Make fire safety a priority in the kitchen this winter As Victorians rug up for the first day of winter, the state’s fire services are reminding the community to pay close attention in the kitchen as cooking is the single largest cause of fire in re ... 1 Jun 2023 Community Safety Health and Safety Incidents - Others Others Go to Make fire safety a priority in the kitchen this winter
Smoke Alarm installation program heads to the hills From Buchan to Butchers Ridge, W-tree, Gelantipy and beyond, CFA members headed to Buchan and surrounds with the 1 Jun 2023 Community Safety Partnerships Go to Smoke Alarm installation program heads to the hills
Hot fire mobile training pod strengthens brigade relationships CFA volunteers from Sutton Grange and Myrtle Creek Fire Brigade joined forces with neighbouring brigades at Castlemaine Fire Station for hot fire training on a mobile training pod. 11 May 2023 Community Safety Training and Recruitment Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Hot fire mobile training pod strengthens brigade relationships
Generous grant funds community messaging board Thanks to a generous grant from Goldman Sachs Gives, Main Ridge Fire Brigade has been able to install a new electronic messaging board increasing engagement with the local community. 9 May 2023 Community Safety Events / Fundraising / Offers Go to Generous grant funds community messaging board
CFA encourages business owners to be disaster ready CFA is encouraging business owners in high risk areas on the Great Ocean Road, Phillip Island and Bass Coast to take part in a new disaster ready program. 9 May 2023 Community Safety Partnerships Go to CFA encourages business owners to be disaster ready
Simulated rescue puts multiagency response to the test CFA members have taken part in a significant multi-agency training exercise at Sovereign Hill to help prepare for emergency situations. 9 May 2023 Community Safety Operational Information Go to Simulated rescue puts multiagency response to the test
Family's house fire escape highlights power of smoke alarms A quick-thinking Belgrave Heights father has his working smoke alarms and intuition to thank for helping his family to escape from their burning home last month. 8 May 2023 Community Safety Health and Safety Incidents - Structure Go to Family's house fire escape highlights power of smoke alarms
New resources engage communities over summer From Phillip Island to the Murray River and many places in between, CFA’s new fleet of eight mobile engagement units (MEUs) have been busy helping CFA members to meet the community. 8 May 2023 Community Safety Go to New resources engage communities over summer
CFA’s smoke alarm installation program heads to Dargo CFA in collaboration with the Dargo Bush Nursing Centre staff offered all residents of the Dargo community free smoke alarm installation to residents, targeting those who are most vulnerable to house ... 3 May 2023 Community Safety Partnerships Go to CFA’s smoke alarm installation program heads to Dargo
Curtains close on Victoria's fire season After a season dominated by grassfires and intermittent rainfall, the final fire restrictions in Victoria were lifted today marking the end of Victoria’s fire season. 24 Apr 2023 Community Safety Operational Information Go to Curtains close on Victoria's fire season
Private and planned burns to rise as weather cools Hundreds of Victorians are continuing to undertake private burn-offs as fire restrictions are now easing across the state. 19 Apr 2023 Environment Community Safety Health and Safety Go to Private and planned burns to rise as weather cools
Register your burn-off online these school holidays Victorian emergency services are urging community members to plan ahead and register their private burn-offs online to reduce unnecessary work for emergency call takers these school holidays. 6 Apr 2023 Community Safety Go to Register your burn-off online these school holidays