Collaborative burn trials addressing knowledge gaps in fire behaviour Australian farmers could benefit from burn trials conducted in paddocks of canola stubble, which indicate current fire behaviour models are overestimating the spread and behaviour of fire in the crop ... 24 Jul 2025 Community Safety Operational Information Planning and Research Go to Collaborative burn trials addressing knowledge gaps in fire behaviour
CFA reminds tree changers to be fire ready As more Victorians trade city life for the peace and quiet of regional and rural areas, CFA is encouraging tree changers to take the time to learn about their local fire risks. 16 Apr 2025 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire Planning and Research Go to CFA reminds tree changers to be fire ready
Fire restrictions announced for another five Victorian areas The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will begin at 01.00am on Monday, 6 November for the following municipalities in CFA’s District 17 and 18. 24 Oct 2023 Community Safety Planning and Research Go to Fire restrictions announced for another five Victorian areas
Hay season to start early in state's west and central districts An earlier hay season has Victorian farmers and CFA talking about the dangers of high moisture content in hay as they begin cutting, baling and storing it in warmer conditions. 26 Sep 2023 Community Safety Incidents - Others Others Planning and Research Go to Hay season to start early in state's west and central districts
CFA burn camp at Little Desert a big hit CFA members from 17 brigades got together last month for a three day burn camp at Little Desert in the state’s far west. 14 Apr 2023 Planning and Research Go to CFA burn camp at Little Desert a big hit
Group exercise on the rural/urban fringe On Sunday 27 November Whittlesea Diamond Valley Group (WDVG) held an exercise in the rural/urban interface of Doreen. 28 Nov 2022 Community Safety Planning and Research Training and Recruitment Go to Group exercise on the rural/urban fringe
Multi-agency training exercise at Wyndham Vale CFA members have participated in a multi-agency training exercise at Wyndham Vale where emergency crews were tasked with supporting the community during a grassfire. 31 Aug 2022 Community Safety Events / Fundraising / Offers Planning and Research Go to Multi-agency training exercise at Wyndham Vale
Message from Chief Officer Jason Heffernan It has been nine years since CFA shifted from classifying brigades as Urban or Rural to the current number classifications of one to five, which are based on risk. 19 Aug 2022 People Planning and Research Go to Message from Chief Officer Jason Heffernan
Distinguished service recognised at new training centre A distinguished 58-year service to the CFA has seen one of our highly respected members honoured with a street named after him at the new VEMTC training facility in Ballan. 23 Nov 2021 Honours and Awards Planning and Research Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Distinguished service recognised at new training centre