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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.

The SCC, Victoria's primary control centre for the management of emergencies, has been activated for eight months straight, managing multiple emergencies from fires and extreme weather events to COVID-19.  

The Fire Danger Period in Victoria has finished after the last two local government areas in the state’s south west ended fire restrictions on Monday 27 April.

The Royal Commission into National Natural Disaster Arrangements (the Bushfire Royal Commission) began on 16 March 2020.

Have you contributed to making communities safer, more connected and better prepared for disasters and emergencies? Consider entering the 2020 Resilient Australia Awards.

Emergency service (ES) personnel will be guests of honour at the 2020 Australian Grand Prix.

Victoria’s emergency management sector will recognise the vital role of women across the state, as part of International Women’s Day this Sunday 8 March 2020.