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North East region Young Endeavour experience

Following the 2019-20 summer fires Coles generously donated money to go towards providing an opportunity to enhance the leadership skills of young CFA volunteers.

8 Dec 2022 Events / Fundraising / Offers Youth and Juniors

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Brigades of CFA: Edithvale

Behind every CFA fire brigade is a sense of community spirit that drives them during times of adversity. Edithvale Fire Brigade, based on Victoria’s south east coast, is no different.

2 Dec 2022 People

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Movember wraps up for another year

CFA members across the state have once again tackled a hairy subject, all while raising money for a good cause.

2 Dec 2022 Events / Fundraising / Offers People

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Victorians urged to prepare for all types of emergencies this summer

Victoria’s recent wettest October on record, coupled with reduced fuel loads following the 2019-20 bushfire season and the continued wet outlook is contributing to the forecast of below normal f ...

29 Nov 2022 Environment Community Safety Health and Safety

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40th anniversary of Ash Wednesday

A state-based commemoration is being held on Sunday 12 February 2023 at the Ash Wednesday Bushfire Education Centre (AWBEC) in McBride Street, Cockatoo.

29 Nov 2022 Incidents - Bushfire Others People

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Victorians urged to register burn-offs

Victoria’s fire and emergency service agencies are urging community members to register their burn-offs as they prepare their properties for fire season.

25 Nov 2022 Community Safety Operational Information

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CFA puts fire safety education on wheels thanks to donations

Community donations from the 2019-20 fire season have been used to purchase eight new vehicles that will boost CFA’s capability to engage communities and ensure residents are as prepared as poss ...

17 Nov 2022 Community Safety Events / Fundraising / Offers Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Oscar 1 takes two at challenge

CFA’s Oscar 1 technical rescue team has taken out second place in this year’s Victorian Mine Rescue Challenge held at Bendigo’s Fosterville Mine and ISH24 Rescue Centre from 11 to 13 ...

16 Nov 2022 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat

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Time to prepare your property for fire season

While the fire season has been delayed due to weeks of heavy rainfall leading to flooding and high fuel loads, warmer weather is on the horizon and CFA is reminding Victorians to tidy up their propert ...

16 Nov 2022 Community Safety

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Brigades of CFA: Ballan

For the past five years, Ballan Fire Brigade has been commemorating ANZAC Day with their annual Gunfire Breakfast.

11 Nov 2022 Events / Fundraising / Offers Inclusion and Fairness People

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CFA encourages unpaid carers to prepare for fire season

CFA is encouraging all Victorians who care for someone in high bushfire risk areas to make a fire plan and be prepared this season by using CFA’s online bushfire planning module.

8 Nov 2022 Community Safety

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