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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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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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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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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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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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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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Capturing the Little Desert fire on canvas

As the Little Desert bushfire reached its zenith on the evening of 27 January 2025, it cast a scene that Dimboola Fire Brigade member Melinda Heatley had only ever heard in stories.

28 Nov 2025 Incidents - Bushfire People

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Horsham celebrates 150 years of service

Horsham Fire Brigade proudly celebrated 150 years of service over the weekend, marking the milestone with a community open day and members’ dinner.

17 Nov 2025 Honours and Awards People

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Fire Danger Period to begin in parts of the west

The Fire Danger period will commence at 1am on Monday 10 November 2025 for the following municipalities:

24 Oct 2025 Community Safety

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Fire Danger Period to begin in the West Region

The Fire Danger period will commence at 1am on Monday 3 November 2025 for the following municipalities.

24 Oct 2025 Community Safety

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First Total Fire Ban for season declared in Mallee

The first Total Fire Ban (TFB) of the 2025/26 fire season has been declared for the Mallee tomorrow, 16 October 2025.

15 Oct 2025 Community Safety Health and Safety

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Start of hay season prompts safety warning

With hay season beginning in the west and north west parts of the state, farmers are being urged to take extra care in preventing haystack fires.

29 Sep 2025 Community Safety

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Family ties on the fireground

This Father’s Day, CFA is celebrating the many dads, father figures and families who volunteer side-by-side, protecting Victorian communities.

6 Sep 2025 Incidents - Bushfire People

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Grampians fire demonstrates power of shared responsibility

Ahead of the 2025-26 fire season, CFA is highlighting the exemplary co-ordinated community response shown in the west of the state last fire season.

8 Aug 2025 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire Partnerships

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Collaborative burn trials addressing knowledge gaps in fire behaviour

Australian farmers could benefit from burn trials conducted in paddocks of canola stubble, which indicate current fire behaviour models are overestimating the spread and behaviour of fire in the crop ...

24 Jul 2025 Community Safety Operational Information Planning and Research

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Horsham, Stawell and Ararat cardiac arrest response goes live

Horsham, Stawell and Ararat are today among 20 CFA brigades trained and ready to respond to select medical Triple Zero calls, as part of a new initiative between CFA and Ambulance Victoria.

29 May 2025 Community Safety Health and Safety Partnerships

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Warning for the west and southwest ahead of windy weather

CFA is urging people in the west and south west of the state to be careful this Sunday, 25 May, with fire risk expected to be elevated.

23 May 2025 Community Safety

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Nhill welcomes new light tanker and field command vehicle

Nhill Fire Brigade has officially received the keys to their new light tanker and field command vehicle, celebrating the additions to the engine bay alongside fellow members.

21 May 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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