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An image of the map of Australia. Red parts are highlighted in the Northern Territory to indicate above normal fire potential. Both red and blue parts are highlighted in New South Wales. Blue indicates below normal fire potential. The rest of Australia is yellow for normal fire potential.
Victorians to expect a warmer and drier winter ahead
June 01, 2023
Parts of Victoria experienced a wetter than normal autumn, but the forecast for winter is drier with warmer conditions than average.
Victorian emergency services personnel at a Tullamarine airport terminal.
Victoria’s emergency services are assisting Canada with firefighting efforts
May 26, 2023
Forty-nine Victorian firefighters and emergency services personnel from Country Fire Authority and Forest Fire Management Victoria are travelling to Canada over the coming days to support the ongoing fire response in Alberta and British Columbia.
People seated at round tables in a meeting room. Most are women. Some are wearing emergency service uniforms.
Pilot ends - Sponsorship of Diverse Talent Cross-Sector Pilot Program
May 16, 2023
The emergency management sector’s first Sponsorship of Diverse Talent Pilot Program has concluded.
Celebrating National Volunteer Week
May 15, 2023
Today marks the beginning of this year’s National Volunteer Week (15-21 May), an opportunity to celebrate and recognise the vital work of the more than 100,000 volunteers who help protect communities and deliver emergency management services across Victoria.
ES Emergency Services Match (decorative logo)
Footy supporting emergency services – that's a great match
May 09, 2023
This Saturday, join us at the MCG for the AFL Emergency Services Match.
A composite image featuring four photos of different volunteer groups, including Life Saving Victoria, VICSES, CFA and VMR.
VESEP grants open for Victoria’s emergency services volunteer groups
April 24, 2023
The latest Volunteer Emergency Services Equipment Program (VESEP) funding round is now open for Victoria’s volunteer emergency services.  
EMV Emergency Management Victoria (logo). Lessons Management Update
Lessons Management Update April edition
April 18, 2023
‘Lessons Management Update’ provides an overview of the implementation of lessons management in the Victorian emergency management sector.
Three community members standing opposite three volunteers in matching shirts. There is a table laden with boxes labelled 'donations' between them.
An updated overview of Community Based Emergency Management
April 14, 2023
The updated Community Based Emergency Management (CBEM) 2023 Overview is now available.
Red Emergency Management Victoria helicopter on a tarmac.
Delivering the sector’s vision of safer and more resilient communities
April 03, 2023
The emergency management sector has released its Strategic Priorities.
Submissions open for the 2023 Resilient Australia Awards
March 30, 2023
Celebrate a local resilience project or initiative by nominating it for the 2023 Resilient Australia Awards.