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Casterton Fire Brigade celebrates

Casterton Fire Brigade celebrated its 54th Annual Dinner on 12 October at Finley Emporium, Casterton.

14 Oct 2024 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers People

Appointment of CFA CEO - Greg Leach AFSM

I am delighted to announce that following an extensive search Greg Leach AFSM has been appointed by the Victorian Government as the new Chief Executive Officer for CFA.

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11 Oct 2024 Others People

A force for prevention

Made up of more than 700 volunteers from brigades across the state, CFA’s Planned Burn Taskforce (PBTF) is a critical initiative to reduce the severity of bushfire, and protect lives, properties ...

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11 Oct 2024 Community Safety

Horsham café devastated by fire

At around 2am on 9 October, a fierce blaze tore through Horsham's cherished Farmhouse Providore Café.

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11 Oct 2024 Incidents - Structure

Hay season comes early in the west amid heightened fire risk

With hay season arriving early in western Victoria and parts of the state facing an increased fire risk this spring, CFA is urging farmers to take extra care to prevent haystack fires.

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11 Oct 2024 Community Safety Incidents - Others Others People

World-first fire aviation simulator launched

CFA has created a world-first mixed reality fire aviation simulator which will improve the training and skills of hundreds of the state’s eyes in the sky.

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9 Oct 2024 Partnerships Training and Recruitment Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

Awards for three inspirational CFA women

The Australasian Women in Emergencies Network Awards honour inspirational women who make a significant difference in emergency management and disaster resilience across Australia, New Zealand, and the ...

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9 Oct 2024 Honours and Awards

Wangaratta training campus celebrates 40 years

One of CFA’s eight training facilities used by firefighters celebrated its 40th anniversary with members and families on the weekend.

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8 Oct 2024 Community Safety Events / Fundraising / Offers People

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 People

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 Community Safety Health and Safety People

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 Events / Fundraising / Offers People Training and Recruitment

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 Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings