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Fire restrictions announced for parts of North East

The Fire Danger Period will begin at 01.00am on Monday 28 October 2019 in District 22 and 23 in CFA’s North East Region.

9 Oct 2019 Community Safety

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Mock snow fire evacuation

Ski lodge owners have been put through their paces with a simulated fire evacuation at Falls Creek.

20 Aug 2019 Community Safety

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Live-fire training operational

CFA firefighters have been put through their paces in a live-fire training exercise at Wangaratta's newly reopened Emergency Management Training Centre.

8 Aug 2019 Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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VEMTC Wangaratta Campus gets new volunteer PAD instructors

VEMTC Wangaratta Campus has reopened after major renovations and changes to the training area.

26 Jul 2019 People

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Framing respect around the state

'It starts with respect' film showcases CFA's engagement with Aboriginal communities around the State.

12 Jul 2019 Events / Fundraising / Offers Inclusion and Fairness

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Hume Fwy shut down following cereal fire

CFA members from ten brigades attended to a call on the Hume Freeway northbound near Byawatha.

27 Jun 2019 Incidents - Others Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat

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Early start for winter, early start for CFA

The lead-up to the 2019 snow season, accompanied by some heavy snowfalls, meant that many people had to kick into gear a little earlier than expected.

18 Jun 2019 Community Safety

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Bushfire simulation at Tolmie

Fire authorities have assessed Tolmie as having an extreme fire risk. To help residents better plan for their safety during a fire, CFA, Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) and the Mansfield Shir ...

4 Mar 2019 Partnerships People

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Extreme heat brings statewide Total Fire Ban for all of Victoria

A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for entire state of Victoria, this Friday, 4 January 2019.

2 Jan 2019 Community Safety

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Tarrawingee 75th Anniversary Memorial Service

A large crowd, including many descendants of the 10 firefighters killed in the 1943 Tarrawingee fire, attended the 75th Anniversary Memorial Service held on Saturday 22 December 2018.

27 Dec 2018 Others People

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