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Autumn planned burns to commence in North East

Country Fire Authority (CFA) will take advantage of favourable weather and forest conditions to undertake planned burns across northeast Victoria in the coming weeks to reduce the threat of bushfires ...

16 Mar 2023

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State Championships return to Mooroopna for another year

The CFA/VFBV State Firefighter Championships will return to North East Victoria over the next two weeks, with CFA volunteers from across Victoria to gather in Mooroopna.

15 Mar 2023

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Fireys prepare Dallas Brooks Park for planned burning

Volunteers from CFA’s Planned Burn Taskforce came together for a coordinated preparation day in Dallas Brooks Park Scout Camp on Sunday 19 February ahead of a large planned burn in the area.

14 Mar 2023

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Tony's Trek - one step at a time for mental health

A solo walk covering 1,440 kilometres across Victoria will promote mental health care in Victoria’s emergency management community – one step at a time.

14 Mar 2023

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Travellers urged to stay fire safe this long weekend

The Labour Day long weekend will be an opportunity to travel and enjoy Victoria’s getaway destinations, but CFA is urging people to be prepared and remain vigilant around fire.

9 Mar 2023

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It’s the friends that make State Championships great

At 17 years old Shymma Harris is a 12-year veteran of the State Firefighter Championships. Six of those have been as a competitor with the Pakenham Fire Brigade team.

9 Mar 2023

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Celebrating the women of CFA

CFA is celebrating the invaluable contribution and achievements of its women membership this International Women’s Day (IWD) today.

8 Mar 2023

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The importance of representation

Jocelyn Barker is passionate about encouraging woman and young people to join CFA’s volunteer ranks.

8 Mar 2023

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Captain hopes to inspire women this International Women's Day

This International Women’s Day, CFA Captain Nicki Lund is hoping to inspire other women to be leaders in their community.

7 Mar 2023

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CFA women in north-east launch Women's Networking Group

Last month, more than 70 volunteers and staff from CFA’s North East Region gathered in the Lakeside Community Centre in Benalla to launch the joint District 23 and 22 Women’s Networking Group.

6 Mar 2023

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CFA fireys rescue 15 workers from Costerfield mine fire

Specialist CFA firefighters have worked overnight to rescue 15 workers from a mine fire at Costerfield.

5 Mar 2023

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Victorians reminded fire-risk remains through autumn

Victoria’s drier than average conditions are expected to continue into autumn. This follows below average rainfall across much of the west and central areas of Victoria, and in parts of south and west ...

2 Mar 2023

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