Pomonal research draws lessons from community experience CFA’s community research following the devastating 2024 Pomonal bushfires has been instrumental in enhancing the future delivery of community engagement and public information by emergency servi ... Go to Pomonal research draws lessons from community experience 25 Aug 2026 Health and Safety Incidents - Bushfire Planning and Research
CFA highlights research and technology innovation at AFAC26 CFA is investing in research, innovation and technology to help fire agencies keep pace with increasingly complex emergency management challenges. Go to CFA highlights research and technology innovation at AFAC26 24 Aug 2026 Planning and Research
A high-flying chapter comes to a close After 26 years, one of CFA’s trusted eyes in the sky, Daryl Chibnall is hanging up his flying suit following a proud chapter with CFA responding to some of Victoria’s most significant fire ... Go to A high-flying chapter comes to a close 21 Aug 2026 Incidents - Others Others People
Construction begins on new Riddells Creek Fire Station Construction is underway on a new fire station for Riddells Creek brigade, marking an important milestone for the brigade and the community it has protected for more than 120 years. Go to Construction begins on new Riddells Creek Fire Station 20 Aug 2026 Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings
New national eLearning puts bushfire safety in the hands of Australian workers Australia’s first nationally consistent bushfire safety learning experience specifically designed for people who live, work or travel in high-risk bushfire areas was launched at AFAC26 in Melbou ... Go to New national eLearning puts bushfire safety in the hands of Australian workers 20 Aug 2026 Community Safety Health and Safety
Hot and dry spring could bring an early start to the fire season Hot and dry conditions are expected across much of Victoria this spring, increasing the risk of bushfires in some parts of the state. Go to Hot and dry spring could bring an early start to the fire season 19 Aug 2026 Community Safety
Virtual training takes the wheel CFA is accelerating driver training innovation with the arrival of the first of five new mobile driving simulators. Go to Virtual training takes the wheel 19 Aug 2026 Training and Recruitment Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings
North West Region gets a boost Firefighting capability across the Sunraysia Group has received a major boost, with four new vehicles delivered to support brigades in District 18. Go to North West Region gets a boost 17 Aug 2026 Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings
New landscape data proves invaluable for preparedness CFA fire behaviour analysts have identified a gap in Australia’s landscape dryness indicators and are presenting an alternative that could lead to better bushfire preparedness. Go to New landscape data proves invaluable for preparedness 17 Aug 2026 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire Planning and Research
Woosang Fire Brigade centenary celebrations Eighty brigade members, both past and present, and their families attended the Woosang Fire Brigade centenary event last weekend (15 August). Go to Woosang Fire Brigade centenary celebrations 16 Aug 2026 Honours and Awards
Haystack fire sparks year-round machinery warning CFA is reminding farmers of the importance of year-round machinery maintenance following a haystack fire believed to have been caused by a mechanical failure. Go to Haystack fire sparks year-round machinery warning 14 Aug 2026 Incidents - Others Others People
Horsham local returns to lead home patch Malcolm Hayes has returned to CFA’s District 17 in the state’s west as Acting Assistant Chief Fire Officer (ACFO), bringing more than 30 years of emergency services experience to the role. Go to Horsham local returns to lead home patch 13 Aug 2026 People