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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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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 fire po ...

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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