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Neighbour Day Challenge: Win a Bunnings voucher

In Churchill last year, quick thinking neighbours alerted emergency services after they saw smoke issuing from their neighbour’s house, helping to save 80 per cent of the house.

27 Feb 2019 Others Partnerships

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Total Fire Ban declared for February 3

A statewide Total Fire Ban has been declared for tomorrow.

2 Feb 2019 Others

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Message from the CEO, Paul Smith

As we head into a challenging few days of heightened fire risk across the state, I’d like to acknowledge the considerable, collective efforts of CFA people in recent weeks.

24 Jan 2019 Others

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Staying safe in holiday hot spots

With our summer fire season in full swing many of our brigades are facing the additional challenges brought on by surges in population due to tourism.

17 Jan 2019 Others People

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Help animals avoid heat stress

Animals are particularly vulnerable during times of extreme heat. We share our top tips for assisting wildlife and companion animals to stay safe and well this summer.

4 Jan 2019 Others

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Tarrawingee 75th Anniversary Memorial Service

A large crowd, including many descendants of the 10 firefighters killed in the 1943 Tarrawingee fire, attended the 75th Anniversary Memorial Service held on Saturday 22 December 2018.

27 Dec 2018 Others People

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CFA 2017-18 Annual Report

CFA's 2017-18 Annual Report was tabled in Parliament on Wednesday 19 December.

27 Dec 2018 Others

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Update from CEO Paul Smith

I’d like to begin my final column for the year with an acknowledgement of the dedication and passion which all of you have brought to your roles this year.

21 Dec 2018 Others

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CFA Board Communique 21 December 2018

The CFA Board held its last meeting for 2018 on 10 December, and considered a full agenda of issues to round out the year.

21 Dec 2018 Others

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Update from Chief Officer Steve Warrington

As 2018 comes to an end, I want to take a moment to thank all at CFA for their efforts throughout the year.

19 Dec 2018 Others

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CFA Firefighter Pregnancy Information Guide released

In a major boost to current and prospective female firefighters, CFA has this week released the Firefighter Pregnancy Information Guide, available to CFA staff.

19 Dec 2018 Others

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