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Escaped burn-offs a timely reminder for landowners

Following a year that saw CFA volunteers respond to 815 incidents caused by escaped burn-offs, fire crews are urging landowners to take extra precautions before lighting up.

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8 May 2024

Brigade protects wildlife

Goongerah Fire Brigade, in a remote East Gippsland settlement, was badly impacted by the 2019-20 bushfires.

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6 May 2024

CFA remembers fallen heroes

Hundreds gathered today for the Annual Firefighter Memorial to honour the memory of the 82 CFA firefighters who lost their lives in the line of duty.

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5 May 2024

Women of Plenty Rescue

Plenty Fire Brigade is a busy CFA rescue brigade 21 kilometres north-east of Melbourne's CBD and women play a full and vital role in the brigade's life-saving work.

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3 May 2024

International Firefighters' Day – Saturday 4 May

Tomorrow is International Firefighters’ Day, an annual day that recognises and honours the memory and service of those firefighters who have lost their lives while serving their communities.

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3 May 2024

Victorian fire season draws to a close

Following a summer that saw a number of significant bushfires in the west of the state, the end of Victoria’s fire season has officially drawn to a close with the final fire restrictions lifted ...

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1 May 2024

New show garden uses CFA’s design ideas

CFA’s Vegetation Management Team recently working with a local council to provide garden design and plant selection advice for bushfire-prone areas.

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30 Apr 2024

CFA celebrates three new tankers

Lancefield, Bullengarook and Springfield Fire Brigades have celebrated the official handover of their new tankers.

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26 Apr 2024

South East women emerge as leaders at camp

The sixth annual South East Region Women’s Challenge Camp recently saw over 40 women head to Trafalgar East to test their limits and enhance their leadership and skills development.

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26 Apr 2024