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All rights reserved.elcomCMS14 Apr 2026http://news.cfa.vic.gov.au/news/restored-quick-fill-returns-home-for-anniversaryA 1980s Godiva trailer-mounted Quick Fill has returned to its former home at Lindenow Fire Brigade for its 80th anniversary open day, following a full restoration by Eastey Fire Trucks. 2026Tue, 14 Apr 2026 01:07:00 GMT14 Apr 2026http://news.cfa.vic.gov.au/news/providing-vital-support-to-firefighting-aircraftA team of five CFA volunteers spent 188 consecutive days behind the scenes helping firefighting aircraft operate safely across western Victoria during the recent fire season.2026Tue, 14 Apr 2026 01:48:00 GMT13 Apr 2026http://news.cfa.vic.gov.au/news/newstead-medical-physicist-grateful-to-help-communityAs a medical physicist, specialising in radiotherapy cancer care, Newstead Fire Brigade member Anne Perkins decided she wanted to help her community further when she joined CFA in 2009.2026Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:41:00 GMT13 Apr 2026http://news.cfa.vic.gov.au/news/80-years-of-dedication-for-erica-and-districtErica and District Fire Brigade proudly gathered over the weekend (Sunday 12 April) to celebrate 80 years of service to their local community.2026Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:01:00 GMT13 Apr 2026http://news.cfa.vic.gov.au/news/werribee-brigade-raises-67-000-for-good-friday-appealMore than 200 volunteers hit the streets of Werribee as the brigade delivered one of the state’s biggest individual fundraising efforts for The Royal Children’s Hospital.2026Mon, 13 Apr 2026 22:07:00 GMT10 Apr 2026http://news.cfa.vic.gov.au/news/volunteer-equipment-grants-open-98361Applications for the 2026-27 round of the Volunteer Emergency Services Equipment Program (VESEP) open on 16 April 2026.2026Fri, 10 Apr 2026 04:02:00 GMT09 Apr 2026http://news.cfa.vic.gov.au/news/water-drop-research-continues-to-provide-valuable-dataBy understanding why some water and retardant drops from firefighting aircraft work well and others don’t, CFA can offer practical guidance to improve the effectiveness of these aircraft.2026Thu, 09 Apr 2026 04:45:00 GMT09 Apr 2026http://news.cfa.vic.gov.au/news/one-million-reasons-to-say-thanksA 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.2026Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:11:00 GMT09 Apr 2026http://news.cfa.vic.gov.au/news/sod-turned-at-new-clyde-fire-stationConstruction is officially underway on a new fire station for Clyde Fire Brigade, marking a major milestone for the local community.2026Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:11:00 GMT08 Apr 2026http://news.cfa.vic.gov.au/news/cosgrove-pine-lodge-brigade-celebrates-115-yearsOn Sunday 15 March, Cosgrove & Pine Lodge Fire Brigade members came together to acknowledge and celebrate 115 years of service to the community.2026Wed, 08 Apr 2026 01:09:00 GMT08 Apr 2026http://news.cfa.vic.gov.au/news/fire-restrictions-to-lift-in-parts-of-south-westThe Fire Danger Period (FDP) will officially end at 1.00 am on Monday, 20 April in the following municipalities within CFA’s District 5 and 6.2026Wed, 08 Apr 2026 03:51:00 GMT07 Apr 2026http://news.cfa.vic.gov.au/news/residents-property-preparation-in-meredith-saves-homesMeredith residents Jeff and Marg Cooper have been praised for their preparation efforts at their property ahead of the fire season, as their new sprinkling system saved their house this summer.2026Tue, 07 Apr 2026 07:01:00 GMT07 Apr 2026http://news.cfa.vic.gov.au/news/local-cfa-volunteers-raise-11-000-for-sick-kidsYarrambat fire brigade has raised another $11,089 for the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal, with volunteers from Yarrambat and Plenty CFA collecting donations from motorists on Good Friday.2026Tue, 07 Apr 2026 02:37:00 GMT07 Apr 2026http://news.cfa.vic.gov.au/news/selby-fire-brigade-celebrates-100-years-of-serviceThe Selby Fire Brigade celebrated a major milestone last Saturday 28 March, celebrating 100 years of dedicated service with brigade members past and present.2026Tue, 07 Apr 2026 02:47:00 GMT07 Apr 2026http://news.cfa.vic.gov.au/news/using-ai-on-the-firegroundArtificial Intelligence (AI) is the buzzword of the moment, promising to revolutionise everything from writing emails to driving cars.2026Mon, 06 Apr 2026 22:07:00 GMT04 Apr 2026http://news.cfa.vic.gov.au/news/cfa-raises-2-1-million-in-75th-year-of-supporting-good-friday-appealIn CFA’s 75th year supporting the Good Friday Appeal, the generosity of Victorians right across the state has exceeded expectations, helping us raise an incredible $2,150,000 for The Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH).2026Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:54:00 GMT02 Apr 2026http://news.cfa.vic.gov.au/news/test-your-smoke-alarm-when-clocks-wind-backVictoria’s fire agencies are encouraging residents to test their smoke alarms when they wind their clocks back this Sunday, as data shows more than half of serious house fires start in the bedroom or living room.2026Thu, 02 Apr 2026 01:10:00 GMT02 Apr 2026http://news.cfa.vic.gov.au/news/fire-restrictions-to-lift-across-much-of-the-west-and-parts-of-south-westThe Fire Danger Period (FDP) will officially end at 1am on Monday 13 April in the following municipalities within CFA Districts 7, 15 and 16.2026Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:14:00 GMT01 Apr 2026http://news.cfa.vic.gov.au/news/new-recruits-bolster-january-response-in-molesworthNew recruits in Molesworth Fire Brigade have already put their training to use, jumping on trucks to assist with the January fires just months after their training was finalised.2026Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:39:00 GMT31 Mar 2026http://news.cfa.vic.gov.au/news/fire-restrictions-to-end-in-parts-of-north-west-south-east-and-north-east-regionsThe Fire Danger Period (FDP) will officially end at 1.00 am on Tuesday, 7 April in the following municipalities within CFA’s District 2, 8, 9, 10, 11, 27, 23 and 14.2026Tue, 31 Mar 2026 03:15:00 GMT