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2025 Victorian Mine Rescue Competition: strengthening emergency preparedness
Rescue teams from Country Fire Authority, Ambulance Victoria, Victoria Police and other organisations from New South Wales and Tasmania participated in rescue scenarios to test their skills and training.
Acting Emergency Management Commissioner Tim Wiebusch sends off volunteers with thanks
Victoria to assist with Queensland cyclone response
More than 50 Country Fire Authority (CFA) and Victoria State Emergency Service (VICSES) members will help northern counterparts to clear storm debris after Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred.
Victoria’s fire risk for autumn 2025
Australasian Fire and Emergency Service Authorities Council's Seasonal Bushfire Outlook for this coming autumn shows the fire risk is increased in parts of the state.
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'Exercise Etoimos' delivers learnings for our maritime services
Emergency agencies test themselves in a maritime exercise at Port Melbourne
New digital radios enhance communication for coastal rescue
A new digital radio program will help save lives on Victorian waters.
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Celebrating our 2025 Australia Day Honours List recipients
The outstanding contribution of the state’s emergency services personnel has been recognised in this year’s Australia Day Honours List.
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Pomonal reflects on fire and warnings
Pomonal residents reflect on the community’s strength during and after bushfires swept through their town.
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Our aerial firefighting fleet is ready to go this summer
Victoria is facing an increased risk of fire across much of the state this summer and our aerial firefighting fleet is ready to respond, with 54 dedicated aircraft positioned across the state to support firefighting efforts.
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Victorians urged to prepare for increased risk of fire this summer
Read about the Australian Seasonal Bushfire Outlook for the 2024–25 summer period
Resilient Australia Awards 2024 national winners
Victorian winners shine at Resilient Australia Awards 2024
Read more about the initiatives achieving national recognition in the resilience space.