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Women in the West

Women from all over West Region attended a practical training day on Sunday 15 September at Longerenong Training Campus near Horsham.

25 Sep 2019 People

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Taking the right steps for mental health

After attending multiple road crashes in a short space of time, CFA Ararat firefighter Jeydon Nancarrow recognised he “didn’t feel right”.

5 Sep 2019 Events / Fundraising / Offers

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Artwork embraces Indigenous community

Snake Valley is a small brigade that proudly displays a painting by Yorta Yorta man - Marvan Morgan, a symbol of acknowledging Aboriginal culture and welcoming the local indigenous community to CFA.

3 Jun 2019 Inclusion and Fairness

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Teamwork and a defibrillator save the day

Equipping every CFA brigade in District 16 with a defibrillator paid off in spades when long-standing volunteer Craig Cheesman’s heart stopped during a group training exercise in October last year.

22 Apr 2019

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Moyston grassfire a challenge in steep terrain

Firefighters battled challenging terrain to bring a fire under control at Rocky Point, southeast of Ararat on Tuesday (5 March).

7 Mar 2019 Incidents - Bushfire

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Total Fire Ban for South West on Saturday 2 March

CFA has declared a Total Fire Ban (TFB) tomorrow, Saturday 2 March 2019 for the South West District.

1 Mar 2019 Community Safety

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Total Fire Ban in South West on Friday 1 March

CFA has declared a Total Fire Ban (TFB) for tomorrow, Friday 1 March 2019 for the South West district.

28 Feb 2019 Community Safety

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Total Fire Ban for Mallee and Northern Country Saturday 12 January

TFB in Mallee and Northern Country

11 Jan 2019 Community Safety

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Total Fire Ban in the Mallee

27 Dec 2018 Community Safety

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Turning tanks into treasure

District 17 has found an excellent use for some older water tanks that were due for disposal.

19 Dec 2018 Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Total Fire Ban for Mallee and Wimmera

A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for the Mallee and Wimmera regions, this Saturday, 1 December 2018.

30 Nov 2018 Community Safety

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Indigenous artwork for Snake Valley Fire Station

On 12 October Snake Valley Fire Brigade welcomed CFA Board Member Lynda Hamilton to unveil an amazing piece of artwork installed in the front garden of the station.

1 Nov 2018 Events / Fundraising / Offers

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