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Major upgrade for CFA Digital Library

A better experience on mobile devices and single sign-on for CFA members are just two of the enhancements that will be launched on the upgraded CFA Digital Library this week.

18 Mar 2024 Others

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Diversity brings new perspective to Shepparton East brigade

Three new recruits have helped to reinvigorate Shepparton East Fire Brigade and also assisted to educate newly settled migrants.

18 Mar 2024 Inclusion and Fairness People Training and Recruitment

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Inter-brigade brilliance at VFBV Junior State Championships

Over the second weekend of March, the collective junior brigades of Research and Diamond Creek proudly represented their community at the VFBV State Urban Junior Championships in Mooroopna.

16 Mar 2024 Youth and Juniors

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Outstanding Service Medal presentation at Newmerella

On 16 March, ex-Captain of Newmerella Fire Brigade, Des Ryan, was awarded an Outstanding Service Medal and honoured by his brigade and peers from the group, district and Volunteer Fire Brigades Victor ...

16 Mar 2024 Honours and Awards

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Brigade supports the Casey Festival of Colours

On Saturday 16 March 2024, Beaconsfield Fire Brigade members were invited to participate in the Holi Festival of Colours event at Akoonah Park in Berwick.

16 Mar 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers

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Doing it for the kids

A traumatic bus incident last year inspired Eynesbury Fire Brigade to raise money for the annual Good Friday Appeal.

15 Mar 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers Partnerships People

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Lend a hand this Easter in Mallacoota

CFA is calling for interested members headed to Mallacoota this coming Easter to lend a hand in the Vols on Hols program as tens of thousands of visitors are set to make their way to the region.

15 Mar 2024 Community Safety Operational Information Training and Recruitment

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Hallam woman's 30 year history with Champs

When it comes to the State Firefighter Championships you'd be hard pressed to find someone more devoted than Hallam Captain Michele Lovett.

15 Mar 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers People Youth and Juniors

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Thousands of new radios to be rolled out across the state

CFA is set to deliver more than 18,000 new radios across the state which will improve brigades’ communication in the field.

14 Mar 2024 People Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Water bombing aircraft put to the test

Victoria’s water bombing aircraft have been put to the test to help determine the best aircraft tank to use in the future.

14 Mar 2024 Operational Information Planning and Research Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Fire safety information delivered straight to your email inbox

CFA is launching an upgrade to its subscriber email service allowing users to tailor the fire safety information and advice they receive.

14 Mar 2024 Community Safety Health and Safety

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Burn-off permits issued for farmers

CFA is preparing to issue a small number of Schedule 13 planned burn permits to farmers around Ballarat, Ararat and surrounds to help with farming practices in broadacre farming.

14 Mar 2024 Others

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