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Coal fuels Maddingley factory fire

A fire which took hold of two factory buildings in Maddingley, near Bacchus Marsh, has been controlled by CFA firefighters this morning.

21 Oct 2019 Incidents - Structure

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Women in the West

Women from all over West Region attended a practical training day on Sunday 15 September at Longerenong Training Campus near Horsham.

25 Sep 2019 People

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CFA acknowledges survivors of historical child sex abuse

On Saturday the Ballarat Fire Brigade hosted an event to recognise survivors who suffered child sex abuse through a connection to the brigade.

16 Sep 2019 Events / Fundraising / Offers

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No bad blood for Phil

As the Australian Red Cross Blood Service’s RED25 Emergency Service Blood Challenge 2019 enters its final month of donations, Phil Greenbank is choosing to lead by example.

8 Aug 2019 Events / Fundraising / Offers People

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Who let the dog out? CFA! CFA! CFA!

The CFA commander behind the rescue of a dog stuck down a Central Victorian mineshaft this week said it “wasn’t a case of just going down there and getting him”.

11 Jul 2019 Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat

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Rowsley Fire Brigade seeking new volunteers

Rowsley Fire Brigade in District 15 is looking to recruit new members and re-engage with existing members to ensure it can continue to protect the local community.

4 Jul 2019 People

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Motel fire at Bullarto

Firefighters are battling a fire at an unused Motel in Bullarto, near Daylesford.

15 May 2019 Incidents - Structure

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Community-building through kids

Gordon Fire Brigade has had a long and successful partnership with its community which continues to evolve as the needs of the brigade and community groups change.

13 May 2019 Community Safety Partnerships

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Fire restrictions end in final parts of Victoria

As the Fire Danger Period finishes in the final parts of Victoria on 13 May, CFA has urged residents across the state to exercise extreme caution when burning off.

12 May 2019 Community Safety

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Fire restrictions extended in Ballarat & surrounds

The fire danger period (FDP) has been extended and will now finish at 1.00am on Monday 13 May in the following municipalities; Ballarat City Council, Hepburn Shire Council, Moorabool Shire Council and ...

24 Apr 2019 Community Safety

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