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Firefighting across the globe, from France to South Morang

South Morang Fire Brigade volunteer Laurie Naveaux knew she wanted to be a firefighter from a young age. 

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5 Dec 2025 People

Christmas lights spark safety warning

As Victorians once again unbox their Christmas tree and untangle decorations, fire authorities are encouraging everyone to take steps to avoid Santa’s naughty list and stay safe this festive sea ...

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5 Dec 2025 Community Safety

Total Fire Ban for Mallee

A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for the Mallee tomorrow, Friday 5 December 2025.

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4 Dec 2025 Community Safety

Total Fire Ban for Wimmera, Mallee and Northern Country

A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for the Wimmera, Mallee and Northern Country tomorrow, Thursday 4 December 2025.

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3 Dec 2025 Environment Community Safety Health and Safety

‘I can’t be on the frontline anymore, but I can still help’

This International Day of People with Disability (3 December), CFA is recognising the important role people with disability play across our brigades and the broader community.

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3 Dec 2025 Inclusion and Fairness People Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

Horsham lights up for 150th

Horsham’s CBD lit up on Saturday night (29 November) as CFA members from across western Victoria marched in a special torchlight procession marking the brigade’s 150th anniversary.

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1 Dec 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers People

Capturing the Little Desert fire on canvas

As the Little Desert bushfire reached its zenith on the evening of 27 January 2025, it cast a scene that Dimboola Fire Brigade member Melinda Heatley had only ever heard in stories.

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28 Nov 2025 Incidents - Bushfire People

Don’t let your actions start a fire this summer

With the start of summer upon us, CFA is urging the community to act safely with nearly half of all bush and grassfires in Victoria being caused by reckless behaviour.

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28 Nov 2025 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire

Victorians facing warmer temperatures and increased fire risk this summer despite recent rainfall

Victorians are being urged to prepare for a warmer-than-average summer and an increase in fire risk across many parts of Victoria, according to the Australian Seasonal Bushfire Outlook for Summer rele ...

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27 Nov 2025 Environment Community Safety Health and Safety

Resilience after a life-changing accident

Maddison Colville, 19, was seven days into her apprenticeship as a CFA District Mechanical Officer in Corio when tragedy struck.

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27 Nov 2025 Honours and Awards People Youth and Juniors

Fire Danger Period to begin in final area of West region

The Fire Danger period will commence at 1am on Monday, 15 December 2025 for the following municipalities.

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27 Nov 2025 Community Safety

Fire safety focus at Melbourne Disability Expo

CFA and Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) proudly attended the Melbourne Disability Expo on Friday 21 and Saturday 22 November 2025, marking the fourth consecutive year of participation.

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27 Nov 2025 Community Safety Partnerships