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CFA encourages brigades to compete in State Championships

CFA is encouraging brigades across the state to compete in this year’s CFA/VFBV State Firefighter Championships in March.

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1 Feb 2024

Ash Wednesday 40th commemorations wins community award

The Ash Wednesday 40th Anniversary Commemoration has been honoured with the Cardinia Shire’s “Community Event of the Year” at an Australia Day ceremony last week.

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31 Jan 2024

Keeping our heritage safe

Cultural landmarks, artefacts and other evidence made over thousands of years of continual occupation by Victoria’s Indigenous communities are irreplaceable and protected by law.

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31 Jan 2024

Mosquito Creek's Montanna Maud named Young Citizen of the Year

CFA's Montanna Maud from Mosquito Creek Fire Brigade has been named City of Greater Bendigo's Young Citizen of the year for 2024.

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31 Jan 2024

Vols on Hols program off to a strong start

Participation in the inaugural Vols on Hols program is off to a flying start with 20 visiting CFA members registering and participating in the program to date.

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31 Jan 2024

Death of a member: Garry Mallen, Portland brigade

Today, we mourn the loss of one of our own, Portland Brigade member and former Captain Garry Mallen who passed away this morning while attending a shed fire incident in Portland.

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30 Jan 2024

Statement from CFA: Death of a member

CFA can sadly confirm the death of a member while attending a shed fire incident in Portland this morning.

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30 Jan 2024

Spotlight on a specialist rope rescue team

Every callout is different for Monbulk Fire Brigade’s steep angle rope team.

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29 Jan 2024

Four Victorian firefighters awarded Australian Fire Service Medals

Four highly regarded and dedicated CFA members have been named as this year’s Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM) recipients, in recognition of their devoted service to CFA and their communitie ...

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26 Jan 2024

CFA stalwart receives firefighting's highest honour

William (Bill) Johnstone AFSM would be considered one of the most experienced and insightful leaders in emergency services.

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26 Jan 2024

Trusted mentor recognised with highest honour

Brigade captain Paula Grosveld has been recognised in today’s Australia Day Honours, receiving an Australian Fire Service Medal for her 36 years of dedicated service to CFA and her community.

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26 Jan 2024

AFSM awarded for aviation innovation

John Katakouzinos is a pillar of the Victorian firefighting community, and has been recognised for his commitment with an Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM).

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26 Jan 2024