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Six commended for their critical response

Three CFA members and three citizens have been commended for their composed and specialised response throughout a highly critical health incident involving a fellow member.

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27 Nov 2024

Fire restrictions announced for southeast Victoria 

The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will begin at 1:00am on Monday, December 9, for the following municipalities in CFA’s southeast region:

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26 Nov 2024

First responders honoured one year on from Daylesford tragedy

First responders to the devastating Daylesford crash have been honoured one year after the horrific accident that claimed five lives.

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26 Nov 2024

Brigade honours 30 years of communications support

Judy, like many women of her time, has made a significant contribution to her brigade and operations by supporting her husband, neighbours, friends and relatives as they protected lives and property i ...

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22 Nov 2024

Total Fire Ban for Mallee and Wimmera

A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for the Mallee and Wimmera tomorrow, Saturday 23 November 2024.

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22 Nov 2024

170 years for one of Victoria's oldest volunteer fire brigades

It was a fire in a baker’s shop in November 1854 that first spurred on the locals of Castlemaine to form a volunteer fire brigade. 

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21 Nov 2024

CFA instructors boost NT firefighting capability

Four CFA volunteers have returned from the Northern Territory after delivering vital firefighting training to their peers on behalf of Bushfires NT.

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20 Nov 2024

Echuca fireys win NSW State Championships

Echuca Fire Brigade claimed a historic win at the recent NSW State Championships in Wagga Wagga, becoming the first-ever Victorian brigade to win the prestigious Alfred Webb Cup.

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19 Nov 2024

CFA crews battle more than 130 fires

It was a busy weekend for CFA crews, who responded to more than 130 fires across the state.

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18 Nov 2024

Total Fire Ban for Wimmera

A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for the Wimmera tomorrow, Sunday 17 November, 2024 after significant fires kicked off today in the west of the state.

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16 Nov 2024

Ten trucks to boost CFA's driver training

CFA is boosting its driver training capability across Victoria thanks to 10 new driver training trucks along with additional driving educators.

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15 Nov 2024

Works underway at Newborough Fire Station

Construction has begun on Newborough Fire Brigade’s new home, with members gathering today to mark the official turning of the sod at the new fire station site.

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15 Nov 2024