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Our Black Summer book launch

The memories of those impacted by the 2019-20 Black Summer bushfires have been put to paper, in a new book that tells the first-hand stories of Victorians who experienced one of Australia’s larg ...

21 Jun 2023 Others

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Hoppers Crossing brigade tests new pumper tanker

Hoppers Crossing Fire Brigade is sporting some shiny new wheels, putting the new prototype pumper tanker to the test over the next 12 months.

16 Jun 2023 Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Check your home heating system this frosty season

As the winter chill travels across the state, Victorian fire services are reminding households to remain vigilant when warming their home and make sure heating systems are regularly inspected, to avoi ...

15 Jun 2023 Community Safety Health and Safety Incidents - Structure

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Scouts get a sneak peek behind the scenes

Scouts from the Ballarat area recently toured one of CFA’s state-of-the-art training centres, while getting a firsthand look behind the scenes of what it takes to be a volunteer firefighter.

13 Jun 2023 Community Safety People Training and Recruitment

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Understanding Black Summer through research

Science is helping to shape the way Australia can better prepare for devastating bushfire seasons.

13 Jun 2023 Community Safety

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CFA members honoured with Australian Fire Service Medals

Two well-regarded CFA members have been awarded an Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM) in recognition of their dedicated service through CFA as part of the King’s first Birthday Honours List.

12 Jun 2023 Honours and Awards Operational Information People

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Inspirational leader receives firefighting’s highest honour

Dawn Hartog AFSM is highly regarded within CFA and across the emergency management sector for her dedication, compassion and outstanding leadership.

12 Jun 2023 Honours and Awards Operational Information People

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CFA members rise to the (blood) challenge

The 2023 Emergency Services Blood Drive has kicked off and CFA is calling on its members and their families to roll up their sleeves to save lives.

5 Jun 2023 Events / Fundraising / Offers

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Make fire safety a priority in the kitchen this winter

As Victorians rug up for the first day of winter, the state’s fire services are reminding the community to pay close attention in the kitchen as cooking is the single largest cause of fire in re ...

1 Jun 2023 Community Safety Health and Safety Incidents - Others Others

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Victorians to expect a warmer and drier winter ahead

Parts of Victoria experienced a wetter than normal autumn, but the forecast for winter is drier with warmer conditions than average, according to the Australian Seasonal Bushfire Outlook for Winter, r ...

1 Jun 2023 Operational Information

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Why science and innovation are important for CFA

At CFA, we recognise that Victorian communities and our natural and built environments are changing rapidly. Associated with this are rapid changes in the nature and occurrences of fires and other eme ...

29 May 2023 Planning and Research

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CFA cadet camp boosts teen fireys' skills

A group of 50 firefighting teens came together for a live fire training and networking camp at the CFA Central Highlands Victorian Emergency Management Training Centre (VEMTC) last weekend.

26 May 2023 People Training and Recruitment

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