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Working together for a fire safe lifestyle

CFA is collaborating with Lifestyle Communities to provide Fire Equipment Maintenance services at all 22 of their community locations across Victoria.

28 Feb 2024 Community Safety

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Catastrophic Fire Danger for Wimmera

With active fires ongoing in the landscape, CFA is urging community members in the west of the state to be on high alert tomorrow due to a Catastrophic Fire Danger Rating in the Wimmera Region.

27 Feb 2024 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire People

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The west takes another hit

Only nine days after the Pomonal fire, on Thursday 22 February many communities in the west of the state again faced a serious bushfire emergency.

26 Feb 2024 Incidents - Bushfire

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CFA proud to continue supporting the Good Friday Appeal in 2024

Easter is just around the corner, which means CFA volunteers are about to hit Victorian streets and rattle tins to fundraise for the annual Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) Good Friday Appeal.

23 Feb 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers Partnerships

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Total Fire Ban for six fire weather districts

A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for the Mallee, Wimmera, Northern Country, North Central, South West and Central regions tomorrow, Thursday 22 February 2024.

21 Feb 2024 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire People

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Cann Valley Fire Brigade turns 75

While Cann Valley Fire Brigade has been going strong for 77 years, it was not until earlier this month (7 February) that brigade members got the opportunity to gather and celebrate their 75-year miles ...

20 Feb 2024 Honours and Awards Operational Information People

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Brigade attends Heyfield Timber Festival

Heyfield Fire Brigade members attended the Heyfield Timber Festival to entertain locals and pass on fire safety information.

20 Feb 2024 Community Safety Events / Fundraising / Offers

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Daylesford and Hepburn volunteers praised for their rescue efforts

Daylesford and Hepburn brigade members met with CFA Chief Officer Jason Heffernan to highlight the importance of road crash rescue brigades and the vital work they do in the community.

19 Feb 2024 Community Safety Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat Training and Recruitment

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CFA supports Mirboo North community

When the residents of Mirboo North lost reticulated water supply due to storm damage, staff from CFA’s State Logistics Centre (SLC) and Mirboo North Fire Brigade members were there to heed to th ...

16 Feb 2024 Incidents - Others Operational Information Others

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Firefighters saved by training during burnover

Firefighters of the Eureka Group Strike Team have told how CFA training helped save their lives during a burnover on the fireground in Pomonal yesterday.

14 Feb 2024 Incidents - Bushfire Training and Recruitment

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Pomonal fire incident

CFA can confirm that five members sustained minor injuries after their vehicle was involved in a burnover while on the fireground at Pomonal near the Grampians National Park this afternoon.

13 Feb 2024 Incidents - Bushfire People

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Catastrophic Fire Danger for Wimmera - UPDATED

CFA is urging community members in the west of the state to be on high alert tomorrow (13 February) due to a Catastrophic Fire Danger Rating in the Wimmera Region.

12 Feb 2024 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire Operational Information

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