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June 03, 2025 1959

2025 VESEP Applications Now Open and VFBV Help Pack

Applications should be submitted to your District ACFO by Monday, 28th July 2025. Applications are now open for the 2025 Volunteer Emergency Services Equipment Program (VESEP), with the closing date fast approaching. VFBV has updated its VESEP Help Pack to assist brigades and groups with their VESEP applications. VESEP provides grants of $2 for every $1 of Brigade or Group funding to assist brigades and groups in acquiring a wide range of… (more)

April 02, 2025 1413

CFA 80th Anniversary

2025 marks the 80th Anniversary of CFA, an organisation quite literally - forged by fire. VFBV pays tribute to each of the amazing men and women of not only today's CFA, but all those past and future. The Country Fire Authority was forged by fire. Created by an Act of Parliament following a Royal Commission into the devastating bushfires of 1939, the architects sought more effective control of the prevention and suppression of fires. But from a… (more)

January 20, 2017 58836

CFA’S VOLUNTEER SURGE CAPACITY – ESSENTIAL FOR VICTORIA

How CFA activates thousands of TRAINED, EXPERIENCED VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS to deal with multiple major incidents, anywhere at any time. How MELBOURNE’S SUBURBS PLAY A MAJOR ROLE. How VICTORIA NEEDS CFA’S SURGE CAPACITY hundreds of times a year. Our colourful animated video explains how CFA’s volunteer surge capacity works. Our computer-generated video shows a satellite view of hundreds of brigades as they respond. Our animated video gives you a… (more)

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July 2025 Newsletter

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Jul 14, 2025 856

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Jul 14, 2025 1125

2025 Drought Relief Resources

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Jun 11, 2025 1689

King's Birthday Honours 2025

The 2025 King’s Birthday Honours List has recognised more than 830 Australians with four CFA members recognised with the prestigious Australian Fire Service Medial (AFSM). VFBV congratulates these… (more)

Jun 04, 2025 2860

June 2025 Newsletter

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May 08, 2025 3492

May 2025 Newsletter

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May 05, 2025 2565

VFBV Board Vacancies 2025 - Invitation to Apply

Invitation open to all CFA volunteers to apply Closing date for written applications is Monday 1st September 2025. VFBV advances the interests for all Victorian fire brigade volunteers and advocates… (more)

Apr 11, 2025 4007

Draft CFA Regulations 2025

A reminder that the Draft CFA Regulations are open for public consultation and feedback. Following this consultation, the Minister for Emergency Services will either approve them or modify them based… (more)

Apr 02, 2025 4547

April 2025 Newsletter

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Apr 02, 2025 2912

Certificate IV in Leadership and Management EOI

Expressions of interest are now open for members wishing to undertake a Certificate IV in Leadership and Management course. This course is an integral part of the Volunteer Leadership Development… (more)

Mar 30, 2025 4523

2025 State Urban Senior Championship Results

Final results for the 2025 State Urban Senior Championships held in Mooroopna on Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 March 2025 are now available. The full results are available for download at the bottom of… (more)

Mar 30, 2025 4158

2025 State Rural Junior Championship Results

Final results for the 2025 State Rural Junior Championship held in Mooroopna on Sunday 30 March 2025 are now available. The results are available for download at the bottom of this page. Presentation… (more)

Mar 29, 2025 3987

2025 State Rural Senior Championship Results

Final results for the 2025 State Rural Senior Championship held in Mooroopna on Saturday 29 March 2025 are now available. The results are available for download at the bottom of this page.… (more)

Mar 23, 2025 4620

2025 State Urban Junior Championship Results

Final results for the 2025 State Urban Junior Championships held in Mooroopna on Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 March 2025 are now available. The results are listed below and are also available for… (more)

Mar 16, 2025 3383

March 2025 Newsletter

Waste and inefficiencies By Adam Barnett, VFBV Chief Executive Officer As we head into the last leg of this year’s fire danger period, CFA budgets and fleet age continue to dominate discussions. In… (more)

Mar 07, 2025 3071

International Women's Day 2025

Each year on March 8 International Women’s Day celebrates the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women as well as calling for action to accelerate women’s equality. The theme… (more)

Mar 07, 2025 5191

2025 State Championships – Information for Competing Teams

Available for download from the bottom of this page is information for teams competing in the 2025 State Championships in March 2025 in Mooroopna. Below is highlighted information for each… (more)

Feb 05, 2025 3549

February 2025 Newsletter

Icebergs Ahead By Adam Barnett, VFBV Chief Executive Officer The RMS Titanic hit an iceberg on its maiden voyage just before midnight on the 14th April 1912, sinking three hours later, and taking… (more)

Jan 29, 2025 3586

Nominations for CFA and Brigades Donations Fund Trustees

Nominations close Monday 16th June 2025. VFBV is calling for nominations from volunteers interested in being a VFBV appointed trustee to the CFA and Brigades Donations Fund. The Fund was established… (more)

Jan 29, 2025 5039

Australia Day Honours 2025

The 2025 Australia Day awards saw 732 Australians celebrated and honoured, among them were 6 CFA members who were awarded the prestigious Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM). VFBV congratulates… (more)

Jan 23, 2025 4035

Position Vacant - VFBV Support Officer (South West)

VFBV is seeking to appoint a VFBV Support Officer to work in regional Victoria with VFBV District Councils, Brigades and volunteers to facilitate consultation, issues resolution, delegate support and… (more)

Jan 15, 2025 4277

January 2025 Newsletter

A busy start to 2025 By Adam Barnett, VFBV Chief Executive Officer Starting a New Year is often a chance to reflect on the old and look towards the new with optimism. And while there’s nothing wrong… (more)

Jan 15, 2025 4208

CFA Board - Invitation to Apply

Inviting Applications for the CFA Board Applications close Monday 3rd March 2025. The CFA Act recognises that it is important that the CFA Board has strong volunteer expertise, knowledge and… (more)

Dec 24, 2024 3657

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

On behalf of everyone at VFBV, we wish all members, friends and supporters a very happy and safe Christmas and New Year. With fire activity in the landscape, and more expected as we approach another… (more)

Dec 04, 2024 4769

December 2024 Newsletter

Truth and consequence By Adam Barnett, VFBV Chief Executive Officer On 28 November, the Fire Services Implementation Monitor’s (FSIM) Annual Report was tabled in Parliament. The FSIM was established… (more)

Dec 02, 2024 8413

2025 State Championships - Entries Now Open

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Nov 28, 2024 5652

VFBV Statement - Explosive Independent Fire Services Monitor Findings

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Nov 25, 2024 7241

NOW OPEN - 2024-25 VFBV Volunteer Survey

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Nov 08, 2024 5432

November 2024 Newsletter

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Nov 08, 2024 5565

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VFBV Updates

Welcome

VFBV is the representative body (Association) for CFA Volunteers and is established under Victorian law, the Country Fire Authority Act, to represent CFA volunteers on all matters that affect their welfare and efficiency.

Our vision statement is: Strong Volunteerism, Embraced to Build Community Resilience for a Safer Victoria.

VFBV works with the CFA Board and Management, Go...