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St Leonards celebrates new fire station

St Leonards-Indented Head Fire Brigade members gathered over the weekend to celebrate the official opening of their new fire station.

5 Dec 2023

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Celebrating CFA volunteers

Volunteers are the most giving people, which is why it’s so important to celebrate them on International Volunteer Day (IVD).

5 Dec 2023

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Flames of unity: fire brigade lights up Diwali Festival

In a heartwarming display of community spirit, Traralgon West Fire Brigade illuminated the annual Diwali Festival with their presence, forging a bond that symbolises unity and solidarity in their loca ...

4 Dec 2023

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Fire restrictions announced for remainder of South East

The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will begin at 01.00am on Monday, December 18 for the remainder of CFA’s South East Region, including the following municipalities in District’s 8, 9 and 27.

4 Dec 2023

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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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