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Cross-border training improves firefighting capability

CFA has been working closely with a partner fire agency in South Australia to gain greater knowledge and skills when using the Compressed Air Foam System (CAFS) to fight fires.

9 Jan 2023 Training and Recruitment

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Have a cracking New Year’s without illegal fireworks

Victorians are being warned to give illegal fireworks a miss as celebrations return to normal after two years of COVID impacted plans.

29 Dec 2022 Community Safety

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Check fire warnings before you make tracks this Christmas

Victorian families will be excitedly hitting the road this festive season, but before taking off firefighters are reminding travellers to check the conditions and the VicEmergency app before making tr ...

22 Dec 2022 Community Safety

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Wildlife rescue kits for CFA brigades

A wildlife warrior from Diamond Creek is kitting out CFA fire trucks with special rescue packs so members can be better prepared to help injured native animals.

21 Dec 2022 Community Safety People

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Brigades of CFA: Ballarat

Ballarat Fire Brigade proudly boasts being the oldest operational fire brigade in the southern hemisphere to still operate from its original site.

20 Dec 2022 People

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School kids teach their community about bushfire safety

As the finale of their bushfire education lessons for the year, students from Strathewen Primary School engaged with the local community for a bushfire education event where they taught their parents ...

16 Dec 2022 Community Safety Partnerships Youth and Juniors

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Level 3 incident management ceremony 2022

Incident management leaders from CFA were recognised for their commitment, dedication and determination in performing their emergency management roles on Wednesday 7 November 2022, at The Hotel Windso ...

15 Dec 2022 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers Operational Information

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Victoria's aircraft fleet ready to respond

Victoria is well prepared for the potential of fires this summer with a fleet of 50 firefighting aircraft positioned across the state.

14 Dec 2022 Community Safety Operational Information Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Community turns out for brigade's annual carols

Hundreds of community members turned out for The Basin Fire Brigade’s annual Carols By Candlelight on Saturday 3 December at The Basin Triangle Park.

14 Dec 2022 Events / Fundraising / Offers

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Consider livestock and pets in your bushfire survival plan

CFA has reminded Victorians to remember to include their pets and livestock in their bushfire survival plan this year.

13 Dec 2022 Community Safety

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Brigades of CFA: Tatura

Tatura Fire Brigade has the Tuesday crew.

9 Dec 2022 People

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Don’t let your festive lights ignite

As Victorians adorn their homes with festive fairy lights in the lead up to the Christmas and holiday season, firefighters are reminding people to check the wiring and placement of their lights.

8 Dec 2022 Community Safety

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