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Recognising the anniversary of the 2015 Wye River bushfire

Today, 19 December, marks 10 years since the devastating fires in Wye River.

19 Dec 2025 Incidents - Bushfire Others

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Final municipalities in the south west to enter Fire Danger Period

The Fire Danger Period will commence at 1am Monday, 8 December 2025 for the following municipalities in the state’s south west.

25 Nov 2025 Environment Community Safety Health and Safety

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South west brigades open doors to prepare for fire risk

Amid drought conditions, nearly 150 fire brigades in Victoria’s southwest will open their doors to community members throughout October, helping to prepare them for fire season.

9 Oct 2025 Community Safety Health and Safety Incidents - Bushfire

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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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Vols on Hols returns: Turnout while you’re kicking back in Gippsland

CFA’s beloved Vols on Hols program is back for another season bringing together the best of summer relaxation and community service.

10 Sep 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers Others Partnerships

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Check your chimneys this winter

On Saturday 14 June CFA responded to a wood heater fire on the Terang - Mortlake Road in Noorat about 1.10pm.

16 Jun 2025 Community Safety Health and Safety Incidents - Structure

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Boonea Yallock cultural immersion tour

The weather was finally a truly autumnal day. Crisp and cool, dew on the ground and on the leaves, clear skies, with the sun gently warming our backs.

5 Jun 2025 Environment Others People

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Small change, big impact for Camperdown's safety

A further 48 Camperdown residents have had their homes further safeguarded from fire as we head toward winter, thanks to the collaborative efforts of community volunteers.

17 Apr 2025 Community Safety Health and Safety People

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First fire restrictions to end in East Gippsland

The first Fire Danger Period (FDP) restrictions to end in Victoria this fire season will lift at 1.00 am on Monday 17 March for the East Gippsland Shire in CFA’s District 11.

12 Mar 2025 Community Safety Health and Safety

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Celebrating success: 2024 Captain Peer Mentor Program in District 6

The 2024 Captain Peer Mentor Program (CPMP) in District 6 has once again proven to be an invaluable initiative, fostering leadership development, networking and personal growth among its participants.

12 Dec 2024 Honours and Awards Others People

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South West Region - DCO's 2024 update

DCO South West Region Adrian Gutsche provides an update on the accomplishments and achievements from the past year.

10 Dec 2024 Operational Information Others People

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Fire restrictions announced for southeast Victoria 

The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will begin at 1:00am on Monday, December 9, for the following municipalities in CFA’s southeast region:

26 Nov 2024 Community Safety Health and Safety Operational Information

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Fire restrictions announced in the southwest

The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will begin at 01.00am on Monday, 25 November, for the following municipalities in CFA’s South West region:

13 Nov 2024 Environment Community Safety Health and Safety

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Brigade protects wildlife

Goongerah Fire Brigade, in a remote East Gippsland settlement, was badly impacted by the 2019-20 bushfires.

6 May 2024 Environment Health and Safety

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Local Indigenous knowledge supports community bushfire protection

CFA’s only all-Indigenous fire brigade Bunjil will support one of the largest CFA planned and led forest burns on the Lake Tyers Aboriginal Trust (LTAT) on Tuesday (23 April).

22 Apr 2024 Environment Community Safety Health and Safety

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Chocolyn brigade buys a debrillator for the station

Ambulance Victoria’s ‘Call, Push, Shock’ campaign is being proudly supported by the volunteers of Chocolyn Fire Brigade.

27 Mar 2024 Health and Safety

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Flourishing Families workshops in East Gippsland

Build your wellbeing knowledge and connect with other emergency services families at these free workshops in Swifts Creek, Orbost and Buchan.

28 Dec 2023 Events / Fundraising / Offers Health and Safety

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Opportunity to join Peer Support Program

Expressions of interest are open for volunteers to join the more than 170 dedicated volunteers across the state who are part of CFA’s Peer Support Program.

30 Nov 2023 Health and Safety People

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Fire restrictions announced for the South West

The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will begin at 01.00am on Monday, November 20 for CFA’s South West region, including the following municipalities in District’s 4, 5, 6 and 7.

10 Nov 2023 Others

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New lead role for peer

Member Donna Lawless is stepping into a new lead role at CFA having recently been elected as the Peer Coordinator for Districts 10 and 27.

14 Jul 2023 Health and Safety People

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Multi-agency rescues for weekend wanderers

It was another weekend of multi-agency rescues across the state, as CFA crews teamed up with SES, FRV, Victoria Police and Ambulance Victoria to save a cow, rescue a bush walker and bring two missing ...

17 Apr 2023 Incidents - Others Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat Others

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Fire restrictions to end across all South East Victoria

The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will finish across local government areas in the South East in the coming weeks.

5 Apr 2023 Community Safety Health and Safety

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Cup brings members and community together

A special event in Mallacoota was an opportunity for emergency services personnel and community members to come together as the region continues to recover following the Black Summer fires.

27 Oct 2022 Events / Fundraising / Offers Health and Safety People

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A lesson in rehab

Students from Monash University’s School of Rural Health have visited Paynesville brigade to learn about the vital role health monitoring plays in supporting firefighter health and safety.

21 Sep 2022 Health and Safety People

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Recognising the anniversary of the 2015 Wye River bushfire

Final municipalities in the south west to enter Fire Danger Period

South west brigades open doors to prepare for fire risk

Volunteers drive the formation of new Apostles Group

Vols on Hols returns: Turnout while you’re kicking back in Gippsland

Check your chimneys this winter

Boonea Yallock cultural immersion tour

Small change, big impact for Camperdown's safety

First fire restrictions to end in East Gippsland

Celebrating success: 2024 Captain Peer Mentor Program in District 6

South West Region - DCO's 2024 update

Fire restrictions announced for southeast Victoria

Fire restrictions announced in the southwest

Brigade protects wildlife

Local Indigenous knowledge supports community bushfire protection

Chocolyn brigade buys a debrillator for the station

Flourishing Families workshops in East Gippsland

Opportunity to join Peer Support Program

Fire restrictions announced for the South West

New lead role for peer

Multi-agency rescues for weekend wanderers

Fire restrictions to end across all South East Victoria

Cup brings members and community together

A lesson in rehab

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