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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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Horsham local returns to lead home patch

Malcolm Hayes has returned to CFA’s District 17 in the state’s west as Acting Assistant Chief Fire Officer (ACFO), bringing more than 30 years of emergency services experience to the role.

13 Aug 2026 People

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From response to prevention

For nearly 50 years, Horsham Fire Brigade member Ray Carman has dedicated his time to protecting his community, first by fighting fires and later by helping prevent them.

9 Jul 2026 Community Safety People

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Natimuk scales up rope rescue skills

At the foot of a world-renowned climbing destination, Natimuk Fire Brigade is continuing to build the specialist skills needed to respond when rescue is required.

19 Jun 2026 Incidents - Others Others People Training and Recruitment

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AFSM awarded for operational excellence and selfless leadership

Over four decades, Peter Irving has consistently shown operational leadership, and an unwavering commitment to volunteerism and public safety, recently earning well-deserved acknowledgement of an Aust ...

8 Jun 2026 Honours and Awards Incidents - Bushfire People

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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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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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