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Hoppers Crossing brigade tests new pumper tanker

Hoppers Crossing Fire Brigade is sporting some shiny new wheels, putting the new prototype pumper tanker to the test over the next 12 months.

16 Jun 2023

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Doreen brigade rallies for donor drive

CFA brigades across Victoria are stirring up interest among members to roll up their sleeves in this year’s Emergency Services Blood Drive and for the first time, Doreen Fire Brigade is signing ...

16 Jun 2023

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Molka opens new fire station

CFA members came together to celebrate the official opening of the new Molka Fire Station on Thursday, 15 June.

15 Jun 2023

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Check your home heating system this frosty season

As the winter chill travels across the state, Victorian fire services are reminding households to remain vigilant when warming their home and make sure heating systems are regularly inspected, to avoi ...

15 Jun 2023

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Pushing (up) for mental health awareness

Members from Wonthaggi Fire Brigade are getting active this month with 13 taking part in The Push-Up Challenge.

15 Jun 2023

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Familiarisation training between CFA and Ambulance Victoria

Ambulance Victoria and CFA crews trained together to improve their inter-operational capabilities.

14 Jun 2023

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Scouts get a sneak peek behind the scenes

Scouts from the Ballarat area recently toured one of CFA’s state-of-the-art training centres, while getting a firsthand look behind the scenes of what it takes to be a volunteer firefighter.

13 Jun 2023

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Understanding Black Summer through research

Science is helping to shape the way Australia can better prepare for devastating bushfire seasons.

13 Jun 2023

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CFA members honoured with Australian Fire Service Medals

Two well-regarded CFA members have been awarded an Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM) in recognition of their dedicated service through CFA as part of the King’s first Birthday Honours List.

12 Jun 2023

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Community change maker honoured with AFSM

Paul Denham AFSM has made an exceptional and distinguished contribution to CFA for more than 45 years, attending thousands of callouts with the three brigades: Barmah, Boronia and Buxton.

12 Jun 2023

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Inspirational leader receives firefighting’s highest honour

Dawn Hartog AFSM is highly regarded within CFA and across the emergency management sector for her dedication, compassion and outstanding leadership.

12 Jun 2023

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Multi-agency team rescues cow and calf

On Saturday 10 June teamwork between a local wildlife rescuer, State Emergency Service (SES), CFA and a farm animal sanctuary helped rescue a cow and her young calf at a rural property on Epping Road ...

12 Jun 2023

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