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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 Others People

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Inside a catastrophic fire day

Long before the first pager sounded on 9 January 2026, CFA strike teams across Victoria were already preparing for a catastrophic day that everyone hoped wouldn’t come.

5 May 2026 Incidents - Bushfire People

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January bushfires long road to recovery

CFA is conducting its largest emergency stabilisation works in history following the devastating January 2026 bushfires.

29 Apr 2026 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire People

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New CFA podcast series

'From the frontline' is a new podcast series about the extraordinary work our members do to protect the Victorian community.

23 Apr 2026 Incidents - Bushfire People

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Protecting our most vulnerable

When Natimuk Fire Brigade Captain David Sudholz looked out his window at lunchtime on 9 January 2026, he saw what he’d hoped was a cloud of dust in the distance – unfortunately, it wasn&rs ...

15 Apr 2026 Incidents - Bushfire People

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Bushfire support and recovery resources available

A range of support services and recovery resources are available to assist members and their families in the wake of the 2025-26 bushfire season.

9 Apr 2026 Health and Safety Incidents - Bushfire

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Invergordon resident’s tribute to CFA becomes viral song

Invergordon resident Brittany Sutton has penned a poem to thank CFA members for their efforts during the fire season, particularly their response to the Yarroweyah–Muckatah fires.

31 Mar 2026 Incidents - Bushfire Others

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Why do I see or smell smoke?

With calm autumn conditions across much of the state, communities can expect to see smoke in the air as a mix of planned burns, private burns under CFA’s permit system and agricultural burns tak ...

30 Mar 2026 Environment Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire

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A demanding season - our thanks to every member

While we may still have some hot days ahead and parts of Victoria are still dry, we wanted to say a huge thank you to all our members after what was a very big summer season for CFA.

27 Mar 2026 Incidents - Bushfire

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Carlisle River brigade member reflects on her January fire experience

The January fire season looked different for many CFA volunteers across Victoria, as they navigated responding to calls for help knowing their own families and properties were in fire impacted areas.

23 Mar 2026 Incidents - Bushfire People

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Behind the scenes: Rapid repairs on the fireground

Keeping a fire truck well maintained during extreme and challenging conditions on the fireground is just one of many CFA successes behind the scenes, thanks to hard-working mechanics.

13 Mar 2026 Incidents - Bushfire People Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Future firefighters deliver care packages to Otway locals

The children of the Carlisle River Fire Brigade Captain have left their mark on the local community this fire season, putting together care packages for those who needed it most.

3 Mar 2026 Events / Fundraising / Offers Incidents - Bushfire People

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Dry autumn ahead extends bulk water carrier pilot

A trial program that strategically located bulk water carriers across Victoria will be extended with the fire risk set to continue into the Autumn.

27 Feb 2026 Incidents - Bushfire Operational Information Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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An open house at Gellibrand

CFA was warmly welcomed into the Gellibrand Community House Wednesday evening with many community members present to watch the February Volunteer Forum.

27 Feb 2026 Incidents - Bushfire People Training and Recruitment

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Total Fire Ban declared for much of the state

A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for much of Victoria tomorrow, Tuesday 17 February 2026, due to forecast extreme fire weather.

16 Feb 2026 Health and Safety Incidents - Bushfire

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Primary students say thank you to Beeac Fire Brigade

More than 100 primary students from Colac and Beeac recently dropped into Beeac Fire Station to say thank you to local CFA volunteers for their hard work and service this fire season.

13 Feb 2026 Incidents - Bushfire People Youth and Juniors

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Sustained statewide response

This summer has placed sustained demand on Victoria’s fire and emergency services, and CFA’s members have responded at large.

13 Feb 2026 Incidents - Bushfire People

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Capturing the January fires

CFA is calling on brigades to help build a comprehensive visual record of the 2025/26 fire season by submitting their photos and videos for use on CFA's various platforms, including the Digital Librar ...

5 Feb 2026 Incidents - Bushfire

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Total Fire Ban declared for North East

A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for the North East tomorrow, Friday 6 February 2026.

5 Feb 2026 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire

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Crews praised for swift containment of Larralea bushfire

Firefighters have been praised for their rapid response to the Larralea bushfire, which broke out under extreme fire danger conditions during last week’s heatwave.

3 Feb 2026 Incidents - Bushfire People

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Major fires continue across Victoria

Three weeks after the Catastrophic Fire Danger Day of 9 January, there are still seven major fires across the state, three of which are still going and may burn for days or weeks.

30 Jan 2026 Events / Fundraising / Offers Incidents - Bushfire

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Fire Medical Response crews support firefighters on the ground

Crews from CFA’s Fire Medical Response (FMR) brigades were deployed to strategic locations during recent heatwave conditions to support firefighters working on campaign fires, including operatio ...

29 Jan 2026 Health and Safety Incidents - Bushfire

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Crews battle Carlisle River Fire

Following the incredible firefighting efforts from ground and air crews in challenging conditions on Tuesday 27 January, some residents surrounding the Carlise River fire are now able to return home.

29 Jan 2026 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire

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