Many of the locals came to Wye River fire brigade - by foot, vehicle and air - as a native King Parrot inspected the broadcast gear before we went live tonight for the October Volunteer Forum.

30 Oct 2025 Community Safety People Training and Recruitment

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Presenting Fire Wise Kids now live on the Learning Hub

The Community Engagement team is pleased to announce the release of Presenting Fire Wise Kids on the Learning Hub.

22 Oct 2025 Community Safety Training and Recruitment

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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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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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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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Fire restrictions to end in District 23

The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will officially end at 1am on Tuesday 22 April in the following municipalities in CFA’s District 23.

16 Apr 2025 Community Safety Operational Information

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New children's programs coming soon

CFA's new children's offerings are nearly here.

4 Apr 2025 Community Safety Training and Recruitment

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CFA highlights risk after machinery sparks Glenrowan fire

CFA is reminding landowners, farmers, and machinery operators to remain alert to the fire risk this autumn after a large bushfire near Glenrowan earlier this week.

7 Mar 2025 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire

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Total Fire Ban for Wimmera and South West

A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for the Wimmera and South West fire weather districts on Saturday, 4 January 2025.

3 Jan 2025 Community Safety People

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CFA and Ambulance Victoria launch life-saving program

Nine CFA brigades are trained and ready to respond to select medical Triple Zero calls as part of a new program that will officially commence on 27 November.

13 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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Fire restrictions announced in parts of the northeast

The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will begin at 01.00am on Monday, November 18, for the following municipalities in CFA’s North East region:

7 Nov 2024 Community Safety People

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CFA at the Langwarrin Disability Expo

Three CFA Langwarrin Fire Brigade members, and CFA Community Engagement Adviser Tim Marchinton, attended the Langwarrin Disability Expo on Saturday 26 October 2024.

6 Nov 2024 Community Safety

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New fire season resources to prepare the community

CFA is providing new materials and resources for its brigades and members to make sure they and the community are prepared for the summer season.

30 Oct 2024 Community Safety

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Wangaratta training campus celebrates 40 years

One of CFA’s eight training facilities used by firefighters celebrated its 40th anniversary with members and families on the weekend.

8 Oct 2024 Community Safety Events / Fundraising / Offers People

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Wangaratta North receives new ultra heavy tanker

Wangaratta North fire brigade is prepared for the upcoming fire season after receiving the keys for their new ultra-heavy tanker.

18 Sep 2024 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Mount Buller training exercise sets interagency response up for success

CFA brigades from Mount Buller, Glenroy-Merrijig and Mansfield recently completed a training exercise simulating a fire set at Sugarbush Lodge Mount Buller.

13 Sep 2024 Community Safety People Training and Recruitment

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Enhancing fire safety and burns prevention in young children

Young children aged 0 to 4 years old are still overrepresented in home fire fatalities and burn injuries across Australia.

23 Aug 2024 Community Safety Partnerships

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Newly updated home fire safety e-learning module for people at higher risk

The ‘Prevent Detect Escape: Home Fire Safety for people at higher risk’ e-learning module has just been updated and is now available.

24 May 2024 Community Safety Training and Recruitment

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Shelley Burn Camp a great success

The Shelley Burn Camp in north-east Victoria is unique because it occurs in one of the highest locations in the state, and because it’s a collaborative training exercise between CFA and Hancock ...

21 May 2024 Community Safety Training and Recruitment

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