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Treat this as an evidence pack for editorial review, not a final judgement.\n\n## Source Coverage\n\n| Source type | Count |\n|---|---:|\n| other-pdfs | 1 |\n| pages | 38 |\n\n## Executive Readout\n\n### Purpose\n\n- Strategy on a page\nMISSION\nTo protect lives and property\nVISION\nVictorian communities are prepared for and safe from fire\nGoal 1\nWe put the community at the centre of everything we do\n1.1\nThe community has confidence in our people, advice and services\n1.2\nThe community is educated, engaged and empowered to manage its fire risk\nGoal 2\nWe provide programs and services that make a positive difference\n2.1\nFires are prevented\n2.2\nFires are suppressed quickly and effectively\n2.3\nFires are less harmful to the community\n2.4\nOur response to on-fire related incidents effectively reduces the adverse impacts on the community\nGoal 3\nWe provide a great place to volunteer and work\n3.1\nOur workplace is safe\n3.2\nWe have a volunteer and paid workforce that reflects the communities it serves\n3.3\nWe uphold the CFA values and are held accountable for our behaviour\n3.4\n Source: `pages/strategies-index__04.html (https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/about-us/your-cfa/cfa-strategy-2020-2030/the-cfa-strategy-2020-2030)`\n- CFA Strategy 2020 - 2030\nAbout the CFA Strategy 2020 - 2030\nMission, Vision and Goals\nCFA Strategy 2020 - 2030\nOutcomes Framework 2020 - 2030\n Source: `pages/strategies-index__01.html (https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/about-us/your-cfa/cfa-strategy-2020-2030)`\n- Outcomes Framework 2020 - 2030\nYou are here:\nHome\nAbout Us\nYour CFA\nCFA Strategy 2020 - 2030\nOutcomes Framework 2020 - 2030\nThe CFA Outcomes Framework sits alongside the strategy and includes a broad range of indicators that allow us to understand the impact and effectiveness of our activities and ensure we remain focused on our long-term vision.\n Source: `pages/strategies-index__05.html (https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/about-us/your-cfa/cfa-strategy-2020-2030/outcomes-framework-2020-2030)`\n- These Community Fire Refuges have been formally prescribed in the CFA Regulations 2025:\nMunicipality\nTownship\nName\nLocation\nAddress\nYarra Ranges\nEast Warburton\nEast Warburton Community Fire Refuge\nMillwarra Primary School East Warburton Campus\n(Library and Learning Centre)\n397 Woods Point Road, East Warburton\nYarra Ranges\nFerny Creek\nFerny Creek Community Fire Refuge\nFerny Creek Primary School\n(Library and Learning Centre)\nSchool Road, Ferny Creek\nYarra Ranges\nMillgrove\nMillgrove Community Fire Refuge\nWesburn-Millgrove Country Fire Authority (CFA) Fire Station\n3060 Warburton Highway, Millgrove\nMoorabool\nBlackwood\nBlackwood Community Fire Refuge\nBlackwood Country Fire Authority (CFA) Fire Station\n2 Terrill Street, Blackwood\nColac Otway\nLavers Hill\nLavers Hill Community Fire Refuge\nOtway Country Fire Authority (CFA) Fire Station\n8-14 Lavers Hill-Cobden Road, Lavers Hill\n Source: `pages/priorities-index__25.html (https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepare/your-local-area-info-and-advice/community-fire-refuges)`\n\n### Role and Functions\n\n- Strategy on a page\nMISSION\nTo protect lives and property\nVISION\nVictorian communities are prepared for and safe from fire\nGoal 1\nWe put the community at the centre of everything we do\n1.1\nThe community has confidence in our people, advice and services\n1.2\nThe community is educated, engaged and empowered to manage its fire risk\nGoal 2\nWe provide programs and services that make a positive difference\n2.1\nFires are prevented\n2.2\nFires are suppressed quickly and effectively\n2.3\nFires are less harmful to the community\n2.4\nOur response to on-fire related incidents effectively reduces the adverse impacts on the community\nGoal 3\nWe provide a great place to volunteer and work\n3.1\nOur workplace is safe\n3.2\nWe have a volunteer and paid workforce that reflects the communities it serves\n3.3\nWe uphold the CFA values and are held accountable for our behaviour\n3.4\n Source: `pages/strategies-index__04.html (https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/about-us/your-cfa/cfa-strategy-2020-2030/the-cfa-strategy-2020-2030)`\n- This module was updated in October 2022 and now includes information on the new Australian Fire Danger Rating System.\nx (YOUTUBE 59)\nTo view this video, please click\nhere\nto view it on YouTube\nWatch Mark, Jane and Delwyn explain how important bushfire planning is to them\nIt covers seven key topics:\nWho needs to be prepared -\ndifferent types of risk environments\nYour role is important -\nunderstanding the responsibility of the worker and how to help their clients\nStart the conversation -\nquestions to get the bushfire safety conversation going\nBuild the plan -\nsix key areas to develop a Bushfire Survival Plan to leave early\nClients who choose to stay -\nadvice for clients who do not want to leave or build a plan\nMaking it all work -\nreferral pathway if needed an a reminder of the key steps\nResources at your fingertips -\nlinks to resources and where to learn more\nTiming:\n Source: `pages/priorities-index__27.html (https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepare/your-local-area-info-and-advice/e-learning)`\n- 21 districts\n950+\nSupport staff\n2,250+\nAppliances\nWhat we do\nWe support our communities through a wide range of activities for mitigation, response, relief and recovery from emergencies.\n Source: `pages/strategies-index__04.html (https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/about-us/your-cfa/cfa-strategy-2020-2030/the-cfa-strategy-2020-2030)`\n- For more detailed information, check out the\nAustralasian Fire and Emergency Service Authorities (AFAC) website\nand FAQs, or\nPrepare and Get Ready - VicEmergency\nPage last updated:  Wednesday, 23 July 2025 3:23:52 PM\nRelated Resources\nAbout Fire Danger Ratings brochure\n(\npdf\n215.4KB\n)\nTotal Fire Bans & Fire Danger Ratings\nPoster - AFDRS First Nations\n(\nPDF\n976.3KB\n)\nFactsheet - AFDRS First Nations\n(\nPDF\n1.1MB\n)\nParks and forest closures\nBushfire At-Risk Register (BARR)\nOther Topics of Interest\nWarnings & Restrictions\nGo to Warnings & Restrictions\nBans & Ratings FAQs\nGo to Bans & Ratings FAQs\nHistory of TFBs\nGo to History of TFBs\nCan I or Can't I?\n Source: `pages/about.html (https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/warnings-restrictions/fire-bans-ratings-and-restrictions/about-fire-danger-ratings)`\n- The information we collect from you is also required for us to meet our specific legislative requirements, or to undertake our prescribed functions, in accordance with:\nthe\nCountry Fire Authority Act 1958 (Vic)\nand\nCountry Fire Authority Regulations 2014 (Vic)\n;\nIncome Tax Assessment Act 1936 (Cth)\nand\nIncome Tax Assessment Act 1997 (Cth);\nand\nthe\nFundraising Act 1998 (Vic)\n.\n Source: `pages/announcements-index.html (https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/privacy)`\n- View latest\nCFA team takes second at NSW rescue challenge\n7\nMay\n2026\nClick through to CFA team takes second at NSW rescue challenge\nEnsure your burn-off is registered\n7\nMay\n2026\nClick through to Ensure your burn-off is registered\nYeodene member marks first strike team deployment\n6\nMay\n2026\nClick through to Yeodene member marks first strike team deployment\nVictorian homes at fire safety risk from everyday products\n6\nMay\n2026\nClick through to Victorian homes at fire safety risk from everyday products\nInside a catastrophic fire day\n5\nMay\n2026\nClick through to Inside a catastrophic fire day\nCFA members roll up sleeves as blood drive kicks off\n1\nMay\n2026\nClick through to CFA members roll up sleeves as blood drive kicks off\nVicEmergency - Latest warnings\nView all warnings\nLink goes to an external site\nAbout Warnings\n Source: `pages/homepage.html (https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/)`\n\n### Strategic Priorities\n\n- For more detailed information, check out the\nAustralasian Fire and Emergency Service Authorities (AFAC) website\nand FAQs, or\nPrepare and Get Ready - VicEmergency\nPage last updated:  Wednesday, 23 July 2025 3:23:52 PM\nRelated Resources\nAbout Fire Danger Ratings brochure\n(\npdf\n215.4KB\n)\nTotal Fire Bans & Fire Danger Ratings\nPoster - AFDRS First Nations\n(\nPDF\n976.3KB\n)\nFactsheet - AFDRS First Nations\n(\nPDF\n1.1MB\n)\nParks and forest closures\nBushfire At-Risk Register (BARR)\nOther Topics of Interest\nWarnings & Restrictions\nGo to Warnings & Restrictions\nBans & Ratings FAQs\nGo to Bans & Ratings FAQs\nHistory of TFBs\nGo to History of TFBs\nCan I or Can't I?\n Source: `pages/about.html (https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/warnings-restrictions/fire-bans-ratings-and-restrictions/about-fire-danger-ratings)`\n- View latest\nCFA team takes second at NSW rescue challenge\n7\nMay\n2026\nClick through to CFA team takes second at NSW rescue challenge\nEnsure your burn-off is registered\n7\nMay\n2026\nClick through to Ensure your burn-off is registered\nYeodene member marks first strike team deployment\n6\nMay\n2026\nClick through to Yeodene member marks first strike team deployment\nVictorian homes at fire safety risk from everyday products\n6\nMay\n2026\nClick through to Victorian homes at fire safety risk from everyday products\nInside a catastrophic fire day\n5\nMay\n2026\nClick through to Inside a catastrophic fire day\nCFA members roll up sleeves as blood drive kicks off\n1\nMay\n2026\nClick through to CFA members roll up sleeves as blood drive kicks off\nVicEmergency - Latest warnings\nView all warnings\nLink goes to an external site\nAbout Warnings\n Source: `pages/homepage.html (https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/)`\n- Page last updated:  Thursday, 21 December 2023 4:30:50 PM\nRelated Resources\nHow Fire Behaves\nOther Topics of Interest\nCFA and FRV Boundaries\nGo to CFA and FRV Boundaries\n(Hazaragi) هزارگی\nGo to (Hazaragi) هزارگی\n80th Anniversary\nGo to 80th Anniversary\nAm I at Risk?\n Source: `pages/priorities-index__11.html (https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepare/bushfire-basics/radiant-heat)`\n- Page last updated:  Monday, 2 February 2026 5:27:20 PM\nRelated Resources\nCommunity Guide and Tool Kit\n(\npdf\n2.4MB\n)\nEvaluation of the Community Led Planning Demonstration Project\n(\npdf\n578.5KB\n)\nContact\ncfa-customer-support@cfa.vic.gov.au\nOther Topics of Interest\nAnnual Report\nGo to Annual Report\nAm I at Risk?\n Source: `pages/priorities-index__20.html (https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepare/your-local-area-info-and-advice/community-led-action-plans)`\n- These Community Fire Refuges have been formally prescribed in the CFA Regulations 2025:\nMunicipality\nTownship\nName\nLocation\nAddress\nYarra Ranges\nEast Warburton\nEast Warburton Community Fire Refuge\nMillwarra Primary School East Warburton Campus\n(Library and Learning Centre)\n397 Woods Point Road, East Warburton\nYarra Ranges\nFerny Creek\nFerny Creek Community Fire Refuge\nFerny Creek Primary School\n(Library and Learning Centre)\nSchool Road, Ferny Creek\nYarra Ranges\nMillgrove\nMillgrove Community Fire Refuge\nWesburn-Millgrove Country Fire Authority (CFA) Fire Station\n3060 Warburton Highway, Millgrove\nMoorabool\nBlackwood\nBlackwood Community Fire Refuge\nBlackwood Country Fire Authority (CFA) Fire Station\n2 Terrill Street, Blackwood\nColac Otway\nLavers Hill\nLavers Hill Community Fire Refuge\nOtway Country Fire Authority (CFA) Fire Station\n8-14 Lavers Hill-Cobden Road, Lavers Hill\n Source: `pages/priorities-index__25.html (https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepare/your-local-area-info-and-advice/community-fire-refuges)`\n- Strategy on a page\nMISSION\nTo protect lives and property\nVISION\nVictorian communities are prepared for and safe from fire\nGoal 1\nWe put the community at the centre of everything we do\n1.1\nThe community has confidence in our people, advice and services\n1.2\nThe community is educated, engaged and empowered to manage its fire risk\nGoal 2\nWe provide programs and services that make a positive difference\n2.1\nFires are prevented\n2.2\nFires are suppressed quickly and effectively\n2.3\nFires are less harmful to the community\n2.4\nOur response to on-fire related incidents effectively reduces the adverse impacts on the community\nGoal 3\nWe provide a great place to volunteer and work\n3.1\nOur workplace is safe\n3.2\nWe have a volunteer and paid workforce that reflects the communities it serves\n3.3\nWe uphold the CFA values and are held accountable for our behaviour\n3.4\n Source: `pages/strategies-index__04.html (https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/about-us/your-cfa/cfa-strategy-2020-2030/the-cfa-strategy-2020-2030)`\n- Page last updated:  Monday, 2 February 2026 5:21:42 PM\nRelated Resources\nOther programs to help you prepare for the fire season\nCommunity Fireguard\nFire Preparation Meetings\nOther Topics of Interest\nAm I at Risk?\n Source: `pages/priorities-index__18.html (https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepare/your-local-area-info-and-advice/fire-safety-planning-session)`\n- For any inquiries or concerns regarding your privacy or CFA’s data protection practices, please contact us at:\nprivacy@cfa.vic.gov.au\n[\nLast updated:\nDec 2024]\nPage last updated:  Monday, 19 May 2025 3:53:08 PM\nRelated Resources\nContacting CFA\nDisclaimer\nPublic interest disclosures\nPrivacy Queries\nIf you have any queries relating to CFA's Privacy Policy, please contact the Privacy Officer at\nprivacy@cfa.vic.gov.au\nor contact CFA Headquarters on 03 9262 8444.\n Source: `pages/announcements-index.html (https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/privacy)`\n- You can contact CFA’s resolution team below;\nresolutionsupport@cfa.vic.gov.au\nPage last updated:  Friday, 12 September 2025 9:38:17 AM\nRelated Resources\nContact Us\nOther Topics of Interest\n80 in 80\nGo to 80 in 80\n(Urdu) ُردُو\nGo to (Urdu) ُردُو\n2025-2026 Bushfires\nGo to 2025-2026 Bushfires\n(Arabic) العربية\nGo to (Arabic) العربية\n Source: `pages/contact.html (https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepare/building-planning-regulations/fire-equipment-maintenance/contact-fem)`\n- Visit page:\nFighting fires around transmission lines\nPage last updated:  Thursday, 7 May 2026 11:03:45 AM\nRelated Resources\nOther Topics of Interest\n2025-2026 Bushfires\nGo to 2025-2026 Bushfires\nBans & Ratings FAQs\nGo to Bans & Ratings FAQs\nCFA and FRV Boundaries\nGo to CFA and FRV Boundaries\n(Urdu) ُردُو\nGo to (Urdu) ُردُو\n Source: `pages/priorities-index.html (https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/about-us/what-we-do)`\n\n## KPIs, Targets, and Where They Are At\n\n- We are committed to inclusive communities\nCFA is a child safe organisation\nRefreshing the strategy\nIn late 2024 we undertook a mid-term review of the CFA Strategy and Outcomes Framework 2020-2030 to determine whether it needed updating as a result of internal or external changes since its development in 2020.\n Source: `pages/strategies-index__04.html (https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/about-us/your-cfa/cfa-strategy-2020-2030/the-cfa-strategy-2020-2030)`\n- For more detailed information, check out the\nAustralasian Fire and Emergency Service Authorities (AFAC) website\nand FAQs, or\nPrepare and Get Ready - VicEmergency\nPage last updated:  Wednesday, 23 July 2025 3:23:52 PM\nRelated Resources\nAbout Fire Danger Ratings brochure\n(\npdf\n215.4KB\n)\nTotal Fire Bans & Fire Danger Ratings\nPoster - AFDRS First Nations\n(\nPDF\n976.3KB\n)\nFactsheet - AFDRS First Nations\n(\nPDF\n1.1MB\n)\nParks and forest closures\nBushfire At-Risk Register (BARR)\nOther Topics of Interest\nWarnings & Restrictions\nGo to Warnings & Restrictions\nBans & Ratings FAQs\nGo to Bans & Ratings FAQs\nHistory of TFBs\nGo to History of TFBs\nCan I or Can't I?\n Source: `pages/about.html (https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/warnings-restrictions/fire-bans-ratings-and-restrictions/about-fire-danger-ratings)`\n- View latest\nCFA team takes second at NSW rescue challenge\n7\nMay\n2026\nClick through to CFA team takes second at NSW rescue challenge\nEnsure your burn-off is registered\n7\nMay\n2026\nClick through to Ensure your burn-off is registered\nYeodene member marks first strike team deployment\n6\nMay\n2026\nClick through to Yeodene member marks first strike team deployment\nVictorian homes at fire safety risk from everyday products\n6\nMay\n2026\nClick through to Victorian homes at fire safety risk from everyday products\nInside a catastrophic fire day\n5\nMay\n2026\nClick through to Inside a catastrophic fire day\nCFA members roll up sleeves as blood drive kicks off\n1\nMay\n2026\nClick through to CFA members roll up sleeves as blood drive kicks off\nVicEmergency - Latest warnings\nView all warnings\nLink goes to an external site\nAbout Warnings\n Source: `pages/homepage.html (https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/)`\n- Page last updated:  Thursday, 21 December 2023 4:30:50 PM\nRelated Resources\nHow Fire Behaves\nOther Topics of Interest\nCFA and FRV Boundaries\nGo to CFA and FRV Boundaries\n(Hazaragi) هزارگی\nGo to (Hazaragi) هزارگی\n80th Anniversary\nGo to 80th Anniversary\nAm I at Risk?\n Source: `pages/priorities-index__11.html (https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepare/bushfire-basics/radiant-heat)`\n- Page last updated:  Monday, 2 February 2026 5:27:20 PM\nRelated Resources\nCommunity Guide and Tool Kit\n(\npdf\n2.4MB\n)\nEvaluation of the Community Led Planning Demonstration Project\n(\npdf\n578.5KB\n)\nContact\ncfa-customer-support@cfa.vic.gov.au\nOther Topics of Interest\nAnnual Report\nGo to Annual Report\nAm I at Risk?\n Source: `pages/priorities-index__20.html (https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepare/your-local-area-info-and-advice/community-led-action-plans)`\n- These Community Fire Refuges have been formally prescribed in the CFA Regulations 2025:\nMunicipality\nTownship\nName\nLocation\nAddress\nYarra Ranges\nEast Warburton\nEast Warburton Community Fire Refuge\nMillwarra Primary School East Warburton Campus\n(Library and Learning Centre)\n397 Woods Point Road, East Warburton\nYarra Ranges\nFerny Creek\nFerny Creek Community Fire Refuge\nFerny Creek Primary School\n(Library and Learning Centre)\nSchool Road, Ferny Creek\nYarra Ranges\nMillgrove\nMillgrove Community Fire Refuge\nWesburn-Millgrove Country Fire Authority (CFA) Fire Station\n3060 Warburton Highway, Millgrove\nMoorabool\nBlackwood\nBlackwood Community Fire Refuge\nBlackwood Country Fire Authority (CFA) Fire Station\n2 Terrill Street, Blackwood\nColac Otway\nLavers Hill\nLavers Hill Community Fire Refuge\nOtway Country Fire Authority (CFA) Fire Station\n8-14 Lavers Hill-Cobden Road, Lavers Hill\n Source: `pages/priorities-index__25.html (https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepare/your-local-area-info-and-advice/community-fire-refuges)`\n- Strategy on a page\nMISSION\nTo protect lives and property\nVISION\nVictorian communities are prepared for and safe from fire\nGoal 1\nWe put the community at the centre of everything we do\n1.1\nThe community has confidence in our people, advice and services\n1.2\nThe community is educated, engaged and empowered to manage its fire risk\nGoal 2\nWe provide programs and services that make a positive difference\n2.1\nFires are prevented\n2.2\nFires are suppressed quickly and effectively\n2.3\nFires are less harmful to the community\n2.4\nOur response to on-fire related incidents effectively reduces the adverse impacts on the community\nGoal 3\nWe provide a great place to volunteer and work\n3.1\nOur workplace is safe\n3.2\nWe have a volunteer and paid workforce that reflects the communities it serves\n3.3\nWe uphold the CFA values and are held accountable for our behaviour\n3.4\n Source: `pages/strategies-index__04.html (https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/about-us/your-cfa/cfa-strategy-2020-2030/the-cfa-strategy-2020-2030)`\n- Page last updated:  Monday, 2 February 2026 5:21:42 PM\nRelated Resources\nOther programs to help you prepare for the fire season\nCommunity Fireguard\nFire Preparation Meetings\nOther Topics of Interest\nAm I at Risk?\n Source: `pages/priorities-index__18.html (https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepare/your-local-area-info-and-advice/fire-safety-planning-session)`\n- For any inquiries or concerns regarding your privacy or CFA’s data protection practices, please contact us at:\nprivacy@cfa.vic.gov.au\n[\nLast updated:\nDec 2024]\nPage last updated:  Monday, 19 May 2025 3:53:08 PM\nRelated Resources\nContacting CFA\nDisclaimer\nPublic interest disclosures\nPrivacy Queries\nIf you have any queries relating to CFA's Privacy Policy, please contact the Privacy Officer at\nprivacy@cfa.vic.gov.au\nor contact CFA Headquarters on 03 9262 8444.\n Source: `pages/announcements-index.html (https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/privacy)`\n- You can contact CFA’s resolution team below;\nresolutionsupport@cfa.vic.gov.au\nPage last updated:  Friday, 12 September 2025 9:38:17 AM\nRelated Resources\nContact Us\nOther Topics of Interest\n80 in 80\nGo to 80 in 80\n(Urdu) ُردُو\nGo to (Urdu) ُردُو\n2025-2026 Bushfires\nGo to 2025-2026 Bushfires\n(Arabic) العربية\nGo to (Arabic) العربية\n Source: `pages/contact.html (https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepare/building-planning-regulations/fire-equipment-maintenance/contact-fem)`\n- Visit page:\nFighting fires around transmission lines\nPage last updated:  Thursday, 7 May 2026 11:03:45 AM\nRelated Resources\nOther Topics of Interest\n2025-2026 Bushfires\nGo to 2025-2026 Bushfires\nBans & Ratings FAQs\nGo to Bans & Ratings FAQs\nCFA and FRV Boundaries\nGo to CFA and FRV Boundaries\n(Urdu) ُردُو\nGo to (Urdu) ُردُو\n Source: `pages/priorities-index.html (https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/about-us/what-we-do)`\n- Visit page:\nHow Bushfires Start\nPage last updated:  Tuesday, 17 March 2026 12:41:04 PM\nRelated Resources\nOther Topics of Interest\nAbout Total Fire Bans\nGo to About Total Fire Bans\n2025-2026 Bushfires\nGo to 2025-2026 Bushfires\n(Hazaragi) هزارگی\nGo to (Hazaragi) هزارگی\nBahasa Melayu (Malay)\nGo to Bahasa Melayu (Malay)\n Source: `pages/priorities-index__07.html (https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepare/bushfire-basics)`\n- Clearing trees and vegetation\nOther Topics of Interest\nBrigades of CFA\nGo to Brigades of CFA\n(Urdu) ُردُو\nGo to (Urdu) ُردُو\n80 in 80\nGo to 80 in 80\nAbout the CFA Strategy 2020 - 2030\nGo to About the CFA Strategy 2020 - 2030\n Source: `pages/priorities-index__09.html (https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepare/bushfire-basics/how-bushfires-start)`\n- Page last updated:  Tuesday, 26 August 2025 9:22:48 AM\nRelated Resources\nGrass Fires Fact Sheet - Rural\n(\nPDF\n1.6MB\n)\nOther Topics of Interest\nAbout House Fires\nGo to About House Fires\nCan I or Can't I?\n Source: `pages/priorities-index__12.html (https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepare/bushfire-basics/grassfires-rural)`\n\n## Key Metrics\n\n| Values found | Evidence | Source |\n|---|---|---|\n| 6.5 million, 11.2 million | Our community is expanding and becoming more diverse\nVictoria’s population has grown steadily in the past 20 years and is predicted to increase from the 6.5 million people recorded in the 2021 census to 11.2 million people by 2056. | `pages/strategies-index__04.html (https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/about-us/your-cfa/cfa-strategy-2020-2030/the-cfa-strategy-2020-2030)` |\n\n## Key Achievements\n\n- Bushfire Survival Plan Template\n(\nPDF\n575.1KB\n)\nBushfire Survival Plan Template\n(\n~~~DocAnnotation.type.500~~~\n~~~DocAnnotation.size.500~~~\n)\nBushfire Survival Plan - Completed Sample\n(\nPDF\n1.4MB\n)\nAccessible Versions\nBushfire Survival Plan Template - Large Font\n(\nDOCX\n30.1KB\n)\nBushfire Survival Plan Template - Large Font\n(\nPDF\n179.5KB\n)\nBushfire Planning - How to Support your Clients: Step by step guide on completing the module\nA step by step guide to assist with completing the online module\nBushfire Planning - How to Support your Clients: Step by step guide on completing the module\n(\nDOCX\n3.5MB\n)\nBushfire Planning - How to Support your Clients: Step by step guide on completing the module\n(\nPDF\n956.3KB\n)\nParticipants can access a certificate at the end of the session to verify their completion.\n Source: `pages/priorities-index__27.html (https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepare/your-local-area-info-and-advice/e-learning)`\n- For more detailed information, check out the\nAustralasian Fire and Emergency Service Authorities (AFAC) website\nand FAQs, or\nPrepare and Get Ready - VicEmergency\nPage last updated:  Wednesday, 23 July 2025 3:23:52 PM\nRelated Resources\nAbout Fire Danger Ratings brochure\n(\npdf\n215.4KB\n)\nTotal Fire Bans & Fire Danger Ratings\nPoster - AFDRS First Nations\n(\nPDF\n976.3KB\n)\nFactsheet - AFDRS First Nations\n(\nPDF\n1.1MB\n)\nParks and forest closures\nBushfire At-Risk Register (BARR)\nOther Topics of Interest\nWarnings & Restrictions\nGo to Warnings & Restrictions\nBans & Ratings FAQs\nGo to Bans & Ratings FAQs\nHistory of TFBs\nGo to History of TFBs\nCan I or Can't I?\n Source: `pages/about.html (https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/warnings-restrictions/fire-bans-ratings-and-restrictions/about-fire-danger-ratings)`\n- View latest\nCFA team takes second at NSW rescue challenge\n7\nMay\n2026\nClick through to CFA team takes second at NSW rescue challenge\nEnsure your burn-off is registered\n7\nMay\n2026\nClick through to Ensure your burn-off is registered\nYeodene member marks first strike team deployment\n6\nMay\n2026\nClick through to Yeodene member marks first strike team deployment\nVictorian homes at fire safety risk from everyday products\n6\nMay\n2026\nClick through to Victorian homes at fire safety risk from everyday products\nInside a catastrophic fire day\n5\nMay\n2026\nClick through to Inside a catastrophic fire day\nCFA members roll up sleeves as blood drive kicks off\n1\nMay\n2026\nClick through to CFA members roll up sleeves as blood drive kicks off\nVicEmergency - Latest warnings\nView all warnings\nLink goes to an external site\nAbout Warnings\n Source: `pages/homepage.html (https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/)`\n- Page last updated:  Thursday, 21 December 2023 4:30:50 PM\nRelated Resources\nHow Fire Behaves\nOther Topics of Interest\nCFA and FRV Boundaries\nGo to CFA and FRV Boundaries\n(Hazaragi) هزارگی\nGo to (Hazaragi) هزارگی\n80th Anniversary\nGo to 80th Anniversary\nAm I at Risk?\n Source: `pages/priorities-index__11.html (https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepare/bushfire-basics/radiant-heat)`\n- Page last updated:  Monday, 2 February 2026 5:27:20 PM\nRelated Resources\nCommunity Guide and Tool Kit\n(\npdf\n2.4MB\n)\nEvaluation of the Community Led Planning Demonstration Project\n(\npdf\n578.5KB\n)\nContact\ncfa-customer-support@cfa.vic.gov.au\nOther Topics of Interest\nAnnual Report\nGo to Annual Report\nAm I at Risk?\n Source: `pages/priorities-index__20.html (https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepare/your-local-area-info-and-advice/community-led-action-plans)`\n- These Community Fire Refuges have been formally prescribed in the CFA Regulations 2025:\nMunicipality\nTownship\nName\nLocation\nAddress\nYarra Ranges\nEast Warburton\nEast Warburton Community Fire Refuge\nMillwarra Primary School East Warburton Campus\n(Library and Learning Centre)\n397 Woods Point Road, East Warburton\nYarra Ranges\nFerny Creek\nFerny Creek Community Fire Refuge\nFerny Creek Primary School\n(Library and Learning Centre)\nSchool Road, Ferny Creek\nYarra Ranges\nMillgrove\nMillgrove Community Fire Refuge\nWesburn-Millgrove Country Fire Authority (CFA) Fire Station\n3060 Warburton Highway, Millgrove\nMoorabool\nBlackwood\nBlackwood Community Fire Refuge\nBlackwood Country Fire Authority (CFA) Fire Station\n2 Terrill Street, Blackwood\nColac Otway\nLavers Hill\nLavers Hill Community Fire Refuge\nOtway Country Fire Authority (CFA) Fire Station\n8-14 Lavers Hill-Cobden Road, Lavers Hill\n Source: `pages/priorities-index__25.html (https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepare/your-local-area-info-and-advice/community-fire-refuges)`\n- Strategy on a page\nMISSION\nTo protect lives and property\nVISION\nVictorian communities are prepared for and safe from fire\nGoal 1\nWe put the community at the centre of everything we do\n1.1\nThe community has confidence in our people, advice and services\n1.2\nThe community is educated, engaged and empowered to manage its fire risk\nGoal 2\nWe provide programs and services that make a positive difference\n2.1\nFires are prevented\n2.2\nFires are suppressed quickly and effectively\n2.3\nFires are less harmful to the community\n2.4\nOur response to on-fire related incidents effectively reduces the adverse impacts on the community\nGoal 3\nWe provide a great place to volunteer and work\n3.1\nOur workplace is safe\n3.2\nWe have a volunteer and paid workforce that reflects the communities it serves\n3.3\nWe uphold the CFA values and are held accountable for our behaviour\n3.4\n Source: `pages/strategies-index__04.html (https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/about-us/your-cfa/cfa-strategy-2020-2030/the-cfa-strategy-2020-2030)`\n- Page last updated:  Monday, 2 February 2026 5:21:42 PM\nRelated Resources\nOther programs to help you prepare for the fire season\nCommunity Fireguard\nFire Preparation Meetings\nOther Topics of Interest\nAm I at Risk?\n Source: `pages/priorities-index__18.html (https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepare/your-local-area-info-and-advice/fire-safety-planning-session)`\n- For any inquiries or concerns regarding your privacy or CFA’s data protection practices, please contact us at:\nprivacy@cfa.vic.gov.au\n[\nLast updated:\nDec 2024]\nPage last updated:  Monday, 19 May 2025 3:53:08 PM\nRelated Resources\nContacting CFA\nDisclaimer\nPublic interest disclosures\nPrivacy Queries\nIf you have any queries relating to CFA's Privacy Policy, please contact the Privacy Officer at\nprivacy@cfa.vic.gov.au\nor contact CFA Headquarters on 03 9262 8444.\n Source: `pages/announcements-index.html (https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/privacy)`\n- You can contact CFA’s resolution team below;\nresolutionsupport@cfa.vic.gov.au\nPage last updated:  Friday, 12 September 2025 9:38:17 AM\nRelated Resources\nContact Us\nOther Topics of Interest\n80 in 80\nGo to 80 in 80\n(Urdu) ُردُو\nGo to (Urdu) ُردُو\n2025-2026 Bushfires\nGo to 2025-2026 Bushfires\n(Arabic) العربية\nGo to (Arabic) العربية\n Source: `pages/contact.html (https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepare/building-planning-regulations/fire-equipment-maintenance/contact-fem)`\n- Visit page:\nFighting fires around transmission lines\nPage last updated:  Thursday, 7 May 2026 11:03:45 AM\nRelated Resources\nOther Topics of Interest\n2025-2026 Bushfires\nGo to 2025-2026 Bushfires\nBans & Ratings FAQs\nGo to Bans & Ratings FAQs\nCFA and FRV Boundaries\nGo to CFA and FRV Boundaries\n(Urdu) ُردُو\nGo to (Urdu) ُردُو\n Source: `pages/priorities-index.html (https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/about-us/what-we-do)`\n- Visit page:\nHow Bushfires Start\nPage last updated:  Tuesday, 17 March 2026 12:41:04 PM\nRelated Resources\nOther Topics of Interest\nAbout Total Fire Bans\nGo to About Total Fire Bans\n2025-2026 Bushfires\nGo to 2025-2026 Bushfires\n(Hazaragi) هزارگی\nGo to (Hazaragi) هزارگی\nBahasa Melayu (Malay)\nGo to Bahasa Melayu (Malay)\n Source: `pages/priorities-index__07.html (https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepare/bushfire-basics)`\n\n## Key Issues, Risks, and Recommendations\n\n- View latest\nCFA team takes second at NSW rescue challenge\n7\nMay\n2026\nClick through to CFA team takes second at NSW rescue challenge\nEnsure your burn-off is registered\n7\nMay\n2026\nClick through to Ensure your burn-off is registered\nYeodene member marks first strike team deployment\n6\nMay\n2026\nClick through to Yeodene member marks first strike team deployment\nVictorian homes at fire safety risk from everyday products\n6\nMay\n2026\nClick through to Victorian homes at fire safety risk from everyday products\nInside a catastrophic fire day\n5\nMay\n2026\nClick through to Inside a catastrophic fire day\nCFA members roll up sleeves as blood drive kicks off\n1\nMay\n2026\nClick through to CFA members roll up sleeves as blood drive kicks off\nVicEmergency - Latest warnings\nView all warnings\nLink goes to an external site\nAbout Warnings\n Source: `pages/homepage.html (https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/)`\n- For more detailed information, check out the\nAustralasian Fire and Emergency Service Authorities (AFAC) website\nand FAQs, or\nPrepare and Get Ready - VicEmergency\nPage last updated:  Wednesday, 23 July 2025 3:23:52 PM\nRelated Resources\nAbout Fire Danger Ratings brochure\n(\npdf\n215.4KB\n)\nTotal Fire Bans & Fire Danger Ratings\nPoster - AFDRS First Nations\n(\nPDF\n976.3KB\n)\nFactsheet - AFDRS First Nations\n(\nPDF\n1.1MB\n)\nParks and forest closures\nBushfire At-Risk Register (BARR)\nOther Topics of Interest\nWarnings & Restrictions\nGo to Warnings & Restrictions\nBans & Ratings FAQs\nGo to Bans & Ratings FAQs\nHistory of TFBs\nGo to History of TFBs\nCan I or Can't I?\n Source: `pages/about.html (https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/warnings-restrictions/fire-bans-ratings-and-restrictions/about-fire-danger-ratings)`\n- Page last updated:  Thursday, 21 December 2023 4:30:50 PM\nRelated Resources\nHow Fire Behaves\nOther Topics of Interest\nCFA and FRV Boundaries\nGo to CFA and FRV Boundaries\n(Hazaragi) هزارگی\nGo to (Hazaragi) هزارگی\n80th Anniversary\nGo to 80th Anniversary\nAm I at Risk?\n Source: `pages/priorities-index__11.html (https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepare/bushfire-basics/radiant-heat)`\n- Page last updated:  Monday, 2 February 2026 5:27:20 PM\nRelated Resources\nCommunity Guide and Tool Kit\n(\npdf\n2.4MB\n)\nEvaluation of the Community Led Planning Demonstration Project\n(\npdf\n578.5KB\n)\nContact\ncfa-customer-support@cfa.vic.gov.au\nOther Topics of Interest\nAnnual Report\nGo to Annual Report\nAm I at Risk?\n Source: `pages/priorities-index__20.html (https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepare/your-local-area-info-and-advice/community-led-action-plans)`\n- Strategy on a page\nMISSION\nTo protect lives and property\nVISION\nVictorian communities are prepared for and safe from fire\nGoal 1\nWe put the community at the centre of everything we do\n1.1\nThe community has confidence in our people, advice and services\n1.2\nThe community is educated, engaged and empowered to manage its fire risk\nGoal 2\nWe provide programs and services that make a positive difference\n2.1\nFires are prevented\n2.2\nFires are suppressed quickly and effectively\n2.3\nFires are less harmful to the community\n2.4\nOur response to on-fire related incidents effectively reduces the adverse impacts on the community\nGoal 3\nWe provide a great place to volunteer and work\n3.1\nOur workplace is safe\n3.2\nWe have a volunteer and paid workforce that reflects the communities it serves\n3.3\nWe uphold the CFA values and are held accountable for our behaviour\n3.4\n Source: `pages/strategies-index__04.html (https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/about-us/your-cfa/cfa-strategy-2020-2030/the-cfa-strategy-2020-2030)`\n- Page last updated:  Monday, 2 February 2026 5:21:42 PM\nRelated Resources\nOther programs to help you prepare for the fire season\nCommunity Fireguard\nFire Preparation Meetings\nOther Topics of Interest\nAm I at Risk?\n Source: `pages/priorities-index__18.html (https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepare/your-local-area-info-and-advice/fire-safety-planning-session)`\n- Key Resources\nCover\nTitle / Information\nHome Fire Safety Checklist\n(\nPDF\n214.8KB\n)\nHome Fire Safety Checklist\n(\nDOCX\n54.3KB\n)\nHome Fire Escape Plan\nHome Fire Escape Plan Template\n(\nPDF\n346.9KB\n)\nHome Fire Escape Plan Template (Sample)\n(\nPDF\n3.5MB\n)\nHome Fire Escape Plan Large Print Word\n(\nDOCX\n35.8KB\n)\nHome Fire Escape Plan Word Accessible\n(\nDOCX\n36.9KB\n)\nHome Fire Safety Guide\n(\nPDF\n3.4MB\n)\nReferral Pathways\nReduce the risks - Referral Pathway\n(\nPDF\n76.9KB\n)\nReduce the risks - Referral Pathway\n(\nDOCX\n19.1KB\n)\nSmoke Alarm - Referral Pathway\n(\nPDF\n75.5KB\n)\nSmoke Alarm - Referral Pathway\n(\nDOCX\n21.6KB\n)\nHoarding - Referral Pathway\n(\nPDF\n80.8KB\n)\nHoarding - Referral Pathway\n(\nDOCX\n23.1KB\n)\nFrequently asked questions\n(\nPDF\n188.9KB\n)\nLet's begin (Community)\nLet's begin (CFA Members)\nhide\nBushfire\n Source: `pages/priorities-index__27.html (https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepare/your-local-area-info-and-advice/e-learning)`\n- You can download the app from the\nApp Store\nor\nGoogle Play\nPage last updated:  Monday, 2 February 2026 5:27:53 PM\nRelated Resources\nFeedback\nIf you would like to provide feedback on the app, or if you are experiencing an issue, please use the ‘Feedback’ button on the app or submit a ticket via the\nVicEmergency Knowledge Base\n.\n Source: `pages/priorities-index__21.html (https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepare/your-local-area-info-and-advice/vicemergency-app)`\n- These Community Fire Refuges have been formally prescribed in the CFA Regulations 2025:\nMunicipality\nTownship\nName\nLocation\nAddress\nYarra Ranges\nEast Warburton\nEast Warburton Community Fire Refuge\nMillwarra Primary School East Warburton Campus\n(Library and Learning Centre)\n397 Woods Point Road, East Warburton\nYarra Ranges\nFerny Creek\nFerny Creek Community Fire Refuge\nFerny Creek Primary School\n(Library and Learning Centre)\nSchool Road, Ferny Creek\nYarra Ranges\nMillgrove\nMillgrove Community Fire Refuge\nWesburn-Millgrove Country Fire Authority (CFA) Fire Station\n3060 Warburton Highway, Millgrove\nMoorabool\nBlackwood\nBlackwood Community Fire Refuge\nBlackwood Country Fire Authority (CFA) Fire Station\n2 Terrill Street, Blackwood\nColac Otway\nLavers Hill\nLavers Hill Community Fire Refuge\nOtway Country Fire Authority (CFA) Fire Station\n8-14 Lavers Hill-Cobden Road, Lavers Hill\n Source: `pages/priorities-index__25.html (https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepare/your-local-area-info-and-advice/community-fire-refuges)`\n- This module was updated in August 2022 and now includes information on the new Australian Fire Danger Rating System.\nx (YOUTUBE 01:12)\nTo view this video, please click\nhere\nto view it on YouTube\nWatch Linda from the Royal Children's Hospital explain how completing the module changed how she prepares for the fire season\nIt covers four key topics:\nYour Risk\n- learn about the risk\nPrepare\n- how to be prepared\nDrive\n- how to stay safe on the road\nSurvive\n- how to survive and stay safe\nTiming:\nAllow up to an hour to complete, including a short sign-in process.\n Source: `pages/priorities-index__27.html (https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepare/your-local-area-info-and-advice/e-learning)`\n- This module was updated in October 2022 and now includes information on the new Australian Fire Danger Rating System.\nx (YOUTUBE 59)\nTo view this video, please click\nhere\nto view it on YouTube\nWatch Mark, Jane and Delwyn explain how important bushfire planning is to them\nIt covers seven key topics:\nWho needs to be prepared -\ndifferent types of risk environments\nYour role is important -\nunderstanding the responsibility of the worker and how to help their clients\nStart the conversation -\nquestions to get the bushfire safety conversation going\nBuild the plan -\nsix key areas to develop a Bushfire Survival Plan to leave early\nClients who choose to stay -\nadvice for clients who do not want to leave or build a plan\nMaking it all work -\nreferral pathway if needed an a reminder of the key steps\nResources at your fingertips -\nlinks to resources and where to learn more\nTiming:\n Source: `pages/priorities-index__27.html (https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepare/your-local-area-info-and-advice/e-learning)`\n- Bushfire – Clause 1\n3.02\nThis clause provides the overarching policy that aims to strengthen the resilience of settlements and communities to bushfire through risk-based planning that prioritises the protection of human life.\n Source: `pages/strategies-index__00.html (https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepare/building-planning-regulations/planning-controls/strategic-planning)`\n- For any inquiries or concerns regarding your privacy or CFA’s data protection practices, please contact us at:\nprivacy@cfa.vic.gov.au\n[\nLast updated:\nDec 2024]\nPage last updated:  Monday, 19 May 2025 3:53:08 PM\nRelated Resources\nContacting CFA\nDisclaimer\nPublic interest disclosures\nPrivacy Queries\nIf you have any queries relating to CFA's Privacy Policy, please contact the Privacy Officer at\nprivacy@cfa.vic.gov.au\nor contact CFA Headquarters on 03 9262 8444.\n Source: `pages/announcements-index.html (https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/privacy)`\n- You can contact CFA’s resolution team below;\nresolutionsupport@cfa.vic.gov.au\nPage last updated:  Friday, 12 September 2025 9:38:17 AM\nRelated Resources\nContact Us\nOther Topics of Interest\n80 in 80\nGo to 80 in 80\n(Urdu) ُردُو\nGo to (Urdu) ُردُو\n2025-2026 Bushfires\nGo to 2025-2026 Bushfires\n(Arabic) العربية\nGo to (Arabic) العربية\n Source: `pages/contact.html (https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepare/building-planning-regulations/fire-equipment-maintenance/contact-fem)`\n\n## Corporate Values and Operating Culture\n\n- Strategy on a page\nMISSION\nTo protect lives and property\nVISION\nVictorian communities are prepared for and safe from fire\nGoal 1\nWe put the community at the centre of everything we do\n1.1\nThe community has confidence in our people, advice and services\n1.2\nThe community is educated, engaged and empowered to manage its fire risk\nGoal 2\nWe provide programs and services that make a positive difference\n2.1\nFires are prevented\n2.2\nFires are suppressed quickly and effectively\n2.3\nFires are less harmful to the community\n2.4\nOur response to on-fire related incidents effectively reduces the adverse impacts on the community\nGoal 3\nWe provide a great place to volunteer and work\n3.1\nOur workplace is safe\n3.2\nWe have a volunteer and paid workforce that reflects the communities it serves\n3.3\nWe uphold the CFA values and are held accountable for our behaviour\n3.4\n Source: `pages/strategies-index__04.html (https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/about-us/your-cfa/cfa-strategy-2020-2030/the-cfa-strategy-2020-2030)`\n- We will be successful if we achieve the following outcomes:\n✓\nOur workplace is safe\n✓\nWe have a volunteer and paid workforce that reflects the communities it serves\n✓\nWe uphold the CFA values and are held accountable for our behaviour\n✓\nOur volunteer and paid workforce is appropriately skilled, resourced, empowered and is continually learning\n✓\nWe have a sustainable volunteer workforce\nTo achieve success, we will focus on:\n✓\nProviding a physically and mentally safe environment for our people where they feel welcome, included and supported to undertake their duties\n✓\nFocusing on inclusion and fairness and creating a workplace culture that values gender, cultural and generational diversity at all levels of the organisation\n✓\nEnsuring CFA’s volunteer membership model and member services are contemporary and meet the needs of our people\n✓\n Source: `pages/strategies-index__04.html (https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/about-us/your-cfa/cfa-strategy-2020-2030/the-cfa-strategy-2020-2030)`\n- For more detailed information, check out the\nAustralasian Fire and Emergency Service Authorities (AFAC) website\nand FAQs, or\nPrepare and Get Ready - VicEmergency\nPage last updated:  Wednesday, 23 July 2025 3:23:52 PM\nRelated Resources\nAbout Fire Danger Ratings brochure\n(\npdf\n215.4KB\n)\nTotal Fire Bans & Fire Danger Ratings\nPoster - AFDRS First Nations\n(\nPDF\n976.3KB\n)\nFactsheet - AFDRS First Nations\n(\nPDF\n1.1MB\n)\nParks and forest closures\nBushfire At-Risk Register (BARR)\nOther Topics of Interest\nWarnings & Restrictions\nGo to Warnings & Restrictions\nBans & Ratings FAQs\nGo to Bans & Ratings FAQs\nHistory of TFBs\nGo to History of TFBs\nCan I or Can't I?\n Source: `pages/about.html (https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/warnings-restrictions/fire-bans-ratings-and-restrictions/about-fire-danger-ratings)`\n- Our Values\nSafety - Teamwork - Adaptable - Integrity - Respect\nOur values underpin how we work.\n Source: `pages/strategies-index__03.html (https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/about-us/your-cfa/cfa-strategy-2020-2030/our-vision-mission-and-goals)`\n- Strategic Goals\nGoal 1\nWe put the community at the centre of everything we do\nGoal 2\nWe provide programs and services that make a positive difference\nGoal 3\nWe provide a great place to volunteer and work\nGoal 4\nWe are a future focused emergency service\nPage last updated:  Wednesday, 6 August 2025 1:43:21 PM\nRelated Resources\nPage Title\nAnnual Report\nOther Topics of Interest\nBrigade Magazine\nGo to Brigade Magazine\nBushfire Management Overlay Schedules\nGo to Bushfire Management Overlay Schedules\nBurning Off\nGo to Burning Off\nAbout Fire Permits\nGo to About Fire Permits\n Source: `pages/strategies-index__03.html (https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/about-us/your-cfa/cfa-strategy-2020-2030/our-vision-mission-and-goals)`\n- View latest\nCFA team takes second at NSW rescue challenge\n7\nMay\n2026\nClick through to CFA team takes second at NSW rescue challenge\nEnsure your burn-off is registered\n7\nMay\n2026\nClick through to Ensure your burn-off is registered\nYeodene member marks first strike team deployment\n6\nMay\n2026\nClick through to Yeodene member marks first strike team deployment\nVictorian homes at fire safety risk from everyday products\n6\nMay\n2026\nClick through to Victorian homes at fire safety risk from everyday products\nInside a catastrophic fire day\n5\nMay\n2026\nClick through to Inside a catastrophic fire day\nCFA members roll up sleeves as blood drive kicks off\n1\nMay\n2026\nClick through to CFA members roll up sleeves as 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(https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepare/bushfire-basics/radiant-heat)`\n\n## Global Ideas and Case Study Inputs\n\n_No global-intelligence source text found yet. 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Acts and Legislation Discovery\n\n**Generated at**: 2026-05-09T21:31:51.108842+00:00\n**Entity ID**: S-VIC-046\n**Jurisdiction**: Victoria\n**Portfolio**: Justice\n\n> This is an evidence-based discovery list from scraped department material. A mention does not always mean the department administers the legislation; high-confidence and official register links should be reviewed.\n\n## Summary\n\n- Source files scanned: 39\n- Unique legislation references found: 11\n\n| Type | Count |\n|---|---:|\n| Act | 9 |\n| Regulation | 2 |\n\n## Legislation References\n\n### Country Fire Authority Act 1958\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 3\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.vic.gov.au/search?q=Country+Fire+Authority+Act+1958\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/announcements-index.html`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- ancial year, or to advise what project or initiative your donation has contributed to.\nThe information we collect from you is also required for us to meet our specific legislative requirements, or to undertake our prescribed functions, in accordance with:\nthe\nCountry Fire Authority Act 1958 (Vic)\nand\nCountry Fire Authority Regulations 2014 (Vic)\n;\nIncome Tax Assessment Act 1936 (Cth)\nand\nIncome Tax Assessment Act 1997 (Cth);\nand\nthe\nFundraising Act 1998 (Vic)\n.\nWho might CFA disclose your personal information to?\nWe may disclose your personal in\n Source: `pages/announcements-index.html`\n- tax to withhold from payments made to you during the course of your employment with us).\nThe information we collect from you is also required for us to meet our specific legislative requirements or to undertake our prescribed functions in accordance with:\nthe Country Fire Authority Act 1958 (Vic) and Country Fire Authority Regulations 2014 (Vic);\nFair Work Act 2009;\nOccupational Health and Safety/ Workcover legislation;\nVictorian Firefighters’ Presumptive Rights legislation;\nAustralian Taxation Office (ATO) legislation;\nPrivacy (Tax File Number)\n Source: `pages/announcements-index.html`\n- ersonal information to certain third parties, including:\ngovernment departments such as the ATO, if required by law;\nemergency services agencies for the purposes of undertaking a response to an emergency in accordance with the Emergency Management Act 1986 or Country Fire Authority Act 1958; international emergency services agencies (where an individual is undertaking an international deployment);\nregulators/law enforcement where required by a legal instrument or order;\norganisations or agencies involved in quality assurance of RTO requirements;\n Source: `pages/announcements-index.html`\n\n### Vic) and Country Fire Authority Regulations 2014\n\n**Type**: Regulation\n**Confidence**: medium\n**Mentions**: 2\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.vic.gov.au/search?q=Vic%29+and+Country+Fire+Authority+Regulations+2014\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/announcements-index.html`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- oject or initiative your donation has contributed to.\nThe information we collect from you is also required for us to meet our specific legislative requirements, or to undertake our prescribed functions, in accordance with:\nthe\nCountry Fire Authority Act 1958 (Vic)\nand\nCountry Fire Authority Regulations 2014 (Vic)\n;\nIncome Tax Assessment Act 1936 (Cth)\nand\nIncome Tax Assessment Act 1997 (Cth);\nand\nthe\nFundraising Act 1998 (Vic)\n.\nWho might CFA disclose your personal information to?\nWe may disclose your personal information to our internal stakeholders, including:\n Source: `pages/announcements-index.html`\n- e to you during the course of your employment with us).\nThe information we collect from you is also required for us to meet our specific legislative requirements or to undertake our prescribed functions in accordance with:\nthe Country Fire Authority Act 1958 (Vic) and Country Fire Authority Regulations 2014 (Vic);\nFair Work Act 2009;\nOccupational Health and Safety/ Workcover legislation;\nVictorian Firefighters’ Presumptive Rights legislation;\nAustralian Taxation Office (ATO) legislation;\nPrivacy (Tax File Number) Rule 2015;\nSuperannuation legislation\nOccupationa\n Source: `pages/announcements-index.html`\n\n### Data Protection Act 2014\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 2\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.vic.gov.au/search?q=Data+Protection+Act+2014\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/announcements-index.html`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- otecting your privacy and your personal information is an important aspect of the way CFA creates, organises and implements our activities online and offline.\nOur collection, use and disclosure of personal information follows the requirements of the\nPrivacy & Data Protection Act 2014\n.\nYou can access our website home page and browse our site without disclosing personal information. CFA's website does not collect or record personal information, other than information you may choose to provide to us.\nWe will only use personal information pr\n Source: `pages/announcements-index.html`\n- ng and communications activities as well as for external reporting purposes.\nWhat happens to your personal information?\nYour personal information will be stored in an electronic database and will be handled in accordance with the requirements of the Privacy & Data Protection Act 2014 together with CFA’s Privacy Policy. Read our Privacy Statement.\nYou control what information you provide to CFA. You can update your personal information, change your preferences, and unsubscribe from MyCFA at any time. 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Authority (CFA) Fire Station\n8-14 Lavers Hill-Cobden Road, Lavers Hill", "impact": "Very High", "effort": "High", "proof": "Evidence-backed", "beneficiaries": "Citizens / stakeholders / policy teams", "source": "pages/priorities-index__25.html (https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepare/your-local-area-info-and-advice/community-fire-refuges)", "implementation": [ "Create a senior responsible owner and cross-functional delivery team.", "Map legislation, data, privacy, procurement, cyber, and workforce constraints.", "Co-design with users and frontline staff before technology selection.", "Stage delivery through pilots, benefits tracking, and public reporting." ], "risks": [ "Privacy and data quality", "Change fatigue", "Unclear accountability", "Digital exclusion", "Low public trust if feedback is not acted on" ] }, { "entity_id": "S-VIC-046", "entity_name": "Country Fire Authority", "folder_name": "Country-Fire-Authority", "category": "Risk & Assurance", "scale": "small", "title": "Recommendation tracker for audits, reviews, and inquiries", "idea": "Publish a single internal tracker for audit/review recommendations, owners, due dates, and implementation evidence.", "quote": "View latest\nCFA team takes second at NSW rescue challenge\n7\nMay\n2026\nClick through to CFA team takes second at NSW rescue challenge\nEnsure your burn-off is registered\n7\nMay\n2026\nClick through to Ensure your burn-off is registered\nYeodene member marks first strike team deployment\n6\nMay\n2026\nClick through to Yeodene member marks first strike team deployment\nVictorian homes at fire safety risk from everyday products\n6\nMay\n2026\nClick through to Victorian homes at fire safety risk from everyday products\nInside a catastrophic fire day\n5\nMay\n2026\nClick through to Inside a catastrophic fire day\nCFA members roll up sleeves as blood drive kicks off\n1\nMay\n2026\nClick through to CFA members roll up sleeves as blood drive kicks off\nVicEmergency - Latest warnings\nView all warnings\nLink goes to an external site\nAbout Warnings", "impact": "High", "effort": "Low", "proof": "Evidence-backed", "beneficiaries": "Executives / assurance teams", "source": "pages/homepage.html (https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/)", "implementation": [ "Pick one high-volume process or document family.", "Name an owner and baseline current volume, time, cost, and satisfaction.", "Run a 4-8 week pilot with clear before/after metrics.", "Publish lessons and decide whether to scale." ], "risks": [ "Privacy and data quality", "Change fatigue", "Unclear accountability", "Regulatory capture", "Over-automation of judgement" ] }, { "entity_id": "S-VIC-046", "entity_name": "Country Fire Authority", "folder_name": "Country-Fire-Authority", "category": "Risk & Assurance", "scale": "large", "title": "Integrated assurance and lessons-learned system", "idea": "Create an assurance system that connects audit findings, risk registers, delivery reviews, and investment decisions.", "quote": "View 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