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Water bombing aircraft put to the test

Victoria’s water bombing aircraft have been put to the test to help determine the best aircraft tank to use in the future.

14 Mar 2024

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Burn-off permits issued for farmers

CFA is preparing to issue a small number of Schedule 13 planned burn permits to farmers around Ballarat, Ararat and surrounds to help with farming practices in broadacre farming.

14 Mar 2024

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Total Fire Ban declared in five fire weather districts

A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for the South West, Central, Wimmera, North Central and West and South Gippsland regions tomorrow due to forecasted Extreme weather conditions.

8 Mar 2024

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New recruit lends a hand in the Grampians

Just three months as a CFA volunteer and Smythesdale Fire Brigade member Lisa Thompson has already put her hand up to assist in a Grampians strike team for her first campaign fire last month.

8 Mar 2024

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Creswick senior running team training with intent

Creswick Fire Brigade’s senior running team may lack in numbers, but their dedication and positivity in the lead-up to the State Firefighter Championships certainly makes up for it.

7 Mar 2024

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Championships family affair

It truly is a family affair when it comes to the State Firefighter Championships and Horsham Fire Brigade volunteer David 'Sparks' Hornsby.

7 Mar 2024

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A friendship forged in floods

On Sunday 3 March the refurbished Doreen Fire Station was officially opened. However, other significant events took place on that day. This is just one of them.

6 Mar 2024

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Travellers urged to remain alert to autumn fire risk

With temperatures set to soar across the state this Labour Day long weekend, CFA is urging Victorians to be prepared for persistent fire risk as they embark on their travels.

5 Mar 2024

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