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Sebastian strategic planned burn

On Sunday 19 January, brigades from District 2 and 14 joined forces to deliver a strategic controlled burn in the Sebastian area north-west of Bendigo.

17 Feb 2025 Community Safety Training and Recruitment

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60th anniversary of the Gippsland fires

On 17 February 1965 dry lightning sparked several fires in the densely forested areas of East Gippsland.

17 Feb 2025 Incidents - Bushfire

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Pager replacement project underway

CFA is working with EMV on a project that will replace more than 25,000 pagers in service across the EAS pager network.

14 Feb 2025 Operational Information

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Learning Hub redevelopment update - February 2025

Work on the Learning Hub continues, and we’d like to update you on key activities.

14 Feb 2025 Training and Recruitment

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Firefighters battle Bayswater factory fire

Firefighters have battled a factory fire in Jersey Road at Bayswater overnight (14 Feb).

14 Feb 2025 Community Safety Incidents - Structure

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Life Saving Victoria's 2025 Ready to Lead Program

The Ready to Lead Program, organised by Women in Lifesaving, is now open to all CFA aspiring and current women leaders

14 Feb 2025 Inclusion and Fairness People Training and Recruitment

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CFA members take part in Pride March

CFA members proudly participated in the 30th anniversary Pride March in St Kilda in support of the LGBTQIA+ community.

14 Feb 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers Inclusion and Fairness People

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Cousins reunite in Grampians fire fight

It was a bittersweet reunion for two firefighter cousins who crossed paths while battling the Western Victoria fires, with one lending a hand from ACT and the other a local to the region.

13 Feb 2025 Incidents - Bushfire Operational Information People

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Total Fire Ban for North Central, South West and Central regions

A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for the North Central, South West and Central regions tomorrow, Thursday 13 February 2025.

12 Feb 2025 Community Safety Health and Safety Incidents - Bushfire

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Applications open: 2025 Australian National Fire Cadet Championships

CFA has once again been invited to participate in the Australian National Fire Cadet Championships (AFCCs) being held at Douglas Park, NSW, during the September school holidays.

12 Feb 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers Partnerships Youth and Juniors

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Tanjil Fire Brigade celebrates half a century

Tanjil Fire Brigade has proudly served its community for half a century and came together recently to celebrate.

12 Feb 2025 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers People

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More than 1,100 illegal fires recorded in Victoria since 2019

Data released by CFA and the Crime Statistics Agency has revealed a concerning number of fire-related offences across Victoria over the past five years.

12 Feb 2025 Community Safety

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Nominations open: 2026 Australian Fire Service Medal

Nominations for the Australian Fire Service Medal are open until 1 May 2025.

10 Feb 2025 Honours and Awards

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Grampians and Little Desert fires contained

The Grampians – Wallaby Rocks and Little Desert bushfires are now contained following nearly two weeks of incredible work by crews on the ground, in the air and in the control centres.

9 Feb 2025 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire People

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Recent bushfire images and videos now on the Digital Library

Images from the recent fires across Victoria and a selection of historical photos are among dozens of new collections now available for download from CFA’s Digital Library.

7 Feb 2025 Others

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Collaboration the key to fuel reduction efforts at Cornish Hill

Midway through last year, the CFA West Region Community Safety Team was approached by the Friends of Cornish Hill in Daylesford, to look at the growth of gorse and other woody weeds in the reserve.

7 Feb 2025 Environment Community Safety Partnerships

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DCO put through his paces on off-road course

The pressure was on as DCO Rohan Luke took on VEMTC West Sale's off-road course while the CFA driving instructor who first taught him when he joined CFA many years ago, watched on.

6 Feb 2025 Training and Recruitment Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Launch of Emerging Young Leaders Mentoring Program

A new leadership mentoring program is launching this week.

6 Feb 2025 Inclusion and Fairness Partnerships People

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Staff profile: Meet Raya Darcy

Raya Darcy is a Program Designer in the Training Design and Development team.

5 Feb 2025 Training and Recruitment

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Moo-ving rescue after calf falls down mine shaft

CFA crews staged an udderly remarkable rescue over the weekend after a young calf fell down an abandoned mineshaft in Yarck, in the state’s northeast.

4 Feb 2025 Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat

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Firefighter State Championships a chance for skills to shine

CFA is encouraging brigades across the state to compete in this year's CFA/VFBV State Firefighter Championships in March.

3 Feb 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers

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Brigade Open Days engage more than 20,000 community members

The Brigade Open Day Initiative helps brigades to host a community open day by giving them $150 towards costs. A total of 116 brigades received the payment in 2024.

3 Feb 2025 Community Safety Training and Recruitment

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