April 25th, 2026Backing Volunteer and Forest Firefighters to Keep Victorians Safe
Victoria is one of the most fire-prone areas in the world, with disasters becoming more frequent and severe.
The Victorian Budget 2026/27 will deliver an expansion to CFA’s rolling fleet replacement program.
An additional $100 million for new CFA tankers and pumpers to ensure the firefighting fleet can protect Victorians.
The Budget also includes $26.2 million for CFA station builds, planning, land acquisition and upgrades at:
- Lakes Entrance
- Barongarook West
- Charlton
- Nar Nar Goon
- Beveridge
- Dereel
- Mirboo North
- Kingston
- Woodvale
- Yarrambat.
Our volunteers deserve modern, safe facilities that reflect the vital role they play in keeping Victorians safe.
To back their incredible contribution – we will also deliver $22.4 million for more wellbeing support, training and new protective gear.
Supporting our forest firefighters
Our forest firefighters put themselves into dangerous situations to stop fire spreading.
We’re backing their work with a $217 million investment to:
- purchase 17 new assets including heavy tankers, dozers and graders
- deliver upgrades to the vehicle fleet
- secure the critical aviation fire fleet
- conduct more planned burns and fuel management.
