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The Australian Seasonal Bushfire Outlook indicates Victoria will have a “normal” fire season in 2020-21, however possible spring rainfall is likely to have an impact on fire potential in the lead up to and over summer.

Victoria’s emergency services are once again set to receive a boost via the opening of the 2020-21 Volunteer Emergency Services Equipment Program (VESEP) grants.

Statement from the Victorian Emergency Management Commissioner regarding ADF Assistance for Hotel Quarantine.

Victoria's emergency management regions can now begin developing their new regional emergency management plans (REMPs), with all eight regional emergency management planning committees (REMPCs) electing chairpersons.

Emergency Management Victoria (EMV) has released the Victorian Emergency Management Strategic Action Plan (SAP) Update #4 for 2019-2022.

Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) has become operational today, bringing together all MFB career firefighters and staff with CFA career firefighters and relevant support staff.

To support our sector, the Emergency Services Foundation (ESF) has looked for ways to help people stay calm during shifts, and then unwind afterward.

Each year from 1 April to 30 August, CFA runs a campaign to inform and educate the community on reducing the risk of fire in their homes. 

The Australian Red Cross's Emergency Services Blood Challenge pits teams from across Australia against each other to donate the most blood products – and save lives.

Victorians have been given more time to get their entries in for the 2020 Resilient Australia Awards.