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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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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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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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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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Resilience after a life-changing accident

Maddison Colville, 19, was seven days into her apprenticeship as a CFA District Mechanical Officer in Corio when tragedy struck.

27 Nov 2025 Honours and Awards People Youth and Juniors

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November Volunteer Forum gets a hoist

At Seymour DMO facility the November Volunteer Forum reached new heights to get a good look underneath at the latest happenings in CFA.

25 Nov 2025 People Training and Recruitment Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Fire restrictions for parts of the north-east

The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will commence at 1am on Monday 17 November 2025 for the following municipalities in CFA’s north-east region:

11 Nov 2025 Community Safety

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Merrijig brigade marks 100 years of service with community celebration

Last weekend, Merrijig Fire Brigade gathered with members past and present and the wider community to celebrate a remarkable milestone - a century of volunteer service.

11 Nov 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers

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Fire Danger Period begins in parts of the south-west

The Fire Danger Period will commence at 1am Monday 24 November 2025 for the following municipalities in the state’s south-west.

7 Nov 2025 Environment Community Safety Health and Safety

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Fire Danger period to begin in parts of the north-east

The Fire Danger period will commence at 1am on Monday 17 November 2025 for the following municipalities.

7 Nov 2025 Community Safety

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First fire restrictions announced for the north-east

The Fire Danger period will commence at 1am on Monday, 10 November 2025 for the following municipalities in CFA’s North East Region.

31 Oct 2025 Community Safety Health and Safety

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Building fire safety confidence

CFA’s Industry Fire Prevention team recently delivered Workplace Emergency Management and First Attack Fire Training for disability service provider Leisure Networks in Geelong.

29 Oct 2025 Community Safety Health and Safety

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'Ruff' rescue for Fünf in Airleys Inlet

A Sunday morning walk turned dramatic for a small dog named Fünf after she fell down a cliff in Aireys Inlet on Sunday 26 October.

27 Oct 2025 Incidents - Others Others People

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Faces of CFA – Kaylene Stocks

What binds CFA members is the common goal to protect lives and property. But they are a diverse bunch – every member has a story and Faces of CFA introduces you to just some of those stories.

27 Oct 2025 People

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Exciting new chapter for Oxley Fire Brigade

There’s been an exciting development in District 23 with the formation of a new brigade.

27 Oct 2025 Honours and Awards People

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Doors open at new Pyalong Fire Station

Members of Pyalong Fire Brigade have celebrated the official opening of their new, state-of-the-art, modern fire station with friends and family.

22 Oct 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers People Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Fast hose swap solution a hit in District 7

A trial of a new Hose Swap and Go System in District 7 is proving a great success - reducing downtime, boosting operational readiness and simplifying the hose maintenance process for local brigades.

21 Oct 2025 Operational Information Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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District 7 women leading the way

Kicking off first thing on Saturday morning, District 7 women came together at VEMTC Central Highlands for a skills day, setting out in four groups to take part ...

20 Oct 2025 Inclusion and Fairness People Training and Recruitment

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Alexandra Group training exercise builds skills and connections

On Sunday 12 October, brigades from across the Alexandra Group came together at Eildon Fire Station for a comprehensive training exercise designed to strengthen operational skills and teamwork ahead o ...

13 Oct 2025 Training and Recruitment

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South west brigades open doors to prepare for fire risk

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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Triangle of success

After the 2009 fires, the community surrounding Marysville significantly changed and brigade membership at Marysville, Narbethong and Buxton dropped.

7 Oct 2025 Training and Recruitment

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Geelong West brigade partners with a special developmental school

Geelong West Fire Brigade recently partnered with Hamlyn Views School, welcoming senior students Brandon and Joshua for a unique, hands-on introduction to community service and firefighting.

6 Oct 2025 Community Safety Inclusion and Fairness Youth and Juniors

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