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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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Friends cluster together to celebrate

Two local fire brigades that work and train closely together celebrated together on Friday 7 August.

17 Aug 2026 Honours and Awards 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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Horsham local returns to lead home patch

Malcolm Hayes has returned to CFA’s District 17 in the state’s west as Acting Assistant Chief Fire Officer (ACFO), bringing more than 30 years of emergency services experience to the role.

13 Aug 2026 People

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Preserving and learning from a century of Castlemaine's 'fire books'

Handwritten records of central Victorian fires from 1875 are being digitised to preserve rare local knowledge and record how fire risk is changing over time.

12 Aug 2026 Environment Partnerships People

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South Gippsland brigades gather for awards

Brigades across South Gippsland gathered on Saturday night, 8 August to celebrate years of selfless service given to CFA and their communities.

8 Aug 2026 Honours and Awards People

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Have your say: Join a focus group on the future membership model

We want to hear from our members about their perspectives on some of the recommendations outlined in the Contemporary Volunteer Membership Model (CVMM) Options Paper.

7 Aug 2026 People Planning and Research

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CFA Chief Officer resigns

CFA Chief Officer Jason Heffernan AFSM has advised the CFA Board and Victorian Government that he will be stepping down from his position as Chief Officer to accept the role of Chief Executive Officer ...

6 Aug 2026 People

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Victorian crews depart Melbourne to support Canadian fire response

Victorian emergency management personnel will today start their journey to Canada to assist with the response to the wildfires burning in Br ...

6 Aug 2026 People

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Staff profile: Trent McKinnon

Trent Mc Kinnon - Assistant Chief Fire Officer Learning & Development.

31 Jul 2026 People Training and Recruitment

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One district location, many CFA resources

A warehouse packed with vital CFA equipment was unveiled as part of the July Volunteer Forum at District 7 HQ brigade.

29 Jul 2026 People Training and Recruitment Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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CFA volunteer commended for outstanding GoodSAM response

Frankston Fire Brigade member Melissa has been formally commended by Ambulance Victoria following her response to a GoodSAM alert in Frankston South on 9 July.

29 Jul 2026 People

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2026 Australasian Police & Emergency Services Games - Gold Coast QLD

CFA members are invited to join other emergency services members at the 2026 Australasian Police and Emergency Services Games in Gold Coast, Queensland.

27 Jul 2026 Events / Fundraising / Offers Health and Safety People

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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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Faces of CFA – Joseph Stubberfield

What binds CFA members is the common goal to protect lives and property. But they are a diverse bunch, every member has a story and Faces of CFA introduces you to just some of those stories.

23 Jul 2026 People

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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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Renters urged to know their smoke alarm rights

Victorian renters are being reminded they have the right to live in a property with working smoke alarms, following a recent fire where a smoke alarm alerted a passerby while the tenant was away.

16 Jul 2026 Community Safety Incidents - Structure People

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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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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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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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From response to prevention

For nearly 50 years, Horsham Fire Brigade member Ray Carman has dedicated his time to protecting his community, first by fighting fires and later by helping prevent them.

9 Jul 2026 Community Safety People

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