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Location markers improve emergency response in Wellington Shire

Residents and visitors to Wellington Shire will now have access to 16 emergency markers in public areas to help identify their location to responders more readily when under duress.

2 Jul 2025 Community Safety Health and Safety Operational Information

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Fire restrictions to end in parts of the South East

The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will officially end at 1am on Monday 7 April in the following municipalities within CFA’s District 9, 10 and 27:

2 Apr 2025 Community Safety Health and Safety

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60th anniversary of the Gippsland fires

On 17 February 1965 dry lightning sparked several fires in the densely forested areas of East Gippsland.

17 Feb 2025 Incidents - Bushfire

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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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Importance of preparation one year on from Briagolong

CFA is urging Victorians to begin their property preparation early, as this week marks the one-year anniversary of the large bushfires that broke out in Briagolong, Rawson and Loch Sport.

1 Oct 2024 Environment Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire

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South-east brigades rewarded for Black Summer service

Four south-east CFA brigades have been rewarded for their service in the Black Summer fires, following a generous donation from the Essendon and District Football League (EDFL).

23 Jul 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers Incidents - Bushfire People

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