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Members supporting members as new graduates join Peer Support Program

Thirty-eight newly qualified peers have joined CFA’s Peer Support Program, adding to a statewide network that has supported members and their families for more than 40 years.

20 Aug 2026 Events / Fundraising / Offers Health and Safety

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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

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R U OK? Day is coming up – 10 September

R U OK? Day is an important reminder for all of us at CFA to pause and check in with one another.

13 Aug 2026 Events / Fundraising / Offers Health and Safety

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Winter warning after fireplace sparks devastating house fire

Victoria’s fire services are calling on residents to prioritise fireplace, chimney and flue safety this winter, following a devastating house fire in Somerville.

29 Jul 2026 Health and Safety Incidents - Structure

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2026 Australasian Police & Emergency Services Games - Gold Coast QLD

CFA members are invited to join other emergency services members at the 2026 Australasian Police and Emergency Services Games in Gold Coast, Queensland.

27 Jul 2026 Events / Fundraising / Offers Health and Safety People

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Gear up for the 2026 CFA STEPtember Challenge

Winter may be in full swing, but it’s already time to prep for the warmer months ahead.

24 Jul 2026 Health and Safety

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Close escape sparks wood heater warning

CFA is advising Victorians to use wood heaters safely during the colder months following a fire that destroyed a rural home in Hinnomunjie, East Gippsland on Tuesday (21 July).

23 Jul 2026 Health and Safety Incidents - Structure

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Health checks for Tawonga Fire Brigade

Tawonga Fire Brigade members recently took part in CFA’s free Health Watch program that supports the health, safety and performance of its volunteers.

23 Jun 2026 Health and Safety

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Top stair climb fundraisers see the impact of their efforts

As key fundraisers from the 2025 Melbourne Firefighter Stair Climb, Lieutenant Tanya Lumley from Strathbogie Fire Brigade and Lieutenant Tom Prunty from Buninyong-Mount Helen Fire Brigade were invited ...

16 Jun 2026 Events / Fundraising / Offers Health and Safety People

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Upcoming games for CFA members

For those CFA members who play sport and enjoy the competition in team and individual sports, the games are coming.

16 Jun 2026 Health and Safety Partnerships People

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Men’s Health Week 2026: Time to tune in to your health

Let’s be honest: Men can often be better at maintaining their CFA equipment and gear than they are at checking their own physical and mental health.

2 Jun 2026 Health and Safety Inclusion and Fairness

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Exercise Right Week 2026

Firefighting can be a highly strenuous physical task, and regular exercise can help increase strength and endurance for firefighters.

20 May 2026 Health and Safety

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CFA members prioritise heart health at 2026 State Champs

The CFA Health Services tent was once again a hive of activity at this year’s CFA-VFBV State Firefighter Championships in Stawell.

10 Apr 2026 Health and Safety

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Bushfire support and recovery resources available

A range of support services and recovery resources are available to assist members and their families in the wake of the 2025-26 bushfire season.

9 Apr 2026 Health and Safety Incidents - Bushfire

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Fire restrictions to lift in parts of South West

The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will officially end at 1.00 am on Monday, 20 April in the following municipalities within CFA’s District 5 and 6.

8 Apr 2026 Environment Community Safety Health and Safety

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Test your smoke alarm when clocks wind back

Victoria’s fire agencies are encouraging residents to test their smoke alarms when they wind their clocks back this Sunday, as data shows more than half of serious house fires start in the bedro ...

2 Apr 2026 Community Safety Health and Safety Incidents - Structure

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Fire restrictions to lift across much of the west and parts of south-west

The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will officially end at 1am on Monday 13 April in the following municipalities within CFA Districts 7, 15 and 16.

2 Apr 2026 Environment Community Safety Health and Safety

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Total Fire Ban declared for much of the state

A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for much of Victoria tomorrow, Tuesday 17 February 2026, due to forecast extreme fire weather.

16 Feb 2026 Health and Safety Incidents - Bushfire

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Total Fire Ban declared for most of Victoria

A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for most of Victoria tomorrow, Wednesday 11 February 2026, due to forecast extreme fire weather.

10 Feb 2026 Community Safety Health and Safety People

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Total Fire Ban for the North East

A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for the North East fire district tomorrow, Tuesday 10 February 2026.

9 Feb 2026 Community Safety Health and Safety

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Total Fire Ban for North East

A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for the North East region tomorrow, Saturday, 7 February 2026.

6 Feb 2026 Environment Community Safety Health and Safety

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Total Fire Ban for North Central, Central and Wimmera districts

A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for the North Central, Central and Wimmera districts tomorrow, Wednesday, 4 February 2026.

3 Feb 2026 Environment Community Safety Health and Safety

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Fire Medical Response crews support firefighters on the ground

Crews from CFA’s Fire Medical Response (FMR) brigades were deployed to strategic locations during recent heatwave conditions to support firefighters working on campaign fires, including operatio ...

29 Jan 2026 Health and Safety Incidents - Bushfire

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