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
Rescue footage and photos added to CFA Digital Library A new collection of rescue footage and photography is now available in the CFA Digital Library, capturing the breadth of incidents CFA members have responded to over the years. Go to Rescue footage and photos added to CFA Digital Library 3 Sep 2026 Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat
Celebrating young CFA members and their pathways CFA recognises and celebrates the energy, creativity and leadership young people bring to brigades and proudly helps reward their contributions through the La Trobe University partnership. Go to Celebrating young CFA members and their pathways 3 Sep 2026 People Training and Recruitment Youth and Juniors
Japanese volunteer firefighter gains insight into CFA operations Japanese volunteer firefighter Takashi Kitagawa travelled to CFA’s District 8 to gain insight into Australian firefighting and its volunteer emergency services. Go to Japanese volunteer firefighter gains insight into CFA operations 1 Sep 2026 Operational Information Partnerships People
More than 80 per cent would wait too long to leave during bushfire A CFA survey has found most Victorians living in bushfire-prone areas understand leaving early is the best way to protect themselves and their families during a bushfire, but most would wait too long ... Go to More than 80 per cent would wait too long to leave during bushfire 1 Sep 2026 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire Planning and Research
A 790-kilometre walk to raise funds for brigade Malmsbury Fire Brigade Lieutenant Billy Law will be walking 790 kilometres in Spain over 35 days to raise funds for his brigade and to raise awareness of mental health among volunteers. Go to A 790-kilometre walk to raise funds for brigade 28 Aug 2026 Events / Fundraising / Offers People