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Journey of a new firefighter: Madeline's story

The response from emergency services to a freak storm event was all the encouragement Madeline Dundon needed to join CFA.

6 Dec 2021 People Training and Recruitment

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Hiding cows mooved on by CFA crews

CFA crews have helped track down several cows that hoofed it in the middle of the night.

25 Nov 2021 Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat

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Crews control Launching Place house fire

CFA responded to reports of a house fire on Riverview Parade in Launching Place at around 9.15pm on 13 November.

15 Nov 2021 Incidents - Structure

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Wandin Fire Brigade reminds drivers to take care this summer.

It was an exceptionally busy Melbourne Cup long weekend for Wandin Fire Brigade, whose members were called to eight incidents from Friday October 29 to Tuesday November 2.

4 Nov 2021 Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat

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Burn-off escapes into tree top

Hillcrest Fire Brigade has contained a burn-off from spreading, after the fire escaped into a nearby tree.

29 Oct 2021 Community Safety

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Steps, stubby holders and batteries raise funds for mental health

Hillcrest Fire Brigade’s Rochelle Poulton is doing more than just hitting the stairs for the Firefighter Stair Climb this month – she is also raising funds for Post-Traumatic Stress Injury (PTSI), dep ...

28 Sep 2021 Events / Fundraising / Offers

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Swift CFA response to Launching Place house fire

A rapid response by CFA firefighters to an intense house fire in Launching Place this morning helped save neighbouring properties from fire.

27 Sep 2021 Incidents - Structure

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New firefighters swap stories in the classroom

For Upwey High School teacher Matt Lucas and student Jordyn Polderman, completing their General Firefighter training was an important next step in being able to give back to their community.

27 Sep 2021 Training and Recruitment

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Mt Evelyn burn-off climbs to nearby trees

Firefighters responded to a private burn-off that jumped into nearby trees in Mount Evelyn on Saturday night, prompting CFA to remind landowners to be vigilant when conducting similar fuel reduction a ...

13 Sep 2021

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Strike team efforts support the recovery in the Dandenong Ranges

On Wednesday 9 June Victoria experienced one of its most intensive storm events in many years. Clematis Brigade Captain Jarryd Miller spoke about the recent extreme weather conditions and the strike t ...

18 Jun 2021

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CFA volunteers continue with Dandenong Ranges storm clean-up

One week on from one of the most destructive storms in Victoria’s recent history, and CFA crews in the Dandenong Ranges continue to help those communities most impacted.

17 Jun 2021 Community Safety

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CFA Chief wraps up regional tour with a visit to the North East

New CFA Chief Officer Jason Heffernan has met with hundreds of CFA volunteers and staff member in North East Victoria as he wrapped up the final leg of his regional tour.

13 May 2021 People

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