Our crews are getting the full Canadian experience with wildlife encounters like bears and moose! 🐻🦌 This trip is about hard work and dedication. They're fighting wildfires in challenging terrain, and we're so proud of their efforts. Looking forward to their safe return!

The second Cultural Burn for Tati Tati at Robinvale Rifle Range Block 1 has been completed! This 5-ha burn removed excess biomass and supports native grass regeneration. With 3 more burns planned, it was a rewarding day working with Traditional Owners. #CulturalBurn #TatiTati

We’re nearing the end of winter, and while some roads are still seasonally closed, there are plenty of routes open for 4WD enthusiasts to explore Victoria’s forests and parks 🚙 Before you head out, check out these handy tips from 4WD Victoria: exploreoutdoors.vic.gov.au/where-to-start…

Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation hosted an on-Country visit in Healesville. Regular visits help us understand challenges, build stronger relationships and support communities through shared knowledge. #CulturalBurn #Wurundjeri #Bunurong #FFMVic #CFA

The Emergency Services Game at the G thanks to all Vic’s EM Service Personnel Career and Volunteer DEECA Victoria

Firewood location maps will be live at ffm.vic.gov.au/firewood/firew… on 1 September 🗺️  Don’t forget, firewood collection rules and limits apply 🔥 Check out firewood collection rules in your region at vic.gov.au/collecting-fir…

EMAC is upskilling staff to support cultural burning and partner with FFMVic in fire management. 12 Guardians completed General Fire Fighter training, raising their GFF staff to 20. This builds capacity to manage Country and support fire agencies across Victoria.

🏉 Proud to be part of the Emergency Services AFL match between Hawthorn and Richmond! It’s a great recognition of the work FFMVic & partners do to protect Victoria. The game also supports the Emergency Services Foundation in protecting the mental health of our emergency workers

Through Safer Together we’ve recently awarded grants to nine local councils to support them to partner with their communities to reduce bushfire risk. Find out more: safertogether.vic.gov.au/strengthening-… @CFA_updates Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) #SaferTogether #WeWorkAsOne

WTOAC and FFMVic recently conducted an ecological burn as a training opportunity at a culturally significant site. Blair Gilson provided a cultural induction to integrate cultural values. This partnership builds capacity for cultural fire management and supports both

Welcome home! The first group of Victorian personnel deployed to Canada is safely back home, welcomed by friends, family and leaders. Sincere thanks to them for assisting with Canada’s wildfires. More than 40 FFMVic firefighters are still there—we eagerly await their safe return.

1 week to go before the start of the Spring Firewood Collection Season.  With firewood needing 8-12 months to cure, now is the time to plan your firewood needs for next winter. Maps will be published on 1 September: ffm.vic.gov.au/firewood/firew… 🗺️

Wotjobaluk Nations Women, supported by BGLC, FFMVic, CFA & Greening Australia held their first cultural burn at Minimay. Elizabeth Mace called it empowering, with three generations passing burning knowledge down from the Aunties to granddaughters.  #Culturalburn #FFMVic #CFA

Wadawurrung Traditional Owners continue Wiyn Murrup (fire spirit) on Dja (Country) to renew land, reaffirm cultural ties and heal Country & people. At Blacks Creek Reserve, these practices build resilient ecosystems, reduce bushfire risk and enhance biodiversity. #CulturalBurn

DJAARA conducted a Djandak Wi (Country Fire) cultural burn at Elmore, a site of cultural significance. This burn offered community participation, employment and skills sharing. About 20 Djaara (Dja Dja Wurrung people) led the delivery, supported by #FFMVic and cfa_updates

Today Wear it Purple Day this is an annual LGBTIQA+ awareness day especially for young people, FFMVic Supports wear purple to celebrate diversity and young people from the LGBTIQA+ community. DEECA Victoria

Severe Weather Warning for damaging winds. For people in South West, West and South Gippsland and parts of Central, East Gippsland, North Central, North East and Wimmera Forecast Districts. Stay informed: bom.gov.au/vic/warnings/

It can take minutes for smoke to fill a room. If you don’t have a working smoke alarm in your bedroom, you are less likely to survive a fire at night. Install smoke alarms in bedrooms. cfa.vic.gov.au/sleepfiresafe

You can now collect FREE firewood for personal use from state forest firewood collection areas until November 30! ️   Find your local collection spot at ffm.vic.gov.au/firewood/firew… 🗺️  For financial assistance to buy firewood, check out ffm.vic.gov.au/firewood/energ…

Today was the Firefighter Stair Climd raising more the 750K for the 000 Foundation, Peter McCallum and Lifeline, well done all Emergancy Services involved particularly proud of our FFMVic team carrying a 25KG Chainsaw Pack up 28 floors for an amazing cause. DEECA Victoria