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Spring Brigade mag out now

The latest edition of Brigade magazine will be hitting letterboxes soon.

15 Sep 2021 Community Safety

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Brigade's busy day reinforces home fire safety

Firefighters of Kalkallo Fire Brigade were kept busy last week, responding to two home fire incidents in a few hours.

14 Sep 2021 Incidents - Structure

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Mt Evelyn burn-off climbs to nearby trees

Firefighters responded to a private burn-off that jumped into nearby trees in Mount Evelyn on Saturday night, prompting CFA to remind landowners to be vigilant when conducting similar fuel reduction a ...

13 Sep 2021

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Stepping up together for mental health

Firefighters, their friends and families will aim to take a million steps to raise money and awareness for PTSI, depression and suicide as the annual Melbourne Firefighter Stair Climb returns this mon ...

10 Sep 2021 Events / Fundraising / Offers

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Multi-agency rescue in Fyansford

CFA today supported a multi-agency response to help rescue a man who became stuck down an embankment along Upper Paper Mills Road in Fyansford, just after 8.30am this morning.

10 Sep 2021 Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat

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Nominations for 2022 Spirit of CFA Awards now open

Nominations for the 2022 Spirit of CFA Awards are now open, recognising outstanding contributions made by CFA volunteers and staff.

9 Sep 2021 Honours and Awards People

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Building connections is the key to a wellbeing check

Two decades as a peer support person has taught CFA District 5 Headquarters Brigade volunteer and Commander David Ferguson that forming a connection is key to getting to the bottom of whether someone ...

9 Sep 2021 Health and Safety Partnerships People

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CFA’s reminder to 'check in' with others this R U OK? DAY

Amid a particularly challenging past two years for Victorians, CFA is marking R U OK? Day and highlighting the importance of mental health and wellbeing on Thursday, 9 September.

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CFA peer promotes the importance of listening

A North East firefighter is encouraging people to seek a genuine check-in of family, friends and colleagues, as CFA marks R U OK? Day.

9 Sep 2021 Events / Fundraising / Offers People

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CFA leader shares his mental health journey

Long-time senior CFA firefighter, Glenn Harrap, shares his own challenges around mental wellbeing this R U OK? Day, hoping to help stamp out the ‘blokey’ culture around men’s mental health.

9 Sep 2021 Events / Fundraising / Offers People

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