Community Safety

As temperatures plummet and heavy rain sets in, CFA and MFB are warning all Victorians of the increased risk of house fires.

CEO Mick Bourke will be discussing pressures on service delivery at the next online Q&A and using the session to get a better idea of pressures felt at the brigade level in particular.

Bairnsdale brigade was honoured last night with a certificate of appreciation and impressive BBQ dinner in recognition of its contribution, enthusiasm and overwhelming support at the East Gippsland Field Days 2012.

Deputy Premier and Minister for Emergency Services Peter Ryan today urged Victorians to be vigilant against fire this winter when the likelihood of house fires can increase by up to 20 per cent.

The family of a five-year-old burns victim has pleaded with Victorians to make their homes fire safe this winter, the most common time of year for house fires.

Video footage is now available of the Victorian Government's recent sirens policy launch, held at Maiden Gully Fire Station.

A humble bucket begins a program to spread the word about fire safety at coastal caravan parks.

Small rural communities in the Pyrenees have built their own town bushfire plans.

The demands on the peer program around Victoria are enormous. In Loddon Mallee, the workload is approximately double that of any other CFA region.

The 2011-2012 fire season was a very busy time for the Township Protection Planning team in CFA headquarters and in the regions.