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Successful planned burns despite widespread rainfall

Although floods have been at the forefront of our minds recently, fire remains a significant risk in the Dandenong Ranges.

15 Dec 2022 Environment Community Safety People

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Community turns out for brigade's annual carols

Hundreds of community members turned out for The Basin Fire Brigade’s annual Carols By Candlelight on Saturday 3 December at The Basin Triangle Park.

14 Dec 2022 Events / Fundraising / Offers

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Brigades of CFA: Warburton

The launch of a commemorative book and photographic exhibition celebrates 100-plus years of service by Warburton Fire Brigade to their community.

25 Nov 2022 People

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Emergency services in metro region are getting prepared for high-risk season

Emergency services personnel are coming together over the next four weeks to prepare for this year’s upcoming fire season through multi-agency briefings in several locations across North West, Eastern ...

6 Oct 2022 Community Safety Operational Information

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Hillcrest brigade eyes $10k fundraising mark

Hillcrest Fire Brigade is climbing 28 floors of Crown Metropol Hotel in September to raise money and awareness for mental health issues, as part of the Melbourne Firefighter Stair Climb.

1 Sep 2022 Events / Fundraising / Offers People

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Journey of a new firefighter: Madeline's story

Madeline Dundon is now a firefighter. She says it with pride after graduating General Firefighter alongside 21 of her peers.

3 Aug 2022 People Training and Recruitment

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Wonga Park members celebrate International Day of Friendship

Wonga Park CFA volunteers Luke Summerscales and Ryan Brindley are celebrating International Day of Friendship today (30 July), due to the bonds they’ve made at their brigades over time.

30 Jul 2022 Events / Fundraising / Offers People

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CFA champion who makes time for everyone

Calm and collected are two of the many words used to describe Boronia Fire Brigade Captain Ramon Relph.

27 Jul 2022 Honours and Awards People

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Ralph Ross of Kallista-The Patch Fire Brigade wins Spirit of CFA Seniors Award

There is no one more deserving of receiving the 2022 Spirit of CFA Seniors Award than Ralph Ross. His accomplishments are numerous and varied.

22 Jul 2022 Honours and Awards People

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Montrose Captain recognised for Excellence in Innovation with Spirit of CFA Award

A leader who prioritises his brigade’s wellbeing has been awarded the Excellence in Innovation Spirit of CFA Award in the 2022 ceremony.

21 Jul 2022 Honours and Awards People

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Paul Spinks wins Spirit of CFA Living The Values Gold Award

Paul Spinks from District 13 has won the 2022 Spirit of CFA Living the Values Gold Award in this year’s ceremony.

19 Jul 2022 Honours and Awards People

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Life memberships for brigade's founding members

The five founding members of District 13’s headquarters brigade have received Brigade Life Membership Medals in recognition of their efforts to establish the brigade.

27 Jun 2022 Honours and Awards

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