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Burnbank Brigade Celebrates 80 Years

Burnbank Fire Brigade has marked its 80 year anniversary with an event to celebrate its history and contribution to the local community.

12 Feb 2024 Honours and Awards People

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CFA researcher paves the way for women in STEM

Dr Tegan Brown is one of many incredible women researchers paving the way for women and girls who are looking to take on careers in STEM (science technology, engineering and mathematics).

11 Feb 2024 Inclusion and Fairness People Planning and Research

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Vale Garry Mallen

The Funeral Service for the late Garry James Mallen was held today (Friday 9 February) at the Portland Civic Hall, Bentinck Street, Portland

9 Feb 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers People

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Farmers urged to monitor damp haystacks for fire risk

CFA is urging farmers to ramp up their hay maintenance for the remainder of the season, following a surge in haystack fires, with CFA responding to more than 50 since November.

9 Feb 2024 Environment Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire

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Garry Mallen funeral details

The funeral of Garry Mallen, former captain of Portland Fire Brigade and the brigade's current 4th Lieutenant, will be held at 2pm tomorrow (Friday 9 February) at Portland Civic Hall, Bentinck St, Por ...

8 Feb 2024 People

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Remembering the 2009 fires 15 years on

Saturday 7 February 2009 changed our state and the lives of thousands of people forever.

7 Feb 2024 Incidents - Bushfire Others

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Roadshow Films CFA fundraiser a success

Thank you to everyone who supported the CFA preview screenings of the Australian movie Force of Nature: The Dry 2.

6 Feb 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers

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A valid reason to talk to people who have a disability

People with a disability have a much higher risk of injury in a house fire. Did you know that more than 60 per cent of people who die in house fires have a disability?

6 Feb 2024 Community Safety Partnerships

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CFA Pride helps members to thrive

For the 9th consecutive year, CFA members have taken part in the annual Midsumma Pride March.

5 Feb 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers Inclusion and Fairness People

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Tourism businesses to become better prepared for fire risk

Victorian tourism business owners can now better prepare themselves ahead of fire seasons, thanks to CFA’s new Bushfire Planning for Tourism Businesses free online module.

5 Feb 2024 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire Planning and Research

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