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Buzzing after their first turnout

Sisters Morgan and Montanna Maud have always understood the importance of volunteering. Growing up with a community-focused mindset instilled in them by their parents, the pair joined Mosquito Creek F ...

10 May 2023

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Cultural immersion tour in the south-west

At high tide at Point Addis on Sunday 7 May 2023, you may have heard a deep voice singing and ancient words echoing off the cliffs.

10 May 2023

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Generous grant funds community messaging board

Thanks to a generous grant from Goldman Sachs Gives, Main Ridge Fire Brigade has been able to install a new electronic messaging board increasing engagement with the local community.

9 May 2023

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CFA encourages business owners to be disaster ready

CFA is encouraging business owners in high risk areas on the Great Ocean Road, Phillip Island and Bass Coast to take part in a new disaster ready program.

9 May 2023

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Simulated rescue puts multiagency response to the test

CFA members have taken part in a significant multi-agency training exercise at Sovereign Hill to help prepare for emergency situations.

9 May 2023

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Family's house fire escape highlights power of smoke alarms

A quick-thinking Belgrave Heights father has his working smoke alarms and intuition to thank for helping his family to escape from their burning home last month.

8 May 2023

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Memorial service pays tribute to fallen firefighters

CFA members came together on Sunday 7 May to honour firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving their communities.

8 May 2023

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New resources engage communities over summer

From Phillip Island to the Murray River and many places in between, CFA’s new fleet of eight mobile engagement units (MEUs) have been busy helping CFA members to meet the community.

8 May 2023

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CFA commemorates fallen heroes on International Firefighters' Day

CFA is honouring the memory of firefighters who have lost their lives in the line of duty on International Firefighters’ Day today.

4 May 2023

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Planned burn shows staff new skills

A group of CFA staff members from the south-east have deepened their knowledge of fire behaviour by taking part in a planned burn last week.

4 May 2023

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Watch live: Annual Firefighter Memorial Service

Sunday’s Annual Firefighter Memorial Service will be streamed live for those members who cannot attend in person.

3 May 2023

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CFA’s smoke alarm installation program heads to Dargo

CFA in collaboration with the Dargo Bush Nursing Centre staff offered all residents of the Dargo community free smoke alarm installation to residents, targeting those who are most vulnerable to house ...

3 May 2023

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