Community Safety

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Providing vital support to firefighting aircraft

A team of five CFA volunteers spent 188 consecutive days behind the scenes helping firefighting aircraft operate safely across western Victoria during the recent fire season.

14 Apr 2026 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire People

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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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Residents' property preparation in Meredith saves homes

Meredith residents Jeff and Marg Cooper have been praised for their preparation efforts at their property ahead of the fire season, as their new sprinkling system saved their house this summer.

7 Apr 2026 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire Planning and Research

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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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Test your smoke alarm when clocks wind back

Victoria’s fire agencies are encouraging residents to test their smoke alarms when they wind their clocks back this Sunday, as data shows more than half of serious house fires start in the bedro ...

2 Apr 2026 Community Safety Health and Safety Incidents - Structure

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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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Why do I see or smell smoke?

With calm autumn conditions across much of the state, communities can expect to see smoke in the air as a mix of planned burns, private burns under CFA’s permit system and agricultural burns tak ...

30 Mar 2026 Environment Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire

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CFA brigades converge on Stawell for State Champs

Over 100 CFA urban and rural brigades have left their mark on Stawell over two action packed weekends, at the 2026 CFA/VFBV State Firefighter Championships.

30 Mar 2026 Partnerships People

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