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Free Vicmap topographic maps for CFA members

Vicmap Topographic maps, created by The Department of Transport and Planning, are available statewide in four scales: 1:25 000 (A0); 1:30 000 (A3 and A4); 1:50 000 (A0); and 1:100000 (A0).

14 Oct 2025 Others

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Joint agency exercise strengthens readiness in Dandenongs

More than 130 firefighters and 35 vehicles from CFA and Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) took part in a large-scale exercise through the Dandenong Ranges on Sunday (12 October).

14 Oct 2025 Community Safety Training and Recruitment Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Alexandra Group training exercise builds skills and connections

On Sunday 12 October, brigades from across the Alexandra Group came together at Eildon Fire Station for a comprehensive training exercise designed to strengthen operational skills and teamwork ahead o ...

13 Oct 2025 Training and Recruitment

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New ICT Service Portal – Attend an information session

From 6 November, a new portal will be introduced to raise ICT Service tickets, replacing the current Cherwell system.

13 Oct 2025 Others

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Triangle of success

After the 2009 fires, the community surrounding Marysville significantly changed and brigade membership at Marysville, Narbethong and Buxton dropped.

7 Oct 2025 Training and Recruitment

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Geelong West brigade partners with a special developmental school

Geelong West Fire Brigade recently partnered with Hamlyn Views School, welcoming senior students Brandon and Joshua for a unique, hands-on introduction to community service and firefighting.

6 Oct 2025 Community Safety Inclusion and Fairness Youth and Juniors

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Junior Leader Forum Roadshow 2025

For the second year running, the Junior Leader Forum continued its roadshow format to keep Junior leaders informed and connected.

6 Oct 2025 People Training and Recruitment Youth and Juniors

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Youth Fest 2025 - That's a wrap

September saw the return of Youth Fest 2025 with a focus on young people across the state, with CFA recognising and championing young people and amplifying their voices.

6 Oct 2025 Youth and Juniors

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CFA Board tours State Control Centre

CFA Board members have toured the State Control Centre (SCC) - Victoria’s primary control centre for the management of emergencies - in advance of the upcoming fire season.

3 Oct 2025 Others

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Summer lightning

From a desert town to the suburban coast, a deadly blaze can start with a single strike. How ready you are can make all the difference.

3 Oct 2025 Environment Community Safety Others

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Hot Fire Training Day at VEMTC Wangaratta

In late August, VEMTC Wangaratta came alive with energy, teamwork, and skill-building as 28 CFA Volunteers gathered for a Hot Fire Training Day.

3 Oct 2025 People Training and Recruitment

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First responders help raise awareness of epilepsy

The First Responders team, made up of members from Geelong West Fire Brigade, a paramedic, and an emergency doctor, recently took part in the 2025 Treadmill Challenge in Richmond.

3 Oct 2025 Inclusion and Fairness Others

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Firefighting props set to transform structural training

CFA’s structural firefighting training is set for a major upgrade with the introduction of new compartment firefighting props at Bangholme and Central Highlands training campuses.

2 Oct 2025 Operational Information Training and Recruitment

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Volunteer Forum gets fire ready

A live burnover drill highlighted one of the ways our members get fire ready at the latest monthly Volunteer Forum hosted by Montrose CFA.

2 Oct 2025 Community Safety People Training and Recruitment

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International Day of Older Persons

Wednesday 1 October is International Day of Older Persons.

1 Oct 2025 Others

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New eLearning module to deliver bushfire preparedness advice

CFA’s Community Engagement Team is excited to announce the launch of a new eLearning module CFAPAVIND Delivering the Property Advice Visit Service.

1 Oct 2025 Community Safety Training and Recruitment

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Staff profile: Meet Emily Haala

Emily Haala is a Consultant Learning Governance and Compliance in the Quality and Evaluation Department at Burwood Headquarters.

1 Oct 2025 People Training and Recruitment

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Volunteers drive the formation of new Apostles Group

A new CFA group has been officially launched in District 6 – the Apostles Group.

29 Sep 2025 Others

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Program that benefits Year 12 volunteers

La Trobe University’s Aspire Early Offer Program rewards Year 12 students for their volunteering.

29 Sep 2025 Youth and Juniors

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West Gippsland fire preparation in full force

The small town of Noojee recently became the centre of a multi-agency training exercise, gathering 70 local personnel to prepare for the upcoming high risk fire season in West Gippsland.

25 Sep 2025 Community Safety Operational Information Training and Recruitment

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Exciting changes are on the way

Have you heard of the new ICT Service Desk Portal and the FEM Field Application projects?

25 Sep 2025 Community Safety Others

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The Goldfields get prepared

Recently a group of brigades in the state’s north-west gathered and brushed up their skills and knowledge ahead of the summer season.

25 Sep 2025 Community Safety Training and Recruitment

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Three generations of Owens at Beaconsfield

Recently Liam Owen turned 11 years old and joined Beaconsfield Fire Brigade as a junior member. This was not surprising given that dad Glynn and pop Rhys are both firefighters in the brigade.

24 Sep 2025 People Youth and Juniors

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A brigade's heart-warming gesture

While there might not be an obvious link between a CFA brigade getting two new firefighting vehicles and an animal support centre getting some warm bedding for its four-pawed mates, in this case there ...

19 Sep 2025 Others

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