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Diamond Creek Fire Brigade boosts confidence in young members

When CFA volunteer firefighters Kellie Clarkson and Jodie Harris joined Diamond Creek Fire Brigade, they were not sure what to expect.

22 Oct 2021 People

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Chief Officer encourages AFSM nominations

CFA Chief Officer Jason Heffernan is encouraging members of our communities to submit nominations for the Australian Fire Services Medal (AFSM).

20 Oct 2021 Honours and Awards

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Rescue crews free passenger in Baxter

CFA firefighters helped free a passenger of a vehicle after it collided with a shop window at Baxter Plaza on Monday, 18 October.

20 Oct 2021 Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat

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Fuel reduction burns prepare Manangatang for fire season

CFA firefighters led fuel reduction burns in Manangatang over the weekend and used it as an opportunity to bring locals up to speed about bushfire safety.

20 Oct 2021 Community Safety

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A new set of keys for Stratford and Stradbroke Group

Local CFA brigades across the Wellington council area are showing off their new wheels after receiving replacement Field Command Vehicles (FCV) last week.

19 Oct 2021 Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Faces of CFA - Shaun Williams

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

19 Oct 2021 People

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CFA announces start of the fire season

Fire restrictions have been declared in parts of North West Victoria, marking the start of the 2021/22 fire season in Victoria.

18 Oct 2021 Community Safety

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Working as one gets the job done in Pakenham

Volunteer firefighters from Officer, Pakenham, Nar Nar Goon and Toomuc were called to a house fire in Drysdale Street, Pakenham in support of Fire Rescue Victoria around 12.45pm yesterday.

15 Oct 2021 Incidents - Structure Partnerships

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Cann River ready for fire season

Local emergency services hosted an informative community event in Cann River at the weekend, drawing more than 150 attendees to learn about emergency preparedness and available support services.

15 Oct 2021 Community Safety Events / Fundraising / Offers

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Victorians reminded to apply for fire permits

Victoria’s fire services are reminding Victorians to apply for a permit if they need to use open fire this fire season.

15 Oct 2021 Community Safety

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A celebration of CFA’s rural women

The vital role of women to their communities, their brigades, and to CFA as an organisation is being celebrated as CFA marks International Rural Women’s Day on 15 October.

15 Oct 2021 Events / Fundraising / Offers Inclusion and Fairness People

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