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The CFA volunteers who love marrying people

The COVID-19 lockdowns led to an exciting and fulfilling change of direction for CFA volunteers and married couple Greg Thorpe and Anne Tammesild.

21 Oct 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers People

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Bangholme FOV/MCV Convention success

More than 50 members from across the state attended District 9’s Field Operations Vehicle (FOV) and Mobile Command Vehicle (MCV) Convention at VEMTC Bangholme on Sunday 6 October.

21 Oct 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers Operational Information Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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CFA crews save local Yarram sawmill

Eight CFA crews were called to a fire at a local Yarram sawmill on Yarram-Morwell Road at around 6.30pm on Monday 14 October.

18 Oct 2024 Community Safety Incidents - Structure Operational Information

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Kinglake Fire Brigade reflect on 80 years

It was a celebratory weekend for Kinglake Fire Brigade members, who marked their 80 years of service alongside their families and friends at Lawsons Restaurant on Saturday, 12 October.

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

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Protecting Alexandra for 150 years

An impressive crowd gathered as more than 12 fire trucks and partner emergency services paraded down the main street of town to mark Alexandra Fire Brigade’s 150th anniversary.

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

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CFA introducing new expense claims solution

CFA is introducing the Concur system to process out of pocket reimbursements and acquit credit card transactions for volunteers and staff.

17 Oct 2024 Others

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Trentham brigade welcomes Melbourne Cup trophy

Trentham Fire Brigade had a day to remember yesterday when the iconic Melbourne Cup trophy, along with the world’s top-ranked female jockey, Jamie Kah, paid a special visit to the local fire sta ...

17 Oct 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers People

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Care for others and pre-plan this fire season

This National Carers Week (Oct 13-19) CFA is urging Victorians who care for others living in high bushfire risk areas to make a fire plan using CFA’s online module ahead of summer.

16 Oct 2024 Community Safety Health and Safety Incidents - Bushfire

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Heyfield brigade quick to save house

In the early hours of Thursday morning, Heyfield Fire Brigade responded to a call for a bedroom fire that had broken out at a home in Heyfield.

16 Oct 2024 Community Safety Incidents - Structure Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Inglewood celebrates momentous 160th anniversary

Inglewood Fire Brigade marked a significant milestone over the weekend, celebrating its 160th anniversary with a special dinner to honour its long-serving members.

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

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North-west firefighters awarded National Emergency Medals

More than 90 local volunteer firefighters and six CFA staff members have been honoured with National Emergency Medals for their efforts in the 2019-20 Australian bushfire crisis.

15 Oct 2024 Honours and Awards Incidents - Bushfire

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UPDATE - free Vicmap topographic maps still available

Vicmap topographic maps, created by The Department of Transport and Planning, are available statewide in four scales: 1:25,000 (A0),1:30,000 (A3 and A4), 1:50,000 (A0) and 1:100,000 (A0).

15 Oct 2024 Planning and Research

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September Board Meeting held at Lorne

The September Board meeting was held in Lorne and included a tour of the Lavers Hill community fire refuge at Otway Fire Station led by their Captain Alex Parry.

15 Oct 2024 Others

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Spotlight on seven influential women captains

Seven trailblazing women leaders of CFA from the north-west of the state are helping shape the future for rural women this International Day of Rural Women.

15 Oct 2024 People

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Doors officially open at Beveridge Fire Brigade

It was a momentous occasion for Beveridge Fire Brigade on the weekend, as they celebrated the completion of their new facilities and were officially recognised as a new brigade.

14 Oct 2024 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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CFA Regulations extended until August 2025

The current CFA Regulations (2014) have been extended by the Victorian Premier until 1 August 2025, which ensures the regulations remain in force while new regulations are being developed and consulte ...

14 Oct 2024 Others

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CFA partners with Waverley Social Enterprises for radio rollout

As part of the radio replacement program, CFA has struck up a partnership with Waverley Social Enterprises to refit and repackage over 1,600 of its bag radios.

14 Oct 2024 Partnerships

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Hyland Group of brigades prepares for summer

Hyland Group of brigades in Gippsland ran its annual pre-summer training exercise on 13 October.

14 Oct 2024 Training and Recruitment

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New enhancements to the Volunteer Recruitment Hub

The Volunteer Recruitment Hub has recently undergone significant improvements.

14 Oct 2024 People Training and Recruitment

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Casterton Fire Brigade celebrates

Casterton Fire Brigade celebrated its 54th Annual Dinner on 12 October at Finley Emporium, Casterton.

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

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Appointment of CFA CEO - Greg Leach AFSM

I am delighted to announce that following an extensive search Greg Leach AFSM has been appointed by the Victorian Government as the new Chief Executive Officer for CFA.

11 Oct 2024 Others People

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A force for prevention

Made up of more than 700 volunteers from brigades across the state, CFA’s Planned Burn Taskforce (PBTF) is a critical initiative to reduce the severity of bushfire, and protect lives, properties ...

11 Oct 2024 Community Safety

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Horsham café devastated by fire

At around 2am on 9 October, a fierce blaze tore through Horsham's cherished Farmhouse Providore Café.

11 Oct 2024 Incidents - Structure

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Hay season comes early in the west amid heightened fire risk

With hay season arriving early in western Victoria and parts of the state facing an increased fire risk this spring, CFA is urging farmers to take extra care to prevent haystack fires.

11 Oct 2024 Community Safety Incidents - Others Others People

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