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Is it Your Year to Volunteer with CFA?

Following an incredibly challenging and devastating fire season, and one that impacted every region of Victoria, it may very well be Your Year to Volunteer and embed yourself in the spirit of CFA.

18 May 2026 Operational Information People Training and Recruitment

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Traditional Owners strengthen cultural fire planning skills at Mount Macedon

For two days at Mount Macedon, Traditional Owners from across Victoria gathered for a dedicated Fire Management System (FMS) and eMap training session, designed to strengthen cultural fire planning an ...

15 May 2026 Operational Information People Training and Recruitment

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Celebrating the mums of CFA

For mother-daughter duo Brenda and Kim McMahon, both volunteering with CFA for Wattle Glen Fire Brigade has provided a very special common ground and an even deeper bond.

8 May 2026 People

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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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Training profile: Karen Somerscales

Meet Acting Policy and Doctrine Coordinator Karen Somerscales.

4 May 2026 Others People Training and Recruitment

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Member honoured for FEM contribution

Longstanding Horsham Fire Brigade member Ray Carmen has received a Certificate of Recognition for his commitment to community fire safety through delivery of Fire Equipment Maintenance (FEM).

1 May 2026 Community Safety People

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CFA members roll up sleeves as blood drive kicks off

This year's fire season might have ended but CFA’s dedication to the community hasn’t with members around the state getting ready to roll up their sleeves for the annual Emergency Services ...

1 May 2026 Events / Fundraising / Offers 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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Apply to be a part of the 2026-27 Women’s Mentoring Program

Mentees and mentors in CFAs 2025-26 Women in Leadership Mentoring Program came together on 18-19 April for their mid-program workshop - an important milestone in the program's agenda.

29 Apr 2026 Partnerships People Training and Recruitment

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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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3, 2, 1... Launch of the 2026 Emerging Young Leaders Mentoring Program

On Saturday 18 April, participants in the 2026 Emerging Young Leaders Mentoring Program met each other for the first time at the program’s Mentor Training and Launch event.

23 Apr 2026 Events / Fundraising / Offers People Youth and Juniors

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Attend an Emergency Management Conference in Melbourne

Apply now to attend the Emergency Management or AFAC Conference in 2026.

17 Apr 2026 Events / Fundraising / Offers Partnerships People

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Homes can be rebuilt, lives can't - leave early

Long-time Gellibrand Fire Brigade member John Cochrane knows the risks of bushfires better than most, but when fire conditions escalated rapidly near his home he knew leaving early was the safest opti ...

16 Apr 2026 Incidents - Structure 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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Restored Quick Fill returns home for anniversary

A 1980s Godiva trailer-mounted Quick Fill has returned to its former home at Lindenow Fire Brigade for its 80th anniversary open day, following a full restoration by Eastey Fire Trucks.

14 Apr 2026 People Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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One million reasons to say thanks

A Stawell Fire Brigade member’s five-decade long commitment to the Good Friday Appeal has helped push his brigade past a landmark $1 million in total funds raised.

9 Apr 2026 Events / Fundraising / Offers Partnerships People

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CFA raises $2.1 million in 75th year of supporting Good Friday Appeal

In CFA’s 75th year supporting the Good Friday Appeal, the generosity of Victorians right across the state has exceeded expectations, helping us raise an incredible $2,150,000 for The Royal Child ...

4 Apr 2026 Events / Fundraising / Offers Partnerships People

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Training staff profile: Commander Chris Lamb

Meet Commander Chris Lamb

1 Apr 2026 Others People Training and Recruitment

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Township gathers to thank CFA

On Sunday 29 March the St Andrews community gathered to thank local CFA members and their families.

31 Mar 2026 Events / Fundraising / Offers People

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CFA brigades converge on Stawell for State Champs

Over 100 CFA urban and rural brigades have left their mark on Stawell over two action packed weekends, at the 2026 CFA/VFBV State Firefighter Championships.

30 Mar 2026 Partnerships People

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Stawell lights up for State Champs

The town of Stawell came alive last night (Saturday 28 March) as more than 40 CFA brigades and one from Western Australia, took part in the CFA/VFBV State Firefighter Championships Torchlight Processi ...

29 Mar 2026 Honours and Awards People

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Gellibrand helping hands join local brigade

When fires tore through their farm and local town in January, Gellibrand resident Rob Murphy and his daughter Veronica quickly jumped into action to help out at the local pub.

26 Mar 2026 Operational Information People Training and Recruitment

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Fire restrictions to end in parts of North East and West regions

The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will officially end at 1.00 am on Monday, 30 March 2026 in the following municipalities within CFA District’s 12, 13, 22 and 17.

25 Mar 2026 Community Safety People

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