An overview of bushfire preparedness ahead of summer 2025-26

This page includes information about the capability and capacity of land and fire agencies for the 2025-26 season.

To find out more about our activities to reduce risk in 2024-25, visit 'Overview of activities delivered in 2024-25' or download the Snapshot in full from Victoria's Bushfire Management Snapshot.

Seasonal Outlook for Summer

Victorian bushfire agencies monitor seasonal conditions and bushfire outlooks closely and take action accordingly. The Australasian Fire and Emergency Services Authorities Council has coordinated preparation of Seasonal Outlook for Summer that identifies areas of increased risk the south-west, western, central and north-central Victoria, as well as south-west Gippsland.

How we've prepared for summer 2025-26

FFMVic, CFA and partner agencies have implemented readiness arrangements across the State in consideration of the seasonal bushfire outlook. These arrangements include ensuring that firefighting personnel and equipment are prepositioned to optimise bushfire suppression effectiveness. Key firefighting personnel and equipment include:

FFMVic also has 444 transport vehicles for mobilising personnel and equipment. As of 1 December, some water-carrying vehicles are offline pending repairs. Fire agencies have assessed bushfire risk and the required firefighting strategies. Sufficient vehicles will be available across the season to manage required levels of emergency preparedness when combined with firefighting strategies.

There are also more than 940 pieces of plant available via a call-when-needed panel of providers, including graders, excavators.

Victoria has a broad range of firefighting resources from FFMVic and the CFA that are complemented by resources from Victoria State Emergency Service, Fire Rescue Victoria and Emergency Management Victoria.

Five things you can do to reduce bushfire risk

These are simple steps you can follow to help reduce your risk from bushfire.