In a landmark initiative aimed at strengthening fire preparedness and intergroup collaboration, members of District 11’s Group Management Teams gathered last weekend for the inaugural Group Mana ...

11 Aug 2025 Honours and Awards People Training and Recruitment

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South East women stepping up

Trailblazing women across the south east region are stepping up into roles which have only ever been held by men.

31 Jul 2025 Inclusion and Fairness People

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Challenge Camp inspires strength, confidence, and connection among CFA women

Recently women of CFA from all over the state gathered at their respective regional Women’s Challenge Camps to break down barriers and push themselves out of their comfort zones.

12 May 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers Inclusion and Fairness People

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Fire restrictions to end in District 23

The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will officially end at 1am on Tuesday 22 April in the following municipalities in CFA’s District 23.

16 Apr 2025 Community Safety Operational Information

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Wairewa firefighters awarded National Emergency Medals

A further 14 volunteer firefighters from Wairewa have been honoured with National Emergency Medals for their efforts in the 2019-20 Australian bushfire crisis.

3 Apr 2025 Honours and Awards Operational Information People

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50 years of Good Friday in Lakes Entrance

Lakes Entrance Fire Brigade is this year celebrating 50 years of collecting for the Good Friday Appeal.

26 Mar 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers

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First fire restrictions to end in East Gippsland

The first Fire Danger Period (FDP) restrictions to end in Victoria this fire season will lift at 1.00 am on Monday 17 March for the East Gippsland Shire in CFA’s District 11.

12 Mar 2025 Community Safety Health and Safety

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A lifelong connection to the Good Friday Appeal inspires career in paediatric radiology

For Jess Patterson, volunteering with CFA and supporting the Good Friday Appeal has been part of her life for as long as she can remember.

11 Mar 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers

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CFA highlights risk after machinery sparks Glenrowan fire

CFA is reminding landowners, farmers, and machinery operators to remain alert to the fire risk this autumn after a large bushfire near Glenrowan earlier this week.

7 Mar 2025 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire

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Birthday celebrations at state championships

After moving from Sydney to Springhurst in 2008 Stewy Fryar was encouraged to join CFA by the brigades then captain.

20 Feb 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers People

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60th anniversary of the Gippsland fires

On 17 February 1965 dry lightning sparked several fires in the densely forested areas of East Gippsland.

17 Feb 2025 Incidents - Bushfire

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CFA mechanics awarded National Emergency Medals

Ten CFA District Mechanical Officers (DMOs) from the North East region have been honoured with National Emergency Medals for their efforts in the 2019-2020 Australian bushfire crisis.

13 Dec 2024 Honours and Awards Incidents - Bushfire Operational Information

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Navigating the Pines

On Sunday 24 November 24, CFA members gathered for a group training exercise hosted by the Moyhu Group and Hancock Victorian Plantations (HVP.)

5 Dec 2024 Others Training and Recruitment

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Fire restrictions announced for southeast Victoria 

The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will begin at 1:00am on Monday, December 9, for the following municipalities in CFA’s southeast region:

26 Nov 2024 Community Safety Health and Safety Operational Information

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Fire restrictions announced in parts of the northeast

The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will begin at 01.00am on Monday, November 18, for the following municipalities in CFA’s North East region:

7 Nov 2024 Community Safety People

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New brigade focused on community safety

CFA’s South East Region recently created a Headquarters Fire Brigade with the sole purpose to deliver community safety programs and initiatives.

6 Nov 2024 Community Safety

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Wangaratta training campus celebrates 40 years

One of CFA’s eight training facilities used by firefighters celebrated its 40th anniversary with members and families on the weekend.

8 Oct 2024 Community Safety Events / Fundraising / Offers People

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Faces of CFA - Lesley Forman

What binds CFA members is the common goal to protect lives and property. But they are a diverse bunch – every member has a story and Faces of CFA introduces you to just some of those stories.

7 Oct 2024 People

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Firefighter Games a highlight in Swan Reach

More than 70 brigade members recently gathered in Swan Reach to compete in CFA’s District 11 Firefighter Games.

4 Oct 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers People Training and Recruitment

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Wangaratta North receives new ultra heavy tanker

Wangaratta North fire brigade is prepared for the upcoming fire season after receiving the keys for their new ultra-heavy tanker.

18 Sep 2024 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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District 11 Firefighter Games 2024

The sun shone brightly on another District 11 Firefighter Games last weekend, though members travelling from Mallacoota, Cann River and Omeo drove through snow to participate at the event, held at Swa ...

15 Sep 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers People Youth and Juniors

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