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Brigades of CFA: Berriwillock

It’s a grain growing area of dry land crops out in the Mallee, but for Berriwillock Fire Brigade there’s no shortage of local agricultural members putting their hand up to help their commu ...

31 Aug 2023

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Victorian fire agencies and regulator urge caution over lithium-ion battery fire risks

Victorian fire services are responding to at least one significant lithium-ion battery-related fire each week and this trend is expected to increase.

30 Aug 2023

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Climbing for a cause this September

CFA Volunteer Tom Prunty will hold his late brother’s helmet this Saturday while competing in the tenth annual Melbourne Firefighter Stair Climb 2023.

29 Aug 2023

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Troubling data shows Victorians won’t leave early in the event of a bushfire

An alarming number of Victorians living in high-risk bushfire areas say they would stay at their properties until they felt threatened by a bushfire, or would wait for an official warning, a CFA surve ...

29 Aug 2023

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Vale Greg Godkin

Today CFA honoured long-serving volunteer and fire investigator Greg Godkin who recently passed away after returning from operational duties.

25 Aug 2023

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Members honoured at AFAC annual awards

CFA members Angela Cook, Kelly Stoner and Nancy Boura have been recognised for their work and contribution to the fire services at this year’s Australasian Fire Authorities Council (AFAC) Awards ...

25 Aug 2023

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Firefighters battle Langwarrin house fire

Update at 10:15am on 24 August, 2023.

24 Aug 2023

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Data-driven research helps CFA fight fires

Data collection after a fire is helping scientists to better understand fire behaviour and better prepare for future fires.

24 Aug 2023

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Spring Seasonal Outlook for Victoria released

Victorians could see an increased number of fires leading into summer.

23 Aug 2023

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New Ultra-heavy firefighting vehicles roll out across Victoria

The first of 29 new Ultra-heavy Tankers are being rolled out soon to a brigade in Ballarat and another near Swan Hill which will help support firefighting efforts across Victoria.

23 Aug 2023

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Multiple new tankers delivered to the west ahead of fire season

The broader Ballarat area has received seven new heavy tankers as part of the rollout of 50 new tankers across the state.

23 Aug 2023

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Melton multi-agency exercise success

The Melton community witnessed some commotion on Sunday 20 August with a response of more than 16 fire trucks to a structure fire. Fortunately it was just a training exercise.

21 Aug 2023

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