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RUF Stuff

It's 9am and the Respond to Urban Fire course has begun and we are somewhere in the pyrolysis demonstration, on the edge of ignition, when the caffeine begins to take hold.

12 Nov 2024 Training and Recruitment

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Dry conditions could heighten harvester fire risks

CFA is urging farmers to take proactive steps to reduce the risk of header fires as harvest activities intensify in the coming weeks.

12 Nov 2024 Community Safety Incidents - Others Others Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Discover new updates to search

Several improvements have been made to enhance the performance of search on CFA’s digital platforms and make it easier for members to find what they’re looking for.

11 Nov 2024 Others

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Stanhope Fire Brigade presentation and awards night

Stanhope Fire Brigade recognised more than 500 years of combined service at their recent awards and presentation night.

9 Nov 2024 Honours and Awards

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Fire safety comes first for Gembrook primary students

On Wednesday, October 23 the students from grade 3 & 4 at Gembrook Primary School were rewarded with a visit from their local Fire Brigade for completing an assignment.

7 Nov 2024 Community Safety Health and Safety Incidents - Structure

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International Day of People with Disability – 3 December

More than 4.4 million people in Australia live with disability - that's one in six - and at some stage one of those people could be you. 

7 Nov 2024 Inclusion and Fairness

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Fire restrictions announced in the west

Please see the attached media release regarding the start of the Fire Danger Period (FDP) at 1.00am on Monday, 18 November for the following municipalities in CFA’s West region:

7 Nov 2024 Community Safety People

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Fire restrictions announced in parts of the northeast

The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will begin at 01.00am on Monday, November 18, for the following municipalities in CFA’s North East region:

7 Nov 2024 Community Safety People

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New brigade focused on community safety

CFA’s South East Region recently created a Headquarters Fire Brigade with the sole purpose to deliver community safety programs and initiatives.

6 Nov 2024 Community Safety

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CFA at the Langwarrin Disability Expo

Three CFA Langwarrin Fire Brigade members, and CFA Community Engagement Adviser Tim Marchinton, attended the Langwarrin Disability Expo on Saturday 26 October 2024.

6 Nov 2024 Community Safety

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Total Fire Ban for the Mallee

The first Total Fire Ban (TFB) for the fire season has been declared for the Mallee region tomorrow, Wednesday, 6 November 2024.

5 Nov 2024 Environment Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire

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Fire restrictions announced in parts of the northeast

The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will begin at 01.00am on Monday, November 11, for the following municipalities in CFA’s North East region:

4 Nov 2024 Environment Community Safety Health and Safety

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Updated smoke alarms save Keysborough resident

One lucky Keysborough resident has CFA and RACV’s Smoke Alarm Installation Program and working smoke alarms to thank for their swift escape from a burning kitchen last month.

4 Nov 2024 Community Safety Health and Safety Incidents - Structure

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Planning an open day, community event or brigade function?

CFA has developed an Event Management Planning Framework to assist both volunteers and staff work through an event planning process for internal and external events, small and large, such as open days ...

4 Nov 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers

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Recruiting the family to serve the community

When Tash Sinclair became a CFA volunteer with Kangaroo Ground Fire Brigade more than four years ago, she didn’t imagine she’d end up serving the community alongside her family.

1 Nov 2024 People

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Teesdale Fire Brigade celebrates 75 years

Teesdale Fire Brigade members and the local community have celebrated their 75-year milestone with displays and activities throughout the day for all ages to enjoy.

1 Nov 2024 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers People

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2025 ESF scholarships now open

The Emergency Services Foundation has formed a partnership with Rotary to support the ESF scholarship program, and applications are now open for 2025 scholarships.

1 Nov 2024 Planning and Research

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Red Cliffs celebrates 100 years with special recognition

Red Cliffs Fire Brigade marked its 100th anniversary in style over the weekend, commemorating a century of dedicated service with a day of celebrations and a very special recognition.

1 Nov 2024 People

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Cultivating leadership skills through the VLD Certificate IV course

Participants credit the VLD Certificate IV course for their confidence in leadership, personal growth, and a better understanding of supporting others.

1 Nov 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers People Training and Recruitment

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Cross-sector sponsorship of diverse talent

This transformative initiative connects members across organisations to support professional development in emergency management.

1 Nov 2024 Partnerships People Training and Recruitment

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New website for CFA Junior members and Junior leaders

CFA Juniors now have a dedicated online hub designed specifically for Junior members and Junior leaders.

1 Nov 2024 Health and Safety Others Youth and Juniors

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Prioritising mental health and wellbeing

As we move into the Fire Danger Period, members are encouraged to use CFA’s online training and wellbeing services.

1 Nov 2024 Health and Safety Others People

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Movember 2024

A large proportion of our membership at CFA is male, and most of us have important men and boys in our lives, so men’s health is an important topic for all.

1 Nov 2024 Health and Safety People

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Fire safety first for caravan park operators

Caravan parks provide accommodation for visitors and permanent residents alike. However, the high risk of injury and fatality with caravan fires and fires at caravan parks makes fire safety education ...

31 Oct 2024 Community Safety

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