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Hilldene brigade: a century of protecting its community

Hilldene Fire Brigade marked a century of protecting its community with a celebratory dinner and awards to acknowledge its long-serving members.

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20 Aug 2024

Traditional Owner-led burn promotes restoration

A cultural burn in the north-east of the state has seen significant positive impacts for the area.

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16 Aug 2024

Volunteering brings many Ben-efits for new CFA member

New friends and new skills are just two of the positive impacts for Ben La Vale after joining CFA.

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15 Aug 2024

Sweet incentive for Noojee recruits

Noojee volunteers were successful in thinking outside the box with a sweet incentive to find new members.

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14 Aug 2024

Alpine community engagement

Engaging with the community is a key strategy CFA uses to reduce fire risk and increase community preparedness. This becomes especially important when you consider the high number of visitors during a ...

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14 Aug 2024

Multiagency chemical hazard training exercise in Trentham

CFA led a major multiagency training exercise in Trentham over the weekend, tasking emergency services crews with containing a hazardous material spill in a busy workplace.

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12 Aug 2024

New Baxter recruit finds CFA family and fulfillment

Following a career change, Chloe Tipple wanted to take on more to ‘feed the soul’ after turning 25. She saw a recruitment advertisement on Facebook for Baxter Fire Brigade and hasn’t ...

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12 Aug 2024

Unique alpine vehicles for tough terrain

Life at the top of the mountain presents challenging conditions for the Mt Hotham – Dinner Plain Fire Brigade.

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9 Aug 2024

Prioritise cleaning your chimneys this winter

Victorian fire services are recommending homeowners prioritise cleaning their chimneys this winter following 70 residential chimney fires last year.

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8 Aug 2024

'Ruff' rescue for Molly the dog

When the Erica & District Fire Brigade's pager buzzed on Wednesday night, they had no idea they were about to embark on a paws-itively unexpected rescue.

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8 Aug 2024