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Upwey Fire Brigade invests in their juniors

Investing in youth is key for Upwey Fire Brigade, whose Junior program is a core function of their brigade.

13 Sep 2023 People Youth and Juniors

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A cardiac arrest survivor’s tearful reunion

A father who suffered a cardiac arrest while driving home from work a few months ago has reunited with the emergency services responders who saved his life.

4 Sep 2023 Events / Fundraising / Offers Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat People

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Kallista-The Patch fireys to climb sky-high for charity

A group of outer-Melbourne CFA members are preparing to feel the burn when they take on the stair climb challenge next month.

18 Aug 2023 Events / Fundraising / Offers

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Identical twin brothers follow strides to become Captain

As identical twin brothers, there was always competition growing up, but as soon the Drennan duo hit CFA, their purpose became solely focused on serving their communities.

2 Aug 2023 Honours and Awards People Training and Recruitment

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Knox Group brigades' successful training day

On Sunday 30 July there was a successful training day organised by Bayswater Fire Brigade, where several CFA and FRV brigades joined forces to showcase the power of teamwork.

31 Jul 2023 Partnerships Training and Recruitment

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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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Belgrave leads the way for Lantern Festival

Belgrave Fire Brigade members have celebrated their 100th anniversary by leading the way in the town’s annual Lantern Festival.

29 Jun 2023 Events / Fundraising / Offers People

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Hiker rescued in Cathedral Ranges

Great teamwork between members from multiple agencies lead to the rescue of a hiker trapped in harsh conditions.

22 Jun 2023 Incidents - Others Others

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CFA crews respond to a house fire in Mooroolbark

Firefighters were called to a garage fire that caused a looming dark cloud of smoke over the property

20 Jun 2023 Incidents - Structure

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Inter-agency cooperation leads the way in high-angle rescue

Multiple agencies were involved in the rescue of a man who had fallen in Gembrook.

8 Jun 2023 Incidents - Others Others Partnerships

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Gruyere couple strike the right balance with work and daytime responding

Married couple Jen and Ray moved to Gruyere in the Yarra Valley eight years ago and originally thought they had no spare time to join CFA.

18 May 2023 Others People

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Family's house fire escape highlights power of smoke alarms

A quick-thinking Belgrave Heights father has his working smoke alarms and intuition to thank for helping his family to escape from their burning home last month.

8 May 2023 Community Safety Health and Safety Incidents - Structure

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