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Brigade elects first female captain in District 24

Chiltern Fire Brigade has elected Marelle Whitaker as its next captain making her the first female captain in CFA's District 24 (north east Victoria).

4 Jun 2018 Inclusion and Fairness People

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Traditional burning brings many benefits

To mark National Reconciliation Week 2018, CFA's Phil Hawkey talks about the many benefits of working with Aboriginal communities to learn more about traditional burning practices.

28 May 2018 Environment Honours and Awards

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New home for Wodonga firefighters a step closer

CFA conducted a tour of the Wodonga fire station site for Mayor of Wodonga, Cr Anna Speedie and other stakeholders including emergency service organisations this month.

27 May 2018 Operational Information

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Robert Mace wins Spirit of CFA Award for hose testing innovation

When one of his colleagues was seriously injured while testing hoses five years ago Robert Mace knew he had to do something to make the task safer - in the five year's since he developed a new hose te ...

24 May 2018 Honours and Awards

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Planned burn training develops skills

The fifth Hume Region Burn Camp was conducted at Shelley Forest Camp near Koetong, between 7 and 11 April 2018.

27 Apr 2018 Partnerships

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CFA celebrates International Women's Day

On Thursday 8 March, CFA’s District 22 Headquarters Office hosted North East Region’s celebration of International Women’s Day by hearing from a range of speakers who have demonstrat ...

9 Mar 2018 Events / Fundraising / Offers Inclusion and Fairness

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Surprise presentation for Rutherglen stalwart

On Sunday 25 February, Rutherglen Fire Brigade made a surprise presentation to our former Secretary/Treasurer Neville Miller.

7 Mar 2018 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers

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Fire restrictions in West and North East

The Fire Danger Period will commence for the following municipalities from 1am on 27 November 2017:

21 Nov 2017 Community Safety

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Women’s event a big success

More than 50 people attended a recent CFA women's event in Wodonga that promoted the large number of operational and non-operational opportunities for women in CFA.

12 Sep 2017 People

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