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Crash survivor's emotional reunion with rescuers

Hastings Fire Station was the setting for an emotional reunion last week as Mark Stockwell came face-to-face with the emergency crews who freed him after a tree crushed his car.

29 Jan 2025 Community Safety Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat Operational Information

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January Volunteer Forum driving change in training

With the Chief committed in the State Control Centre to manage the current fire activities, DCO Operational Doctrine and Training Rohan Luke hosted the January Volunteer Forum from West Sale VEMTC.

29 Jan 2025 People Training and Recruitment

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Pomonal Fire Brigade recognised for brave efforts

Pomonal Fire Brigade was today recognised for the firefighting efforts of members during the recent Grampians fires and those last February.

27 Jan 2025 Honours and Awards Incidents - Bushfire

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Total Fire Ban for South West, Central, Wimmera, Mallee and North Central

A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for the Wimmera, Mallee, South West, Central, and North Central regions tomorrow, Monday 27 January 2025.

26 Jan 2025 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire

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CFA members receive Australian Fire Service Medals

Six highly regarded CFA members have been named as this year’s Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM) recipients, in recognition of their outstanding service to CFA and their communities.

26 Jan 2025 Honours and Awards Incidents - Bushfire People

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Dedicated volunteer and esteemed trainer recognised for service

CFA Firefighter Diana Billingsley (Di) was recognised in today’s Australia Day Honours, receiving an Australian Fire Service Medal, for her 24 years of dedicated service to CFA and her community ...

26 Jan 2025 Honours and Awards

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Mark King honoured with Australian Fire Service Medal

For over 30 years, Mark King has exemplified the spirit of volunteer firefighting in Victoria.

26 Jan 2025 Honours and Awards

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Volunteer veteran receives Australia’s highest fire honour 

Tim Smith's commitment to safeguarding communities, exceptional leadership, passion and dedication have made a significant impact on the fire services in Victoria and beyond.  

26 Jan 2025 Honours and Awards

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Respected leader honoured with AFSM

Mark Gunning’s more than four decades of service to CFA, Fire Rescue Victoria and the broader fire and emergency services is testament to his commitment to the protection and wellbeing of all Vi ...

26 Jan 2025 Honours and Awards

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CFA volunteer and educator awarded ASFM

CFA firefighter Lisa Hicks was recognised in today’s Australia Day Honours, receiving an Australian Fire Service Medal for her 49 years of dedicated service to CFA and her community. ̷ ...

26 Jan 2025 Honours and Awards

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Volunteer leader awarded AFSM medal

CFA volunteer Fiona Burns was recognised in today’s Australia Day Honours, receiving an Australian Fire Service Medal for her more than 21 years of dedicated service to CFA and her community. ...

26 Jan 2025 Honours and Awards

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Behind the cameras at volunteer forums

Audio dropped out, cords were unplugged and plugged in again, the single camera adjusted, the patience of the audience and panel members tested. The inaugural off-site CFA Volunteer Forum featured mor ...

24 Jan 2025 Community Safety People Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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The green factor

The green drought conditions across the state, fuelled by a shortfall of rain, has the potential to increase the likelihood and intensity of fires this fire season.

21 Jan 2025 Others

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He chose to stay, but won't do that again

A Gurdies local, who watched fire arrive at his doorstep, is urging everyone to listen to the advice of authorities and leave early when it comes to bushfires.

21 Jan 2025 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire

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CFA school closure resources for members

CFA has created two new learning resources for members to help them better understand school closures on elevated fire risk days and how this impacts the school community.

21 Jan 2025 Community Safety Operational Information

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Stay alert to fire risks this long weekend

While this coming long weekend will be an opportunity for Victorians to travel across the state and gather for barbecues, CFA is urging people to be prepared and remain vigilant.

20 Jan 2025 Environment Community Safety Health and Safety

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Great lengths

We call hose ‘our lifeline in a fire’.

20 Jan 2025 Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Regulations Review consultation to begin soon

CFA has seen many changes since its inception and the way we work continues to evolve. To help us do this, it is important we update the Country Fire Authority Regulations 2014.

17 Jan 2025 People

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60th anniversary of the Longwood fire

Today, 17 January, is the 60th anniversary of the Longwood fire in northern Victoria.

17 Jan 2025 Incidents - Bushfire

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March with us at Midsumma Pride March's 30th anniversary

The Midsumma Pride March is being held on 2 February. This year marks the 30th anniversary celebrating LGBTAQI+ pride and unity.

17 Jan 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers Inclusion and Fairness

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Captain Tom Gardiner's vision

In the boom years of the Country Fire Brigades Board (CFBB) after World War I, motor cars and trucks gradually took the place of horses, but the manual equipment needed replacing.

15 Jan 2025 Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Make sure your pets are part of the plan

CFA and RSPCA Victoria are urging residents to include pets in their bushfire survival plans, amid the significant fire activity already impacting Victoria this summer.

15 Jan 2025 Community Safety People Planning and Research

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Avoca - Maryborough fires 40 years on

On 14 January 1985, Victoria experienced the worst bushfire conditions since the Ash Wednesday fires two years prior. With temperatures over 40 degrees and strong north-westerly winds, more than 100 f ...

14 Jan 2025 Incidents - Bushfire

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