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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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Death of Queensland Fire and Emergency Services firefighter

This morning it was confirmed that our colleagues in Queensland have lost one of their own in the line of duty.

3 May 2023

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Look out for Brigade

The autumn edition of Brigade magazine is on its way to members.

2 May 2023

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West Region fireys awarded National Emergency Medals

Almost five hundred local volunteer firefighters and CFA staff members have been honoured with National Emergency Medals for their efforts in the 2019-2020 Australian bushfire crisis.

1 May 2023

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Gnarwarre brigade gets keys to its new truck

Gnarwarre Fire Brigade was delighted to have its new medium tanker officially handed over by Member for South Barwon Darren Cheeseman MP and CFA Acting Deputy Chief Officer Brendan Lawson over the wee ...

1 May 2023

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CFA members pay respects on Anzac Day

CFA brigades have paid their respects to Australia's past and present defence force personnel, participating in Anzac Day services across the state.

26 Apr 2023

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Curtains close on Victoria's fire season

After a season dominated by grassfires and intermittent rainfall, the final fire restrictions in Victoria were lifted today marking the end of Victoria’s fire season.

24 Apr 2023

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