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Eltham brigade launches summer fire safety campaign

A new fire safety campaign called #myplanis was launched at Eltham Festival on 10 November.

11 Nov 2018 Community Safety

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Firefighters tackle mulch fire

More than 20 vehicles and 55 firefighters from Epping and Craigieburn brigades and the MFB responded to a large mulch fire at a green waste facility on Cooper Street, Epping on Sunday 4 ...

6 Nov 2018 Incidents - Structure Partnerships

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Rockbank brigade recruits through reading

Rockbank Fire Brigade members were excited to receive their latest recruitment initiative in the form of a street library.

23 Oct 2018 Community Safety Partnerships

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Crew leader course leads to 18 newly-qualified leaders

The 12-week training course for District 14 crew leaders recently culminated in the practical assessment.

15 Oct 2018 People

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Thousands turn out for Sunbury open day

The community turned out in droves for Sunbury Brigade’s Open Day on Sunday 30 September with more than 1,500 people enjoying a BBQ, firefighting demonstrations, children’s activities and ...

1 Oct 2018 Events / Fundraising / Offers

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Doreen's novel solution for dummy dilemma

Weaning a child off their dummy (or dummies) can be tricky or even traumatic. But the team at Doreen Fire Brigade have come up with a novel way to encourage kids to give up their treasured pacifiers.

25 Sep 2018 Community Safety Events / Fundraising / Offers

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CFA proud to support beyondblue Challenge

Western region firefighters will go head-to-head with local football umpires to raise important funds for a mental health charity and help the community raise awareness about suicide.

20 Sep 2018 Events / Fundraising / Offers People

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Strike team leader assessments in District 14

Recently in the Wombat State Forest near Bullengarook Fire Station, 12 CFA members from across District 14 undertook their practical assessment to be endorsed as strike team leaders.

18 Sep 2018 People

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Leading by example

Firefighters in CFA's District 14 are leading by example by taking part in practical driving and leadership courses ahead of the fire season.

11 Sep 2018

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CFA supports joint approach to commemorate 2009 bushfires

CFA has joined the State Government and other key stakeholders at the launch of the government’s commemoration plans for the 10th anniversary of the 2009 bushfires.

3 Sep 2018 Events / Fundraising / Offers People

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