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Victorian emergency services to support Queensland storm response

This week, 111 Victorian emergency management personnel are travelling to Queensland to support local emergency services with flood and storm response efforts.

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29 Dec 2023

Send out 2023 with a certified banger, not illegal fireworks

Victorians are reminded to leave fireworks to the professionals this New Year’s Eve or risk serious injuries, fires or harsh penalties blowing their chances of a great start to 2024.

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29 Dec 2023

Memorial Service held for dedicated volunteer firefighter

A memorial service has been held to honour the life of New South Wales Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Group Captain and former CFA firefighter Dale Bowles, who tragically died in the line of duty earlie ...

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29 Dec 2023

Drone trial in the west a success

CFA members conducted a planned burn in Western Victoria trialling new technology for the first time.

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28 Dec 2023

How brigades prepare for the tourism season

During summer the population of some small towns can grow to ten times or more their normal size. Here’s how three brigades deal with the increased fire risk.

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27 Dec 2023

Brigade’s passion for safety drives speed limit reduction

Gooram Fire Brigade has led the charge to reduce the speed limit on a notoriously dangerous road near the town.

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21 Dec 2023

Tarrawingee memorial service to mark tragedy 80 years ago

This year marks the 80th anniversary of the Tarrawingee fire tragedy, with a special memorial service held on Friday 22 December at the Tarrawingee Memorial Stone.

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20 Dec 2023

Travellers warned to stay informed this summer

Before hitting the roads this summer on your travels, CFA is urging Victorians to check local conditions, download the VicEmergency app and familiarise yourself with Fire Danger Ratings.

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19 Dec 2023

Harkaway Primary School awarded for fire safety program

Harkaway Primary School has been honoured for its dedication to fire education with a national award.

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18 Dec 2023

Aerial firefighting fleet ready to keep Victorians safe

Victoria’s aerial firefighting fleet of helicopters, air tankers and planes are ready to take to the skies and protect Victorians this fire season, with new additions to the fleet.

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18 Dec 2023