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Fire services calling for diligence when decorating this Christmas

Victorians are once again detangling Christmas lights to brighten up their homes for the festive season, but the holiday cheer comes with a warning from Victorian fire services, cautioning lights need ...

1 Dec 2023

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CFA marks International Day of People with Disability

Fifteen years ago, CFA Foster Brigade volunteer Paula Crossley had an accident that left her a paraplegic and this International Day of People with a Disability Paula reflects on her time during recov ...

1 Dec 2023

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Fire restrictions announced for District 13

The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will begin at 01.00am on Monday, 18 December for the following municipalities in CFA’s District 13:

1 Dec 2023

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Toolangi Brigade celebrates 70 years

It’s the camaraderie and service to the community that binds the Toolangi Fire Brigade together which was celebrated at their 70th anniversary last weekend.

30 Nov 2023

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First day of summer prompts reminder to consider your pets this season

As the first day of summer approaches, CFA with RSPCA Victoria, is reminding Victorians to consider their pets and livestock in their bushfire survival plan.

30 Nov 2023

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Summer Seasonal Outlook for Victoria released

Victoria is facing an increased risk of fires in western and central Victoria this summer, according to the AFAC Seasonal Bushfire Outlook for Summer.

30 Nov 2023

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Agencies work together for life saving training

Local CFA crews from Wandin and Seville undertook life-saving road crash rescue training this week alongside Victoria Police and Ambulance Victoria. 

30 Nov 2023

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Corio brigade turns 30

CFA volunteers and community members marked the 30th anniversary of the Corio brigade last weekend.

30 Nov 2023

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Training our eyes in the skies

CFA has hosted a multi-agency training course at VEMTC Bangholme to provide Airborne Information Gathering (AIG) operators with the opportunity to confirm their skills prior to the 2023-24 fire season ...

28 Nov 2023

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Moe celebrates new fire station

Moe locals are celebrating the official opening of the town’s new fire station.

28 Nov 2023

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Strathfieldsaye celebrates extension

The Strathfieldsaye community turned out in droves to support the local fire brigade on Sunday as it celebrated a $451,000 station extension.

28 Nov 2023

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A day to learn fire safety

Support staff behind the successful concert series 'A Day on the Green' have learned how to safely attack small fires thanks to the members from CFA’s Community Infrastructure team.

27 Nov 2023

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