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Faces of CFA

What binds CFA members is the common goal to protect lives and property. But they are a diverse bunch – every member has a story and Faces of CFA introduces you to just some of those stories.

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7 Oct 2024

Prepare your property ahead of increased fire risk

CFA is urging residents to prepare their properties ahead of the fire danger period, with parts of Victoria facing an early start to fire season.

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7 Oct 2024

Firefighter Games a highlight in Swan Reach

More than 70 brigade members recently gathered in Swan Reach to compete in CFA’s District 11 Firefighter Games.

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4 Oct 2024

Works begin on new Pyalong Fire Station

Construction has commenced on a new, modern fire station for the Pyalong Fire Brigade, with the official turning of the sod marking the momentous occasion this week.

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3 Oct 2024

Romsey brigade receives keys to its new tanker

Romsey Fire Brigade has welcomed a new medium tanker into its engine bay and celebrated the official handover with members and dignitaries.

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3 Oct 2024

Multiple CFA crews unite to combat major house fire in Selby

CFA crews from 10 brigades joined forces last week to battle a significant house fire in Selby.

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2 Oct 2024

CFA warn hefty penalties loom for escaped burn-offs

CFA is urging Victorians to take extra precautions while burning-off ahead of the Fire Danger Period (FDP) to avoid penalties and unnecessary use of emergency services resources.

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2 Oct 2024

Importance of preparation one year on from Briagolong

CFA is urging Victorians to begin their property preparation early, as this week marks the one-year anniversary of the large bushfires that broke out in Briagolong, Rawson and Loch Sport.

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1 Oct 2024

Celebrating the contribution of our older volunteers

Today, 1 October, is International Day of Older Persons when we celebrate the contributions made by older people and promote the need for inclusive and age-friendly societies.

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1 Oct 2024

International Day of Older Persons

Today, 1 October, is International Day of Older Persons when we celebrate the contributions made by older people and promote the need for inclusive and age-friendly societies.

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1 Oct 2024

Wodonga West hosts Fijian locals

Last Thursday night, 19 September, Wodonga West Fire Brigade members and members from other brigades in the Wodonga Group hosted a community engagement event for the local Fijian community.

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26 Sep 2024

Youth inspiring at Beaconsfield Upper

Where others may look to their parents for inspiration, Beaconsfield Upper father-son pair Axel and Steve Martin are bucking the trend, with father Steve following in his son’s footsteps .

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26 Sep 2024