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Flowerdale Fire Brigade celebrates 75 years

While COVID hampered their 75-year anniversary celebrations in 2020, Flowerdale Fire Brigade made up for lost time over the weekend (25 November), hosting a well-deserved afternoon tea.

4 Dec 2023

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New Linton memorial to honour fallen firefighters 25 years on

Geelong West Fire Brigade unveiled a new memorial at their station today, 2 December, to honour and remember five of its members who lost their lives at the Linton bushfire 25 years ago.

2 Dec 2023

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Crisis averted, again

Members of Wangaratta North Fire Brigade were paged in the afternoon of 27 November to a fire on the Hume Freeway, north of Wangaratta.

2 Dec 2023

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Fire services calling for diligence when decorating this Christmas

Victorians are once again detangling Christmas lights to brighten up their homes for the festive season, but the holiday cheer comes with a warning from Victorian fire services, cautioning lights need ...

1 Dec 2023

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CFA marks International Day of People with Disability

Fifteen years ago, CFA Foster Brigade volunteer Paula Crossley had an accident that left her a paraplegic and this International Day of People with a Disability Paula reflects on her time during recov ...

1 Dec 2023

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Fire restrictions announced for District 13

The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will begin at 01.00am on Monday, 18 December for the following municipalities in CFA’s District 13:

1 Dec 2023

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Toolangi Brigade celebrates 70 years

It’s the camaraderie and service to the community that binds the Toolangi Fire Brigade together which was celebrated at their 70th anniversary last weekend.

30 Nov 2023

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First day of summer prompts reminder to consider your pets this season

As the first day of summer approaches, CFA with RSPCA Victoria, is reminding Victorians to consider their pets and livestock in their bushfire survival plan.

30 Nov 2023

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Summer Seasonal Outlook for Victoria released

Victoria is facing an increased risk of fires in western and central Victoria this summer, according to the AFAC Seasonal Bushfire Outlook for Summer.

30 Nov 2023

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Agencies work together for life saving training

Local CFA crews from Wandin and Seville undertook life-saving road crash rescue training this week alongside Victoria Police and Ambulance Victoria. 

30 Nov 2023

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Corio brigade turns 30

CFA volunteers and community members marked the 30th anniversary of the Corio brigade last weekend.

30 Nov 2023

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Training our eyes in the skies

CFA has hosted a multi-agency training course at VEMTC Bangholme to provide Airborne Information Gathering (AIG) operators with the opportunity to confirm their skills prior to the 2023-24 fire season ...

28 Nov 2023

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