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North-west firefighters awarded National Emergency Medals

More than 300 local volunteer firefighters have been honoured with National Emergency Medals for their efforts in the 2019-20 Australian bushfire crisis.

14 Nov 2023 Honours and Awards People

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Fire restrictions announced for District 14

The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will begin for municipalities in CFA’s District 14 in the coming weeks.

9 Nov 2023 Environment Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire

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Mernda Fire Brigade turns 50

Mernda brigade member Geoff Weedon has been around for almost the entire time the brigade has existed and attributes their success to the “camaraderie”.

3 Nov 2023 Honours and Awards

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One-week-old foal rescued and reunited with its mum

CFA crews rescued a foal that had become stuck in a hole on the weekend.

17 Oct 2023 Others

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Firefighters quick to control Werribee South grassfire

CFA firefighters were quick to control a private burn-off that escaped at Werribee South this afternoon (27 September).

27 Sep 2023 Incidents - Bushfire

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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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Melton multi-agency exercise success

The Melton community witnessed some commotion on Sunday 20 August with a response of more than 16 fire trucks to a structure fire. Fortunately it was just a training exercise.

21 Aug 2023 Partnerships Training and Recruitment

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Firefighters bring Ali’s wish to life

CFA firefighters from Caroline Springs recently made seven-year-old Ali’s wish of seeing a fire truck come true when not one, but four fire trucks visited his home.

26 Jul 2023 People

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House Fire in Truganina

CFA firefighters responded to a house fire in the Grandview Estate in Truganina at around 2pm on Friday 14 July 2023.

14 Jul 2023 Community Safety Incidents - Structure

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Another triumph for Werribee rescue team

Werribee Fire Brigade’s road crash rescue team has taken out third place at this year’s Australasian Road Rescue Organisation (ARRO) Challenge in South Australia.

6 Jul 2023 Events / Fundraising / Offers Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat

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Doreen brigade rallies for donor drive

CFA brigades across Victoria are stirring up interest among members to roll up their sleeves in this year’s Emergency Services Blood Drive and for the first time, Doreen Fire Brigade is signing ...

16 Jun 2023 Events / Fundraising / Offers

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Multi-agency team rescues cow and calf

On Saturday 10 June teamwork between a local wildlife rescuer, State Emergency Service (SES), CFA and a farm animal sanctuary helped rescue a cow and her young calf at a rural property on Epping Road ...

12 Jun 2023 Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat

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