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Fireys rescue man and dog from burning home

CFA firefighters have rescued a man and his dog from a burning home in Wyndham Vale.

13 Nov 2021

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Youth leading the way in CFA

Young members in the north east of Victoria have taken the initiative to ensure they are maximising their CFA experience from an early age.

12 Nov 2021

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The cultural significance of scarred trees

Planted trees and gardens are an important feature of most communities to commemorate and remind us of our local history. Many native plantings have significance for Aboriginal communities. These impo ...

12 Nov 2021

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CFA firefighter gives a helping hand

A CFA Commander is among passers-by praised for their quick thinking and support when a boy fell off his bike while riding past Damascus College in Mt Clear with his friends earlier this week.

12 Nov 2021

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Fire restrictions announced across Hindmarsh and parts of Yarriambiack

CFA has announced fire restrictions across Hindmarsh and parts of Yarriambiack local government areas.

10 Nov 2021

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Donations deliver defibrillator for every CFA fire truck

Victoria’s volunteer firefighters and the communities we serve will be even better protected while training and responding to emergencies thanks to generous community donations that will enable a defi ...

10 Nov 2021

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Fireys battle multiple roadside grassfires in Macorna

Volunteer firefighters have been praised after saving two houses and several sheds after multiple grassfires broke out along an 11-kilometre stretch of the Loddon Valley Highway near Macorna today, 9 ...

9 Nov 2021

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Hamilton Fire Brigade draws on proud history for future success

While disappointing, the decision to formally cancel Hamilton Fire Brigade’s 150th anniversary celebration has not dampened the members’ pride in their historic brigade.

9 Nov 2021

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CFA's largest team exercise challenge

The CFA Team Exercise Challenge recently returned for the fourth time, and proved to be the biggest challenge yet. An impressive 72 teams with a total of 338 members competed to accumulate the greates ...

8 Nov 2021

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VESEP funding boost for brigades

CFA brigades and groups will share in more than $14 million in funding from the Victorian Government as part of the 2021-22 Volunteer Emergency Services Equipment Program (VESEP) grants.

5 Nov 2021

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Baranduda blaze recreated for IMT training

A dangerous grass fire that threatened homes, an aged care facility, and Australian Defence Force land has been replicated as part of an important training exercise for emergency agencies.

5 Nov 2021

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Following in the family's footsteps

Sophie Maher is currently 1st Lieutenant at Red Cliffs Fire Brigade and also a Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) firey. She spoke about how her passion for CFA first started ...

5 Nov 2021

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