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Planned stubble burn provides learning opportunity

Waubra Fire Brigade recently took part in a planned stubble burn, helping its members learn more about fire behaviour.

29 Mar 2023 Incidents - Others Others Training and Recruitment

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Ballarat firey remembers Ash Wednesday 40 years on

On a very hot Wednesday in February 1983, 19-year-old Don Garlick had finished work for the day in Heatherdale, and as he was getting into his car he glanced up at the hills and saw a billow of smoke.

13 Feb 2023 People

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AFSM for dedicated Ballarat firey

Mark Cartledge has received recognition for his thirty-year commitment to firefighting by being named a recipient of the Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM).

26 Jan 2023 Honours and Awards People

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Champion of change honoured with AFSM

Many people across CFA and the wider emergency services have benefited from Michael Rowe’s vision, diligence and commitment to community safety and inclusion across his 42-year volunteer career.

26 Jan 2023 Honours and Awards People

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Brigades buddy up again for training

The cross-border, inter-brigade relationship between Parwan and Eynesbury brigades is still going strong after ten years.

28 Dec 2022 Training and Recruitment

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Brigades of CFA: Ballarat

Ballarat Fire Brigade proudly boasts being the oldest operational fire brigade in the southern hemisphere to still operate from its original site.

20 Dec 2022 People

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Fire restrictions announced for Ballarat, Hepburn and Moorabool

The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will begin at 01.00am on Monday, 19 December 2022 for the following municipalities in CFA’s West Region:

7 Dec 2022 Community Safety Operational Information

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Fireys support Cops N Kids for 25 years

Firefighters and police officers from across Ballarat gave kids a weekend of fun at the annual Cops N Kids camp in Ballarat last weekend.

23 Nov 2022 Events / Fundraising / Offers People

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CFA warns farmers to protect crops from fire

CFA is warning farmers to take care with their upcoming harvesting, especially after the significant rain this year.

23 Nov 2022 Community Safety Health and Safety People

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Brigades of CFA: Ballan

For the past five years, Ballan Fire Brigade has been commemorating ANZAC Day with their annual Gunfire Breakfast.

11 Nov 2022 Events / Fundraising / Offers Inclusion and Fairness People

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CFA women at the forefront of training

A training day specifically for women has been held at CFA’s training campus in Ballan to boost the skills and confidence of our firefighters.

4 Oct 2022 Training and Recruitment

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CFA reflects on a Royal visit to Ballarat

As the world takes a moment to honour Queen Elizabeth II, CFA reflects on Her Majesty’s ongoing support of Victoria’s emergency services.

16 Sep 2022 Community Safety People

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