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All rights reserved.elcomCMS21 Jul 2026http://news.cfa.vic.gov.au/skipton-fire-brigade-celebrates-service-at-awards-presentation-nightSkipton Fire Brigade recently held its annual awards presentation night, recognising the remarkable dedication and service of its members to the brigade, CFA and the wider community.2026Tue, 21 Jul 2026 05:04:00 GMT20 Jul 2026http://news.cfa.vic.gov.au/pentland-group-welcomes-leadership-firstTwo women have simultaneously been elected to senior leadership roles within CFA’s Pentland Group, marking a first for District 15 in the state’s west.2026Mon, 20 Jul 2026 02:54:00 GMT17 Jul 2026http://news.cfa.vic.gov.au/eyes-in-the-sky-and-on-the-groundTwenty-three CFA members are learning the skills needed to keep Victoria's firefighting aircraft safe and effective, as the organisation invests in the people behind the state's aerial firefighting fleet. 2026Fri, 17 Jul 2026 04:36:00 GMT16 Jul 2026http://news.cfa.vic.gov.au/renters-urged-to-know-their-smoke-alarm-rightsVictorian renters are being reminded they have the right to live in a property with working smoke alarms, following a recent fire where a smoke alarm alerted a passerby while the tenant was away.2026Fri, 17 Jul 2026 04:55:00 GMT13 Jul 2026http://news.cfa.vic.gov.au/the-two-of-us-michael-tempini-and-lynda-rumboldFormer captain of Lake Boga Fire Brigade Michael Tempini and Wycheproof South Fire Brigade Captain Lynda Rumbold were paired as mentor and mentee through CFA’s Captains Peer Mentor Program (CPMP).2026Fri, 17 Jul 2026 04:53:00 GMT07 Jul 2026http://news.cfa.vic.gov.au/the-end-of-an-era-for-fireman-kenThe end of this school year will also be the end of an amazing 50-year contribution to community safety in the Mt Dandenong area.2026Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:58:00 GMT06 Jul 2026http://news.cfa.vic.gov.au/news-articles/news-website-and-intranet/2026/cfa-celebrates-naidoc-through-campfire-connectionWhile the nation reflects on this year’s NAIDOC week theme '50 Years Deadly', one CFA space became a meaningful place of connection, where the art of weaving, culture and the quiet power of simply sitting together was shared.2026Fri, 17 Jul 2026 04:27:00 GMT06 Jul 2026http://news.cfa.vic.gov.au/a-remarkable-personal-collectionThe Dandenong Ranges is home to Kalorama-Mt Dandenong brigade 2nd Lieutenant Peter Henwood and his fascinating and vast collection of fire-related items from tiny badges to a 19th century fire engine.2026Fri, 17 Jul 2026 04:39:00 GMT02 Jul 2026http://news.cfa.vic.gov.au/news/berwick-reflects-on-100-years-of-serviceBerwick Fire Brigade celebrated a century of service at a special brigade dinner and awards ceremony at the Berwick Fire Station, last Saturday night (27 June).2026Wed, 15 Jul 2026 01:06:00 GMT01 Jul 2026http://news.cfa.vic.gov.au/news/elmhurst-140-times-safer-thanks-to-volunteersElmhurst Fire Brigade volunteers have installed almost 140 smoke alarms across their small rural community after demand for the free service far exceeded expectations.2026Wed, 15 Jul 2026 01:05:00 GMT01 Jul 2026http://news.cfa.vic.gov.au/news/take-action-this-winter-for-family-fire-safetyVictoria’s fire services are urging residents to ensure they have working smoke alarms and a Home Fire Escape Plan as new figures show an increase in the number of preventable fire fatalities last year.2026Wed, 15 Jul 2026 01:05:00 GMT29 Jun 2026http://news.cfa.vic.gov.au/news/multi-agency-road-crash-rescue-capabilities-strengthen-in-werribeeIn their ninth year of collaboration, Werribee Fire Brigade has once again teamed up with Ambulance Victoria and Victoria Police to train and enhance road crash rescue capabilities.2026Wed, 15 Jul 2026 01:05:00 GMT29 Jun 2026http://news.cfa.vic.gov.au/news/new-cfa-recruitsMany members of the community have recently joined a CFA brigade. Here are three of their stories.2026Sun, 28 Jun 2026 23:13:00 GMT24 Jun 2026http://news.cfa.vic.gov.au/news/crews-rescue-man-from-deep-sinkholeA man has been rescued from a three-metre-deep sinkhole following a multi-agency operation on Raymond Island on Monday evening.2026Wed, 24 Jun 2026 04:47:00 GMT24 Jun 2026http://news.cfa.vic.gov.au/news/women-of-cfa-rise-to-the-challengeAnnual CFA women’s challenge camps have been taking place across the state giving the women of CFA the opportunity to come together, push their limits and get inspired.2026Wed, 24 Jun 2026 23:22:00 GMT19 Jun 2026http://news.cfa.vic.gov.au/news/natimuk-scales-up-rope-rescue-skillsAt the foot of a world-renowned climbing destination, Natimuk Fire Brigade is continuing to build the specialist skills needed to respond when rescue is required.2026Fri, 19 Jun 2026 01:41:00 GMT17 Jun 2026http://news.cfa.vic.gov.au/news/women-of-lyons-leading-the-way-in-the-south-westThree women are now at the helm of Lyons Fire Brigade, leading a small community in the far southwest of Victoria, paving the way for generations to come.2026Wed, 17 Jun 2026 01:23:00 GMT17 Jun 2026http://news.cfa.vic.gov.au/news/brigades-collaborate-to-educate-childrenIn April volunteers from three CFA brigades came together to deliver a fun and educational fire safety experience at Little Dreamers Early Learning Centre in Dandenong.2026Tue, 16 Jun 2026 21:05:00 GMT17 Jun 2026http://news.cfa.vic.gov.au/news/yarrambat-and-plenty-volunteers-will-top-100-000-for-the-kidsVolunteers from Yarrambat and Plenty brigades plan to push their Good Friday Appeal collection total past the $100,000 mark in 2027.2026Thu, 18 Jun 2026 22:41:00 GMT15 Jun 2026http://news.cfa.vic.gov.au/news/wendouree-opens-new-satellite-station-and-welcomes-new-pumperCFA members have gathered with community members and representatives to officially open the Wendouree Satellite Station and celebrate the new next generation pumper.2026Wed, 17 Jun 2026 02:59:00 GMT