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Turning tanks into treasure

District 17 has found an excellent use for some older water tanks that were due for disposal.

19 Dec 2018 Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

Final areas of Victoria to enter fire danger period

Fire restrictions will be in force across entire Victoria when the final four municipalities in CFA’s South West Region enter the Fire Danger Period (FDP) at 01.00am on Monday 10 December 2018.

4 Dec 2018 Community Safety

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Firefighters train for trench rescue

A team of 10 firefighters from Warrnambool recently completed the Trench Rescue course at VEMTC Bangholme.

3 Dec 2018

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Volunteers with supportive employers

Combining a day job with being a volunteer needs great flexibility from both the volunteer and their employer. Following on from our chat with Ray Glendenning of Wangaratta Motor Group/Everton ...

27 Nov 2018 People

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Mt Rouse operational exercise an all-agency affair

It was an all-agency affair when the Mt Rouse Group conducted their annual operational exercise on Friday 26 October at VEMTC Penshurst Campus.

4 Nov 2018 Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Annual preseason briefings with Police Arson & Explosives Squad

Over the last three weeks, the annual preseason briefings as part of the Victoria Police Arson & Explosives Liaison Officers (AELO) training have been conducted across the state.

30 Oct 2018 Incidents - Bushfire Operational Information

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New vehicles to help with controlled burning

Two vegetation management vehicles (VMVs) are now being used in District 5, to improve safety and efficiency in fuel management.

24 Oct 2018 Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Update from ACO South West Region, Rohan Luke

Fit for Duty is one of Chief Officer Steve Warrington’s five challenges in the CFA Plan, and it’s currently being developed by South West Region.

11 Oct 2018

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Warrnambool and Portland firefighters respond to medical emergencies

11 Sep 2018 Community Safety Operational Information

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Penshurst training campus works complete

The Victorian Emergency Management Training Centre (VEMTC) at Penshurst has reopened after a series of upgrades, with training sessions back in full swing.

3 Sep 2018

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CFA doubles number of trained personnel in bomber refuelling

We’re all aware of the vital role that is played by aircraft in fighting fires during bushfire season. But it’s also worth noting the importance of the volunteers who are stationed at airb ...

31 Aug 2018 Operational Information

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