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Planning for success

Johnsonville Fire Brigade retains lifelong members through a strong succession plan which includes regular rotation of leadership roles and using past leaders as mentors.

10 Mar 2020 Others

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CFA Board tours bushfire-affected East Gippsland

CFA CEO/Chief Officer Steve Warrington and CFA Board members toured communities in East Gippsland to see first-hand the devastation caused by the recent fires and to acknowledge the efforts of volunte ...

18 Feb 2020 Community Safety People

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Westbury adopts Wairewa amid devastation

Just before the New Year Wairewa was hit by the East Gippsland bushfires. The fires destroyed 11 properties and left the community devastated.

21 Jan 2020 Incidents - Bushfire People

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Teamwork saves the iconic Blue Duck

Sunday afternoon, 12 January 2020. Imagine this scene: a steep wall of forest dropping sharply to the river opposite the terraced lawns of the Blue Duck Hotel.

16 Jan 2020 Incidents - Bushfire

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A first-hand account of the Mallacoota fire

It’s Tuesday afternoon, New Years Eve, and I’m inside a crowded community hall filled days earlier by the vulnerable, elderly and young, with other community members and tourists milling a ...

3 Jan 2020 Incidents - Bushfire

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Paralympian Sam Bramham inspires future CFA leaders

Paralympian gold medallist Sam Bramham OAM has joined members of CFA’s South East Next Generation group on a networking cruise on Gippsland Lakes.

11 Dec 2019 Events / Fundraising / Offers People

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Brigade unveils artful truck

Lake Tyers Aboriginal Trust Fire Brigade has unveiled a special ultralight as part of its open day celebrations.

3 Nov 2019 Community Safety Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Pre-season preparations well underway in South East Region

This is the third year in a row where fire restrictions have commenced earlier than usual in East Gippsland and our pre-season preparations are well underway.

17 Oct 2019 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire

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Faces of CFA: Erika Lind

What binds CFA members is the common goal to protect lives and property, but you’re a diverse bunch. Every member has a story and Faces of CFA introduces you to just some of those stories.

17 Oct 2019 People

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