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Moment of peace captured near the Beaufort fireground

In a rare moment of peace District Mechanical Officer Garry Drabsch was snapped between jobs as the haze from the Beaufort fire loomed nearby.

1 Mar 2024 Incidents - Bushfire People Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Family reunion on the Pomonal fireground

As fires moved through the Grampians earlier this month, crews were called from across Victoria to assist communities and defend property in the line of fire.

28 Feb 2024 Incidents - Bushfire People

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Catastrophic Fire Danger for Wimmera

With active fires ongoing in the landscape, CFA is urging community members in the west of the state to be on high alert tomorrow due to a Catastrophic Fire Danger Rating in the Wimmera Region.

27 Feb 2024 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire People

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Total Fire Ban for six fire weather districts

A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for the Mallee, Wimmera, Northern Country, North Central, South West and Central regions tomorrow, Thursday 22 February 2024.

21 Feb 2024 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire People

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Cann Valley Fire Brigade turns 75

While Cann Valley Fire Brigade has been going strong for 77 years, it was not until earlier this month (7 February) that brigade members got the opportunity to gather and celebrate their 75-year miles ...

20 Feb 2024 Honours and Awards Operational Information People

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Pomonal fire incident

CFA can confirm that five members sustained minor injuries after their vehicle was involved in a burnover while on the fireground at Pomonal near the Grampians National Park this afternoon.

13 Feb 2024 Incidents - Bushfire People

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Burnbank Brigade Celebrates 80 Years

Burnbank Fire Brigade has marked its 80 year anniversary with an event to celebrate its history and contribution to the local community.

12 Feb 2024 Honours and Awards People

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CFA researcher paves the way for women in STEM

Dr Tegan Brown is one of many incredible women researchers paving the way for women and girls who are looking to take on careers in STEM (science technology, engineering and mathematics).

11 Feb 2024 Inclusion and Fairness People Planning and Research

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Vale Garry Mallen

The Funeral Service for the late Garry James Mallen was held today (Friday 9 February) at the Portland Civic Hall, Bentinck Street, Portland

9 Feb 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers People

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Garry Mallen funeral details

The funeral of Garry Mallen, former captain of Portland Fire Brigade and the brigade's current 4th Lieutenant, will be held at 2pm tomorrow (Friday 9 February) at Portland Civic Hall, Bentinck St, Por ...

8 Feb 2024 People

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