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Honouring 80 years of dedication at Main Ridge

A passionate 80 years of community service was celebrated over the weekend, as CFA members from Main Ridge Fire Brigade gathered with friends and family to mark the occasion.

19 May 2026 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers People

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Replacement process for awards lost in recent bushfires

We have received several enquiries about the process for replacing awards that may have been lost or damaged during the recent bushfires.

13 May 2026 Honours and Awards

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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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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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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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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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CFA members to be honoured at national memorial service

The families of three CFA volunteers who lost their lives in the line of duty will be presented with memorial medallions at the 2026 AFAC National Memorial Service on Friday 8 May.

24 Apr 2026 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers

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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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80 years of dedication for Erica and District

Erica and District Fire Brigade proudly gathered over the weekend (Sunday 12 April) to celebrate 80 years of service to their local community.

13 Apr 2026 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers People

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Water drop research continues to provide valuable data

By understanding why some water and retardant drops from ﬁreﬁghting aircraft work well and others don’t, CFA can offer practical guidance to improve the effecti ...

9 Apr 2026 Planning and Research

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Cosgrove & Pine Lodge brigade celebrates 115 years

On Sunday 15 March, Cosgrove & Pine Lodge Fire Brigade members came together to acknowledge and celebrate 115 years of service to the community.

8 Apr 2026 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers

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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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Using AI on the fireground

Artiﬁcial Intelligence (AI) is the buzzword of the moment, promising to revolutionise everything from writing emails to driving cars.

7 Apr 2026 Planning and Research

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A new era for Keysborough

For the members of Keysborough Fire Brigade, the promise of a new home is more than just bricks and mortar – it’s the culmination of a journey spanning two decades.

31 Mar 2026 Planning and Research Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Stawell lights up for State Champs

The town of Stawell came alive last night (Saturday 28 March) as more than 40 CFA brigades and one from Western Australia, took part in the CFA/VFBV State Firefighter Championships Torchlight Processi ...

29 Mar 2026 Honours and Awards People

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2026 Victorian Rotary Emergency Services Community Awards

Do you know a CFA volunteer or staff member who has gone above and beyond to make a difference in the community?

25 Mar 2026 Honours and Awards

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Nominate a CFA member for the Australian Fire Service Medal

There is still time to recognise an outstanding CFA member by nominating them for the Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM) as part of the 2027 Australia Day Honours.

24 Mar 2026 Honours and Awards

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Fire agencies unite for planned burns across the south-east

Residents across south-east Victoria may have noticed smoke hanging low over the hills last weekend (14-15 March) followig a coordinated series of planned burns carried out to reduce fuel loads and st ...

17 Mar 2026 Community Safety Partnerships Planning and Research

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CFA joins emergency services partners to celebrate International Women's Day

CFA continues to proudly support and participate in International Women’s Day (IWD) events alongside our emergency service partners, highlighting the valuable contributions women make across the ...

6 Mar 2026 Honours and Awards Inclusion and Fairness People

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Prestigious award for supporting vulnerable people

Congratulations to CFA staff member Angela Cook who has won the Emergency Services Foundation Diversity and Inclusion Champion 2026 Award for her work on the People at Higher Risk (PAHR) project.

6 Mar 2026 Honours and Awards

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CFA brigade wins mine rescue competition

CFA’s Oscar 1 Technical Rescue Brigade has claimed first place at the 2026 Victorian Mine Rescue Competition (VMRC) in Bendigo, showcasing their skill and teamwork against some of the country's ...

4 Mar 2026 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat

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50 years strong for south west stalwart Chris Tully

Southwest CFA volunteer and stalwart Chris Tully recently celebrated reaching a remarkable 50 years of service to his local communities and was acknowledged with a CFA Life Membership.

24 Feb 2026 Honours and Awards Operational Information People

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New collaboration with Canada

The escalating global outlook about fire seasons highlights the urgent need for unprecedented international collaborative learning and knowledge-sharing in bushfire management.

9 Feb 2026 Planning and Research

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