Don't leave cooking unattended this winter Victoria’s fire services are reminding the community to pay close attention in the kitchen this winter as cooking remains the leading cause of fires in the home. Go to Don't leave cooking unattended this winter 22 Jul 2024 Community Safety People
CFA specialists boost on-ground support in Canadian fires Over the weekend, five CFA members embarked on a deployment oversees to help fight wildfires currently burning across Canada. Go to CFA specialists boost on-ground support in Canadian fires 20 Jul 2024 Incidents - Bushfire Operational Information People
CFA promotes home fire safety at children’s disability expo CFA and Fire Rescue Victoria attended the Source Kids Disability Expo at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre on 5 and 6 July 2024. Go to CFA promotes home fire safety at children’s disability expo 19 Jul 2024 Community Safety Events / Fundraising / Offers Partnerships
Broadening our capability through forestry industry brigades “With 336,531 hectares of plantations in Victoria, it’s essential the plantation industry is well equipped and ready for the threat of wildfire,” CFA’s Forestry Industry Brigad ... Go to Broadening our capability through forestry industry brigades 16 Jul 2024 Community Safety Partnerships
Edithvale volunteer stepping up as Deputy Group Officer for the South East Rebekah Tuckwell joined CFA six years ago at Edithvale Fire Brigade. She has recently taken on the role of Deputy Group Officer (DGO) for South East Group and is about to start her first term. Go to Edithvale volunteer stepping up as Deputy Group Officer for the South East 12 Jul 2024 People
Next generation light tanker In a landmark development for firefighting technology, CFA has unveiled its latest truck: the prototype light tanker. Go to Next generation light tanker 9 Jul 2024 Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings
Keeping firefighters safe in real time Firefighting comes with risk, including the risks of smoke and heat stress. It’s important that all members get home safely – and that’s where our skilled rehabilitation units can he ... Go to Keeping firefighters safe in real time 3 Jul 2024 Health and Safety
Plan to put family fire safety first this winter Victoria’s fire services are calling on households to put family safety first this winter by making sure their home fire escape plans are up to date. Go to Plan to put family fire safety first this winter 1 Jul 2024 Community Safety Health and Safety Incidents - Structure
A NSW firefighter’s experience in Victoria Aaron Petty was one of the many New South Wales (NSW) Rural Fire Service (RFS) volunteers deployed to support the firefight in Dereel in late February 2024. Go to A NSW firefighter’s experience in Victoria 27 Jun 2024 Incidents - Bushfire People
Industry leaders elevate Planned Burns Taskforce About 60 of CFA’s Planned Burn Taskforce recently gathered at the Victorian Emergency Management Institute (VEMI) in Mount Macedon to gain expertise from key industry leaders. Go to Industry leaders elevate Planned Burns Taskforce 26 Jun 2024 Environment Community Safety Health and Safety
Wake up to the risk of electrical fires at home this winter This winter, Victoria’s fire services are warning Victorians to be aware of the risk of fires from everyday electrical household items. Go to Wake up to the risk of electrical fires at home this winter 17 Jun 2024 Community Safety Partnerships
Winter edition of Brigade magazine on the way The winter edition of Brigade magazine is on its way to CFA members. Go to Winter edition of Brigade magazine on the way 13 Jun 2024 Others