Proposed new fire weather districts for 2027-28 season CFA is recommending the creation of 14 new fire weather districts ahead of the 2027–28 high-risk weather season after a comprehensive review of our current district boundaries. 20 May 2026 Community Safety Operational Information Planning and Research Go to Proposed new fire weather districts for 2027-28 season
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 Go to CFA urges burn-off delay ahead of warm, windy conditions
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 Go to Water drop research continues to provide valuable data
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 Go to Residents' property preparation in Meredith saves homes
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 Go to Using AI on the fireground
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 Go to A new era for Keysborough
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 Go to Fire agencies unite for planned burns across the south-east
Asset Protection Unit used during bushfire for first time CFA’s Asset Protection Unit has been deployed in an active bushfire emergency for the first time, helping to protect the town of Woods Point from the Gaffneys Creek fire. 2 Mar 2026 Community Safety Incidents - Others Operational Information Others Go to Asset Protection Unit used during bushfire for first time
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 Go to New collaboration with Canada
Community engaged bushfire research sparks action across Mount Alexander A recent bushfire resilience study in Mount Alexander Shire found that local households are taking significant steps to reduce their fire risk. 18 Dec 2025 Community Safety People Planning and Research Go to Community engaged bushfire research sparks action across Mount Alexander
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 Go to Apply now to showcase your program, initiative or research at an emergency management conference in 2026
Seeking researchers to improve agricultural fire safety CFA and Natural Hazards Research Australia (NHRA) have announced a new research initiative aimed at improving fire safety in agricultural settings and are seeking researchers/consultants to assist wit ... 18 Nov 2025 Community Safety People Planning and Research Go to Seeking researchers to improve agricultural fire safety
CFA urges hay safety after thousands of bales lost A spate of haystack and hay shed fires is a reminder for farmers to take extra care in preventing haystack fires. 14 Nov 2025 Community Safety Incidents - Others Others Go to CFA urges hay safety after thousands of bales lost
CFA urges burn off caution after spike last November CFA is urging residents across Ballarat and surrounds to take extra care when burning off, following the announcement of the Fire Danger Period (FDP) on 24 November for the City of Ballarat, Hepburn S ... 13 Nov 2025 Community Safety Incidents - Others Others Go to CFA urges burn off caution after spike last November
'Ruff' rescue for Fünf in Airleys Inlet A Sunday morning walk turned dramatic for a small dog named Fünf after she fell down a cliff in Aireys Inlet on Sunday 26 October. 27 Oct 2025 Incidents - Others Others People Go to 'Ruff' rescue for Fünf in Airleys Inlet
How the past informs the future Dr Rebecca Ryan, a Natural Hazards Research Australia postgraduate scholar, uncovered 3,000 years of fire history to help shape future fire management strategies. 16 Oct 2025 Planning and Research Go to How the past informs the future
Fire agencies join forces to reunite baby tawny frogmouth with its family A baby tawny frogmouth has been safely reunited with its family thanks to the teamwork of CFA volunteers, Fire Rescue Victoria firefighters and Zoos Victoria. 16 Oct 2025 Environment Community Safety Incidents - Others Others Go to Fire agencies join forces to reunite baby tawny frogmouth with its family
Fire weather district review underway The Victorian Fire weather district boundaries were last reviewed in 2009. 6 Oct 2025 Community Safety Operational Information Planning and Research Go to Fire weather district review underway
New technologies helping farmers prevent haystack fires Haystack fires remain a serious risk for farmers, with CFA attending an estimated 150 haystack fires every year. 16 Sep 2025 Community Safety Incidents - Others Others Go to New technologies helping farmers prevent haystack fires
Science helping to shape operational capability CFA senior leaders and researchers joined forces last month with agency counterparts in the second Safer Together Science Symposium to discuss their recent study developments. 11 Sep 2025 Incidents - Bushfire Operational Information Planning and Research Go to Science helping to shape operational capability
Planned Burn Taskforce women’s workshop Over two days, 16 women from CFA’s Planned Burn Taskforce (PBTF) came together to identify options to increase participation and ensure CFA’s planned burning deployments continue to provid ... 28 Aug 2025 Inclusion and Fairness Planning and Research Go to Planned Burn Taskforce women’s workshop
Deepest sympathies to our colleagues at Victoria Police On behalf of the CFA Board, CEO and Chief Officer and all members of the CFA, we express our deepest sympathies to our colleagues at Victoria Police on the loss of two officers in the line of duty.&nb ... 26 Aug 2025 Community Safety Incidents - Others Others Go to Deepest sympathies to our colleagues at Victoria Police
‘Scarred’ book brings Bayindeen fire stories to life When the Bayindeen-Rocky Road fires tore through the Mount Cole region in February 2024, they left more than a blackened landscape, they left a tapestry of unique stories in need of being told. 25 Aug 2025 Incidents - Bushfire Incidents - Others Others People Go to ‘Scarred’ book brings Bayindeen fire stories to life
New strike team leader training photos available on Digital Library New photos from the recently produced strike team leader training video are now on CFA’s Digital Library for members to view and use. 21 Aug 2025 Planning and Research Training and Recruitment Go to New strike team leader training photos available on Digital Library