Science podcasts focus on bushfire research The severity, complexity and changing nature of Australia’s bushfire seasons and the research that informs planning and response are showcased in a new podcast series. Go to Science podcasts focus on bushfire research 26 Apr 2024 Community Safety Planning and Research
Water bombing aircraft put to the test Victoria’s water bombing aircraft have been put to the test to help determine the best aircraft tank to use in the future. Go to Water bombing aircraft put to the test 14 Mar 2024 Operational Information Planning and Research Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings
CFA researcher paves the way for women in STEM Dr Tegan Brown is one of many incredible women researchers paving the way for women and girls who are looking to take on careers in STEM (science technology, engineering and mathematics). Go to CFA researcher paves the way for women in STEM 11 Feb 2024 Inclusion and Fairness People Planning and Research
Tourism businesses to become better prepared for fire risk Victorian tourism business owners can now better prepare themselves ahead of fire seasons, thanks to CFA’s new Bushfire Planning for Tourism Businesses free online module. Go to Tourism businesses to become better prepared for fire risk 5 Feb 2024 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire Planning and Research
Fire restrictions announced for Campaspe and Loddon The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will begin at 01.00am on Monday, 13 November for the following municipalities in CFA’s District 20. Go to Fire restrictions announced for Campaspe and Loddon 24 Oct 2023 Community Safety Planning and Research
Fire restrictions announced for another five Victorian areas The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will begin at 01.00am on Monday, 6 November for the following municipalities in CFA’s District 17 and 18. Go to Fire restrictions announced for another five Victorian areas 24 Oct 2023 Community Safety Planning and Research
Fire restrictions announced for Mildura The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will begin at 01.00am on Monday, 30 October for the following municipality in CFA’s District 18 - Mildura Rural City Council Go to Fire restrictions announced for Mildura 24 Oct 2023 Community Safety Planning and Research
CFA encourages carers to prepare for the fire season As part of National Carers Week (Oct 15-21), CFA is urging Victorians who care for someone in high bushfire risk areas to make a fire plan by using CFA’s online bushfire planning module in prepa ... Go to CFA encourages carers to prepare for the fire season 19 Oct 2023 Community Safety People Planning and Research
Improving data for aerial firefighters A collaborative research project is improving the data used by aerial firefighters to find nearby water sources. Go to Improving data for aerial firefighters 17 Oct 2023 Community Safety Operational Information Planning and Research
Hay season to start early in state's west and central districts An earlier hay season has Victorian farmers and CFA talking about the dangers of high moisture content in hay as they begin cutting, baling and storing it in warmer conditions. Go to Hay season to start early in state's west and central districts 26 Sep 2023 Community Safety Incidents - Others Others Planning and Research
Representing CFA on the global stage CFA has produced a new version of its renewable energy guidelines – the first of its kind in the world. Go to Representing CFA on the global stage 12 Sep 2023 People Planning and Research
Latest CFA Renewable Energy Guidelines Released Version 4 of CFA’s Design Guidelines and Model Requirements for Renewable Energy Facilities has been released. Go to Latest CFA Renewable Energy Guidelines Released 31 Aug 2023 Planning and Research