New national eLearning puts bushfires safety in the hands of Australian workers Australia’s first nationally consistent bushfire safety learning experience specifically designed for people who live, work or travel in high-risk bushfire areas was launched at AFAC26 in Melbou ... 20 Aug 2026 Community Safety Health and Safety Go to New national eLearning puts bushfires safety in the hands of Australian workers
Hot and dry spring could bring an early start to the fire season Hot and dry conditions are expected across much of Victoria this spring, increasing the risk of bushfires in some parts of the state. 19 Aug 2026 Community Safety Go to Hot and dry spring could bring an early start to the fire season
New landscape data proves invaluable for preparedness CFA fire behaviour analysts have identified a gap in Australia’s landscape dryness indicators and are presenting an alternative that could lead to better bushfire preparedness. 17 Aug 2026 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire Planning and Research Go to New landscape data proves invaluable for preparedness
Fewer clicks, more community safety: ART gets an upgrade CFA has introduced a range of improvements to the Activity Reporting Tool (ART), making it easier to manage community engagement activities and support the delivery of Get Fire Ready. 12 Aug 2026 Community Safety Events / Fundraising / Offers Go to Fewer clicks, more community safety: ART gets an upgrade
Don’t put the brakes on garage fire safety this winter Victorians are being urged to ensure their fire safety measures don’t stop when it comes to their garage this winter. 11 Aug 2026 Community Safety Incidents - Structure Go to Don’t put the brakes on garage fire safety this winter
Protecting little lives: Early Fire Safe in action CFA’s Adele Buchanan has been out and about in north-east Victoria delivering the re-developed Early Fire Safe education program. 7 Aug 2026 Community Safety Partnerships Go to Protecting little lives: Early Fire Safe in action
2026 Get Fire Ready – Host an event this October As bushfire risk continues to increase and recent fire events have demonstrated the devastating impact fires can have on our communities, strengthening preparedness and resilience has never been more ... 30 Jul 2026 Community Safety Events / Fundraising / Offers Go to 2026 Get Fire Ready – Host an event this October
Brigades thank Gellibrand Hotel for outstanding support Members of the CFA Corangamite Group recently took the opportunity to recognise the outstanding support provided by the Gellibrand Hotel and its owner, Dorthe Koorn, during the Otways fire. 27 Jul 2026 Community Safety Events / Fundraising / Offers Go to Brigades thank Gellibrand Hotel for outstanding support
Better fuel prediction Researchers from Natural Hazards Research Australia are developing ways to map landscape dryness to deliver important operational intelligence before a fire season. 27 Jul 2026 Community Safety Planning and Research Go to Better fuel prediction
Quick-thinking residents prevent garage fire from spreading The quick actions of a Mooroolbark family have helped prevent a fire from spreading through their home, after a blaze recently ignited in their garage. 23 Jul 2026 Community Safety Incidents - Structure Go to Quick-thinking residents prevent garage fire from spreading
New training strengthens home fire safety conversations CFA’s Community Capability team has launched an updated Delivering the Smoke Alarm Installation Service eLearning module, strengthening the way CFA members support Victoria's most at-risk reside ... 21 Jul 2026 Community Safety Training and Recruitment Go to New training strengthens home fire safety conversations
Renters urged to know their smoke alarm rights Victorian renters are being reminded they have the right to live in a property with working smoke alarms, following a recent fire where a smoke alarm alerted a passerby while the tenant was away. 16 Jul 2026 Community Safety Incidents - Structure People Go to Renters urged to know their smoke alarm rights
From response to prevention For nearly 50 years, Horsham Fire Brigade member Ray Carman has dedicated his time to protecting his community, first by fighting fires and later by helping prevent them. 9 Jul 2026 Community Safety People Go to From response to prevention
The end of an era for Fireman Ken The end of this school year will also be the end of an amazing 50-year contribution to community safety in the Mt Dandenong area. 7 Jul 2026 Community Safety Go to The end of an era for Fireman Ken
Vote now in the AIDR Resilient Australia Awards CFA is pleased to announce our entry in the AIDR Resilient Australia Awards. 2 Jul 2026 Community Safety Go to Vote now in the AIDR Resilient Australia Awards
Fire Safe Kids officially retires In February 2011, CFA replaced Brigade in Schools with a program called Fire Safe Kids. 2 Jul 2026 Community Safety Go to Fire Safe Kids officially retires
Elmhurst 140 times safer thanks to volunteers Elmhurst Fire Brigade volunteers have installed almost 140 smoke alarms across their small rural community after demand for the free service far exceeded expectations. 1 Jul 2026 Community Safety People Go to Elmhurst 140 times safer thanks to volunteers
Take action this winter for family fire safety Victoria’s fire services are urging residents to ensure they have working smoke alarms and a Home Fire Escape Plan as new figures show an increase in the number of preventable fire fatalities la ... 1 Jul 2026 Community Safety Partnerships People Go to Take action this winter for family fire safety
New CFA recruits Many members of the community have recently joined a CFA brigade. Here are three of their stories. 29 Jun 2026 Community Safety People Go to New CFA recruits
Brigades collaborate to educate children In April volunteers from three CFA brigades came together to deliver a fun and educational fire safety experience at Little Dreamers Early Learning Centre in Dandenong. 17 Jun 2026 Community Safety Go to Brigades collaborate to educate children
Community Safety Brigade elects new leadership CFA’s first Community Safety Brigade recently elected its second Brigade Management Team. 15 Jun 2026 Community Safety People Training and Recruitment Go to Community Safety Brigade elects new leadership
Works officially underway on new Leitchville Fire Station Construction has started on a new modernised fire station for members of the Leitchville Fire Brigade, marking a major milestone for the local community. 12 Jun 2026 Community Safety Operational Information Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Works officially underway on new Leitchville Fire Station
CFA recognised for pivotal community engagement platform CFA has been recognised for its statewide volunteer-led community preparedness communication platform, the Mobile Engagement Unit (MEU). 10 Jun 2026 Honours and Awards Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire Go to CFA recognised for pivotal community engagement platform
Successful trial of vests at planned burns The Vegetation Management Program has been trialling vests worn at planned burns across Victoria to improve the safety and identification of roles on the fireground, similar to how operational roles a ... 10 Jun 2026 Community Safety Operational Information Go to Successful trial of vests at planned burns