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Skillset an asset at Meerlieu Fire Brigade

After moving home to her local town of Meerlieu, just two kilometres from the fire shed, Zoe Blandford jumped at the opportunity to volunteer for CFA to reconnect and lend a hand.

11 May 2026 Incidents - Bushfire People Training and Recruitment

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Yeodene member marks first strike team deployment

When the Skipton-Streatham fire broke out on 9 January 2026, Yeodene Fire Brigade member Christine Spencer was deployed to the fireground on her very first strike team to assist.

6 May 2026 Incidents - Bushfire Others People

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Inside a catastrophic fire day

Long before the first pager sounded on 9 January 2026, CFA strike teams across Victoria were already preparing for a catastrophic day that everyone hoped wouldn’t come.

5 May 2026 Incidents - Bushfire People

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January bushfires long road to recovery

CFA is conducting its largest emergency stabilisation works in history following the devastating January 2026 bushfires.

29 Apr 2026 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire People

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Victoria’s fire season to officially end

The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will officially end at midnight on Thursday, 30 April in the following municipality within CFA’s District 4, bringing Victoria’s ...

27 Apr 2026 Incidents - Bushfire Operational Information

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New CFA podcast series

'From the frontline' is a new podcast series about the extraordinary work our members do to protect the Victorian community.

23 Apr 2026 Incidents - Bushfire People

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Protecting our most vulnerable

When Natimuk Fire Brigade Captain David Sudholz looked out his window at lunchtime on 9 January 2026, he saw what he’d hoped was a cloud of dust in the distance – unfortunately, it wasn&rs ...

15 Apr 2026 Incidents - Bushfire People

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Providing vital support to firefighting aircraft

A team of five CFA volunteers spent 188 consecutive days behind the scenes helping firefighting aircraft operate safely across western Victoria during the recent fire season.

14 Apr 2026 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire People

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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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Residents' property preparation in Meredith saves homes

Meredith residents Jeff and Marg Cooper have been praised for their preparation efforts at their property ahead of the fire season, as their new sprinkling system saved their house this summer.

7 Apr 2026 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire Planning and Research

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Invergordon resident’s tribute to CFA becomes viral song

Invergordon resident Brittany Sutton has penned a poem to thank CFA members for their efforts during the fire season, particularly their response to the Yarroweyah–Muckatah fires.

31 Mar 2026 Incidents - Bushfire Others

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Why do I see or smell smoke?

With calm autumn conditions across much of the state, communities can expect to see smoke in the air as a mix of planned burns, private burns under CFA’s permit system and agricultural burns tak ...

30 Mar 2026 Environment Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire

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A demanding season - our thanks to every member

While we may still have some hot days ahead and parts of Victoria are still dry, we wanted to say a huge thank you to all our members after what was a very big summer season for CFA.

27 Mar 2026 Incidents - Bushfire

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Showing up for the community

During the January 2026 ﬁres, Taradale Fire Brigade Community Safety Coordinator Jodie Parker used social media in a proactive way to engage and inform the local community.

23 Mar 2026 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire

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Carlisle River brigade member reflects on her January fire experience

The January fire season looked different for many CFA volunteers across Victoria, as they navigated responding to calls for help knowing their own families and properties were in fire impacted areas.

23 Mar 2026 Incidents - Bushfire People

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From training ground to fireground

Taking the step from training into a first strike team deployment can feel daunting for any new member.

18 Mar 2026 Incidents - Bushfire People Training and Recruitment

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Behind the scenes: Rapid repairs on the fireground

Keeping a fire truck well maintained during extreme and challenging conditions on the fireground is just one of many CFA successes behind the scenes, thanks to hard-working mechanics.

13 Mar 2026 Incidents - Bushfire People Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Brigade organises hay drive for fire-affected communities

When bushfires tore through the Victorian towns of Harcourt and Ravenswood South in early January, the devastation shocked the entire community.

9 Mar 2026 Events / Fundraising / Offers Incidents - Bushfire People

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Future firefighters deliver care packages to Otway locals

The children of the Carlisle River Fire Brigade Captain have left their mark on the local community this fire season, putting together care packages for those who needed it most.

3 Mar 2026 Events / Fundraising / Offers Incidents - Bushfire People

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Dry autumn ahead extends bulk water carrier pilot

A trial program that strategically located bulk water carriers across Victoria will be extended with the fire risk set to continue into the Autumn.

27 Feb 2026 Incidents - Bushfire Operational Information Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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An open house at Gellibrand

CFA was warmly welcomed into the Gellibrand Community House Wednesday evening with many community members present to watch the February Volunteer Forum.

27 Feb 2026 Incidents - Bushfire People Training and Recruitment

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Community keen to help following Harcourt fire

When the small town of Harcourt was devastated by fire last month, the community banded together to get through the tragedy.

17 Feb 2026 Incidents - Bushfire People Training and Recruitment

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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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Primary students say thank you to Beeac Fire Brigade

More than 100 primary students from Colac and Beeac recently dropped into Beeac Fire Station to say thank you to local CFA volunteers for their hard work and service this fire season.

13 Feb 2026 Incidents - Bushfire People Youth and Juniors

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