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Is it Your Year to Volunteer with CFA?

Following an incredibly challenging and devastating fire season, and one that impacted every region of Victoria, it may very well be Your Year to Volunteer and embed yourself in the spirit of CFA.

18 May 2026 Operational Information People Training and Recruitment

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Traditional Owners strengthen cultural fire planning skills at Mount Macedon

For two days at Mount Macedon, Traditional Owners from across Victoria gathered for a dedicated Fire Management System (FMS) and eMap training session, designed to strengthen cultural fire planning an ...

15 May 2026 Operational Information People Training and Recruitment

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CFA planned burns a helping hand to local communities

CFA has continued to exceed planned burning and fuel treatment targets over the last two years, further helping to protect Victorians and their properties, agricultural assets, and businesses.

15 May 2026 Environment Community Safety Operational Information

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CFA commemorates lost lives of heroic firefighters

CFA members, families and friends have come together in Ballan to honour firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their communities.

3 May 2026 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers Operational Information

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Winchelsea heavy tanker a strong asset this summer

Winchelsea Fire Brigade has officially received its new heavy tanker, a welcome arrival to their fleet to boost their firefighting capacity in their local region.

27 Apr 2026 Events / Fundraising / Offers Operational Information Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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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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CFA welcomes over $148 million in investment

CFA has welcomed a Victorian Government investment of $148.6 million into CFA’s fleet, and a funding boost for fire stations and critical equipment to help keep Victorians and volunteers safe.

24 Apr 2026 Events / Fundraising / Offers Operational Information Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Undera Fire Brigade celebrate special service

Undera Fire Brigade members, along with family and friends, recently came together to recognise and celebrate the service of several of its members.

24 Apr 2026 Honours and Awards Operational Information People

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CFA Aviation EOIs now open for 2026

CFA volunteers and staff are invited to express their interest in expanding their skills in aviation, with Expressions of Interest now open for the 2026 Aviation intake.

21 Apr 2026 Operational Information Training and Recruitment

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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 Operational Information People Training and Recruitment

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Volunteer equipment grants open

Applications for the 2026-27 round of the Volunteer Emergency Services Equipment Program (VESEP) are now open until 11 June.

10 Apr 2026 Events / Fundraising / Offers Operational Information Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Fire restrictions to end in parts of North West, South East and North East regions

The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will officially end at 1.00 am on Tuesday, 7 April in the following municipalities within CFA’s District 2, 8, 9, 10, 11, 27, 23 and 14.

31 Mar 2026 Operational Information

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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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‘Vols on Hols’ heads to north west

After a successful summer in the south east, CFA’s ‘Vols on Hols’ program will be trialed in areas of the north west over the Easter school holidays to ensure popular tourist towns h ...

27 Mar 2026 Operational Information People

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Gellibrand helping hands join local brigade

When fires tore through their farm and local town in January, Gellibrand resident Rob Murphy and his daughter Veronica quickly jumped into action to help out at the local pub.

26 Mar 2026 Operational Information People Training and Recruitment

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Blown away by the Champs

It was a dark and stormy night… but the March Volunteer Forum charged ahead at North Park Reserve in Stawell, the latest venue for the CFA State Championships.

26 Mar 2026 Events / Fundraising / Offers Operational Information Youth and Juniors

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More fire restrictions to end in parts of North East and West

The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will officially end at 1.00 am on Tuesday, 7 April 2026 in the following municipalities within CFA’s District 17, 24, and 23.

26 Mar 2026 Operational Information

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‘Vols on Hols’ extends across the south east

After a successful summer, CFA’s ‘Vols on Hols’ program will continue throughout the Easter school holidays to ensure popular holiday towns have the fire response coverage they need.

16 Mar 2026 Community Safety Operational Information People

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CFA rescue brigades lend a hand in Yea

During the January fires, the generosity of CFA volunteers was widespread, and when Yea members called for help with road incidents, the assistance that followed was overwhelming.

6 Mar 2026 Operational Information People

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Private burn-off permits issued for some South West farmers

CFA is preparing to issue a small number of Schedule 3 private land burn-off permits to farmers around parts of Lismore, Camperdown and Colac areas, through to the Great Ocean Road.

5 Mar 2026 Community Safety Operational Information People

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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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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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50 years strong for south west stalwart Chris Tully

Southwest CFA volunteer and stalwart Chris Tully recently celebrated reaching a remarkable 50 years of service to his local communities and was acknowledged with a CFA Life Membership.

24 Feb 2026 Honours and Awards Operational Information People

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CFA members receive Australian Fire Service Medals

This Australia Day, five highly regarded CFA members were awarded the prestigious Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM), in recognition of their outstanding service to CFA and their communities.

26 Jan 2026 Honours and Awards Operational Information People

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