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Two Life Members in one

Russell Mills, who was a member of Woodside Fire Brigade for more than 36 years, recently received two awards.

12 Sep 2024 Honours and Awards

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Today is R U OK? Day

R U OK? Day is a day to stop and reflect on why mental health matters and check in on one another.

12 Sep 2024 Health and Safety

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New class kits to support training

With the release of General Firefighter 2.0 coming soon, the distribution of new class tablet kits will be a welcome addition to assist CFA instructors to deliver and assess classroom training.

11 Sep 2024 Training and Recruitment

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Portland Fire Brigade recognition of service awards

Members of Portland Fire Brigade were recognised for their service to the community in August.

11 Sep 2024 Honours and Awards

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Support to service hose rolls out

A video developed by Fire Equipment Maintenance (FEM) with the support of Geelong West brigade supports members to correctly mark, package and record damage to fire hoses ready for repair.

10 Sep 2024 Community Safety Operational Information Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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CFA attends two vehicle incidents in two days

At about 11.30am on Monday 9 September, Doreen Fire Brigade responded to a serious single-vehicle incident.

10 Sep 2024 Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat

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Victorian Youth Fest 1-30 September 2024

Victorian Youth Fest is a month-long celebration, highlighting the contributions of young people in their communities.

6 Sep 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers Inclusion and Fairness

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Over 100 new images added to CFA's Digital Library

A large selection of new images of volunteers in various roles, wearing various uniforms and turnout gear have been uploaded to the Digital Library.

6 Sep 2024 Others People

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Wangaratta 40th anniversary display open day

We warmly invite you to join us and be part of this special occasion.

5 Sep 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers

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Staff profile: Meet Sam Plater

This month's Training staff profile features Sam Plater, Manager for Learning and Development in the West region.

5 Sep 2024 Training and Recruitment

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Establishing training support requirements for new members through Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) activities

We are introducing Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) activities for new CFA members in line with the release of General Firefighter 2.0 (GFF).

5 Sep 2024 Training and Recruitment

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Bright future ahead for Ferntree Gully firefighter

Initially starting as “I’ll give it a go”, volunteering with Ferntree Gully Fire Brigade is now a key part of Jasmin Chia’s life. 

5 Sep 2024 People Training and Recruitment

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CFA is ready for fire season. Are you?

Victoria could be facing an earlier start to the fire season this year and we’re asking those living in high-risk areas to take action to prepare their family and property.

5 Sep 2024 Community Safety

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Victorians could see an increased risk of fire in the far west and southwest this spring

After a drier-than average autumn and winter, Victoria’s far west and southwest are facing an increased fire risk leading into summer, according to the Australian Seasonal Bushfire Outlook for S ...

4 Sep 2024 Environment Community Safety Planning and Research

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Chief Officer encourages members to provide feedback on PPE/PPC

As a member of the Champions of Change Gender Inclusive PPE & PPC Working Group, Chief Officer Jason Heffernan invites members to contribute to a project: Making PPE/PPC Fit for Everyone, which is bei ...

4 Sep 2024 Health and Safety Inclusion and Fairness Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Pomonal volunteers reflect on the devastating February fires

Pomonal volunteers have reflected on the devastating bushfires that destroyed 45 homes in their small rural community in February this year.

3 Sep 2024 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire People

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CFA members to be more secure with multifactor authentication

This month CFA will introduce Multifactor Authentication (MFA) for our members when they access CFA accounts and systems.

3 Sep 2024 Others

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Don't get stuck on hold, register your burn-off online

As hundreds of thousands of Victorians begin preparing their property for fire season, emergency services are encouraging landowners to register any planned burn-offs online, through the Fire Permits ...

3 Sep 2024 Community Safety

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CFA's lifesaving impact during blood drive

CFA members from across the state have saved around 3,000 lives by making more than 1,000 donations during this year’s Emergency Services Blood Drive.

2 Sep 2024 Community Safety Partnerships People

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Celebrate Wear It Purple Day

Today is Wear It Purple Day, with the theme, “Your Passion, Your Pride”. This is a significant day in the calendar where we stop to consider the importance of protecting our LGBTIQA+ youth ...

30 Aug 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers Inclusion and Fairness

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Shed fire interrupts live broadcast

Firefighters involved in a live broadcast had to quickly drop their microphones and jump onto their trucks after a fire broke out in a nearby shed.

30 Aug 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers Incidents - Structure

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Family first at Mirboo North Fire Brigade

Quality time together is just one of the benefits that Charlotte and Daniel Pors have experienced since joining Mirboo North Fire Brigade a year ago. 

30 Aug 2024 People Training and Recruitment

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