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Joint agency exercise strengthens readiness in Dandenongs

More than 130 firefighters and 35 vehicles from CFA and Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) took part in a large-scale exercise through the Dandenong Ranges on Sunday (12 October).

14 Oct 2025 Community Safety Training and Recruitment Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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The crucial role of Hamilton Airbase

Water bombing aircraft play an important role in suppressing fires, but to do an efficient job they need the dedicated work of volunteers at airbases.

13 Oct 2025 Community Safety Operational Information

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South west brigades open doors to prepare for fire risk

Amid drought conditions, nearly 150 fire brigades in Victoria’s southwest will open their doors to community members throughout October, helping to prepare them for fire season.

9 Oct 2025 Community Safety Health and Safety Incidents - Bushfire

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Montrose fire a wake up call

Having lived in and around Montrose for most of her life, Bree Kuffer is no stranger to preparing for fire season.

7 Oct 2025 Community Safety Health and Safety Incidents - Bushfire

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First weekend of Get Fire Ready

More than two hundred CFA brigades hosted community-focused fire-readiness events over the weekend 4-5 October as the Get Fire Ready initiative officially kicked off.

6 Oct 2025 Community Safety Events / Fundraising / Offers Health and Safety

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Geelong West brigade partners with a special developmental school

Geelong West Fire Brigade recently partnered with Hamlyn Views School, welcoming senior students Brandon and Joshua for a unique, hands-on introduction to community service and firefighting.

6 Oct 2025 Community Safety Inclusion and Fairness Youth and Juniors

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Fire weather district review underway

The Victorian Fire weather district boundaries were last reviewed in 2009.

6 Oct 2025 Community Safety Operational Information Planning and Research

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Summer lightning

From a desert town to the suburban coast, a deadly blaze can start with a single strike. How ready you are can make all the difference.

3 Oct 2025 Environment Community Safety Others

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Reducing fire risk in forests

Most CFA volunteers would be aware of forestry industry brigades that help protect plantations, but did you know that a group of plantation owners in south-west Victoria and south-east South Australia ...

3 Oct 2025 Community Safety

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Volunteer Forum gets fire ready

A live burnover drill highlighted one of the ways our members get fire ready at the latest monthly Volunteer Forum hosted by Montrose CFA.

2 Oct 2025 Community Safety People Training and Recruitment

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Tree changers urged to get fire ready

Many Melburnians have left the city behind and embraced everything our regional areas have to offer in recent years, but CFA is urging our tree changers to ensure they’re fire ready.

2 Oct 2025 Community Safety Events / Fundraising / Offers

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Designing safer gardens

CFA’s Statewide Vegetation Management Team has been collaborating with Community-Based Bushfire Management facilitators to help keen gardeners have valuable conversations about how to enhance bu ...

1 Oct 2025 Community Safety

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New eLearning module to deliver bushfire preparedness advice

CFA’s Community Engagement Team is excited to announce the launch of a new eLearning module CFAPAVIND Delivering the Property Advice Visit Service.

1 Oct 2025 Community Safety Training and Recruitment

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CFA launches statewide ‘Get Fire Ready’ initiative ahead of challenging fire season

CFA has today launched its Get Fire Ready initiative across Victoria in anticipation of a potentially challenging fire season.

30 Sep 2025 Community Safety Events / Fundraising / Offers People

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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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West Gippsland fire preparation in full force

The small town of Noojee recently became the centre of a multi-agency training exercise, gathering 70 local personnel to prepare for the upcoming high risk fire season in West Gippsland.

25 Sep 2025 Community Safety Operational Information Training and Recruitment

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Exciting changes are on the way

Have you heard of the new ICT Service Desk Portal and the FEM Field Application projects?

25 Sep 2025 Community Safety Others

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The Goldfields get prepared

Recently a group of brigades in the state’s north-west gathered and brushed up their skills and knowledge ahead of the summer season.

25 Sep 2025 Community Safety Training and Recruitment

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Keep the fire of game day to the field

As Victorians prepare to celebrate the AFL Grand Final long weekend, Victorian fire services are urging residents to prioritise safety when using barbecues and fire pits.

24 Sep 2025 Community Safety

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Gondola mock evacuation a success in Arthurs Seat

A CFA led exercise saw over 150 emergency services personnel join forces at a simulated rescue at Arthurs Seat Eagle (ASE) to ensure they are equipped should the situation arise.

19 Sep 2025 Community Safety Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat Training and Recruitment

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CFA urges Victoria to Get Fire Ready

CFA is urging Victorians to Get Fire Ready with more than 500 brigades across the state hosting an event this October to help communities prepare ahead of what’s expected to be a challenging fir ...

18 Sep 2025 Community Safety Events / Fundraising / Offers People

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Be prepared and register your burn-off online

With Victorians across the state preparing their property for fire season, emergency services are urging landowners to register their burn-offs online through the Fire Permits Victoria website. 

17 Sep 2025 Community Safety Partnerships

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New technologies helping farmers prevent haystack fires

Haystack fires remain a serious risk for farmers, with CFA attending an estimated 150 haystack fires every year.

16 Sep 2025 Community Safety Incidents - Others Others

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Escaped burn-offs prompts warning

CFA is urging landowners to stop burning off activities today due to strong winds across the state, which has seen more than 40 grassfires since midnight.

15 Sep 2025 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire People

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