Axedale Fire Brigade welcome light tanker Axedale Fire Brigade has officially welcomed a new light tanker into its fleet, strengthening the brigade’s ability to respond to emergencies across the local community and surrounding areas. Go to Axedale Fire Brigade welcome light tanker 16 Sep 2026 Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings
Successful planned burning season The Planned Burn Taskforce (PBTF) continues to rapidly evolve as a valued statewide resource of CFA volunteer members who support CFA districts and Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) to deliver ... Go to Successful planned burning season 16 Sep 2026 Community Safety
Young volunteers flock to Yarrawonga Fire Brigade The future of the Yarrawonga Fire Brigade is looking bright, as 19 new junior members have eagerly run through the fire station doors since January, ready to learn the ropes – and hoses. Go to Young volunteers flock to Yarrawonga Fire Brigade 15 Sep 2026 Operational Information Training and Recruitment Youth and Juniors
Bullengarook strengthened with new tankers Bullengarook Fire Brigade gathered on Monday (14 September) to officially welcome their new medium tanker and ultralight tanker to their fleet. Go to Bullengarook strengthened with new tankers 15 Sep 2026 Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings
Prepare early this spring and register burn-offs online As Victorian residents begin making the most of the warmer conditions to prepare their property for the fire season, emergency services are encouraging landowners to register their burn-offs online. Go to Prepare early this spring and register burn-offs online 14 Sep 2026 Community Safety Health and Safety Incidents - Bushfire
CFA saves thousands of lives in blood challenge CFA members from across the state have saved over 2,800 lives through their participation in this year's Emergency Services Blood Drive. Go to CFA saves thousands of lives in blood challenge 9 Sep 2026 Partnerships
Cigarettes remain a leading cause of preventable fire deaths Cigarettes and other smoking materials remain among the leading causes of preventable fire-related fatalities in Victoria, according to data from the state’s fire agencies. Go to Cigarettes remain a leading cause of preventable fire deaths 8 Sep 2026 Community Safety Incidents - Structure
District 15 firefighters step up for MND in the Blue Mountains Three CFA volunteers from District 15 travelled more than 800 kilometres from Victoria to the Blue Mountains in New South Wales to take on the 2026 Firies Climb for MND. Go to District 15 firefighters step up for MND in the Blue Mountains 7 Sep 2026 Events / Fundraising / Offers
Research addresses gaps in fire behaviour understanding Groundbreaking research from CFA, CSIRO and South Australian Country Fire Service (SACFS) has produced the first comprehensive data of fire behaviour in canola stubble. Go to Research addresses gaps in fire behaviour understanding 7 Sep 2026 Environment Incidents - Bushfire Planning and Research
Interconnected smoke alarms pivotal in saving home The value of interconnected smoke alarms was demonstrated in Mt Martha recently, after residents were alerted to a fire in their upstairs kitchen, whilst they were downstairs. Go to Interconnected smoke alarms pivotal in saving home 7 Sep 2026 Incidents - Structure
CFA recognised at Resilient Australia Awards Three CFA projects have been recognised at the 2026 Resilient Australia Awards for their contribution to building disaster and emergency resilience across Victorian communities. Go to CFA recognised at Resilient Australia Awards 4 Sep 2026 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers
The two of us: Taradale brigade father and son Taradale Fire Brigade Captain Lachie Elliott followed in his father’s footsteps as a CFA firefighter. Go to The two of us: Taradale brigade father and son 4 Sep 2026 People