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Fireys shine a light on Christmas safety

Christmas and fairy lights are once again spreading their festive cheer across Victoria, sparking a reminder from firefighters to take proper precautions to avoid starting a fire.

8 Dec 2021 Community Safety

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Journey of a new firefighter: Madeline's story

The response from emergency services to a freak storm event was all the encouragement Madeline Dundon needed to join CFA.

6 Dec 2021 People Training and Recruitment

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Breaking down barriers on International Day of People with a Disability

Today marks the International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD), celebrated annually on 3 December.

3 Dec 2021 Inclusion and Fairness People

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Volunteering for a better future

International Volunteer Day is celebrated worldwide each year on 5 December to recognise the amazing contribution volunteers make to their communities – in particular, the work they do to build resili ...

2 Dec 2021 Events / Fundraising / Offers People

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Stay safe this summer, CFA urges

As summer officially begins and Victoria has its first taste of extended warmer conditions, Victorians are being urged to prepare to stay safe this season.

1 Dec 2021 Community Safety

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Firefighters call for conversations to continue after Movember ends

CFA members are hoping the growing awareness of men’s health issues will continue as the Movember campaign comes to a close.

30 Nov 2021 Events / Fundraising / Offers Health and Safety People

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Prepare now for grassfire risk this summer

Fast-running grassfires will be a risk across Victoria this summer, with winter and spring rain leading to significant pasture growth in paddocks and roadsides.

25 Nov 2021 Community Safety Planning and Research

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FFMVic and CFA release updated statewide Joint Fuel Management Program

Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) and Country Fire Authority (CFA) have released the latest Joint Fuel Management Program (JFMP) providing details of bushfire prevention activities across Victo ...

25 Nov 2021 Community Safety Partnerships Planning and Research

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Campaign calls for end to gender-based violence

Today marks the start of 16 Days of Activism against gender-based violence, an annual campaign held from 25 November – 10 December.

25 Nov 2021 Inclusion and Fairness

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CFA opens state-of-the-art training facility

CFA has unveiled the latest state-of-the-art training facility, with the Central Highlands Victorian Emergency Management Training Centre (VEMTC) opening near Ballan today, 23 November.

23 Nov 2021 Health and Safety Training and Recruitment

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