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Recycling truck fire in Colac prompts warning

CFA firefighters battled a recycling truck fire this morning at Colac which prompted a warning to the community to stay indoors.

31 Oct 2024 Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat

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Be Firewise - new children's video series launched

As part of the redevelopment of CFA’s children’s education offerings, we are excited to share the release of 13 new fire safety videos.

31 Oct 2024 Community Safety

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Further fire restrictions announced for parts of the northwest 

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

31 Oct 2024 Community Safety Health and Safety People

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2025 Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal – How to get involved

CFA has been a proud and passionate supporter of the Good Friday Appeal since 1951.

31 Oct 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers

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Outstanding service recognised at Wallan

Wallan Fire Brigade Members and their families and friends gathered on Saturday 19 October to recognise more than 350 years of combined service to CFA and the community.

31 Oct 2024 Honours and Awards People

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New fire season resources to prepare the community

CFA is providing new materials and resources for its brigades and members to make sure they and the community are prepared for the summer season.

30 Oct 2024 Community Safety

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Family Fun Days at Morwell Fire Brigade

In the September school holidays, Morwell Fire Brigade ran two Family Fun Days for members of their community to come down and have some fun at the station.

30 Oct 2024 Community Safety Events / Fundraising / Offers People

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South-east fireys prepare for summer

CFA firefighters have honed their skills ahead of summer, with more than 220 members taking part in a grassfire simulation exercise in Crib Point last weekend (26-27 October). 

29 Oct 2024 People Training and Recruitment

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Learning Hub update: Skills records and FDP reporting

Members' skills records are currently being realigned to the new Training Pathways as part of the redevelopment of the Learning Hub.

29 Oct 2024 Training and Recruitment

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Volunteer Engagement Approach - open for feedback

The Sustainable Volunteerism Team have recently completed the draft Volunteer Engagement Approach, and are now inviting members to provide feedback to improve the project.

29 Oct 2024 Others Planning and Research

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October Volunteer Forum from Bannockburn

Bannockburn hosted the October Volunteer Forum, with special guest Board Chair Jo Plummer on hand to update on the future of CFA.

29 Oct 2024 Operational Information People Training and Recruitment

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Campfire warning ahead of Melbourne Cup weekend

Victoria’s Fire and Land Management Agencies are urging campers and holidaymakers to prioritise campfire safety ahead of Melbourne Cup weekend.

29 Oct 2024 Community Safety Incidents - Others Others Partnerships

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Photo day to acknowledge our volunteers

This year District 27 honoured its members with a photo day that gave them the opportunity to book a professional photo session, either individually or as a group. This was to recognise the work they ...

29 Oct 2024 Honours and Awards People Training and Recruitment

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Stawell Aerodrome hosts training exercise

On Wednesday 23 October, brigade members from Stawell, Halls Gap, Dadswells Bridge and Pomonal responded with Victoria Police, VICSES and Ambulance Victoria to a report of an aircraft collision at Sta ...

28 Oct 2024 Training and Recruitment

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Restoring CFA’s history one truck at a time

Brett Eastwood and Eddie Tichelaar (pictured above) first met in 1983 at Montrose Fire Brigade.

28 Oct 2024 Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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CFA announced as EQUITANA’s 2024 official community partner

The four-day event from 14 to 17 November 2024 at Melbourne Showgrounds includes a mix of competition, education, entertainment and exhibition.

25 Oct 2024 Community Safety Events / Fundraising / Offers

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Community thanks Broadford for a century of service

It was a weekend of festivities (Saturday, 19 October) for Broadford Fire Brigade and the broader community, as they were recognised for 100 years of service.

25 Oct 2024 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers People

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Fire restrictions announced in the northwest and west

The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will begin at 01.00am on Monday, November 4, for the following municipalities in CFA’s Northwest and West regions: 

25 Oct 2024 Community Safety Health and Safety Operational Information

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VESEP grants announced for CFA projects

CFA brigades and groups will share in almost $11.2 million funding to purchase new equipment to help protect their communities.

24 Oct 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers People Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Victoria's fire season officially begins

This year’s Victorian fire season is set to officially begin with fire restrictions commencing in parts of the state next week.

23 Oct 2024 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire People

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New platform, new benefits for engagement

An ability to create simple, standalone surveys without building specific project pages is one of the new benefits to CFA’s upgraded engagement platforms Your Say CFA and Engage CFA.

22 Oct 2024 Community Safety Others Planning and Research

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VIP treatment for former firefighters

Two long-time former firefighters were treated to a tour of Cranbourne Fire Station recently. 

22 Oct 2024 People

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Loch Fire Brigade the link to their local community

If you live in a rural Victorian town, you undoubtably know your local CFA. Loch Fire Brigade rolled up their doors to show others what giving time to your local fire brigade looks like and h ...

22 Oct 2024 People

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