Get fire ready in the south west CFA is calling on Victorians to ‘Get Fire Ready’ ahead of what’s predicted to be a high-risk fire season and residents in the south west are invited to attend local events. Go to Get fire ready in the south west 6 Oct 2026 Community Safety Events / Fundraising / Offers Health and Safety
The mission to get an entire town fire ready In the wake of two significant bushfires in the space of 10 months, Halls Gap Fire Brigade began working towards the ambitious goal to ensure every resident in town had a fire plan. Go to The mission to get an entire town fire ready 6 Oct 2026 Community Safety People
Donating to a brigade When members of the public donate to the CFA & Brigades Donations Fund, the Fund’s administrators distribute the donations to their nominated brigades. Go to Donating to a brigade 6 Oct 2026 Events / Fundraising / Offers
Still supporting the community after retiring from firefighting Firefighters dedicate many years protecting communities, but when older CFA members call it a day, there are still plenty of ways they can support their communities. Go to Still supporting the community after retiring from firefighting 2 Oct 2026 Community Safety
Today is International Day of Older Persons International Day of Older Persons, 1 October each year, is an opportunity to celebrate the valuable contributions older people can make. Go to Today is International Day of Older Persons 1 Oct 2026 Events / Fundraising / Offers People
Haystack fire warning for farmers With haymaking under way in northwest and western parts of the state, CFA is reminding landowners to be vigilant when it comes to baling. Go to Haystack fire warning for farmers 1 Oct 2026 Community Safety Incidents - Others Others
CFA's call to the community to Get Fire Ready Today CFA launched Get Fire Ready, a Victorian initiative with more than 630 brigades across the state hosting an event to prepare communities ahead of another potentially challenging fire season. Go to CFA's call to the community to Get Fire Ready 30 Sep 2026 Community Safety Events / Fundraising / Offers People
New guidance on lithium-ion battery fire extinguishers The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has updated its guidance for the sale and promotion of fire extinguishers marketed as suitable for lithium-ion battery fires, following advoca ... Go to New guidance on lithium-ion battery fire extinguishers 29 Sep 2026 Community Safety Health and Safety
Victorian fire season to officially begin Victoria’s fire season will officially begin next week with the introduction of the first fire restrictions in parts of the State’s southeast. Go to Victorian fire season to officially begin 29 Sep 2026 Community Safety
Leaders sharpen skills ahead of fire season More than 30 CFA senior volunteers from the west of the state came together for a hot fire training session at CFA’s Central Highlands Training Campus on Sunday 20 September. Go to Leaders sharpen skills ahead of fire season 28 Sep 2026 Community Safety Training and Recruitment
Volunteers recognised for bravery during devastating storm Twelve members of Kalorama-Mt. Dandenong Fire Brigade have received the Unit Citation for Courage for their actions during a destructive storm that struck the Dandenong Ranges earlier this decade. Go to Volunteers recognised for bravery during devastating storm 28 Sep 2026 Honours and Awards
Start with your gutters this Spring Living in a high bushfire risk area, Olinda Fire Brigade member Scott Allison is no stranger to fire, however his message to new residents to the mountain is clear this Spring - prepare your property. Go to Start with your gutters this Spring 24 Sep 2026 Community Safety Health and Safety Incidents - Bushfire