New landscape data proves invaluable for preparedness CFA fire behaviour analysts have identified a gap in Australia’s landscape dryness indicators and are presenting an alternative that could lead to better bushfire preparedness. 17 Aug 2026 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire Planning and Research Go to New landscape data proves invaluable for preparedness
Section 29 inspection update CFA is updating several areas that impact the Section 29 inspection process. 11 Aug 2026 Planning and Research Go to Section 29 inspection update
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 Go to Have your say: Join a focus group on the future membership model
Strengthening the role of groups Groups play an important role in supporting brigades, coordinating incidents and developing the next generation of volunteer leaders. 30 Jul 2026 Planning and Research Go to Strengthening the role of groups
Better fuel prediction Researchers from Natural Hazards Research Australia are developing ways to map landscape dryness to deliver important operational intelligence before a fire season. 27 Jul 2026 Community Safety Planning and Research Go to Better fuel prediction
Share your experience maintaining operational skills We want to hear from our members about their experiences, challenges and expectations when it comes to maintaining their operational skills. 16 Jun 2026 Planning and Research Training and Recruitment Go to Share your experience maintaining operational skills
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 Go to Section 29 inspection improvements now live
Staffordshire Reef Road fire stifled by previous planned burn When a bushfire reached a planned burn area in Ross Creek State Forest in February 2024, the conditions on the ground helped make a huge difference 26 May 2026 Environment Incidents - Bushfire Planning and Research Go to Staffordshire Reef Road fire stifled by previous planned burn
Bushfire research strengthens Victorian preparedness and response New bushfire research has identified important learnings for future bushfire preparedness and management. 25 May 2026 Environment Incidents - Bushfire Planning and Research Go to Bushfire research strengthens Victorian preparedness and response
Proposed new fire weather districts for 2027-28 season CFA is recommending the creation of 14 new fire weather districts ahead of the 2027–28 high-risk weather season after a comprehensive review of our current district boundaries. 20 May 2026 Community Safety Operational Information Planning and Research Go to Proposed new fire weather districts for 2027-28 season
Water drop research continues to provide valuable data By understanding why some water and retardant drops from firefighting aircraft work well and others don’t, CFA can offer practical guidance to improve the effecti ... 9 Apr 2026 Planning and Research Go to Water drop research continues to provide valuable data
Residents' property preparation in Meredith saves homes Meredith residents Jeff and Marg Cooper have been praised for their preparation efforts at their property ahead of the fire season, as their new sprinkling system saved their house this summer. 7 Apr 2026 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire Planning and Research Go to Residents' property preparation in Meredith saves homes
Using AI on the fireground Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the buzzword of the moment, promising to revolutionise everything from writing emails to driving cars. 7 Apr 2026 Planning and Research Go to Using AI on the fireground
A new era for Keysborough For the members of Keysborough Fire Brigade, the promise of a new home is more than just bricks and mortar – it’s the culmination of a journey spanning two decades. 31 Mar 2026 Planning and Research Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to A new era for Keysborough
Fire agencies unite for planned burns across the south-east Residents across south-east Victoria may have noticed smoke hanging low over the hills last weekend (14-15 March) followig a coordinated series of planned burns carried out to reduce fuel loads and st ... 17 Mar 2026 Community Safety Partnerships Planning and Research Go to Fire agencies unite for planned burns across the south-east
New collaboration with Canada The escalating global outlook about fire seasons highlights the urgent need for unprecedented international collaborative learning and knowledge-sharing in bushfire management. 9 Feb 2026 Planning and Research Go to New collaboration with Canada
Community engaged bushfire research sparks action across Mount Alexander A recent bushfire resilience study in Mount Alexander Shire found that local households are taking significant steps to reduce their fire risk. 18 Dec 2025 Community Safety People Planning and Research Go to Community engaged bushfire research sparks action across Mount Alexander
Apply now to showcase your program, initiative or research at an emergency management conference in 2026 Are you interested in showcasing your research, initiative or program at an emergency management conference? 5 Dec 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers Planning and Research Go to Apply now to showcase your program, initiative or research at an emergency management conference in 2026
Seeking researchers to improve agricultural fire safety CFA and Natural Hazards Research Australia (NHRA) have announced a new research initiative aimed at improving fire safety in agricultural settings and are seeking researchers/consultants to assist wit ... 18 Nov 2025 Community Safety People Planning and Research Go to Seeking researchers to improve agricultural fire safety
How the past informs the future Dr Rebecca Ryan, a Natural Hazards Research Australia postgraduate scholar, uncovered 3,000 years of fire history to help shape future fire management strategies. 16 Oct 2025 Planning and Research Go to How the past informs the future
Fire weather district review underway The Victorian Fire weather district boundaries were last reviewed in 2009. 6 Oct 2025 Community Safety Operational Information Planning and Research Go to Fire weather district review underway
Science helping to shape operational capability CFA senior leaders and researchers joined forces last month with agency counterparts in the second Safer Together Science Symposium to discuss their recent study developments. 11 Sep 2025 Incidents - Bushfire Operational Information Planning and Research Go to Science helping to shape operational capability
Planned Burn Taskforce women’s workshop Over two days, 16 women from CFA’s Planned Burn Taskforce (PBTF) came together to identify options to increase participation and ensure CFA’s planned burning deployments continue to provid ... 28 Aug 2025 Inclusion and Fairness Planning and Research Go to Planned Burn Taskforce women’s workshop
New strike team leader training photos available on Digital Library New photos from the recently produced strike team leader training video are now on CFA’s Digital Library for members to view and use. 21 Aug 2025 Planning and Research Training and Recruitment Go to New strike team leader training photos available on Digital Library