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Fitness program builds brigade camaraderie

A health and fitness program in the state’s North West has not only improved the wellbeing of members of the Lowan Group of brigades, it’s brought them closer together.

29 Nov 2018 People

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Volunteers with supportive employers

Combining a day job with being a volunteer needs great flexibility from both the volunteer and their employer. Following on from our chat with Ray Glendenning of Wangaratta Motor Group/Everton ...

27 Nov 2018 People

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Fire Danger Period declared for more municipalities across Victoria

The Fire Danger Period will begin at 01.00am on Monday, 26 November 2018 for the following municipalities across Victoria.

21 Nov 2018 Community Safety

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Further fire restrictions announced for West Region

30 Oct 2018 Community Safety

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Fire restrictions announced for parts of West Region

The Fire Danger Period will begin at 1am Monday 22 October 2018 in the following municipalities in CFA’s West Region.

16 Oct 2018 Community Safety

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Women in CFA - West Region

More than 30 women have taken part in the 'Women in CFA West Region Training Day' at the Longerenong training campus.

12 Sep 2018 Inclusion and Fairness

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CFA doubles number of trained personnel in bomber refuelling

We’re all aware of the vital role that is played by aircraft in fighting fires during bushfire season. But it’s also worth noting the importance of the volunteers who are stationed at airb ...

31 Aug 2018 Operational Information

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Celebrating the launch of a Karen fire safety film in Nhill

There wasn't a cloud in the sky in Nhill on Saturday morning for a very special event – the launch of the Karen community fire safety film 'Prevention is better than cure'.

29 Aug 2018 Community Safety Inclusion and Fairness

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CFA action plan to tackle rural decline

Following successful multi-agency workshops, CFA has developed a new action plan to tackle rural decline.

30 Apr 2018 Community Safety

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Fire danger period finishing in some areas

The fire danger period (FDP) will finish at 1am Monday 23 April 2018, in the following municipalities; West Wimmera Shire Council (Remainder), Yarriambiack Shire Council (Remainder), Horsham Rural Cit ...

19 Apr 2018 Community Safety

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