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Moo-ving rescue after calf falls down mine shaft

CFA crews staged an udderly remarkable rescue over the weekend after a young calf fell down an abandoned mineshaft in Yarck, in the state’s northeast.

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4 Feb 2025 Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat

Firefighter State Championships a chance for skills to shine

CFA is encouraging brigades across the state to compete in this year's CFA/VFBV State Firefighter Championships in March.

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3 Feb 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers

Prepare now ahead of heightened bushfire conditions

CFA is urging Victorians living in high-risk bushfire areas to finalise their bushfire survival plans ahead of a prolonged heatwave set to impact the state from Saturday.

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31 Jan 2025 Community Safety

Euroa members recognised for fire medical response

Euroa Fire Brigade has been recognised for their exemplary community service in CFA’s Fire Medical Response (FMR) Program, going beyond their primary mission of firefighting.

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30 Jan 2025 Community Safety Partnerships People

Crash survivor's emotional reunion with rescuers

Hastings Fire Station was the setting for an emotional reunion last week as Mark Stockwell came face-to-face with the emergency crews who freed him after a tree crushed his car.

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29 Jan 2025 Community Safety Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat Operational Information

Pomonal Fire Brigade recognised for brave efforts

Pomonal Fire Brigade was today recognised for the firefighting efforts of members during the recent Grampians fires and those last February.

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27 Jan 2025 Honours and Awards Incidents - Bushfire

Total Fire Ban for South West, Central, Wimmera, Mallee and North Central

A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for the Wimmera, Mallee, South West, Central, and North Central regions tomorrow, Monday 27 January 2025.

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26 Jan 2025 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire

CFA members receive Australian Fire Service Medals

Six highly regarded CFA members have been named as this year’s Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM) recipients, in recognition of their outstanding service to CFA and their communities.

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26 Jan 2025 Honours and Awards Incidents - Bushfire People

Dedicated volunteer and esteemed trainer recognised for service

CFA Firefighter Diana Billingsley (Di) was recognised in today’s Australia Day Honours, receiving an Australian Fire Service Medal, for her 24 years of dedicated service to CFA and her community ...

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26 Jan 2025 Honours and Awards

Mark King honoured with Australian Fire Service Medal

For over 30 years, Mark King has exemplified the spirit of volunteer firefighting in Victoria.

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26 Jan 2025 Honours and Awards

Volunteer veteran receives Australia’s highest fire honour 

Tim Smith's commitment to safeguarding communities, exceptional leadership, passion and dedication have made a significant impact on the fire services in Victoria and beyond.  

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26 Jan 2025 Honours and Awards

Respected leader honoured with AFSM

Mark Gunning’s more than four decades of service to CFA, Fire Rescue Victoria and the broader fire and emergency services is testament to his commitment to the protection and wellbeing of all Vi ...

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26 Jan 2025 Honours and Awards