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Alpine community engagement

Engaging with the community is a key strategy CFA uses to reduce fire risk and increase community preparedness. This becomes especially important when you consider the high number of visitors during a ...

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14 Aug 2024 Community Safety

Multiagency chemical hazard training exercise in Trentham

CFA led a major multiagency training exercise in Trentham over the weekend, tasking emergency services crews with containing a hazardous material spill in a busy workplace.

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12 Aug 2024 Health and Safety People Training and Recruitment

New Baxter recruit finds CFA family and fulfillment

Following a career change, Chloe Tipple wanted to take on more to ‘feed the soul’ after turning 25. She saw a recruitment advertisement on Facebook for Baxter Fire Brigade and hasn’t ...

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12 Aug 2024 People Training and Recruitment

Unique alpine vehicles for tough terrain

Life at the top of the mountain presents challenging conditions for the Mt Hotham – Dinner Plain Fire Brigade.

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9 Aug 2024 Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

Prioritise cleaning your chimneys this winter

Victorian fire services are recommending homeowners prioritise cleaning their chimneys this winter following 70 residential chimney fires last year.

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8 Aug 2024 Community Safety People

'Ruff' rescue for Molly the dog

When the Erica & District Fire Brigade's pager buzzed on Wednesday night, they had no idea they were about to embark on a paws-itively unexpected rescue.

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8 Aug 2024 Incidents - Others Others People

Goulburn-Murray Water volunteers bolster Boort Fire Brigade

A trio of Boort locals are continuing a tradition of Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) employees volunteering at the local fire brigade.

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7 Aug 2024 Partnerships People Training and Recruitment

Moorooduc brigade celebrates two new tankers

Moorooduc Fire Brigade has welcomed two new tankers which will significantly boost the brigade's ability to serve the local community.

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6 Aug 2024 People Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

Construction begins on Beaufort Fire Station

Construction has begun on the new Beaufort Fire Brigade Station and today CFA members, with local MP Martha Haylett, visited the site to get a sneak peek.

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6 Aug 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

Future of Aireys Inlet riding a wave of inspiration

Growing up along the coast of Aireys Inlet has its perks, and two young working professionals are hoping their friends follow in their footsteps in joining CFA to give back to their community.

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5 Aug 2024 People Training and Recruitment Youth and Juniors

South-east brigades bolster rescue response capabilities

CFA volunteers from Langwarrin and Dromana Fire Brigades have boosted their skills and response capability by recently completing a road crash rescue course.

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5 Aug 2024 People Training and Recruitment