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Dromana boat shed falls to flames

On Wednesday morning (1 February), CFA crews responded to reports of a historic boat shed ablaze on the Mornington Peninsula.

2 Feb 2023 Incidents - Others Incidents - Structure Others

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Vehicle exhaust sparks grassfire

CFA firefighters battled a grassfire on Kilmore at around 3.43pm last Friday, 27 January.

1 Feb 2023 Incidents - Bushfire

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Fire restrictions now apply across Victoria

The Fire Danger Period (FDP) has now come into effect across all municipalities under CFA Fire Districts in Victoria.

30 Jan 2023 Community Safety Operational Information

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Whittlesea welcomes young members

Young people are an important part of a healthy brigade. But the number of operational members aged 16 and 17 years old is relatively low and this is something the Youth Team at CFA aims to change.

30 Jan 2023 People

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South Gippsland CFA duo named Citizens of the Year

South East CFA members, Max Wood and Kira Waldron, have swept the South Gippsland Citizen and Young Citizen of the Year awards for 2023.

27 Jan 2023 People

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AFSM for dedicated Ballarat firey

Mark Cartledge has received recognition for his thirty-year commitment to firefighting by being named a recipient of the Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM).

26 Jan 2023 Honours and Awards People

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Five CFA members awarded Australian Fire Service Medals

Five decorated CFA members have been named as this year’s Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM) recipients, in recognition of their dedicated service to CFA and their communities.

26 Jan 2023 Honours and Awards People

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Panton Hill CFA veteran honoured with AFSM

Neil Marshall’s long and distinguished service to CFA spans more than 61 years.

26 Jan 2023 Honours and Awards People

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Champion of change honoured with AFSM

Many people across CFA and the wider emergency services have benefited from Michael Rowe’s vision, diligence and commitment to community safety and inclusion across his 42-year volunteer career.

26 Jan 2023 Honours and Awards People

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Ken Stuart humbled by AFSM honour

A CFA volunteer firefighter for more than 55 years, Kenneth (Ken) Stuart has been awarded the Australian Fire Service Medal in the Australia Day Honours to recognise his strong leadership and dedicati ...

26 Jan 2023 Honours and Awards People

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Esteemed Ferntree Gully firey takes out AFSM honour

Recognised as one of the most experienced and valued leaders by his peers in the North East, Robert ‘Toddy’ Small will be awarded an Australian Fire Services Medal (AFSM) as part of this years’ Austra ...

26 Jan 2023 Honours and Awards People

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Ash Wednesday 40th Anniversary Commemoration Event

16 February 2023 marks the 40th anniversary of Ash Wednesday, one of the most significant bushfire events in Australian history. It claimed the lives of 47 Victorians.

25 Jan 2023 Events / Fundraising / Offers

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