As much of Australia struggles under a sustained heatwave, and fire crews are on standby for potential intense fire activity, we are finding it hard to find the time to produce much content for our website. The AFCA is a 100% volunteer effort and we have day jobs that keep us busy. All the peopleContinue reading “It’s summer, so we’re probably on a truck”
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AFCA responds to the State of the Climate report
The biennial State of the Climate Report, which is produced by the CSIRO and BOM has now been released. The report draws on the latest national and international climate research, monitoring, science and projection information to describe changes and long-term trends in Australia’s climate. Among a vast amount of information, there are some clear detailsContinue reading “AFCA responds to the State of the Climate report”
A volunteer remote area firefighting team for Victoria
This year’s Victorian fire season has officially started, with fire restrictions commencing in parts of the north west of the state this week. The CFA declared the first Fire Danger Period (FDP) for the 2024-25 fire season on Monday, 28 October and noted that ‘Victorians can expect a hotter and drier summer and communities shouldContinue reading “A volunteer remote area firefighting team for Victoria”
AFCA Launches Pre-summer forum for LGBTQIA+ firefighters
The AFCA is holding a pre-summer forum for members of the fire community that identity as LGBTQIA+, as well as allies in the fire community who would like to listen in and learn about how they can show in solidarity for their LGBTQIA+ peers. The first of these forums will be on the 18 NovemberContinue reading “AFCA Launches Pre-summer forum for LGBTQIA+ firefighters”
Australian Firefighters Climate Alliance 