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CFA reminds farmers of harvester safety precautions

Following the warmer, drier conditions experienced in spring, CFA is warning farmers to take care with their upcoming harvesting activities.

16 Nov 2023 Community Safety Health and Safety Incidents - Others Others

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Fire restrictions announced for Buloke

The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will begin at 1.00am on Monday, 13 November for the Buloke Shire Council.

3 Nov 2023 Environment Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire

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Fire restrictions announced for another five Victorian areas

The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will begin at 01.00am on Monday, 6 November for the following municipalities in CFA’s District 17 and 18.

24 Oct 2023 Community Safety Planning and Research

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Fire restrictions announced for Mildura

The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will begin at 01.00am on Monday, 30 October for the following municipality in CFA’s District 18 - Mildura Rural City Council

24 Oct 2023 Community Safety Planning and Research

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Total Fire Ban for Mallee

A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for the Mallee tomorrow, 2 October 2023. This is the first TFB declared this season.

1 Oct 2023 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire People

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Hay season to start early in state's west and central districts

An earlier hay season has Victorian farmers and CFA talking about the dangers of high moisture content in hay as they begin cutting, baling and storing it in warmer conditions.

26 Sep 2023 Community Safety Incidents - Others Others Planning and Research

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Brigades of CFA: Berriwillock

It’s a grain growing area of dry land crops out in the Mallee, but for Berriwillock Fire Brigade there’s no shortage of local agricultural members putting their hand up to help their community in need ...

31 Aug 2023 People

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Death of a member: Greg Godkin, Donald Brigade

Today we mourn the loss of one of our own, Donald Brigade member and Fire Investigator Greg Godkin who passed away late yesterday after returning from operational duties.

9 Aug 2023 Operational Information Others People

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Eight Fijian CFA members now operational across Swan Hill

The Swan Hill community has added further strength to their emergency response over the weekend, with eight Fijian CFA members receiving their General Firefighter Course certificates.

3 Jul 2023 Honours and Awards Operational Information Training and Recruitment

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Fire restrictions to end in Mildura, Swan Hill and surrounds

The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will finish at 1.00am on Monday, 20 March in the following municipalities in CFA’s District 18:

16 Mar 2023 Operational Information

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Donations help Mildura add new vehicle to its fleet

Generous community donations have helped Mildura Fire Brigade to purchase a new breathing apparatus (BA) support vehicle, which will boost the brigade’s capability to attend more incidents.

5 Jan 2023 Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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