How CFA brigades are saving lives Emergency Medical Response (EMR) aims to improve survival rates by reducing response times. Go to How CFA brigades are saving lives 19 Sep 2024 Community Safety Health and Safety
Wangaratta North receives new ultra heavy tanker Wangaratta North fire brigade is prepared for the upcoming fire season after receiving the keys for their new ultra-heavy tanker. Go to Wangaratta North receives new ultra heavy tanker 18 Sep 2024 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings
Bushfire safety overlooked by nearly half of Victorians in risk areas, survey finds A recent CFA survey revealed that 45% of Victorians living in bushfire-prone areas are not concerned about bushfire safety despite being at increased risk. Go to Bushfire safety overlooked by nearly half of Victorians in risk areas, survey finds 16 Sep 2024 Community Safety Health and Safety Planning and Research
Mount Buller training exercise sets interagency response up for success CFA brigades from Mount Buller, Glenroy-Merrijig and Mansfield recently completed a training exercise simulating a fire set at Sugarbush Lodge Mount Buller. Go to Mount Buller training exercise sets interagency response up for success 13 Sep 2024 Community Safety People Training and Recruitment
Home fire safety key for children all year round With burns and scalds among the leading causes of presentations to The Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) each year, CFA is calling on Victorian parents to make fire safety messaging a focus in hou ... Go to Home fire safety key for children all year round 12 Sep 2024 Community Safety Health and Safety Incidents - Others Others
CFA is ready for fire season. Are you? Victoria could be facing an earlier start to the fire season this year and we’re asking those living in high-risk areas to take action to prepare their family and property. Go to CFA is ready for fire season. Are you? 5 Sep 2024 Community Safety
Victorians could see an increased risk of fire in the far west and southwest this spring After a drier-than average autumn and winter, Victoria’s far west and southwest are facing an increased fire risk leading into summer, according to the Australian Seasonal Bushfire Outlook for S ... Go to Victorians could see an increased risk of fire in the far west and southwest this spring 4 Sep 2024 Environment Community Safety Planning and Research
Pomonal volunteers reflect on the devastating February fires Pomonal volunteers have reflected on the devastating bushfires that destroyed 45 homes in their small rural community in February this year. Go to Pomonal volunteers reflect on the devastating February fires 3 Sep 2024 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire People
Don't get stuck on hold, register your burn-off online As hundreds of thousands of Victorians begin preparing their property for fire season, emergency services are encouraging landowners to register any planned burn-offs online, through the Fire Permits ... Go to Don't get stuck on hold, register your burn-off online 3 Sep 2024 Community Safety
CFA's lifesaving impact during blood drive CFA members from across the state have saved around 3,000 lives by making more than 1,000 donations during this year’s Emergency Services Blood Drive. Go to CFA's lifesaving impact during blood drive 2 Sep 2024 Community Safety Partnerships People
Irymple brigade drives up blood donations in Mildura CFA volunteers rolled up their sleeves and helped boost the blood supply at the Mildura Donor Centre. Go to Irymple brigade drives up blood donations in Mildura 27 Aug 2024 Community Safety Health and Safety People
Enhancing fire safety for young children Children aged 0 to 4 years old are disproportionately represented in home fire fatalities and burn injuries in Australia. Go to Enhancing fire safety for young children 27 Aug 2024 Community Safety