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Celebrating young CFA members and their pathways

CFA recognises and celebrates the energy, creativity and leadership young people bring to brigades and proudly helps reward their contributions through the La Trobe University partnership.

3 Sep 2026 People Training and Recruitment Youth and Juniors

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Meet Sharon Linke

Sharon Linke - Manager Learning & Development, South West Region

1 Sep 2026 Training and Recruitment

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Members lead through learning at forum

Five members travelled to Dubbo to take part in the 2026 NSWRFS Learning and Development Forum, sharing their experience and learning alongside more than 240 NSW RFS volunteers and staff.

28 Aug 2026 Training and Recruitment

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CFA’s medical responders put to the test in mass casualty exercise

CFA’s Fire Medical Response (FMR) crews have been put to the test, responding to a mock mass casualty train versus bus incident alongside our partner emergency service agencies.

26 Aug 2026 Health and Safety Partnerships Training and Recruitment

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Get ready for Get Fire Ready - New community engagement training for members

To support members to get ready for this season’s Get Fire Ready campaign, the Community Capability team is pleased to launch an updated Introduction to Community Engagement eLearning module, de ...

25 Aug 2026 Community Safety Training and Recruitment

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Buggies get members moving at Central Highlands

Two new eight-seater buggies are now available to transport members quickly and safely around Central Highlands Training Campus.

21 Aug 2026 Training and Recruitment Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Virtual training takes the wheel

CFA is accelerating driver training innovation with the arrival of the first of five new mobile driving simulators.

19 Aug 2026 Training and Recruitment Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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New structural firefighting props on their way to CFA

They look like shipping containers, and now they are arriving the same way. CFA’s two new compartment firefighting props are travelling from the Netherlands to Australia by cargo ship and are ex ...

14 Aug 2026 Training and Recruitment Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Staff profile: Trent McKinnon

Trent Mc Kinnon - Assistant Chief Fire Officer Learning & Development.

31 Jul 2026 People Training and Recruitment

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Stage collapse simulation training a success

A stage collapse scenario replicating a real-world incident in Seymour last night has been deemed a success with hundreds of emergency personnel able to put their training into practice.

31 Jul 2026 Training and Recruitment

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One district location, many CFA resources

A warehouse packed with vital CFA equipment was unveiled as part of the July Volunteer Forum at District 7 HQ brigade.

29 Jul 2026 People Training and Recruitment Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Geelong West returns to the site of the Linton tragedy

Members of Geelong West Fire Brigade recently took part in the Linton Staff Ride, reflecting on one of the most significant and sombre events in the brigade’s history.

29 Jul 2026 Incidents - Bushfire Others Training and Recruitment

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New training strengthens home fire safety conversations

CFA’s Community Capability team has launched an updated Delivering the Smoke Alarm Installation Service eLearning module, strengthening the way CFA members support Victoria's most at-risk reside ...

21 Jul 2026 Community Safety Training and Recruitment

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Emerging Leaders Program enters fourth year with successful weekend launch

The Emerging Leaders Program officially commenced its fourth year on 17 July, with participants gathering at Bairnsdale Fire Station for the first of a series of development sessions aimed at building ...

20 Jul 2026 Inclusion and Fairness People Training and Recruitment

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Eyes in the sky and on the ground

Twenty-three CFA members are learning the skills needed to keep Victoria's firefighting aircraft safe and effective, as the organisation invests in the people behind the state's aerial firefighting fl ...

17 Jul 2026 Operational Information Training and Recruitment

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The two of us - Michael Tempini and Lynda Rumbold

Former captain of Lake Boga Fire Brigade Michael Tempini and Wycheproof South Fire Brigade Captain Lynda Rumbold were paired as mentor and mentee through CFA’s Captains Peer Mentor Program (CPMP ...

13 Jul 2026 Inclusion and Fairness People Training and Recruitment

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VLD program - Cert IV in Leadership and Management Graduation and EOI open for 2027

Our most recent group to graduate Cert IV in Leadership and Management showcased the projects they worked on for their brigades over the 12-month course.

10 Jul 2026 Others People Training and Recruitment

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Volunteer Driving Training project continues

The Volunteer Driving Training project continues to deliver additional driving training opportunities for members. 

2 Jul 2026 Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat Training and Recruitment

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Multi-agency road crash rescue capabilities strengthen in Werribee

In their ninth year of collaboration, Werribee Fire Brigade has once again teamed up with Ambulance Victoria and Victoria Police to train and enhance road crash rescue capabilities.

29 Jun 2026 Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat Operational Information Training and Recruitment

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Staff profile - Ashlea Davis

Ashlea Davis: HQ - Coordinator Learning Governance

29 Jun 2026 Others Training and Recruitment

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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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Women of Lyons leading the way in the south west

Three women are now at the helm of Lyons Fire Brigade, leading a small community in the far southwest of Victoria, paving the way for generations to come.

17 Jun 2026 Inclusion and Fairness People Training and Recruitment

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