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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.

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

Victoria is celebrating Wear Orange Wednesday today, a day of thanks for the incredible contributions that volunteers in the VICSES make to our communities.

From 18-24 May, the spotlight is on everyday unsung heroes, as Australia celebrates National Volunteer Week.

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.  

You only have until 8 June to share your story of resilience and strength in the face of a disaster, by entering the Resilient Australia Awards 2020.

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.