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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

Romsey brigade receives keys to its new tanker

Romsey Fire Brigade has welcomed a new medium tanker into its engine bay and celebrated the official handover with members and dignitaries.

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3 Oct 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

Multiple CFA crews unite to combat major house fire in Selby

CFA crews from 10 brigades joined forces last week to battle a significant house fire in Selby.

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2 Oct 2024 Community Safety Incidents - Structure People

CFA warn hefty penalties loom for escaped burn-offs

CFA is urging Victorians to take extra precautions while burning-off ahead of the Fire Danger Period (FDP) to avoid penalties and unnecessary use of emergency services resources.

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2 Oct 2024 Community Safety

Importance of preparation one year on from Briagolong

CFA is urging Victorians to begin their property preparation early, as this week marks the one-year anniversary of the large bushfires that broke out in Briagolong, Rawson and Loch Sport.

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1 Oct 2024 Environment Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire