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Malmsbury junior camp a crowd favourite

Junior members from four north-western CFA fire brigades were treated to a Challenge Camp over the school holidays, working on their teamwork, camaraderie and decision-making skills.

23 Jul 2026 Inclusion and Fairness People Youth and Juniors

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Malmsbury Junior Challenge Camp 2026

Over the weekend (18-19 July) Maiden Gully Junior Brigade joined with Glenlyon, Gisborne and Heathcote Juniors as well as several 16-year-olds beginning their General Firefighter training, for a Junio ...

22 Jul 2026 Inclusion and Fairness People Youth and Juniors

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Pentland Group welcomes leadership first

Two women have simultaneously been elected to senior leadership roles within CFA’s Pentland Group, marking a first for District 15 in the state’s west.

20 Jul 2026 Inclusion and Fairness People

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Emerging Leaders Program enters fourth year with successful weekend launch

The Emerging Leaders Program officially commenced its fourth year on 17 July, with participants gathering at Bairnsdale Fire Station for the first of a series of development sessions aimed at building ...

20 Jul 2026 Inclusion and Fairness People Training and Recruitment

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The two of us - Michael Tempini and Lynda Rumbold

Former captain of Lake Boga Fire Brigade Michael Tempini and Wycheproof South Fire Brigade Captain Lynda Rumbold were paired as mentor and mentee through CFA’s Captains Peer Mentor Program (CPMP ...

13 Jul 2026 Inclusion and Fairness People Training and Recruitment

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Strengthening Child Safety: New approach to Child Safety Risk Assessments (CSRA)

CFA has introduced a simplified and more consistent Child Safety Risk Assessment (CSRA) process to support safer planning and delivery of activities and programs involving children and young people.

10 Jul 2026 Inclusion and Fairness People Youth and Juniors

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Women of CFA rise to the challenge

Annual CFA women’s challenge camps have been taking place across the state giving the women of CFA the opportunity to come together, push their limits and get inspired.

24 Jun 2026 Inclusion and Fairness People

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Women of Lyons leading the way in the south west

Three women are now at the helm of Lyons Fire Brigade, leading a small community in the far southwest of Victoria, paving the way for generations to come.

17 Jun 2026 Inclusion and Fairness People Training and Recruitment

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Cashmore firefighter finds a way to do it all

A local firefighter at Cashmore Fire Brigade has found the perfect balance between volunteering for her community, juggling two jobs and finding time to engage in extra-curricular activities.

5 Jun 2026 Inclusion and Fairness Operational Information Training and Recruitment

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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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Fire agencies building reconciliation through cultural burns

Victorian fire agencies are working with Traditional Owners to support cultural burn delivery and build knowledge in cultural fire practices and their significance to country.

27 May 2026 Environment Community Safety Inclusion and Fairness

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Help shape the future of CFA workwear

A new project is underway to review CFA’s current workwear range, and members are invited to have their say.

20 May 2026 Inclusion and Fairness Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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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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3, 2, 1... Launch of the 2026 Emerging Young Leaders Mentoring Program

On Saturday 18 April, participants in the 2026 Emerging Young Leaders Mentoring Program met each other for the first time at the program’s Mentor Training and Launch event.

23 Apr 2026 Events / Fundraising / Offers Inclusion and Fairness Youth and Juniors

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Newstead medical physicist grateful to help community

As a medical physicist, specialising in radiotherapy cancer care, Newstead Fire Brigade member Anne Perkins decided she wanted to help her community further when she joined CFA in 2009.

13 Apr 2026 Inclusion and Fairness Operational Information Training and Recruitment

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How we are building a more inclusive workplace

Diversity and inclusion - what does it mean for all of us?

9 Apr 2026 Inclusion and Fairness People

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Fire tower visit for CFA members

On 19 March, the District 7 Women’s Network held its latest quarterly activity – a visit to the Mt Anakie fire tower.

27 Mar 2026 Inclusion and Fairness Operational Information

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Culture connects us all - Cultural Diversity Week 2026

We invited Sanjeev Choudhary, CFA's General Manager Health Safety and Wellbeing, to introduce himself and explain why this year’s theme is so important.

25 Mar 2026 Inclusion and Fairness People

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CFA women strengthen skills and connection in Mallacoota

Twelve women from across CFA’s South East Region gathered in Mallacoota recently for a unique weekend that combined leadership development, operational learning, and community connection — ...

12 Mar 2026 Events / Fundraising / Offers Inclusion and Fairness People

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CFA joins emergency services partners to celebrate International Women's Day

CFA continues to proudly support and participate in International Women’s Day (IWD) events alongside our emergency service partners, highlighting the valuable contributions women make across the ...

6 Mar 2026 Honours and Awards Inclusion and Fairness People

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CFA celebrates International Women’s Day

This International Women’s Day, CFA recognises and celebrates the thousands of women across the state who contribute to a safer Victoria.

6 Mar 2026 Inclusion and Fairness People

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New turnout room for Yarrambat

Yarrambat Fire Brigade members came together over the weekend to celebrate the opening of their new turnout room which will help foster a more inclusive and safer space.

23 Feb 2026 Inclusion and Fairness Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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