Science podcasts focus on bushfire research The severity, complexity and changing nature of Australia’s bushfire seasons and the research that informs planning and response are showcased in a new podcast series. Go to Science podcasts focus on bushfire research 26 Apr 2024 Community Safety Planning and Research
Korumburra celebrates 125 years The Korumburra Fire Brigade celebrated 125 years of service alongside members, leaders and the local community. Go to Korumburra celebrates 125 years 24 Apr 2024 Honours and Awards People
Buxton Fire Brigade celebrates 80 years Buxton Fire Brigade members and the local community have gathered to celebrate the brigade's 80th anniversary. Go to Buxton Fire Brigade celebrates 80 years 24 Apr 2024 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers
Fire restrictions to end across the state The Fire Danger Period (FDP) for the state will officially finish at 1.00am on Wednesday, 1 May for the final municipalities in CFA’s District 8, 9, and 27: Go to Fire restrictions to end across the state 24 Apr 2024 Environment Community Safety Health and Safety
CFA opens new Fire Investigation Training Facility CFA has unveiled its new state of the art and purpose built Fire Investigation Training Facility at the Victorian Emergency Management Training Centre (VEMTC) in Huntly today. Go to CFA opens new Fire Investigation Training Facility 23 Apr 2024 Training and Recruitment
Local Indigenous knowledge supports community bushfire protection CFA’s only all-Indigenous fire brigade Bunjil will support one of the largest CFA planned and led forest burns on the Lake Tyers Aboriginal Trust (LTAT) on Tuesday (23 April). Go to Local Indigenous knowledge supports community bushfire protection 22 Apr 2024 Environment Community Safety Health and Safety
Solar project provides power to communities during blackouts CFA is marking Earth Day by recognising the completion of a solar panel installation project in north-east Victoria. Go to Solar project provides power to communities during blackouts 22 Apr 2024 Environment Partnerships Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings
RACV and CFA improve safety with new smoke alarm program RACV and CFA have announced a Smoke Alarm Installation program for rural and regional Victoria, providing 500 at-risk residents, such as elderly Victorians, with free smoke alarms. Go to RACV and CFA improve safety with new smoke alarm program 22 Apr 2024 Partnerships
Emergency services recognised for efforts in Eynesbury bus accident Emergency services have been recognised for their efforts in rescuing several school children from a bus accident in Exford near Eynesbury last May. Go to Emergency services recognised for efforts in Eynesbury bus accident 20 Apr 2024 Honours and Awards Partnerships People
VESEP applications are now open Applications for the 2024-25 round of the Volunteer Emergency Services Equipment Program (VESEP) are now open. Go to VESEP applications are now open 19 Apr 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers People Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings
Creating new opportunities for women volunteers After a successful 12-month pilot program, the Women in Leadership mentoring program will continue its mission to support the learning, growth and skill building of women at CFA. Go to Creating new opportunities for women volunteers 19 Apr 2024 Inclusion and Fairness People Training and Recruitment
Private and planned burns to rise as conditions allow Hundreds of Victorians are taking the opportunity to undertake private burn-offs as fire restrictions continue to ease across the state. Go to Private and planned burns to rise as conditions allow 18 Apr 2024 Environment Community Safety Health and Safety