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CFA members rise to the (blood) challenge

The 2023 Emergency Services Blood Drive has kicked off and CFA is calling on its members and their families to roll up their sleeves to save lives.

5 Jun 2023

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Firefighters battle Sale shop fire

Firefighters battled a building fire in Foster Street at Sale overnight on Saturday 3 June.

5 Jun 2023

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Students fired up to learn about local risks

In the past few years, Harkaway Primary School has endured months of lockdown, COVID-19 outbreaks, storm damage and power outages.

2 Jun 2023

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Make fire safety a priority in the kitchen this winter

As Victorians rug up for the first day of winter, the state’s fire services are reminding the community to pay close attention in the kitchen as cooking is the single largest cause of fire in resident ...

1 Jun 2023

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Victorians to expect a warmer and drier winter ahead

Parts of Victoria experienced a wetter than normal autumn, but the forecast for winter is drier with warmer conditions than average, according to the Australian Seasonal Bushfire Outlook for Winter, r ...

1 Jun 2023

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Smoke Alarm installation program heads to the hills

From Buchan to Butchers Ridge, W-tree, Gelantipy and beyond, CFA members headed to Buchan and surrounds with the

1 Jun 2023

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Training on the train for CFA members

Members from CFA attended a multi-agency training hosted by Metro Trains to familiarise themselves with working with trains in an emergency situation.

31 May 2023

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Why science and innovation are important for CFA

At CFA, we recognise that Victorian communities and our natural and built environments are changing rapidly. Associated with this are rapid changes in the nature and occurrences of fires and other eme ...

29 May 2023

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CFA women in south-east are flourishing

Despite women being underrepresented in emergency services, the District 8 Women’s Network is flourishing with many opportunities being offered.

29 May 2023

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CFA cadet camp boosts teen fireys' skills

A group of 50 firefighting teens came together for a live fire training and networking camp at the CFA Central Highlands Victorian Emergency Management Training Centre (VEMTC) last weekend.

26 May 2023

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Coast Guard Captain becomes first Deputy Group Officer of his kind

Hastings Coast Guard Captain Jeremy West is the latest member to etch his name in CFA history, becoming the first Deputy Group Officer (DGO) to be elected in a coast guard brigade associated group.

25 May 2023

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