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A high-flying chapter comes to a close

After 26 years, one of CFA’s trusted eyes in the sky, Daryl Chibnall is hanging up his flying suit following a proud chapter with CFA responding to some of Victoria’s most significant fire ...

21 Aug 2026 Incidents - Others Others People

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Haystack fire sparks year-round machinery warning

CFA is reminding farmers of the importance of year-round machinery maintenance following a haystack fire believed to have been caused by a mechanical failure.

14 Aug 2026 Incidents - Others Others People

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Crews rescue man from deep sinkhole

A man has been rescued from a three-metre-deep sinkhole following a multi-agency operation on Raymond Island on Monday evening.

24 Jun 2026 Incidents - Others Others People

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Natimuk scales up rope rescue skills

At the foot of a world-renowned climbing destination, Natimuk Fire Brigade is continuing to build the specialist skills needed to respond when rescue is required.

19 Jun 2026 Incidents - Others Others People Training and Recruitment

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CFA urges burn-off delay ahead of warm, windy conditions

CFA is urging landowners to rethink burning-off activities tomorrow (Saturday 25 April), with above-average temperatures and moderate winds forecast for parts of Victoria.

24 Apr 2026 Incidents - Others Others

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Asset Protection Unit used during bushfire for first time

CFA’s Asset Protection Unit has been deployed in an active bushfire emergency for the first time, helping to protect the town of Woods Point from the Gaffneys Creek fire.

2 Mar 2026 Community Safety Incidents - Others Operational Information Others

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CFA urges hay safety after thousands of bales lost

A spate of haystack and hay shed fires is a reminder for farmers to take extra care in preventing haystack fires.

14 Nov 2025 Community Safety Incidents - Others Others

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CFA urges burn off caution after spike last November

CFA is urging residents across Ballarat and surrounds to take extra care when burning off, following the announcement of the Fire Danger Period (FDP) on 24 November for the City of Ballarat, Hepburn S ...

13 Nov 2025 Community Safety Incidents - Others Others

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'Ruff' rescue for Fünf in Airleys Inlet

A Sunday morning walk turned dramatic for a small dog named Fünf after she fell down a cliff in Aireys Inlet on Sunday 26 October.

27 Oct 2025 Incidents - Others Others People

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Fire agencies join forces to reunite baby tawny frogmouth with its family

A baby tawny frogmouth has been safely reunited with its family thanks to the teamwork of CFA volunteers, Fire Rescue Victoria firefighters and Zoos Victoria.

16 Oct 2025 Environment Community Safety Incidents - Others Others

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New technologies helping farmers prevent haystack fires

Haystack fires remain a serious risk for farmers, with CFA attending an estimated 150 haystack fires every year.

16 Sep 2025 Community Safety Incidents - Others Others

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Deepest sympathies to our colleagues at Victoria Police

On behalf of the CFA Board, CEO and Chief Officer and all members of the CFA, we express our deepest sympathies to our colleagues at Victoria Police on the loss of two officers in the line of duty.&nb ...

26 Aug 2025 Community Safety Incidents - Others Others

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‘Scarred’ book brings Bayindeen fire stories to life

When the Bayindeen-Rocky Road fires tore through the Mount Cole region in February 2024, they left more than a blackened landscape, they left a tapestry of unique stories in need of being told.

25 Aug 2025 Incidents - Bushfire Incidents - Others Others People

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Busy month for Tyabb reminds all to stay vigilant

Last month Tyabb Fire Brigade saw their busiest July in the history of the brigade, beating last year's July by one call out.

15 Aug 2025 Community Safety Incidents - Others Others

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Girls on Fire program sparks interest in emergency services

Around 50 young women from across the state recently took part in the ‘Girls on Fire’ program at CFA’s training ground at Bangholme, aimed at engaging more women in the emergency ser ...

23 Jul 2025 Incidents - Others Others Training and Recruitment Youth and Juniors

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Paw patrol to the rescue for Peggy

A beloved dog who went missing for two days has been safely rescued after falling down an abandoned mine shaft in the Wombat State Forest in Langdons Hill.

3 Jul 2025 Incidents - Others Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat Others People

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A burning warning following hundreds of kitchen fires 

More than 900 kitchen-related house fires have been recorded across Victoria in less than 12 months, prompting safety warnings from the state’s fire services during National Burns Awareness Mont ...

27 Jun 2025 Community Safety Incidents - Others Others People

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A Cat-astrophe avoided in Kalkallo

CFA firefighters rescued an adventurous cat playing between a fence and a garage, until it got trapped in the narrow gap.

25 Jun 2025 Incidents - Others Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat Others

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Moo-ving rescue of Bayles cow stuck in mud

CFA firefighters rescued a curious cow after she wandered out of her paddock into a nearby dry dam, where she became stuck in the mud.

17 Jun 2025 Incidents - Others Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat Others

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Brigades of CFA - Portland Fire Brigade

Portland Fire Brigade’s early foundations were laid with a public meeting notice that was published in the Portland Guardian newspaper in 1856.

12 Jun 2025 Incidents - Others Others People

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Wind turbine fire kept crews busy overnight

CFA crews were kept busy last night (28 May) with a wind turbine fire at a wind farm in Great Western.

29 May 2025 Community Safety Health and Safety Incidents - Others Others

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CFA staff help flood-hit NSW community

Six CFA members have been deployed to northern New South Wales to assist with flood recovery efforts, working alongside local emergency services in the Taree region.

27 May 2025 Incidents - Others Others People

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Specialist CFA unit rescues horse from pit

On Monday 10 March CFA responded to calls for a rescue about 3.13am on Chipperfield Drive in Moolap.

13 Mar 2025 Incidents - Others Others

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Victoria to assist with Queensland cyclone response

More than 50 Country Fire Authority (CFA) and Victoria State Emergency Service (VICSES) staff and volunteers are travelling to Queensland to support local emergency services and communities with ongoi ...

12 Mar 2025 Community Safety Incidents - Others Others People

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A high-flying chapter comes to a close

Haystack fire sparks year-round machinery warning

Crews rescue man from deep sinkhole

Natimuk scales up rope rescue skills

CFA urges burn-off delay ahead of warm, windy conditions

Asset Protection Unit used during bushfire for first time

CFA urges hay safety after thousands of bales lost

CFA urges burn off caution after spike last November

'Ruff' rescue for Fünf in Airleys Inlet

Fire agencies join forces to reunite baby tawny frogmouth with its family

New technologies helping farmers prevent haystack fires

Deepest sympathies to our colleagues at Victoria Police

‘Scarred’ book brings Bayindeen fire stories to life

Busy month for Tyabb reminds all to stay vigilant

Girls on Fire program sparks interest in emergency services

Paw patrol to the rescue for Peggy

A burning warning following hundreds of kitchen fires

A Cat-astrophe avoided in Kalkallo

Moo-ving rescue of Bayles cow stuck in mud

Brigades of CFA - Portland Fire Brigade

Wind turbine fire kept crews busy overnight

CFA staff help flood-hit NSW community

Specialist CFA unit rescues horse from pit

Victoria to assist with Queensland cyclone response

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A burning warning following hundreds of kitchen fires 