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Total Fire Ban for Geelong, Melbourne and surrounds for the first time this season, alongside Wimmera and South West

A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for the Wimmera, South West and Central fire weather districts tomorrow, Wednesday, 7 January 2026.

6 Jan 2026 Environment Community Safety Health and Safety

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Firefighters battle stubble fire at Inverleigh

More than 100 firefighters battled a stubble fire in Inverleigh this afternoon which burnt around 40 hectares of land.

31 Dec 2025 Incidents - Bushfire

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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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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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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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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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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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District 14 headquarters brigade celebrates 30 years of service

The District 14 headquarters brigade recently celebrated 30 Years of service to CFA.

14 Dec 2025 Honours and Awards People

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Brett Boatman farewells CFA

After more than four decades of service to CFA, Deputy Chief Officer Brett Boatman has departed the organisation to take up the role of Deputy Emergency Management Commissioner with Emergency Manageme ...

8 Dec 2025 People

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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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Firefighting across the globe, from France to South Morang

South Morang Fire Brigade volunteer Laurie Naveaux knew she wanted to be a firefighter from a young age. 

5 Dec 2025 People

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International visitors tour VEMTC Central Highlands

CFA’s VEMTC Central Highlands training centre in Ballan recently welcomed a group from Hunan Vocational Institute of Safety Technology, a vocational college based in Changsa, China.

5 Dec 2025 Others People

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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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Total Fire Ban for Wimmera, Mallee and Northern Country

A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for the Wimmera, Mallee and Northern Country tomorrow, Thursday 4 December 2025.

3 Dec 2025 Environment Community Safety Health and Safety

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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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Horsham lights up for 150th

Horsham’s CBD lit up on Saturday night (29 November) as CFA members from across western Victoria marched in a special torchlight procession marking the brigade’s 150th anniversary.

1 Dec 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers People

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North West Region unites for 16 Days of Activism

Staff from District 2 and North West Region came together earlier this week to acknowledge the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign, which runs annually from 25 November to 10 De ...

28 Nov 2025 Inclusion and Fairness People

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Capturing the Little Desert fire on canvas

As the Little Desert bushfire reached its zenith on the evening of 27 January 2025, it cast a scene that Dimboola Fire Brigade member Melinda Heatley had only ever heard in stories.

28 Nov 2025 Incidents - Bushfire People

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Don’t let your actions start a fire this summer

With the start of summer upon us, CFA is urging the community to act safely with nearly half of all bush and grassfires in Victoria being caused by reckless behaviour.

28 Nov 2025 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire

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Victorians facing warmer temperatures and increased fire risk this summer despite recent rainfall

Victorians are being urged to prepare for a warmer-than-average summer and an increase in fire risk across many parts of Victoria, according to the Australian Seasonal Bushfire Outlook for Summer rele ...

27 Nov 2025 Environment Community Safety Health and Safety

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