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A high-flying chapter comes to a close

After 26 years, one of CFA’s trusted eyes in the sky, Daryl Chibnall is hanging up his flying suit following a proud chapter with CFA responding to some of Victoria’s most significant fire ...

21 Aug 2026 Incidents - Others Others People

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Faces of CFA – Joseph Stubberfield

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.

23 Jul 2026 People

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Skipton Fire Brigade celebrates service at awards presentation night

Skipton Fire Brigade recently held its annual awards presentation night, recognising the remarkable dedication and service of its members to the brigade, CFA and the wider community.

21 Jul 2026 Honours and Awards

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Elmhurst 140 times safer thanks to volunteers

Elmhurst Fire Brigade volunteers have installed almost 140 smoke alarms across their small rural community after demand for the free service far exceeded expectations.

1 Jul 2026 Community Safety People

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Successful planned burn at Skipton

A successful planned burn has been carried out at Skipton following years of planning to reduce bushfire risk to the township.

10 Jun 2026 Community Safety Operational Information

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Community stalwart awarded AFSM

Rodney McErvale has been recognised with the Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM) for his outstanding service to CFA and the communities of Raglan, Beaufort and surrounds.

8 Jun 2026 Honours and Awards

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High fuel load a factor in aggressive unit fire

CFA is urging Victorians to reduce household clutter following a recent fire that destroyed a unit and damaged another in Ararat.

5 Jun 2026 Incidents - Structure

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Elmhurst brigade celebrates service and dedication at annual awards dinner

On Saturday 23 May, Elmhurst Fire Brigade gathered to celebrate its proud history and recognise the dedication of its members at the brigade’s annual awards dinner.

28 May 2026 Honours and Awards

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Bushfire research strengthens Victorian preparedness and response

New bushfire research has identified important learnings for future bushfire preparedness and management.

25 May 2026 Environment Incidents - Bushfire Planning and Research

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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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Fire restrictions to lift across much of the west and parts of south-west

The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will officially end at 1am on Monday 13 April in the following municipalities within CFA Districts 7, 15 and 16.

2 Apr 2026 Environment Community Safety Health and Safety

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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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Blown away by the Champs

It was a dark and stormy night… but the March Volunteer Forum charged ahead at North Park Reserve in Stawell, the latest venue for the CFA State Championships.

26 Mar 2026 Events / Fundraising / Offers Operational Information Youth and Juniors

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Longstanding supporters of the Good Friday Appeal

For more than 56 years, Ararat Fire Brigade has been tin rattling for the Good Friday Appeal (GFA) – a cause that first hit home when a brigade member’s child required lifesaving surgery.

25 Mar 2026 Events / Fundraising / Offers Partnerships People

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State Champs set to deliver boost for local businesses

The return of the CFA/VFBV State Firefighter Championships to Stawell is expected to deliver a spectacle on the track, but also a welcome boost to the local economy and community.

18 Mar 2026 Events / Fundraising / Offers People

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Next-generation firefighting tech on show at State Champs

Visitors to the 2026 CFA/VFBV State Championships will have the chance to experience some of the technology helping prepare CFA volunteers for real fire and rescue emergencies.

6 Mar 2026 People Training and Recruitment

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Stawell brigade's new gas detection capability

Stawell Fire Brigade has expanded its emergency response capability with the addition of a new atmospheric gas detector, funded in part through a fundraising effort by Stawell Secondary College.

5 Mar 2026 Partnerships Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Glenlyon back on the track after more than 40 years

For the first time in more than 40 years, Glenlyon Fire Brigade will field a running team at the VFBV CFA State Firefighter Championships next month.

26 Feb 2026 Events / Fundraising / Offers People Youth and Juniors

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75 years of CFA support for the Good Friday Appeal

CFA’s long and proud history of involvement with the Good Friday Appeal will reach a remarkable 75 years this year, while the Appeal will mark an impressive 95 years of fundraising.

20 Feb 2026 Events / Fundraising / Offers Partnerships Youth and Juniors

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Stawell ready to showcase the Champs

The CFA/VFBV State Firefighter Championships are returning to Stawell in March 2026, bringing CFA’s biggest annual event back to the Northern Grampians for the first time in two decades.

3 Feb 2026 Events / Fundraising / Offers

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