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Stonehaven Fire Brigade gifted land lease extension

In February 2015, following a meeting where Stonehaven brigade members learned about the projected future population growth within their primary response area, the brigade began discussions about the ...

5 Jun 2018 Others

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Round 2 of volunteer grants opens

CFA brigades and districts will have another chance to apply for equipment, training and other support after the second round of the State Government’s Enhancing Volunteerism Grants Program (EVG ...

1 Jun 2018 Events / Fundraising / Offers Others

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Victorian preventable house fire statistics

Cooking and electrical fires still cause the most house fires across Victoria, according to CFA’s latest preventable fire statistics.

28 May 2018 Others

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From the Executive Director, Volunteerism and Strategy

In the chill of Ballarat on Sunday, I was warmed by the presentation of the inaugural Spirit of CFA Awards.

24 May 2018 Others

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Drug labs - danger for first responders

A gathering of around 100 delegates from emergency services in the Central Goldfields region and beyond, heard that clandestine drug laboratories were a particular risk for emergency personnel.

22 May 2018 Operational Information Others

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From the Chief Officer

The month of May is an important one for CFA. It’s a month of reflection and respect, where we honour, celebrate and share the stories of our people who have contributed selflessly to making Vic ...

11 May 2018 Others

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CEO update - our values

Today we launch our new-look CFA e-newsletter, connecting you with leaders across CFA, their stories and some of the fantastic programs and projects our people are leading.

11 May 2018 Others

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Volunteer grants program opens

Volunteer emergency service groups can apply for grants of up to $150,000 to help buy operational equipment and fund minor facility upgrades.

3 May 2018 Events / Fundraising / Offers Others

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Board communique from April 23 meeting

The CFA Board held its fourth meeting for 2018 on 23 April.

3 May 2018 Others

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New support service for people affected by historical child sexual abuse

On 9 March, the Commonwealth, Victorian and NSW Governments announced their agreement to a Redress Scheme for people who were sexually abused as children in institutional settings.

5 Apr 2018 Others

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Revamped News & Media site

The CFA News & Media website is about to undergo a major revamp that will give volunteers and staff even easier ways to promote and share the great work they do with other members and the wider commun ...

12 Mar 2018 Others

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