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25th anniversary of the Longford gas explosion

Today (25 September) marks the 25th anniversary of the fatal explosion at the Esso gas plant at Longford, south of Sale, a significant emergency event that impacted Victorians for many weeks.

25 Sep 2023 Incidents - Structure People

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Start preparing your property for fire season

As Victoria’s weather begins to warm and we edge closer to an earlier fire season, CFA’s message to those in high-risk bushfire areas is clear – prepare your property.

14 Sep 2023 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire People

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Upwey Fire Brigade invests in their juniors

Investing in youth is key for Upwey Fire Brigade, whose Junior program is a core function of their brigade.

13 Sep 2023 People Youth and Juniors

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Representing CFA on the global stage

CFA has produced a new version of its renewable energy guidelines – the first of its kind in the world.

12 Sep 2023 People Planning and Research

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Mallacoota's road to recovery

Impacted by the 2019-2020 bushfires, Mallacoota is now seeing a strong recovery with community members playing a big part in its renewal.

9 Sep 2023 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire People

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Yallourn North smoke alarm drive

An ageing population has driven a local CFA brigade to install smoke alarms into more than 50 homes this month in an effort to keep the community safe.

7 Sep 2023 Community Safety People

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A cardiac arrest survivor’s tearful reunion

A father who suffered a cardiac arrest while driving home from work a few months ago has reunited with the emergency services responders who saved his life.

4 Sep 2023 Events / Fundraising / Offers Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat People

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North-east duo celebrate Father’s Day

Frank and Luke Commisso are just one of the many wonderful family pairs within CFA. The father and son are celebrating Father’s Day today (Sunday 3 September) alongside many others across the st ...

3 Sep 2023 People

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CFA and SES join forces with rescues across Gippsland

CFA and SES crews in East Gippsland work as one on multiple types of rescues to help save lives.

31 Aug 2023 Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat Partnerships People

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Brigades of CFA: Berriwillock

It’s a grain growing area of dry land crops out in the Mallee, but for Berriwillock Fire Brigade there’s no shortage of local agricultural members putting their hand up to help their commu ...

31 Aug 2023 People

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Members honoured at AFAC annual awards

CFA members Angela Cook, Kelly Stoner and Nancy Boura have been recognised for their work and contribution to the fire services at this year’s Australasian Fire Authorities Council (AFAC) Awards ...

25 Aug 2023 Honours and Awards Community Safety People

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Cardinia and Casey firefighters awarded National Emergency Medals

Around three hundred volunteer firefighters and CFA staff members across Victoria’s South East in CFA’s District 8 have been honoured with National Emergency Medals for their efforts in th ...

15 Aug 2023 Honours and Awards Incidents - Bushfire People

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