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Ballarat firey remembers Ash Wednesday 40 years on

On a very hot Wednesday in February 1983, 19-year-old Don Garlick had finished work for the day in Heatherdale, and as he was getting into his car he glanced up at the hills and saw a billow of smoke.

13 Feb 2023 People

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Ash Wednesday Commemoration

On Sunday 12 February, hundreds of CFA members will join families, emergency services sector partners and local community members to mark the 40th anniversary of Ash Wednesday, one of the most signifi ...

10 Feb 2023 Events / Fundraising / Offers

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Brigades battle grassfire near Ararat

Firefighters and waterbombing aircraft have been battling a grassfire near Ararat this afternoon (9 February).

9 Feb 2023 Incidents - Bushfire

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Mulching works to reduce fuel loads in Dargo

The South East CFA Vegetation Management team will begin mulching works on Monday, 13 February to reduce fuel loads in the Dargo township.

9 Feb 2023 Environment Community Safety

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Nominations open for fire service honour

Nominate an outstanding CFA member for an Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM) in the next round of Australian Honours.

8 Feb 2023 Honours and Awards

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Victorian firefighter trains in South Wales

Welshman Alan Thomas is a dedicated Bacchus Marsh firefighter. So much so, that last November when he went back to Wales to get married, he made the time to keep up his firefighting skills by training ...

8 Feb 2023 People Training and Recruitment

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Forever remembered: Anniversary of 2009 bushfires

Today (7 February) will forever be a time for sombre reflection for CFA members.

7 Feb 2023 Community Safety People

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Be prepared and know when to leave early

As the Victorian fire season carries on and the risk of grassfires increases, CFA is urging people to have a bushfire survival plan in place and know when to leave early.

6 Feb 2023 Community Safety

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Grassfire in Plumpton

At about 3pm on Wednesday 1 February, firefighters responded to reports of a grassfire spreading at Leakes Rd in Plumpton, east of Melton.

4 Feb 2023 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire

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Mt Buffalo high angle rescue

CFA firefighters participated in a multi-agency high angle rescue at Mount Buffalo at 3.58pm on Thursday, 2 February.

3 Feb 2023 Incidents - Others Others

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Springhurst work horse recognised for over 65 years of service

Stalwart of the Springhurst community, Brian Dunne, has been recognised for his incredible 68 years of service as a CFA member, when he was awarded a National Medal and five Clasps at the Springhurst ...

3 Feb 2023 Honours and Awards People

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