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CFA stalwart receives firefighting's highest honour

William (Bill) Johnstone AFSM would be considered one of the most experienced and insightful leaders in emergency services.

26 Jan 2024 Honours and Awards Operational Information People

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Trusted mentor recognised with highest honour

Brigade captain Paula Grosveld has been recognised in today’s Australia Day Honours, receiving an Australian Fire Service Medal for her 36 years of dedicated service to CFA and her community.

26 Jan 2024 Honours and Awards Operational Information People

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AFSM awarded for aviation innovation

John Katakouzinos is a pillar of the Victorian firefighting community, and has been recognised for his commitment with an Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM).

26 Jan 2024 Honours and Awards Operational Information People

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CFA leader receives highest honour

CFA Deputy Chief Officer (DCO) Ross Sullivan has been recognised in today’s Australia Day Honours, receiving an Australian Fire Service Medal for his more than 45 years of dedicated service to CFA and ...

26 Jan 2024 Honours and Awards Operational Information People

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Authorities issue burns warning ahead of long weekend

Following a concerning spike in preventable burns injuries since December, burns specialists at The Alfred have joined forces with CFA to issue an urgent call for action: take care around fire this Au ...

25 Jan 2024 Community Safety Partnerships People

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Rosebud firefighter happy to help in the mountains

Whether near or far from home, 21-year-old Kristin Blight is willing to jump on the truck when the Victorian community calls.

24 Jan 2024 People

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Bernie Fradd stepping down after almost 40 years

District 16 Assistant Chief Fire Officer Bernie Fradd is about to transition into retirement after almost 40 years in emergency service.

24 Jan 2024 Honours and Awards People

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Stephen’s passion for trucks

District mechanical officers (DMO) keep our fleet on the road. We talked to Stephen Puglisi from the Swan Hill workshop, who recently finished his apprenticeship.

17 Jan 2024 People

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Faces of CFA

What binds CFA members is the common goal to protect lives and property. But they are a diverse bunch – every member has a story and Faces of CFA introduces you to just some of those stories.

15 Jan 2024 People

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Volunteers who help with aviation response

There are seven roles available to volunteers to support aviation response. We talked to two volunteers about their roles.

10 Jan 2024 People

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Bonegilla brigade celebrates its centenary

Bonegilla Fire Brigade volunteers were pleasantly surprised to see their first fire truck return to the station as part of their centenary celebration yesterday.

8 Jan 2024 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers People

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