Victorian emergency services to support Queensland storm response This week, 111 Victorian emergency management personnel are travelling to Queensland to support local emergency services with flood and storm response efforts. Go to Victorian emergency services to support Queensland storm response 29 Dec 2023 Incidents - Others Others Partnerships People
Send out 2023 with a certified banger, not illegal fireworks Victorians are reminded to leave fireworks to the professionals this New Year’s Eve or risk serious injuries, fires or harsh penalties blowing their chances of a great start to 2024. Go to Send out 2023 with a certified banger, not illegal fireworks 29 Dec 2023 Community Safety Incidents - Others Others Partnerships
Memorial Service held for dedicated volunteer firefighter A memorial service has been held to honour the life of New South Wales Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Group Captain and former CFA firefighter Dale Bowles, who tragically died in the line of duty earlie ... Go to Memorial Service held for dedicated volunteer firefighter 29 Dec 2023 People
Drone trial in the west a success CFA members conducted a planned burn in Western Victoria trialling new technology for the first time. Go to Drone trial in the west a success 28 Dec 2023 Community Safety Training and Recruitment
How brigades prepare for the tourism season During summer the population of some small towns can grow to ten times or more their normal size. Here’s how three brigades deal with the increased fire risk. Go to How brigades prepare for the tourism season 27 Dec 2023 Community Safety
Brigade’s passion for safety drives speed limit reduction Gooram Fire Brigade has led the charge to reduce the speed limit on a notoriously dangerous road near the town. Go to Brigade’s passion for safety drives speed limit reduction 21 Dec 2023 Community Safety
Tarrawingee memorial service to mark tragedy 80 years ago This year marks the 80th anniversary of the Tarrawingee fire tragedy, with a special memorial service held on Friday 22 December at the Tarrawingee Memorial Stone. Go to Tarrawingee memorial service to mark tragedy 80 years ago 20 Dec 2023 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers Incidents - Bushfire
Travellers warned to stay informed this summer Before hitting the roads this summer on your travels, CFA is urging Victorians to check local conditions, download the VicEmergency app and familiarise yourself with Fire Danger Ratings. Go to Travellers warned to stay informed this summer 19 Dec 2023 Community Safety Health and Safety Incidents - Bushfire
Harkaway Primary School awarded for fire safety program Harkaway Primary School has been honoured for its dedication to fire education with a national award. Go to Harkaway Primary School awarded for fire safety program 18 Dec 2023 Community Safety
Aerial firefighting fleet ready to keep Victorians safe Victoria’s aerial firefighting fleet of helicopters, air tankers and planes are ready to take to the skies and protect Victorians this fire season, with new additions to the fleet. Go to Aerial firefighting fleet ready to keep Victorians safe 18 Dec 2023 Others Partnerships
CFA crews respond to Lilydale Masonic Centre fire The Lilydale Masonic Centre was destroyed on Saturday 16 December after a fire tore through the building. Go to CFA crews respond to Lilydale Masonic Centre fire 18 Dec 2023 Incidents - Structure
Firefighters issue safety warning about key Christmas gifts As Victorians fill their stockings this festive season, firefighters are urging caution about popular Christmas gifts. Go to Firefighters issue safety warning about key Christmas gifts 12 Dec 2023 Community Safety Incidents - Others Incidents - Structure Others