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Long night for firefighters who attended a shed fire in Tyers

Firefighters worked tirelessly through the night to ensure the scene was made safe after an electrical fault ignited firewood resulting in shed fire (21 January).

25 Jan 2024 Incidents - Structure

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Authorities issue burns warning ahead of long weekend

Following a concerning spike in preventable burns injuries since December, burns specialists at The Alfred have joined forces with CFA to issue an urgent call for action: take care around fire this Au ...

25 Jan 2024 Community Safety Partnerships People

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Fire risk not over in the Wimmera

For the first time in many years, a fire observing aircraft will be situated for the next month in the Wimmera due to the elevated fire risk during this time.   

25 Jan 2024 Partnerships

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Planned burn success on Mount Van Dyke

Prescribed burning plays a major role in vegetation regeneration, and in conjunction with partner agencies, Lyons Fire Brigade achieved a great outcome on Mount Van Dyke.

25 Jan 2024 Environment Partnerships

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Lockwood shed fire a reminder of the dangers of leaving battery charging unattended

Lockwood Fire Brigade responded to a shed fire caused by lead acid battery left on charge unattended (20 January).

25 Jan 2024 Incidents - Structure

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Winchelsea grassfire a reminder of fire risk this summer

An important reminder to property owners about the grassfire risk this summer following a fire in Winchelsea in the early hours of this morning.

24 Jan 2024 Incidents - Bushfire

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Rosebud firefighter happy to help in the mountains

Whether near or far from home, 21-year-old Kristin Blight is willing to jump on the truck when the Victorian community calls.

24 Jan 2024 People

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Bernie Fradd stepping down after almost 40 years

District 16 Assistant Chief Fire Officer Bernie Fradd is about to transition into retirement after almost 40 years in emergency service.

24 Jan 2024 Honours and Awards People

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2024 Government House Open Day

Join us on Friday 26 January 2024, at Government House Victoria for the annual Open Day event.

22 Jan 2024 Community Safety Events / Fundraising / Offers

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Trafalgar’s young people sign up for Juniors

Trafalgar Fire Brigade started a Junior Volunteer Development Program (JVDP) in 2018, kicking off with an open day for potential recruits, their parents and carers to learn about the program.

22 Jan 2024 Youth and Juniors

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Beechworth Rural Fire Brigade pumped for new equipment

Beechworth Rural Fire Brigade has teamed up with the local correctional centre and a Beechworth based national business to build a much-needed trailer mounted quick fill pump.

22 Jan 2024 Partnerships Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Stephen’s passion for trucks

District mechanical officers (DMO) keep our fleet on the road. We talked to Stephen Puglisi from the Swan Hill workshop, who recently finished his apprenticeship.

17 Jan 2024 People

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