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Northwest ready for summer with four new Ultra Heavy Tankers

CFA’s northwest region has boosted their fire preparedness ahead of the upcoming season, adding four new Ultra Heavy Tankers to their firefighting capacity.

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20 Sep 2024

How CFA brigades are saving lives

Emergency Medical Response (EMR) aims to improve survival rates by reducing response times.

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19 Sep 2024

Four new tankers arrive ahead of summer

Shepparton, Numurkah, Nathalia and Euroa Fire Brigades recently all received a new Heavy Tanker, boosting their firefighting ability to support the region ahead of the summer conditions.

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19 Sep 2024

Wangaratta North receives new ultra heavy tanker

Wangaratta North fire brigade is prepared for the upcoming fire season after receiving the keys for their new ultra-heavy tanker.

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18 Sep 2024

Kaniva celebrates 100 years of community service and resilience

Kaniva Fire Brigade proudly marked a century of service to the local community with a historic dinner and award ceremony, last Friday night.

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18 Sep 2024

Brigades light up the night in Diamond Creek

CFA volunteers upheld a longstanding tradition in Diamond Creek over the weekend, participating in a torchlight parade through town as part of the Diamond Creek Rotary Town Fair.

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17 Sep 2024

Young members take over the Volunteer Forum

The August Volunteer Forum welcomed some younger members onto the panel to talk about youth initiatives including the new CFA Juniors website.

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17 Sep 2024

Panton Hill celebrates 85th anniversary

Panton Hill Brigade celebrated their 85th anniversary on Saturday (14 September) in a community focused occasion that was inclusive of all members past and present.

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17 Sep 2024

Barongarook West celebrate 80 years in CFA

Barongarook West Fire Brigade gathered to celebrate their 80th year in CFA’s history books this month, paying tribute to the significant contributions their members have made over that time.

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16 Sep 2024

Bushfire safety overlooked by nearly half of Victorians in risk areas, survey finds

A recent CFA survey revealed that 45% of Victorians living in bushfire-prone areas are not concerned about bushfire safety despite being at increased risk.

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16 Sep 2024

Mount Buller training exercise sets interagency response up for success

CFA brigades from Mount Buller, Glenroy-Merrijig and Mansfield recently completed a training exercise simulating a fire set at Sugarbush Lodge Mount Buller.

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13 Sep 2024

Shoreham reflect on 75 years as a brigade

Shoreham Fire Brigade members gathered for a momentous awards dinner to reflect on their 75 years of service and acknowledge the efforts their members have contributed to the community.

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13 Sep 2024