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CFA's first arduous firefighters ready for remote response

A group of CFA firefighters is ready to fight fires in remote areas across the state following seven weeks of intensive training to become arduous firefighters.

31 Dec 2025 Incidents - Bushfire People Training and Recruitment

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Don't spark tragedy with illegal fireworks

Victorians are being urged to stay safe and celebrate the New Year without the danger of illegal fireworks.

30 Dec 2025 Community Safety

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Helping residents with targeted property advice

CFA’s Property Advice Visit Service (PAVS) is a free initiative that connects trained CFA members with households at risk of fire.

29 Dec 2025 Community Safety

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Total Fire Ban for Northern Country

A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for the Northern Country tomorrow, Tuesday, 30 December 2025.

29 Dec 2025 Community Safety

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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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Major grass fires across state

The hot and dry conditions late last week were ideal for fire and resulted in two major grassfires in the state’s north.

23 Dec 2025 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire

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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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Total Fire Ban for the Mallee

A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for the Mallee tomorrow, Sunday, 21 December 2025.

20 Dec 2025 Community Safety

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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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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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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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Total fire ban declared for Wimmera and Mallee

A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for the Wimmera and Mallee tomorrow, Friday 19 December 2025.

18 Dec 2025 Community Safety

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Total Fire Ban for Wimmera

A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for the Wimmera tomorrow, Thursday, 18 December 2025.

17 Dec 2025 Community Safety

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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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Pearcedale's Annual Golf Day - A great fundraiser

Held every November, the Pearcedale Fire Brigade Community Golf Day has become a much-loved tradition that brings the community together in support of a vital cause.

16 Dec 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers

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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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Brigade magazine: Summer edition landing soon

Keep an eye on your letterbox - the summer edition of Brigade magazine is on its way to members.

15 Dec 2025 Others

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Header fire a good reminder

CFA is urging farmers to be fire safe when using machinery following a paddock fire this week which burnt around 40 hectares.

11 Dec 2025 Community Safety

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Staying fire safe during the summer holidays

Many of the places Victorians love to enjoy on their summer holidays are in a heightened fire risk area so before hitting the roads this festive season, firefighters are urging Victorians to be aware ...

11 Dec 2025 Community Safety

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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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Don't let your Christmas catch fire

As Victorians start ticking off their Christmas shopping lists, fire and safety authorities are urging everyone to think safety first when buying lithium-ion battery products, such as e-bikes, e-scoot ...

8 Dec 2025 Community Safety Health and Safety Incidents - Structure

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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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A poem dedicated to CFA firefighters

Sarah Nicholson's husband, Brett, is a Greendale Fire Brigade firefighter, and her daughter Kate will soon be one too now that she's finished Juniors.

5 Dec 2025 People

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