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Tune in from 7pm tonight for this month's volunteer forum, live from Werribee Fire Brigade.
We'll see a live road crash rescue demonstration, learn how Werribee works on member retention in their brigade and plenty more.
Watch live in 15 minutes: youtube.com/live/3TRQJKtDaR0
Join us in 15 minutes live from Upper Ferntree Gully Fire Brigade for this month's volunteer forum. We'll hear about the ongoing recovery efforts from the January fires, the 'seasonal firefighters' boosting District 13's capabilities and more.
Watch live: youtube.com/live/d79ulYxPyDA
Join us in 15 minutes as we come to you live for this month's volunteer forum. We'll be at North Park in Stawell, broadcasting live from this year's new Firefighter State Championships venue.
Watch live from 7pm here: youtube.com/live/UxZRoacfpjw
Yarram Fire Brigade’s new station is officially underway, with a ceremonial sod turn happening this week.
CFA Commander Gary Bryant joined brigade members for the occasion, marking an exciting new chapter for the brigade and community.
Read more: news.cfa.vic.gov.au/news/sod…
ALT A group of people wearing high-vis vests and hard hats stand on a construction site, holding shovels in front of a mound of dirt.
A group of Victorians headed to Darwin yesterday ready to assist with territory-wide emergency response efforts. CFA members Tash and Maria are among those who will be working out of the Territory Emergency Operations Centre, assisting with flood response and cyclone preparation.
This week, I joined our emergency services partners in celebrating International Women's Day. I attended @ESF_Victoria and @LifeSavingVic events with CFA members and agency colleagues to recognise the contributions women make across the sector and in our communities.
It was fantastic to see CFA members recognised for their work as part of the Emergency Services Foundation Diversity & Inclusion awards.
Eltham Fire Brigade have been proudly protecting their community for 100 years 👏
It was great to join them to celebrate their centenary as past and present members reflected on their rich history and achievements over the years.
Read more: news.cfa.vic.gov.au/news/cel…
Fantastic to see @ESF_Victoria Chair Tony Pearce taking on 'Tony's Trek' again this year, raising awareness and funds to support first responders' mental health. Tony will undertake the Paddle for Awareness in April, 2,400km down the Murray River. Great work as always Tony 🚣♂️
It was great to join Upper Ferntree Gully Fire Brigade last weekend to celebrate their century of service to the community.
Read more: news.cfa.vic.gov.au/news/a-c…
Join us in 15 minutes as we come to you live from Gellibrand Community House for the February Volunteer Forum.
We'll look at the affects of the recent fires and floods on the area, how volunteerism might look in the future and more.
Watch from 7pm: youtube.com/live/pBtkbHoETAs
It was fantastic to join more than 100 brigade and community members at Yarrambat Fire Station over the weekend to celebrate the opening of their new turn out room and the brigade’s achievements over their 25 years within the current station.
Read more: news.cfa.vic.gov.au/news/new…
Today I presented at the Rural Councils Victoria members event about the current fire season and how CFA prepared.
I had some great discussions with council members about how we can work better together to ensure our communities are well prepared for fire all year round.
ABC Drive are broadcasting live from Harcourt this afternoon, following the recent fires that devastated the area. I will be joining Ali Moore, local CFA volunteers and community members to speak about their experience.
Listen here: abc.net.au/listen
On the 17th anniversary of the February 2009 bushfires, we honour the 173 people who lost their lives, the 400+ people who were injured and the thousands of emergency service personnel who responded🎗️
A Total Fire Ban has been declared for Wednesday 4 February, 2026 for Wimmera, North Central, and Central. I urge all Victorians in fire risk areas to discuss their bushfire survival plan with their household, and remember leaving early is the safest option.
A Total Fire Ban has been declared for the Wimmera, Central and North Central Fire District for tomorrow, Wednesday 4 February 2026.
No fires can be lit, or be allowed to remain alight, in the open air from 12:01 AM until 11:59 PM. More information: cfa.vic.gov.au/firebans
ALT total fire ban declared for Wednesday, 4 February 2026, from 12:01 AM to 11:59 PM. Affected regions include Wimmera, North Central, and Central. Restrictions apply.
Join us live from Harcourt fire station at 7pm tonight for a special Volunteer Forum focused on the fires which have impacted every part of our state.
Hear from those trying to protect their towns, an update on each of the fires, and more.
youtube.com/live/aPq0hnfBE4M
Preparing for risk days needs help from all areas. Yesterday we put a call out to help us move 5 tankers and 1 support vehicle from Seymour to Geelong ahead of today. Thank you to Hawk Logistics and the Victorian Transport Association who stepped up within hours to assist.
