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Brigades buddy up again for training

The cross-border, inter-brigade relationship between Parwan and Eynesbury brigades is still going strong after ten years.

28 Dec 2022 Training and Recruitment

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Brigades of CFA: Ballarat

Ballarat Fire Brigade proudly boasts being the oldest operational fire brigade in the southern hemisphere to still operate from its original site.

20 Dec 2022 People

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Fire restrictions announced for Ballarat, Hepburn and Moorabool

The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will begin at 01.00am on Monday, 19 December 2022 for the following municipalities in CFA’s West Region:

7 Dec 2022 Community Safety Operational Information

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Fireys support Cops N Kids for 25 years

Firefighters and police officers from across Ballarat gave kids a weekend of fun at the annual Cops N Kids camp in Ballarat last weekend.

23 Nov 2022 Events / Fundraising / Offers People

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CFA warns farmers to protect crops from fire

CFA is warning farmers to take care with their upcoming harvesting, especially after the significant rain this year.

23 Nov 2022 Community Safety Health and Safety People

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Brigades of CFA: Ballan

For the past five years, Ballan Fire Brigade has been commemorating ANZAC Day with their annual Gunfire Breakfast.

11 Nov 2022 Events / Fundraising / Offers Inclusion and Fairness People

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CFA women at the forefront of training

A training day specifically for women has been held at CFA’s training campus in Ballan to boost the skills and confidence of our firefighters.

4 Oct 2022 Training and Recruitment

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CFA reflects on a Royal visit to Ballarat

As the world takes a moment to honour Queen Elizabeth II, CFA reflects on Her Majesty’s ongoing support of Victoria’s emergency services.

16 Sep 2022 Community Safety People

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Five cent Fridays pay off for scouts and fireys

Scout groups within the Ballarat area recently donated $470.65 to Ballarat Fire Brigade, thanks to a clever plan to make use of five cent pieces.

7 Sep 2022 Events / Fundraising / Offers People

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Clean sweep at World Police and Fire Games

A CFA member has cleaned up at the World Police and Fire Games in Rotterdam, bringing home gold, silver and bronze medals.

7 Sep 2022 Events / Fundraising / Offers People

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Mark Spenceley honoured at Creswick Fire Brigade dinner

Creswick Fire Brigade held its annual awards dinner over the weekend, with Chief Officer Jason Heffernan in attendance to acknowledge a number of members being awarded with service awards, life member ...

21 Jun 2022 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers

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Smythesdale brigade officially receives new rehabilitation vehicle

A new rehabilitation vehicle has officially been handed to Smythesdale Fire Brigade at an event on the weekend. The brigade was delighted to have the truck officially handed over by Michaela Settle MP ...

6 Jun 2022 Events / Fundraising / Offers Operational Information Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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