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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"We've lost everything"

A fire that recently tore through an entire Toolamba family home has Victorian fire services calling for residents to inspect the condition of electrical items that are stored in garages.

30 Jul 2025 Community Safety Health and Safety Incidents - Structure

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Wood heater fire scare for Tatura family

A wood heater fire that tore through the home of a Tatura family has Victoria’s fire services calling for vigilance when warming homes this winter.

13 Jun 2025 Community Safety Health and Safety Incidents - Structure

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Urban Juniors compete in the 2025 State Championships

The Urban Juniors battled it out over the weekend (22-23 March) in the 2025 CFA/VFBV State Firefighter Championships, with Melton A crowned champions for the fifth year in a row, and their sixth win i ...

24 Mar 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers Partnerships People

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Euroa members recognised for fire medical response

Euroa Fire Brigade has been recognised for their exemplary community service in CFA’s Fire Medical Response (FMR) Program, going beyond their primary mission of firefighting.

30 Jan 2025 Community Safety Partnerships People

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Total Fire Ban for Mallee and Wimmera

A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for the Mallee and Wimmera tomorrow, Saturday 23 November 2024.

22 Nov 2024 Environment Community Safety Health and Safety

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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 11, for the following municipalities in CFA’s North East region:

4 Nov 2024 Environment Community Safety Health and Safety

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Fire restrictions announced in the northwest and west

The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will begin at 01.00am on Monday, November 4, for the following municipalities in CFA’s Northwest and West regions: 

25 Oct 2024 Community Safety Health and Safety Operational Information

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Goulburn-Murray Water volunteers bolster Boort Fire Brigade

A trio of Boort locals are continuing a tradition of Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) employees volunteering at the local fire brigade.

7 Aug 2024 Partnerships People Training and Recruitment

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CFA assists in Lake Gorrie planned burn

On Sunday 13 May, CFA along with Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMV) and the Gunditj Mirring Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation, carried out a controlled burn at Lake Gorrie.

13 May 2024 Environment Community Safety Partnerships

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A friendship forged in floods

On Sunday 3 March the refurbished Doreen Fire Station was officially opened. However, other significant events took place on that day. This is just one of them.

6 Mar 2024 Honours and Awards Partnerships People

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Planned burn success on Mount Van Dyke

Prescribed burning plays a major role in vegetation regeneration, and in conjunction with partner agencies, Lyons Fire Brigade achieved a great outcome on Mount Van Dyke.

25 Jan 2024 Environment Partnerships

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Opportunity to join Peer Support Program

Expressions of interest are open for volunteers to join the more than 170 dedicated volunteers across the state who are part of CFA’s Peer Support Program.

30 Nov 2023 Health and Safety People

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CFA reminds farmers of harvester safety precautions

Following the warmer, drier conditions experienced in spring, CFA is warning farmers to take care with their upcoming harvesting activities.

16 Nov 2023 Community Safety Health and Safety Incidents - Others Others

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AFL legend speaks at flood recovery events

Former AFL star Tom Boyd has shared his journey with mental health and resilience at a series of events to acknowledge the efforts of volunteers during Victoria’s 2022-23 flood emergency.

19 Apr 2023 Events / Fundraising / Offers Health and Safety Incidents - Others Others

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Return to Rochester

Recently Doreen Fire Brigade Captain Robert Bury was invited to attended Rochester Fire Brigade's Christmas party.

18 Dec 2022 Partnerships People

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CFA warns farmers to protect crops from fire

CFA is warning farmers to take care with their upcoming harvesting, especially after the significant rain this year.

23 Nov 2022 Community Safety Health and Safety People

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Message from DCO North West Region, Gavin Thompson

Last week I was speaking with some of our emergency service partners about the coming fire season, and the consensus of the group was that it was still some time off. Yesterday we had our first total ...

19 Nov 2021 Community Safety Health and Safety Operational Information

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Building connections is the key to a wellbeing check

Two decades as a peer support person has taught CFA District 5 Headquarters Brigade volunteer and Commander David Ferguson that forming a connection is key to getting to the bottom of whether someone ...

9 Sep 2021 Health and Safety Partnerships People

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Building cultural awareness at Budj Bim

The first of two cultural immersion sessions held in historically significant areas in South West Region have helped CFA members better connect to the country they live and work in and fight fire on.

8 Jul 2021 Events / Fundraising / Offers Inclusion and Fairness Partnerships

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