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Aviation hero receives prestigious award

CFA volunteer Leighton Wraith said he is thrilled to be awarded the prestigious Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM) as part of the 2021 Australia Day honours for his long and outstanding service to C ...

25 Jan 2021 Honours and Awards

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2021 Victoria Police & Emergency Services Games

The 2021 Victoria Police & Emergency Services Games are taking place in Geelong, and this year marks the 40th anniversary of the Games.

17 Jan 2021 People

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New rehab vehicle for District 5 volunteers

South West Victorian firefighters will have more support when fighting fires, with CFA welcoming a new rehab vehicle for District 5.

7 Jan 2021 Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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CFA warns against complacency in south west

As the state’s south west continues to experience an increased tourist population this holiday period, firefighters are urging travellers and communities not to become complacent around fire.

7 Jan 2021 Community Safety

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Fighting fires on cultural land in partnership with traditional owners

Today, CFA marks one year since fires impacted the Budj Bim cultural landscape on 30 December 2019 and reflects on the integral community consultation that led to a successful fire firefight.

29 Dec 2020 Incidents - Bushfire

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Fire restrictions to start in Southern Grampians

The Fire Danger Period will begin at 01.00am on Monday, 30 November 2020 for the following municipality in District 5 in CFA’s South West Region: • Southern Grampians Shire Council (norther ...

23 Nov 2020 Community Safety

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Service station scares for Hamilton brigade

Hamilton Fire Brigade members extinguished a car fire at a petrol station after the vehicle caught alight next to fuel bowsers during the busy hours of Tuesday morning.

20 Oct 2020 Incidents - Structure Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat

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Person dies in Rosebrook house destroyed by fire

A person has died in a house destroyed in a Rosebrook fire overnight.

16 Oct 2020 Incidents - Structure

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Gaining lifelong skills while helping others

Inspired by her Dad, CFA Group Training Officer Hannah Morris started volunteering as a junior firefighter with Hawkesdale Fire Brigade back in high school in 2008.

18 Jun 2020 People

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Giving back to communities across Australia

In 1992 Jeff Piera moved to North Balmoral in his thirties. On arrival, his landlord encouraged him to join the CFA.

11 Jun 2020 People

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House fires in south west prompt warning

Three destructive house fires in the last few weeks have led firefighters to call on Glenelg Shire residents to become more aware of the dangers of heaters, electrical appliances and wood fires.

4 Jun 2020 Community Safety Incidents - Structure

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National Volunteer Week South West profile: Firefighters on the frontline

CFA's South West region stretches from the Greater Geelong area, through the Otways, along the Surf Coast and Great Ocean Road, through to Warrnambool and right to the South Australian border.

18 May 2020 People

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