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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

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Third international deployment as firefight continues

CFA members have joined more than 240 personnel from Australia and New Zealand deployed to North America this week to support international firefighting efforts as wildfires continue to burn across Ca ...

12 Aug 2026 Incidents - Bushfire

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Portland captain selected for second Canadian wildfire deployment

Portland Fire Brigade Captain Ian Hamley left Australia on 5 August 2026 as part of an Australian firefighting contingent deployed to British Columbia, Canada.

3 Aug 2026 Incidents - Bushfire Operational Information

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Geelong West returns to the site of the Linton tragedy

Members of Geelong West Fire Brigade recently took part in the Linton Staff Ride, reflecting on one of the most significant and sombre events in the brigade’s history.

29 Jul 2026 Incidents - Bushfire Others Training and Recruitment

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Road to recovery

Recovering after a major incident can take years. We talked to a brigade affected by last January's Longwood fire, and a brigade impacted by the 2024 Pomonal fire.

24 Jun 2026 Incidents - Bushfire

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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

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AFSM awarded for operational excellence and selfless leadership

Over four decades, Peter Irving has consistently shown operational leadership, and an unwavering commitment to volunteerism and public safety, recently earning well-deserved acknowledgement of an Aust ...

8 Jun 2026 Honours and Awards Incidents - Bushfire People

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Staffordshire Reef Road fire stifled by previous planned burn

When a bushfire reached a planned burn area in Ross Creek State Forest in February 2024, the conditions on the ground helped make a huge difference

26 May 2026 Environment Incidents - Bushfire Planning and Research

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Bushfire research strengthens Victorian preparedness and response

New bushfire research has identified important learnings for future bushfire preparedness and management.

25 May 2026 Environment Incidents - Bushfire Planning and Research

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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 Inclusion and Fairness Others

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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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