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Stranded tourists rescued by CFA and SES crews

A group of tourists that found themselves stuck on the wrong side of a deconstructed bridge in East Warburton were helped to safety by CFA and SES crews on Thursday 29 December.

30 Dec 2022 Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat

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Oscar 1 takes two at challenge

CFA’s Oscar 1 technical rescue team has taken out second place in this year’s Victorian Mine Rescue Challenge held at Bendigo’s Fosterville Mine and ISH24 Rescue Centre from 11 to 13 November.

16 Nov 2022 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat

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Werribee brigade recognised for road crash rescue efforts

A Chief Officer's Commendation has been presented to Werribee Fire Brigade to recognise its response to a tragic road crash in 2021.

9 Aug 2022 Honours and Awards Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat

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Multiagency hazmat incident at Longwarry

CFA and other emergency services worked together on a hazmat incident at Longwarry last Thursday, 4 August.

9 Aug 2022 Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat

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Challenge success for Werribee rescue team

A team from Werribee Fire Brigade has taken out third place in the Entrapped Rescue and Best Team Leader categories at this year’s Australasian Road Rescue Organisation Challenge, held in Tamworth fro ...

28 Jul 2022 Events / Fundraising / Offers Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat

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Rescue at Mount Stapylton

On 28 April CFA crews worked with FRV, Victoria Police, Ambulance Victoria and VICSES to rescue a person who fell 2.5 metres at Mount Stapylton in Victoria's south west.

3 May 2022 Incidents - Others Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat Others

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Multi agency rescue near Mt Hotham

CFA crews have worked in treacherous terrain to rescue two occupants from a vehicle, after it came off the road and fell approximately 15 metres down a steep cliff.

22 Apr 2022 Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat

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When it rains, it paws for CFA Oscar1 Brigade

A specialist CFA brigade has been called out to two incidents within a week, both involving the rescue of a dog from a mine shaft.

14 Dec 2021 Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat

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Bruno the bull-arab rescued after a ruff night

CFA volunteers have successfully rescued a dog that fell down a mine shaft and was forced to spend a night underground on Saturday (4/12).

8 Dec 2021 Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat

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Hiding cows mooved on by CFA crews

CFA crews have helped track down several cows that hoofed it in the middle of the night.

25 Nov 2021 Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat

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CFA rescue family from flood water

CFA firefighters helped rescue a family of four from flood waters in Beaconsfield yesterday, 15 November.

16 Nov 2021 Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat

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Wandin Fire Brigade reminds drivers to take care this summer.

It was an exceptionally busy Melbourne Cup long weekend for Wandin Fire Brigade, whose members were called to eight incidents from Friday October 29 to Tuesday November 2.

4 Nov 2021 Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat

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