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First weekend of Get Fire Ready

More than two hundred CFA brigades hosted community-focused fire-readiness events over the weekend 4-5 October as the Get Fire Ready initiative officially kicked off.

6 Oct 2025 Community Safety Events / Fundraising / Offers Health and Safety

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Tree changers urged to get fire ready

Many Melburnians have left the city behind and embraced everything our regional areas have to offer in recent years, but CFA is urging our tree changers to ensure they’re fire ready.

2 Oct 2025 Community Safety Events / Fundraising / Offers

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CFA launches statewide ‘Get Fire Ready’ initiative ahead of challenging fire season

CFA has today launched its Get Fire Ready initiative across Victoria in anticipation of a potentially challenging fire season.

30 Sep 2025 Community Safety Events / Fundraising / Offers People

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CFA mixed netball team set to shine at Emergency Services Games

Come cheer on the CFA netball team as they compete for gold at the Emergency Services Games on Wednesday 8 October at Waverley Netball Centre.

29 Sep 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers Inclusion and Fairness People

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Firefighters take on umpires to raise mental health awareness

Five CFA brigades in Melbourne’s outer northwest have taken to the football field to challenge local umpires to help fundraise and raise awareness in the annual Mental Health Cup.

23 Sep 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers Inclusion and Fairness People

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Mt Martha celebrates renovated station and new vehicle

Mt Martha Fire Brigade has officially opened their newly renovated fire station and handed their new Field Command Vehicle this week.

19 Sep 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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CFA urges Victoria to Get Fire Ready

CFA is urging Victorians to Get Fire Ready with more than 500 brigades across the state hosting an event this October to help communities prepare ahead of what’s expected to be a challenging fir ...

18 Sep 2025 Community Safety Events / Fundraising / Offers People

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CFA participation in the Emergency Management and AFAC Conferences 2025

CFA proudly supported more than 60 members across the state to attend this year’s conferences at both the Emergency Management and AFAC Conferences.

11 Sep 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers People Training and Recruitment

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Vols on Hols returns: Turnout while you’re kicking back in Gippsland

CFA’s beloved Vols on Hols program is back for another season bringing together the best of summer relaxation and community service.

10 Sep 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers Others Partnerships

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Honouring 57 consecutive years on a brigade management team

Having served 57 consecutive years as an elected office bearer on the management team at Tallarook Fire Brigade, John 'Jack' Hedley was honoured with the presentation of a plaque, at the brigade&rsquo ...

8 Sep 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers

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Highlights from the Mallee Machinery Field Days

More than 400 kilometres north-west of Melbourne, deep in District 18, you will discover the delightful rural town of Speed.

4 Sep 2025 Community Safety Events / Fundraising / Offers People

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CFA celebrates Youth Fest

September not only marks the start of spring, it also marks Youth Fest, an annual celebration that champions young people and amplifies their voices.

4 Sep 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers Inclusion and Fairness Youth and Juniors

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Melton marks 90 years of devoted service

Having served the community since 1935, Melton Fire Brigade has gathered with grateful community members to celebrate their 90-year anniversary in a highly anticipated extravaganza.

28 Aug 2025 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers Operational Information

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Langley-Barfold celebrates a century of service

From the early days of knapsacks, beaters and buckets to fight fires, Langley-Barfold Fire Brigade has proudly celebrated 100 years of serving and protecting their community.

21 Aug 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers People

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Launch of the Victoria Police and Emergency Services Games

The 2025 Victoria Police and Emergency Services Games was launched at Victoria Police Academy on 6 August 2025.

18 Aug 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers Health and Safety People

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National 4x4 Outdoors Show – 15 per cent off for CFA members

Melbourne’s biggest 4x4, camping, and outdoors event is back.

15 Aug 2025 Community Safety Events / Fundraising / Offers

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Ron Hewlitt celebrates 80 years with CFA

CFA recently celebrated one of its members reaching an impressive 80 years of service.

14 Aug 2025 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers People

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CFA Chief’s lifesaving push

CFA Chief Officer Jason Heffernan is encouraging members to roll up their sleeves as the Emergency Services Blood Drive enters its final days.

14 Aug 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers Health and Safety People

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Activity Reporting Tool (ART) improvements roll out

We have rolled out a series of enhancements to the Activity Reporting Tool (ART), aimed at making it easier for brigades to plan, record and report on community engagement activities.

13 Aug 2025 Community Safety Events / Fundraising / Offers Planning and Research

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Medal haul for volunteer firefighter at international games

CFA member John Mangrum has represented Australia and brought home a haul of medals from the World Police and Fire Games (WPFG) in Alabama, US.

6 Aug 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers People

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Avoca Fire Brigade celebrates members' service

Avoca Fire Brigade recently held a special night for its volunteers to recognise and thank them for their unwavering service.

30 Jul 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers

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Cockatoo celebrate improved fire station and new vehicle

Cockatoo Fire Brigade has celebrated their renovated fire station and new command vehicle which will further boost their ability to protect their community.

29 Jul 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers People Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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80 Years of courage, community and commitment: our Mission and Vision

Over the past 80 days, we have shared the pivotal moments, challenges and triumphs that have shaped our history as part of our 80th anniversary celebrations.

28 Jul 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers

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