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Different generations, same result for LGBTI firefighters

There are plenty of differences between Tony Langdon and Brodie Van Vugt’s CFA stories, but both end the same way: with complete acceptance at their local fire brigade.

29 Aug 2018 Inclusion and Fairness

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Digital radio training sessions begin

The Digital Radio Upgrade Project (DRUP) have started the training phase of the rollout of the new digital network to outer metro districts.

27 Aug 2018

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Upskilling more than ever before

CFA’s Promotional Program Team is upskilling a record number of career firefighters, with 20 currently working to obtain their Leading Firefighter qualifications, via an at-capacity course at CF ...

14 Aug 2018 Operational Information

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Josey saves 300+ lives through giving blood

Josey Sensi is a Senior Station Officer at Springvale Fire Brigade and also an avid blood donor, making her many blood or plasma donations count towards the Red25 Emergency Services Blood Challenge.

12 Aug 2018

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Springvale brigade helps make a fire safety film

A typical family home in Dingley Village was the scene for an extraordinary fire safety short film last Wednesday (25 July 2018), which has been in development for the past three months with a local m ...

30 Jul 2018 Community Safety

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Dandenong, Springvale and Hallam brigades recognised for courage

Crew members from Dandenong, Springvale and Hallam brigades received the Chief Officer’s Unit Citation for Courage in recognition of two separate incidents in 2016.

27 Jul 2018 Honours and Awards

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Smoke Symposium to take place

Dandenong Fire Brigade is proud to be supporting the 2018 Smoke Symposium - a firefighter health and safety awareness program about the health risks of fire smoke.

20 Jul 2018 Events / Fundraising / Offers

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CFA rescues truck driver after Bass Highway bridge plunge

Several CFA brigades helped rescue a truck driver from his vehicle after it plunged off Bass Highway bridge on Wednesday.

19 Jul 2018 Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat

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Firefighters overcome communication challenge

On the way to a recent call-out involving a smoke alarm, CFA crews from Frankston and Patterson River were told that it was believed the occupant of the home was deaf and blind.

9 Jul 2018 Incidents - Others Incidents - Structure

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Using archaeology and art to learn about Aboriginal culture

District 8 staff, career firefighters and volunteer firefighters take part in an Aboriginal cultural awareness session.

4 Jul 2018 Inclusion and Fairness

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Multicultural students meet emergency services members

The second round of the Next Generation multicultural schools program commenced in District 8 with a field trip to Dandenong Fire Station. This involved students from Fountain Gate and Glen Eagles sec ...

3 Jul 2018 Inclusion and Fairness Partnerships

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