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Fire Services Reform

Victoria’s fire services are being reformed so that they can meet the needs of our rapidly changing state – now and into the future.

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Reforming Victoria’s Fire Services

In 2017 the Victorian Government released the Fire Services Statement, which:

View the full Fire Services Statement.

Reforming Victoria’s fire services became law with the introduction of the Firefighters’ Presumptive Rights Compensation and Fire Services Legislation Amendment (Reform) Act 2019(Reform Act) which amended (among other things) the Fire Rescue Victoria Act 1958 (FRV Act) and amended the Country Fire Authority Act 1958.

Fire Rescue Victoria

On 1 July 2020, Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) was established. FRV covers metropolitan Melbourne and major regional centres and brought together:

FRV currently works out of 85 stations across Victoria, including 34 co-located stations with CFA. For more information, visit the FRV website.

Country Fire Authority

On 1 July 2020, the Country Fire Authority’s (CFA) proud history as a community based, volunteer firefighting service became law.

The CFA’s 1,220 brigades continue their tradition of serving and protecting communities throughout Victoria. Volunteer firefighters continue to be an essential part of fire and rescue services.

Visit the CFA website to learn more about the CFA, your local brigade or volunteering.

Oversight of performance

Fire Services Reform Implementation Plans

The government, CFA and FRV developed implementation plans to outline the key actions needed to deliver Fire Services Reform, while ensuring the CFA and FRV continue to deliver fire and rescue services to the Victorian community.

You can view the:

Outcomes Frameworks

Outcomes Frameworks were developed by both CFA and FRV. These frameworks outline outcomes-based measures used to track how the agencies are performing.

You can view:

The Fire Services Implementation Monitor

The Implementation Monitor is an independent body, established in accordance with the Fire Rescue Victoria Act 1958. The Implementation Monitor:

View the Fire Services Implementation Monitor’s reports.

Fire District Review Panel

View information about the Fire District Review Panel.

Firefighters Registration Board

The Firefighters Registration Board is an independent entity, established in accordance with the Fire Rescue Victoria Act 1958.

The Board administers the Firefighters Registration Scheme, which formally commenced on 4 December 2024.

View information about the Firefighters Registration Board and the Firefighters Registration Scheme.

Strategic Advisory Committee

The Strategic Advisory Committee provides expert advice to the Fire Rescue Commissioner on a range of important issues, including:

View information on the Strategic Advisory Committee on the Fire Rescue Victoria website.

Presumptive Rights Compensation Scheme

The Presumptive Rights Compensation Scheme (Scheme) provides presumptive rights to compensation for career and volunteer firefighters diagnosed with certain cancers.

The Scheme is administered by WorkSafe Victoria. It recognises the invaluable service of firefighters, who are often required to work in dangerous conditions.

Detailed information on the Presumptive Rights Compensation Scheme, including forms and application processes, is available on the WorkSafe Victoria website.

Updated 17 November 2025

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