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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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Looking to the future at the Aerial Firefighting Conference Asia Pacific

When the email arrived to say I'd been selected to attend the Aerial Firefighting Conference Asia Pacific on the Gold Coast, I was excited.

12 Aug 2026 Operational Information Others Partnerships

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Many finance forms now in digital format

As a part of the Stabilisation Project, CFA has now automated several forms frequently used by CFA members.

31 Jul 2026 Others

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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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VLD program - Cert IV in Leadership and Management Graduation and EOI open for 2027

Our most recent group to graduate Cert IV in Leadership and Management showcased the projects they worked on for their brigades over the 12-month course.

10 Jul 2026 Others People Training and Recruitment

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CFA sites planned outage

The CFA website and intranet (Members Online and the Juniors site) will be undergoing a system upgrade on Tuesday 14 July from 7.30pm to 11.30pm. During this time these sites may be unavailable to use ...

8 Jul 2026 Others

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NWR VST - Succession Planning Framework online workshops

Succession Planning Workshops return for a second round.

6 Jul 2026 Others

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Changes to multifactor authentication

As part of CFA’s commitment to improve member experience when accessing CFA’s digital platforms such as Members Online and other CFA applications, we are changing the way CFA members use m ...

2 Jul 2026 Others

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Staff profile - Ashlea Davis

Ashlea Davis: HQ - Coordinator Learning Governance

29 Jun 2026 Others Training and Recruitment

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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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Testing of AusAlert system

A national test of the Australian Government's new emergency messaging system, AusAlert, will take place on Monday 27 July at 2pm AEST.

19 Jun 2026 Others

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Section 29 inspection improvements now live

Brigades now have access to a more streamlined and consistent approach to completing Section 29 inspections.

11 Jun 2026 Others Planning and Research

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New images and videos showcase CFA in action

Looking for fresh content from across CFA?

5 Jun 2026 Others People Training and Recruitment

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Express your interest: Certificate IV in Leadership and Management courses

We are excited to announce the opening of the Expression of Interest (EOI) for the April and August 2027 Certificate IV in Leadership and Management courses.

2 Jun 2026 Others Training and Recruitment

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Training profile: Paula Cook

Meet Coordinator District 4 Learning & Development, Paula Cook.

2 Jun 2026 Others 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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Training profile: Karen Somerscales

Meet Acting Policy and Doctrine Coordinator Karen Somerscales.

4 May 2026 Others People Training and Recruitment

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A century of service

Boneo Fire Brigade is celebrating an extraordinary milestone, as two of its members — Keith Newnham and Richard 'Ricky' Clayton — each reach an incredible 50 years of continuous service.

27 Apr 2026 Honours and Awards Others People

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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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Update to Members Online mobile experience

An update to mobile browsing arrived today (21 April) with the launch of a redesigned mobile homepage for Members Online aimed at improving speed and usability.

21 Apr 2026 Others

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Privacy Awareness Week is coming - get ready to level up your privacy skills

We want to hear from you this Privacy Awareness Week.

20 Apr 2026 Events / Fundraising / Offers Others

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Resources available to help CFA members claim their rebate

Less than 20 seconds – that is the average time it is taking CFA members to complete the eligibility check in the CFA portal for the eligible volunteers’ rebate scheme which is administere ...

15 Apr 2026 Others

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