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Fire restrictions announced for East Gippsland

The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will begin at 01.00am on Monday, 30 January 2023 for the East Gippsland Shire area.

24 Jan 2023 Operational Information

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Fire authorities urge the public to help prevent camp fire catastrophes

The Conservation Regulator, Parks Victoria, Forest Fire Management Victoria, and CFA are joining forces to warn Victorians about the risks of unsafe camp fires and barbecues as tens of thousands of pe ...

24 Jan 2023 Community Safety

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Getaway blaze prompts burn-off warning

Just before 6pm on Saturday afternoon, 21 January, CFA was called to reports of a fire on Edinburgh Road, Montrose.

23 Jan 2023 Incidents - Others Others

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Learning ignites passion

When Isaac Ling was six months old, his dad joined Toomuc Fire Brigade. Now, at 17 years old, Isaac has been a member himself for almost a year – and as the eldest sibling of five, a family tradition ...

23 Jan 2023 People

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Fire restrictions announced for Yarra Ranges, Knox, Manningham and Maroondah council areas

The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will begin at 01.00am on Monday, 30 January 2023 for the following municipalities in CFA’s North East Region:

20 Jan 2023 Operational Information

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Beaconsfield's junior graduates ready to gear up

Beaconsfield Fire Brigade is paving the way for future firefighters following the successful graduation of five of its juniors to senior status through their well-established Juniors Program.

20 Jan 2023 Training and Recruitment Youth and Juniors

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CFA warning to avoid driving through dry grass

CFA has warned Victorians to avoid driving vehicles, farm machinery, mowers and motorbikes through dry grass in coming weeks as conditions heat up and vegetation dries out.

19 Jan 2023 Community Safety

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Operational move

A couple who made the tree-change from the northern suburbs of Melbourne to Monbulk were welcomed by the local brigade – and are now qualified firefighters.

19 Jan 2023 People

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CFA workwear project rolls on

More than 9,100 CFA volunteers have entered the new year donning their new CFA professional workwear, thanks to a $9 million investment to produce up to 30,000 workwear sets for members across Victori ...

18 Jan 2023 Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Fire restrictions announced for Melbourne’s outer south east

The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will begin at 1am on Monday, 30 January 2023 for the following municipalities in CFA’s South East Region:

17 Jan 2023 Operational Information

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Faces of CFA: Bobbie-Lee Nelson

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.

17 Jan 2023 People

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CFA warns south-west farmers to protect crops from fire

CFA is warning south-west farmers to take care with their harvesting, especially following significant rain last spring which has led to prolific growth and delayed both the fire and harvesting season ...

13 Jan 2023 Community Safety

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