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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Fire restrictions to end in parts of north west

The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will officially end at 1.00 am on Monday, 14 April 2025 in the following municipalities within CFA’s District 17: 

9 Apr 2025 Environment Community Safety

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Private burn-off permits issued for farmers

CFA is preparing to issue a small number of Schedule 13 private burn-off permits to farmers around Ballarat, Geelong, Melton and surrounds to help with broadacre farming practices.

13 Mar 2025 Environment Community Safety Health and Safety

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CFA volunteers go ‘beyond’ this new years  

CFA crews worked at the Beyond the Valley Music Festival to keep festivalgoers safe while they celebrated the new year.

3 Jan 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers Others

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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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Total Fire Ban for Mallee and Wimmera

A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for the Mallee and Wimmera tomorrow, Saturday 23 November 2024.

22 Nov 2024 Environment Community Safety Health and Safety

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CFA crews battle more than 130 fires

It was a busy weekend for CFA crews, who responded to more than 130 fires across the state.

18 Nov 2024 Community Safety Incidents - Others Others

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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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September Board Meeting held at Lorne

The September Board meeting was held in Lorne and included a tour of the Lavers Hill community fire refuge at Otway Fire Station led by their Captain Alex Parry.

15 Oct 2024 Others

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Hay season comes early in the west amid heightened fire risk

With hay season arriving early in western Victoria and parts of the state facing an increased fire risk this spring, CFA is urging farmers to take extra care to prevent haystack fires.

11 Oct 2024 Community Safety Incidents - Others Others People

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Brigades of CFA: Warracknabeal

Warracknabeal Fire Brigade may be one of Victoria’s oldest fire brigades – but its members have always had a focus on innovation and progression.

23 Sep 2024 Others People

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Walks and talks on country

The past few months have been an enriching experience for CFA members learning more about the Aboriginal history, present and future on the land we live, work, play and respond to incidents within.

31 Jul 2024 Environment Inclusion and Fairness People

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Fire restrictions to end in the state's South-West

The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will finish at 1.00am on Monday, 22 April in the following municipalities in CFA’s Districts 4,5, 6 and 7:

15 Apr 2024 Environment Community Safety

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Fire restrictions to end in parts of state's West

The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will finish at 1.00am on Monday, 15 April in the following municipalities in CFA’s Districts 16 and 17:

10 Apr 2024 Environment Community Safety

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Bellarine Peninsula partnership reduces fire risk

For several years, CFA has partnered with Bellarine Catchment Network and the Borough of Queenscliff to carry out fuel reduction and woody weed removal in an area called The Narrows Queenscliff.

8 Apr 2024 Environment Community Safety

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Torquay multi-agency high angle rescue performs golden retrieval

Torquay and Bellbrae CFA units joined forces with their counterparts on Tuesday afternoon in a multi-agency high angle dog rescue atop the cliff face of Bells Beach.

4 Apr 2024 Community Safety Incidents - Others Others People

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Farmers urged to monitor damp haystacks for fire risk

CFA is urging farmers to ramp up their hay maintenance for the remainder of the season, following a surge in haystack fires, with CFA responding to more than 50 since November.

9 Feb 2024 Environment Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire

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