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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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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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Undera Fire Brigade celebrate special service

Undera Fire Brigade members, along with family and friends, recently came together to recognise and celebrate the service of several of its members.

24 Apr 2026 Honours and Awards Operational Information People

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Charging e-scooter sparks house fire in Nagambie

A Nagambie house fire started by a charging e-scooter has prompted a fresh warning from CFA about the risks of lithium-ion battery-powered devices in and around the home.

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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Cosgrove & Pine Lodge brigade celebrates 115 years

On Sunday 15 March, Cosgrove & Pine Lodge Fire Brigade members came together to acknowledge and celebrate 115 years of service to the community.

8 Apr 2026 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers

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New recruits bolster January response in Molesworth

New recruits in Molesworth Fire Brigade have already put their training to use, jumping on trucks to assist with the January fires just months after their training was finalised.

1 Apr 2026 People Training and Recruitment

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More fire restrictions to end in parts of North East and West

The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will officially end at 1.00 am on Tuesday, 7 April 2026 in the following municipalities within CFA’s District 17, 24, and 23.

26 Mar 2026 Operational Information

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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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Peer support vital behind the frontline

While the fire season placed sustained demand on CFA firefighters across Victoria, behind the scenes, CFA peers stepped in to provide essential wellbeing support.

17 Mar 2026 Others People

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The Appeal an annual weekend to remember in Warracknabeal

For over 60 years, Warracknabeal Fire Brigade has been supporting the Good Friday Appeal with the help of their dedicated community, and their generosity stems much broader than a door knock.

27 Feb 2026 Events / Fundraising / Offers Partnerships People

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Total Fire Ban for North East

A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for the North East region tomorrow, Saturday, 7 February 2026.

6 Feb 2026 Environment Community Safety Health and Safety

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Thank you to Northern Territory teams

After two deployments of six days each CFA is saying thank you to Northern Territory firefighters who gave a helping hand to crews in and around the Longwood fire.

6 Feb 2026 People

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Total Fire ban for North East

A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for the North East district tomorrow, Thursday 5 February 2026.

4 Feb 2026 Community Safety People

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Total Fire Ban for North Central, Central and Wimmera districts

A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for the North Central, Central and Wimmera districts tomorrow, Wednesday, 4 February 2026.

3 Feb 2026 Environment Community Safety Health and Safety

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Faces of CFA - Kay Granter

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.

30 Jan 2026 People

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CFA's arduous firefighters aid bushfire response

CFA’s newly formed Remote Arduous Firefighting (RAFF) unit is officially in action.

28 Jan 2026 Incidents - Bushfire People

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2006 Grampians fire 20 years on

19 January marked the 20th anniversary of the Mount Lubra bushfire in the Grampians/Gariwerd National Park.

19 Jan 2026 Incidents - Bushfire

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Total Fire Ban for the Mallee

A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for the Mallee tomorrow, Sunday, 21 December 2025.

20 Dec 2025 Community Safety

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Total fire ban declared for Wimmera and Mallee

A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for the Wimmera and Mallee tomorrow, Friday 19 December 2025.

18 Dec 2025 Community Safety

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Total Fire Ban for Wimmera

A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for the Wimmera tomorrow, Thursday, 18 December 2025.

17 Dec 2025 Community Safety

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Header fire a good reminder

CFA is urging farmers to be fire safe when using machinery following a paddock fire this week which burnt around 40 hectares.

11 Dec 2025 Community Safety

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Total Fire Ban for Wimmera, Mallee and Northern Country

A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for the Wimmera, Mallee and Northern Country tomorrow, Thursday 4 December 2025.

3 Dec 2025 Environment Community Safety Health and Safety

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Horsham lights up for 150th

Horsham’s CBD lit up on Saturday night (29 November) as CFA members from across western Victoria marched in a special torchlight procession marking the brigade’s 150th anniversary.

1 Dec 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers People

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