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CFA cadet camp boosts teen fireys' skills

A group of 50 firefighting teens came together for a live fire training and networking camp at the CFA Central Highlands Victorian Emergency Management Training Centre (VEMTC) last weekend.

26 May 2023 People Training and Recruitment

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Coast Guard Captain becomes first Deputy Group Officer of his kind

Hastings Coast Guard Captain Jeremy West is the latest member to etch his name in CFA history, becoming the first Deputy Group Officer (DGO) to be elected in a coast guard brigade associated group.

25 May 2023 People Training and Recruitment

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Building the capability of women volunteers

Developing volunteer leaders is critical to CFA’s success.

25 May 2023 People Training and Recruitment

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Driving in all conditions

It’s not often you hear the sound of joyous laughter and chatter coupled with the piercing sound and visuals of pumpers and tankers travelling past with 'lights and sirens'.

24 May 2023 People Training and Recruitment Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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It’s déjà vu for Snake Valley Fire Brigade's volunteer, Kerryann

Passionate about community fire safety education, Kerryann is a regular visitor to the Snake Valley campus of Woady Yaloak primary school where she loves to interact with the kids.

24 May 2023 People Training and Recruitment

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Morwell and surrounds gain new fire truck drivers

A new batch of licenced fire truck drivers are getting behind the wheel across Morwell and surrounding brigades following the completion of their Medium Rigid Licence training in April.

23 May 2023 People Training and Recruitment Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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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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Trio of youths leading by example at Mount Taylor

Three Mount Taylor locals are paving the way for a new generation of volunteers at their local CFA brigade.

15 May 2023 People Training and Recruitment Youth and Juniors

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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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Hot fire mobile training pod strengthens brigade relationships

CFA volunteers from Sutton Grange and Myrtle Creek Fire Brigade joined forces with neighbouring brigades at Castlemaine Fire Station for hot fire training on a mobile training pod.

11 May 2023 Community Safety Training and Recruitment Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Five brigades band together for women at Bangholme

Band together a network of determined women, eager CFA members in training and the helpful hands of instructors and you’ve got yourself the creation of unintentional magic at CFA’s Bangholme Training ...

10 May 2023 Inclusion and Fairness Training and Recruitment Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Buzzing after their first turnout

Sisters Morgan and Montanna Maud have always understood the importance of volunteering. Growing up with a community-focused mindset instilled in them by their parents, the pair joined Mosquito Creek F ...

10 May 2023 People Training and Recruitment

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