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Victoria’s fire season set to begin

The start date for this year’s Victorian fire season has been set by fire authorities, following a hotter and drier start to spring and warmer conditions ahead.

25 Sep 2023 Operational Information

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Death of a member: Greg Godkin, Donald Brigade

Today we mourn the loss of one of our own, Donald Brigade member and Fire Investigator Greg Godkin who passed away late yesterday after returning from operational duties.

9 Aug 2023 Operational Information Others People

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Eastern firefighters awarded National Emergency Medal

More than one hundred Dandenong and Knox volunteer firefighters and CFA staff members have been honoured with National Emergency Medals for their efforts in the 2019-2020 Australian bushfire crisis.

18 Jul 2023 Honours and Awards Operational Information People

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More than just a training day for the women of Wellington

Praised by participants as a training day to remember, the Women of Wellington Practical Development Day saw 17 women from CFA’s South East gather to hone their operational skills.

6 Jul 2023 Operational Information People Training and Recruitment

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Eight Fijian CFA members now operational across Swan Hill

The Swan Hill community has added further strength to their emergency response over the weekend, with eight Fijian CFA members receiving their General Firefighter Course certificates.

3 Jul 2023 Honours and Awards Operational Information Training and Recruitment

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First Victorian team returns after a month of battling Canadian wildfires

A group of 46 Victorians return to Melbourne on Friday, after more than a month assisting Canadian emergency services and communities in their wildfire emergency.

30 Jun 2023 Incidents - Bushfire Operational Information People

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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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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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Camperdown brigade is a second family for young working locals

A paramedic, a mum and a CFA volunteer – it’s safe to say that Georgie Gretton is a hero in many eyes, in more ways than one.

16 May 2023 Operational Information People Training and Recruitment

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Give Us a Hand

This National Volunteer Week, CFA is asking regional Victorians to ‘Give Us a Hand’ as part of a recruitment campaign to encourage people to join our highly skilled and professional members across the ...

15 May 2023 Operational Information People Training and Recruitment

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