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Role played by CFA in the snowfields

Firefighting in Victoria’s alpine regions provides unique challenges for our volunteers.

1 Jul 2022 Community Safety Incidents - Structure

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New FCV for Peninsula Group

Peninsula Group of Brigades has received a new addition to their fleet and named it in honour of a former Group Communications Officer.

30 Jun 2022 Honours and Awards Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Weekend ignites new skills

Young volunteers from 23 brigades came together last weekend in Sale for the second of the Cadet Pilot Projects weekend Camps. Aimed at 16 and 17 year old CFA Members, the camps aimed to better engage ...

30 Jun 2022 People Training and Recruitment Youth and Juniors

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Electrical appliances spark warning for Burns Awareness Month

To mark Burns Awareness Month, Victorian firefighters have joined The Alfred to remind Victorians to make sure their electrical appliances are safe this winter.

29 Jun 2022 Community Safety

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Fire Danger Ratings are changing soon

The way we determine and communicate Fire Danger Ratings is changing.

29 Jun 2022 Community Safety Planning and Research

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Life memberships for brigade's founding members

The five founding members of District 13’s headquarters brigade have received Brigade Life Membership Medals in recognition of their efforts to establish the brigade.

27 Jun 2022 Honours and Awards

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A lifetime of service honoured

Sassafras-Ferny Creek Fire Brigade took time recently to mark the lifelong contribution of brigade volunteer and District 13 Bushfire Instructor Richard Cromb.

27 Jun 2022 Honours and Awards

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Forty years of dedication to Goldfields Group

After four decades leading the Goldfields Group as Group Officer, Robert Ipsen is stepping down, with Deputy Group Officer Peter Higgins recently elected to fill his shoes.

24 Jun 2022 People

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A-positive start to the Blood Challenge

Three weeks into the Emergency Services Blood Challenge and CFA members have already saved over 800 lives.

24 Jun 2022 Others People

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Thank you from The Royal Children's Hospital

On Thursday 16 June The Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne hosted an event to thank the community and fundraising groups for their part in raising a record $22,328,154 for the 2022 Good Friday Appeal ...

23 Jun 2022 Events / Fundraising / Offers

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Joint statement from CFA Chair, CEO and Chief Officer

CFA has been on a journey to improve its culture, to ensure it is a great place to volunteer and work and grow diversity in its membership base. We want to see, and have, a positive environment for ...

23 Jun 2022 People

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