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Fire restrictions to end across South West

Fire restrictions are ending across all of South West Victoria in the coming fortnight.

6 Apr 2023 Operational Information

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Fire restrictions to end in Glenelg Shire

The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will finish at 1.00am on 11 April 2023 in the following municipalities in CFA’s District 4:

4 Apr 2023 Operational Information

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St Patrick’s Day fires five years on

On St Patrick’s Day 2018 CFA brigades in the state’s south west were on high alert.

17 Mar 2023 Incidents - Bushfire

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Casterton Fire Brigade opens new station

Casterton Fire Brigade volunteers have celebrated the official opening of their new fire station which will improve their ability to serve the local community.

20 Feb 2023 Events / Fundraising / Offers Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Faces of CFA: Bobbie-Lee Nelson

What binds CFA members is the common goal to protect lives and property. But they are a diverse bunch – every member has a story and Faces of CFA introduces you to just some of those stories.

17 Jan 2023 People

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CFA warns south-west farmers to protect crops from fire

CFA is warning south-west farmers to take care with their harvesting, especially following significant rain last spring which has led to prolific growth and delayed both the fire and harvesting season ...

13 Jan 2023 Community Safety

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Casterton fireys receive new road rescue tools

Casterton Fire Brigade recently received a new set of battery-operated road crash rescue tools, increasing the brigade's specialist response capability.

23 Dec 2022 Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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New plaque and BBQ area to honour late firey

Casterton Fire Brigade celebrated the official opening of its new barbecue area and plaque dedicated to a late member at the station.

16 Dec 2022 Events / Fundraising / Offers

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Fire restrictions announced for Glenelg Shire area

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

12 Dec 2022 Operational Information

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South West firefighters awarded National Emergency Medals

Thirty-four local volunteer firefighters and CFA staff members from District 4 have been honoured with National Emergency Medals for their efforts in the 2019-2020 Australian bushfire crisis.

20 Sep 2022 Honours and Awards

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A new captain for Cashmore

Cashmore Fire Brigade has elected its first woman captain. Regina Punton joined the brigade in 2017 and was named captain at a recent brigade election.

12 Sep 2022 People

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Faces of CFA: Lee Condon

What binds CFA members is the common goal to protect lives and property. But they are a diverse bunch – every member has a story and Faces of CFA introduces you to just some of those stories.

6 Sep 2022 People

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