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Planned burns in Districts 12 and 23

On the back of a busy grassfire season, Districts 12 and 23 have begun their planned burning programs in Kinglake West and Mansfield with assistance from the statewide Planned Burn Task Force.

8 Apr 2022 Environment Community Safety

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Fire restrictions announced for Murrindindi and Mitchell Shire Councils

CFA has declared the Fire Danger Period for Murrindindi and Mitchell Shire Council areas.

6 Dec 2021 Community Safety

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Firefighters call for conversations to continue after Movember ends

CFA members are hoping the growing awareness of men’s health issues will continue as the Movember campaign comes to a close.

30 Nov 2021 Events / Fundraising / Offers Health and Safety People

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Alexandra grows for gold this Movember

Alexandra Fire Brigade is growing, but not as you’d expect. Four volunteer firefighters from the brigade have shaved down for the challenge of the hairy upper lip for the first time as ...

19 Nov 2021 People

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New technology guides rescue operation

Recently introduced technology has assisted emergency services at a car rollover in Ghin Ghin over the weekend.

5 Oct 2021 Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat

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House destroyed in Tallarook fire

CFA firefighters have been battling a house fire overnight in Tallarook.

12 Jul 2021 Incidents - Structure

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Dedicated service to the welfare of all CFA members

Lesley Read’s 19 years of dedicated service, commitment and passion to CFA and the welfare of its members has officially been recognised through the Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM).

14 Jun 2021 Honours and Awards People

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Monitoring at Koriella highlights ecological recovery after a planned burn

The work carried out at Koriella is a fantastic example of how planned burning can reduce fuel loads while also reduce weeds and promote regeneration of native flora.

18 May 2021 Community Safety

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Brigades conduct planned burn at Koriella

CFA brigades from across District 12 and District 13 supported by members from the State Planned Burn Taskforce conducted a 5.2ha fuel reduction burn at Koriella on Saturday 20 March.

14 May 2021 Environment Community Safety

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CFA Chief wraps up regional tour with a visit to the North East

New CFA Chief Officer Jason Heffernan has met with hundreds of CFA volunteers and staff member in North East Victoria as he wrapped up the final leg of his regional tour.

13 May 2021 People

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Kinglake CFA volunteers step up for community

CFA’s Kinglake District Fire Brigade has used the ingenuity of its volunteers to bolster the brigade’s ability to protect its growing community.

29 Apr 2021 Community Safety

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Fire restrictions to end in Hume region

The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will finish at 1.00am on Monday, 29 March 2021 in the following municipalities in CFA’s District 24, 23, 22 and 12: • Rural City of Wodonga • Mount Hotham ...

24 Mar 2021 Community Safety

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