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Thank you to all employers of our CFA volunteers

As the year comes to a close, CFA would like to take the opportunity to thank the generous employers of our volunteers who allow them the flexibility to serve their community.

24 Dec 2025 Operational Information People

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Training exercise prepares the south west

More than 80 personnel from CFA and other emergency services gathered at the Colac Incident Control Centre to simulate an emergency scenario to sharpen skills and train some fresh faces last week.

23 Dec 2025 Training and Recruitment

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Looking back at our 80th year

As we approach the end of the year, we acknowledge the resilience and unwavering service of our volunteers and staff in safeguarding people, communities and the environment across Victoria.

19 Dec 2025 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Ten years on from the devastating Wye River fires

It is hard to believe this December marks 10 years since the devastating bushfires which destroyed 116 houses in the coastal towns of Wye River and Separation Creek.

19 Dec 2025 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire Operational Information

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Volunteer Recruitment Hub update: Enhancements roll out

The Volunteer Recruitment Hub (VRH) is getting a boost, with a series of new enhancements rolling out this week.

19 Dec 2025 Training and Recruitment

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Heavy Rigid and Medium Rigid licence support still available

The Volunteer Driving Training Project continues to offer support to members to obtain their heavy rigid or medium rigid Heavy Vehicle Licence.

18 Dec 2025 Training and Recruitment

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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

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New recruits boost Halls Gap one year on from fires

One year on from the devastating Grampians bushfire, Halls Gap is riding a wave of community resilience, spurred on by a rise in new recruits.

17 Dec 2025 Incidents - Bushfire People Training and Recruitment

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Bulart brigade celebrates dedicated service

At their recent annual celebration, Bulart Fire Brigade recently took the opportunity to recognise the extended service of three of their members who have contributed a combined service total of 190 y ...

16 Dec 2025 Honours and Awards Operational Information People

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Fight fires on your lunch break at Scoresby

Trade your work-from-home setup for urban firefighting experience.

16 Dec 2025 Training and Recruitment

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Ground Observer exercise brings districts together

Ground Observers from Districts 7 and 15 joined forces in the Brisbane Ranges for a hands-on training exercise aimed at sharpening fireground intelligence skills ahead of the summer fire season.

16 Dec 2025 Operational Information Training and Recruitment

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Aerial Firefighting Fleet Ready For High-Risk Fire Season

Victoria’s aerial firefighting fleet is ready to take to the skies and support our hardworking ground crews ahead of another high-risk fire season this summer.

10 Dec 2025 Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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SAS Release 12 includes Apple CarPlay

Release 12 of the Supplementary Alerting Service introduces Apple CarPlay, along with important maintenance updates and performance improvements.

8 Dec 2025 Operational Information Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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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

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From fireground to classroom: new footage and images added to the Digital Library

The Digital Library has just added two new collections highlighting both CFA response and community education.

4 Dec 2025 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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New releases: EV and CAFS training

Awareness training packages for Electric Vehicles and Compressed Air Foam Systems are now available on the Learning Hub.

3 Dec 2025 Training and Recruitment

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‘I can’t be on the frontline anymore, but I can still help’

This International Day of People with Disability (3 December), CFA is recognising the important role people with disability play across our brigades and the broader community.

3 Dec 2025 Inclusion and Fairness People Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Staff profile: Nicol Levi

Name: Nicol Levi Position: Manager Training Design and Development Department District: HQ

3 Dec 2025 Others People Training and Recruitment

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CFA welcomes millions in project grants

CFA is welcoming more than $22.6 million in grants for brigades and groups to share to purchase new equipment, helping to further protect their local communities.

26 Nov 2025 Partnerships People Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Agencies combine at Budj Bim for pre-season preparedness

Volunteers and staff from CFA recently joined counterparts from Parks Victoria and Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) to run through fire season preparations at Budj Bim National Park.

25 Nov 2025 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire Operational Information

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November Volunteer Forum gets a hoist

At Seymour DMO facility the November Volunteer Forum reached new heights to get a good look underneath at the latest happenings in CFA.

25 Nov 2025 People Training and Recruitment Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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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

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