Operational Information

Protecting life and property is the highest priority for CFA. The 2009 Victorian Bushfires Royal Commission (VBRC) highlighted the important role our warning systems play in achieving this objective. In response to this, CFA has implemented an advanced warning system known as the One Source One Message (OSOM) tool.

Victoria's electrical safety authority has issued a warning after CFA was called to four fires in the space of three days caused by evaporative cooler units.

Welcome to the January edition of the District 14 Operations Report where Operations Manager John Deering updates members on what’s happening in the district.

CFA Chief Officer Euan Ferguson has approved the declaration of the Fire Danger Period as follows:

The Total Fire Ban (TFB) declared today for the Wimmera and Mallee Districts will be withdrawn at 1800 hours (6pm).

CFA firefighters will be better protected from the risk of injury or death in a burnover, thanks to a major upgrade of safety systems and equipment in tanker trucks.

CFA has praised the actions of Gnarwarre Captain Trevor Holmes after withdrawing his crew when their tanker became stuck while responding to a grassfire at Stonehaven on Monday.

A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for Tuesday, 3 January in the Northern Country.

Happy and Safe New Year from District 2

CFA has released the following statement after the publication of footage showing a tanker being driven through flood waters at Eltham: