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Fire restrictions to end in remaining parts of state's West

The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will finish at 1.00am on Monday, 22 April in the following municipalities in CFA’s District 15:

17 Apr 2024 Environment Community Safety Health and Safety

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Vital planned burn undertaken in the West

Six CFA brigades from the west of the state have undertaken a vital planned burn around the townships of Cape Clear, Rokewood Junction and Mannibadar. 

15 Apr 2024 Others

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CFA youth contributing to the future direction of the Good Friday Appeal

In 2023, the Good Friday Appeal (GFA) took a significant step by establishing a youth council to actively participate in the planning process and to better engage with young individuals, shaping the f ...

27 Mar 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers Youth and Juniors

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Western Bulldogs thank CFA vols

CFA volunteers that fought the recent fires in the west of Victoria were given an opportunity by the Western Bulldogs Football Club to thank them for their service.

26 Mar 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers Partnerships People

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Good Friday Appeal even more special this year

After 11 years of supporting the Good Friday Appeal, this year will be even more special for Wendouree CFA firefighter Ryan Patrikeos.

21 Mar 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers Partnerships People

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Water bombing aircraft put to the test

Victoria’s water bombing aircraft have been put to the test to help determine the best aircraft tank to use in the future.

14 Mar 2024 Operational Information Planning and Research Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Burn-off permits issued for farmers

CFA is preparing to issue a small number of Schedule 13 planned burn permits to farmers around Ballarat, Ararat and surrounds to help with farming practices in broadacre farming.

14 Mar 2024 Others

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New recruit lends a hand in the Grampians

Just three months as a CFA volunteer and Smythesdale Fire Brigade member Lisa Thompson has already put her hand up to assist in a Grampians strike team for her first campaign fire last month.

8 Mar 2024 Incidents - Bushfire Operational Information People

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Creswick senior running team training with intent

Creswick Fire Brigade’s senior running team may lack in numbers, but their dedication and positivity in the lead-up to the State Firefighter Championships certainly makes up for it.

7 Mar 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers People Training and Recruitment

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Family reunion on the Pomonal fireground

As fires moved through the Grampians earlier this month, crews were called from across Victoria to assist communities and defend property in the line of fire.

28 Feb 2024 Incidents - Bushfire People

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Daylesford and Hepburn volunteers praised for their rescue efforts

Daylesford and Hepburn brigade members met with CFA Chief Officer Jason Heffernan to highlight the importance of road crash rescue brigades and the vital work they do in the community.

19 Feb 2024 Community Safety Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat Training and Recruitment

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Firefighters saved by training during burnover

Firefighters of the Eureka Group Strike Team have told how CFA training helped save their lives during a burnover on the fireground in Pomonal yesterday.

14 Feb 2024 Incidents - Bushfire Training and Recruitment

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