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Baringhup West welcome new tanker

Baringhup West Fire Brigade has welcomed a new tanker to their engine bay and celebrated the official handover with their local community members.

9 Dec 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers Operational Information Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Crew Leadership course in District 10

Monday night and the District 10 crew leadership course has begun. Six CFA firefighters head into the West Sale classroom. After brief introductions, it was clear the motivation to lead was strong.

9 Dec 2024 Training and Recruitment

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Celebrating the 2024 graduates of the Regional Leadership Scholarship Program

Congratulations to the 2024 graduates of CFA’s Regional Leadership Scholarship Program.

9 Dec 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers People Training and Recruitment

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New firefighting boots a fine fit for females

Thousands of firefighters will soon be sporting new boots as CFA goes to market to find the perfect fit for our females.

6 Dec 2024 Inclusion and Fairness People Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Peer Support Awareness Training now available to support your wellbeing

It is important for members to prioritise their mental health and wellbeing during the fire season – and our peers are here to help.

6 Dec 2024 Health and Safety

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E-bike garage fire a Christmas safety reminder

Victorian fire agencies are urging residents to be aware of the risks associated with lithium-ion battery products this festive season following a lithium-ion battery explosion on an e-bike.

5 Dec 2024 Community Safety Incidents - Others Incidents - Structure Others

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International Volunteer Day – Thursday 5 December

Today is International Volunteer Day, celebrated each year on 5 December in recognition of the dedication and commitment of volunteers across the world.

5 Dec 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers People

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Navigating the Pines

On Sunday 24 November 24, CFA members gathered for a group training exercise hosted by the Moyhu Group and Hancock Victorian Plantations (HVP.)

5 Dec 2024 Others Training and Recruitment

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Puuuur-fect rescue by volunteers bringing furry friends to safety

Multi skilled CFA volunteers do more than just fight fires, with two brigades last week saving some furry friends from unlucky situations.

4 Dec 2024 Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat

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Mynard family celebrates 636 years of service

With over 636 years of loyalty to the fire service, Trafalgar locals know that when you hear the Mynard name around town that you are in safe hands.

3 Dec 2024 Honours and Awards People

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Final fire restrictions announced for parts of greater Melbourne

Fire restrictions will be in force across the whole state soon with the final Fire Danger Period (FDP) set to begin at 1:00am on Monday, December 23, for the following municipalities in CFA’s no ...

3 Dec 2024 Community Safety

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The influence of social procurement partnerships

“People usually think that we can’t do a lot of things, but when they see the way we work, fast as we can; and how capable they are, how open they are and how friendly, they’re a bit ...

3 Dec 2024 Inclusion and Fairness

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Church fire at St Leonards

Firefighters have battled a Church fire in St Leonards which has been declared suspicious.

28 Nov 2024 Incidents - Structure

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CFA issues warning after stark rise in fires

CFA is urging Victorians to take extra care this summer after vegetation fires jumped more than 50 per cent during the 2023/24 Fire Danger Period (FDP).

28 Nov 2024 Community Safety Health and Safety Planning and Research

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School’s in for members at Lorne

As schoolies enjoy a break in the town, CFA broadcast the Volunteer Forum from Lorne Fire Brigade.

28 Nov 2024 Inclusion and Fairness People Training and Recruitment

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Recent rainfall raises haystack fire concerns

CFA is warning farmers of the dangers of rain affected haystacks after heavy rainfalls of 40 to 100mm were recently recorded across parts of the northwest.

28 Nov 2024 Community Safety Health and Safety

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Victoria preparing for increased risk of fire this summer

Victorians are being urged to prepare for an increase in fire activity across large parts of the state this summer, according to the Australian Seasonal Bushfire Outlook for Summer, released today.

28 Nov 2024 Community Safety Health and Safety Planning and Research

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Plan ahead this fire season

As we come into summer and what we know will be a challenging fire season, I am urging all Victorians to have a fire plan and know where to get emergency information from.

28 Nov 2024 Community Safety

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Melbourne Disability Expo – A way to engage about fire safety

CFA and FRV attended the Melbourne Disability Expo on Friday 22 and Saturday 23 November 2024. The stand's prime spot opposite the coffee cart meant there were plenty of people to chat to.

28 Nov 2024 Community Safety Inclusion and Fairness Partnerships

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VBFV Volunteer Survey is open

The 2024-25 VFBV Volunteer Survey is now open for all CFA volunteers to take part.

27 Nov 2024 Others

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Six commended for their critical response

Three CFA members and three citizens have been commended for their composed and specialised response throughout a highly critical health incident involving a fellow member.

27 Nov 2024 Honours and Awards Incidents - Others Others People

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Fire restrictions announced for southeast Victoria 

The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will begin at 1:00am on Monday, December 9, for the following municipalities in CFA’s southeast region:

26 Nov 2024 Community Safety Health and Safety Operational Information

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First responders honoured one year on from Daylesford tragedy

First responders to the devastating Daylesford crash have been honoured one year after the horrific accident that claimed five lives.

26 Nov 2024 Honours and Awards

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Brigade honours 30 years of communications support

Judy, like many women of her time, has made a significant contribution to her brigade and operations by supporting her husband, neighbours, friends and relatives as they protected lives and property i ...

22 Nov 2024 Honours and Awards

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