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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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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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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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Celebrating our members on International Volunteer Day

Today on International Volunteer Day (5 December), we take a moment to recognise and celebrate the incredible contribution of our volunteers - the people at the heart of everything we do.

5 Dec 2025 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers

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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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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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CFA welcomes millions in project grants

CFA is welcoming more than $22.6 million in grants for brigades and groups to share to purchase new equipment, helping to further protect their local communities.

26 Nov 2025 Partnerships People Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Template Toolkit now easier to use

The Template Toolkit is a communications resource for both staff and volunteers, where you’ll find lots of templates to help you produce professional-looking documents such as reports, posters, ...

24 Nov 2025 Others

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CFA calls for community volunteers to monitor grasslands

CFA is encouraging Victorians to become ‘citizen scientists’ and help strengthen critical information about the state’s fire risk.

24 Nov 2025 Environment Others People

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Recognising our commitment to safety

Meet the winners of our National Safe Work Month Awards - the individuals who go above and beyond in promoting a safe working environment for our members.

19 Nov 2025 Honours and Awards Health and Safety

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CFA family reflects on International Men's Day

For Anthony Rhodes and his sons, Bailey and Cooper, volunteering with CFA is more than helping the community - it’s a family tradition.

19 Nov 2025 Inclusion and Fairness People

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Seeking researchers to improve agricultural fire safety

CFA and Natural Hazards Research Australia (NHRA) have announced a new research initiative aimed at improving fire safety in agricultural settings and are seeking researchers/consultants to assist wit ...

18 Nov 2025 Community Safety People Planning and Research

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CFA urges hay safety after thousands of bales lost

A spate of haystack and hay shed fires is a reminder for farmers to take extra care in preventing haystack fires.

14 Nov 2025 Community Safety Incidents - Others Others

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2025 Victoria Police & Emergency Services Games report

The 2025 Victoria Police and Emergency Services Games were held from 5 to 12 October 2025.

11 Nov 2025 Health and Safety Inclusion and Fairness People

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Truckloads of protection on the way

CFA has purchased truckloads of tankers to ensure it is stocked up ahead of the manufacturer discontinuation of the model.

10 Nov 2025 People Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Volunteer treks 240km to support brigade

Glenlyon member Shaun Gedge has completed a remarkable journey, walking 240 kilometres around the brigade’s response area to raise funds for vital new firefighting equipment.

6 Nov 2025 Others People

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Staff profile: Maddie Pender

Staff Profile: Maddie Pender, PAD Operator in Training Department

6 Nov 2025 Others

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Get Fire Ready drives increase in CFA recruitment

Between 3 and 29 October, almost 500 Victorians have put their hands up to join CFA on the back of the Get Fire Ready initiative.

31 Oct 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers People

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Heroic tradie honoured for life-saving rescue

A Melbourne man has been recognised for his extraordinary courage after rescuing a disabled woman trapped inside her burning home on New Year’s Day 2024.

27 Oct 2025 Honours and Awards

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Emergency Services Foundation Diversity and Inclusion Awards

Applications are open for the Emergency Services Foundation’s Diversity and Inclusion Awards.

23 Oct 2025 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers Others

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Applications open: Emergency Services Foundation scholarship

Applications are open for the 2026 Emergency Services Foundation (ESF) scholarship program - express your interest.

23 Oct 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers Others

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Prepare with your pets this summer

RSPCA Victoria and CFA are calling on Victorians to include pets in their bushfire survival plans, as Victoria faces an increased risk of fires this summer, especially in drought-affected areas.  ...

22 Oct 2025 Community Safety People

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EOIs open – Join the Peer Support Team

Staff are invited to express their interest in joining CFA’s Peer Support Team – a group of dedicated staff who provide confidential mental health and wellbeing support to their colleagues ...

20 Oct 2025 Health and Safety People

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