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CFA volunteer: 58 years of serving the community

More than half a century of volunteering with the CFA was almost a rite of passage for Tooradin CFA member Garry Luxford whose family history is steeped in serving the local community.

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20 Dec 2024 Honours and Awards People

Total Fire Ban for Mallee and Wimmera

A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for the Mallee and Wimmera fire districts tomorrow, Friday 20 December 2024.

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19 Dec 2024 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire

Sleigh bells and sirens: Geelong West brigade’s festive tradition

For Geelong West Fire Brigade, Christmas Eve is more than just another night; — it’s an annual mission of joy, laughter, and community spirit.

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19 Dec 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers People

Rochester Emergency Services Hub finds home base

Rochester Fire Brigade and Victoria State Emergency Service (VICSES) Rochester Unit volunteers got a first glimpse of their new co-located site this week, with the land search excitingly coming to an ...

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18 Dec 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers Operational Information Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

Firefighters battle bushfire at Creswick

CFA firefighters continue to support Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) crews at a bushfire in Creswick in the state’s west.

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18 Dec 2024 Incidents - Bushfire

Know the fire risks before hitting the road this holiday season

Whilst you might be busy packing the car and planning Christmas lunch don’t forget to check conditions and the VicEmergency app before hitting the road this holiday season.

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18 Dec 2024 Community Safety Health and Safety

Newham brigade's recycled decorations

Newham Fire Brigade members have brought some Christmas sparkle to their home village by using clever recycling.

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17 Dec 2024 Others

Australian Open trophies a smash hit in Mt Eliza

Mount Eliza Fire Brigade swapped sirens for sleigh bells over the weekend, teaming up with Santa to deliver the iconic Australian Open trophies to the Mt Eliza tennis club.

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17 Dec 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers People

Total Fire Ban for Mallee and Wimmera

A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for the Mallee and Wimmera fire districts tomorrow, Tuesday 17 December 2024.

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16 Dec 2024 Community Safety

Total Fire Ban declared across Central, Western, and Gippsland Regions

A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for Monday, 16 December 2024, across the Southwest, Wimmera, Mallee, Central (includes Melbourne and Geelong), North Central, Northern Country and the West and ...

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15 Dec 2024 Community Safety

Successful planned burn at Lockington

On Saturday 8 November, CFA members from Lockington, Pine Grove, Kotta and Bamawm Extension carried out a planned burn in the Lockington Bush Reserve, situated directly north of the Lockington townshi ...

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13 Dec 2024 Community Safety Planning and Research

Supporting those who Keep Victorians safe

The Allan Labor Government is making sure our hardworking emergency services have what they need to keep Victorians safe – with a massive funding boost for new trucks, equipment and technology.

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13 Dec 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers Operational Information Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings