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Joint agency exercise strengthens readiness in Dandenongs

More than 130 firefighters and 35 vehicles from CFA and Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) took part in a large-scale exercise through the Dandenong Ranges on Sunday (12 October).

14 Oct 2025 Community Safety Training and Recruitment Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Golden Square officially opens doors on new station

Members of the Golden Square Fire Brigade have gathered to celebrate the much-anticipated official opening of their new fire station, alongside highly appreciative community members.

13 Oct 2025 Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Mt Martha celebrates renovated station and new vehicle

Mt Martha Fire Brigade has officially opened their newly renovated fire station and handed their new Field Command Vehicle this week.

19 Sep 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Fleet data is changing in RMS and SAP

The RMS Integration from SAP S/4 project is going live on 18 September, creating consistency in CFA’s Fleet and Asset Master data and simplifying our data management processes.

12 Sep 2025 Operational Information Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Ultra Heavy Tankers giants of Ouyen forum

A 2018 Ultra Heavy Tanker (UHT) prototype side-by-side with the latest UHT headline the August Volunteer Forum at Ouyen.

4 Sep 2025 Incidents - Bushfire People Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Firefighter safety enhanced while working at heights

CFA is further enhancing the safety of its firefighters while working at heights with five new props recently added to its training centres across the state.

4 Sep 2025 Community Safety Operational Information Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Structural PPC requests now only processed through Digital Store

CFA's Digital Store has been live for a month, with more than 1,300 items distributed from the State Logistics Centre from Digital Store orders. Included below are important updates to the orderi ...

29 Aug 2025 Operational Information People Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Statewide radio rollout reaches final stage

A program to replace CFA’s current radio fleet is nearing completion, delivering nearly 18,000 modern radios to brigades across the state.

27 Aug 2025 Operational Information Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Submit video questions for Chief Officer

CFA members can now submit video questions to the Chief Officer for broadcast during the monthly Volunteer Forums.

26 Aug 2025 Operational Information Training and Recruitment Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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South West women jump in the driver's seat

More than 30 women in CFA recently added trailer reversing and truck driving to their skill set, having taken part in a dedicated Women’s Driving Skills Day in the state's south-west.

11 Aug 2025 People Training and Recruitment Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Forum is sorted, packed and delivered

Viewers of the July Volunteer Forum were provided with a behind the scenes look through the resources jam-packed into CFA’s State Logistics Centre (SLC).

31 Jul 2025 Operational Information Training and Recruitment Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Cockatoo celebrate improved fire station and new vehicle

Cockatoo Fire Brigade has celebrated their renovated fire station and new command vehicle which will further boost their ability to protect their community.

29 Jul 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers People Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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CFA Digital Store now accessible for members

The Digital Store provides new options for ordering stock items from the State Logistics Centre.

15 Jul 2025 Operational Information Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Hose swap and go: A game-changer for District 7 brigades

District 7’s Hose Swap and Go program is proving to be a resounding success - delivering faster hose replacement, boosting brigade readiness and reducing downtime.

14 Jul 2025 Operational Information Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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New truck handed over and station opened in Irymple

Irymple Fire Brigade has eagerly accepted the keys to a new heavy tanker and celebrated the official opening of their new station today.

10 Jul 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Panther on the ski slopes

CFA District Mechanical Officer (DMO) Steve O'Shea was enjoying the sun at Mt Hotham recently and took the chance to record a walk around of the local brigade's tracked pumper.

1 Jul 2025 Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Works officially underway on new Serpentine Fire Station

Construction has officially commenced on a new fire station for Serpentine Fire Brigade, marked by a ceremonial sod turn today (Friday, 20 June).

20 Jun 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Precision hose laying in forest plantations

In 1997 the Victorian Government passed legislation requiring forest plantation companies to form their own fire brigades when their plantations reached a certain size and asset value.

18 Jun 2025 Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Northeast brigades celebrate four new tankers and improved fire station

A group of brigades in the outer suburbs of Melbourne are ready for the fire season ahead with four new tankers and a newly renovated station at Chirnside Park.

16 Jun 2025 People Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Volunteer equipment grants open

Applications for the 2025-26 round of the Volunteer Emergency Services Equipment Program (VESEP) are now open.

3 Jun 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers People Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Construction begins on new Metcalfe Fire Station

Construction is officially underway on a new fire station for Metcalfe Fire Brigade, marking a major milestone for the local community.

3 Jun 2025 Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Three new tankers boost South East region

Three brigades in the south east have welcomed brand new tankers to their fleets.

27 May 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Nhill welcomes new light tanker and field command vehicle

Nhill Fire Brigade has officially received the keys to their new light tanker and field command vehicle, celebrating the additions to the engine bay alongside fellow members.

21 May 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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