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Killawarra takes out inclusive and fairness honour at Spirit of CFA Awards

The hard work of a north-east CFA brigade to ensure it has an inclusive environment has been recognised at the recent Spirit of CFA Awards.

1 Aug 2022 Honours and Awards People

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Local firefighters awarded National Emergency Medals

More than 700 local volunteer firefighters and CFA staff members are being honoured with National Emergency Medals for their efforts in the 2019-2020 Australian bushfire crisis.

31 Jul 2022 Honours and Awards People

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District 23’s Kevin Atteridge wins 2020 Spirit of CFA Seniors Award

Springhurst Fire Brigade’s Kevin Atteridge has won the 2020 Spirit of CFA Seniors Award in this year’s ceremony.

25 Jul 2022 Honours and Awards People

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South Wangaratta brigade member awarded Spirit Of CFA Award

South Wangaratta Fire Brigade’s Garry Nash has received the 2020 Spirit of CFA Excellence in Partnership Development Award in this year’s ceremony.

21 Jul 2022 Honours and Awards People

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Cool new pumpers for alpine fire brigades

Victoria’s alpine communities will be further protected, with CFA welcoming three new specialised firefighting vehicles to its alpine brigades in time for the 2022 snow season.

10 Jun 2022 Community Safety Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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North-east firefighters celebrated this National Volunteer Week

North-east firefighters are among the thousands of volunteers being celebrated as part of National Volunteer Week.

17 May 2022 People

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Planned burns in Districts 12 and 23

On the back of a busy grassfire season, Districts 12 and 23 have begun their planned burning programs in Kinglake West and Mansfield with assistance from the statewide Planned Burn Task Force.

8 Apr 2022 Environment Community Safety

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New CFA workwear rolls out to brigades

Victorian communities can expect to see the smart new look on members while they participate in brigade activities, fundraising, training, community events and working within incident management teams ...

26 Mar 2022 People

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Fire restrictions to end in District 23

The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will finish in parts of CFA’s District 23 over the coming weeks.

25 Mar 2022 Community Safety

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Fire restrictions announced for Benalla, Mansfield, Mt Buller, Wangaratta

CFA has declared fire restrictions for Benalla Rural City Council, Mansfield Shire Council, Mount Buller and Mount Stirling Resort Management and Wangaratta Rural City Council from 13 December.

30 Nov 2021 Community Safety Operational Information

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Milawa awarded grant for new light tanker

Milawa Fire Brigade members are excited to hear they will be receiving a new light tanker through the Victorian Emergency Services Equipment Program (VESEP).

4 Nov 2021 Community Safety Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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