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South west brigades open doors to prepare for fire risk

Amid drought conditions, nearly 150 fire brigades in Victoria’s southwest will open their doors to community members throughout October, helping to prepare them for fire season.

9 Oct 2025 Community Safety Health and Safety Incidents - Bushfire

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Boonea Yallock cultural immersion tour

The weather was finally a truly autumnal day. Crisp and cool, dew on the ground and on the leaves, clear skies, with the sun gently warming our backs.

5 Jun 2025 Environment Others People

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Board member Beth Davidson retires

The CFA Board travelled to Dunkeld, situated at the southern end of the Grampians National Park, for their May meeting.

30 May 2025 Others

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Hamilton Airbase firefighters awarded National Emergency Medals

A group of local volunteer firefighters have been honoured with National Emergency Medals for their efforts at the Hamilton Airbase during the 2019-2020 Australian bushfire crisis.

22 May 2025 Honours and Awards Incidents - Bushfire People

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“Grateful beyond words” – Captain’s praise after tough fire season

After a long and challenging fire season in the Grampians region, Mirranatwa Fire Brigade Captain Jarrod Dark has praised firefighters and the community for their unwavering support.

21 Mar 2025 Incidents - Bushfire 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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Total Fire Ban for Wimmera and South West

A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for the Wimmera and South West fire weather districts on Saturday, 4 January 2025.

3 Jan 2025 Community Safety People

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South West Region - DCO's 2024 update

DCO South West Region Adrian Gutsche provides an update on the accomplishments and achievements from the past year.

10 Dec 2024 Operational Information Others People

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Walks and talks on country

The past few months have been an enriching experience for CFA members learning more about the Aboriginal history, present and future on the land we live, work, play and respond to incidents within.

31 Jul 2024 Environment Inclusion and Fairness People

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Family reunion on the Pomonal fireground

As fires moved through the Grampians earlier this month, crews were called from across Victoria to assist communities and defend property in the line of fire.

28 Feb 2024 Incidents - Bushfire People

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Fire restrictions announced for the South West

The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will begin at 01.00am on Monday, November 20 for CFA’s South West region, including the following municipalities in District’s 4, 5, 6 and 7.

10 Nov 2023 Others

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Budj Bim stories of lava and fire

Between Warrnambool and Hamilton you will find yourself on Gunditjmara Country in Budj Bim National Park.

19 Jun 2023 Environment Inclusion and Fairness People

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VEMTC Penshurst a hive of activity throughout March

Penshurst training facility recently hosted a range of activities and attendees.

30 Mar 2023 Events / Fundraising / Offers People Training and Recruitment

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St Patrick’s Day fires five years on

On St Patrick’s Day 2018 CFA brigades in the state’s south west were on high alert.

17 Mar 2023 Incidents - Bushfire

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Volunteer service recognition events in the south-west

There has been a flurry of presentations taking place in District 5 recently with Port Fairy, Wangoom and Hamilton brigades all holding dinners and service recognition events.

31 Oct 2022 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers People

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Register now for cultural immersion tour in the south-west

On Sunday 13 November, CFA members are invited to attend a cultural immersion tour in South West Region on Wadawurrung Country at Point Addis National Park.

20 Oct 2022 Environment Events / Fundraising / Offers People

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Board members tour South West

New Board members Rachel Thompson and Tony Peak have toured parts of South West Region to gain an understanding of regional and district responsibilities as well as meet with volunteers.

8 Aug 2022 People

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CFA Community Safety Team win Spirit of CFA Award

Members of a CFA community safety team in south-west Victoria have been rewarded for their dedication to protecting their local community as part of this year’s Spirit of CFA Awards.

1 Aug 2022 Honours and Awards Community Safety People

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Spirit of CFA Award for Hamilton Airbase team

Victoria’s fire aviation fleet plays a vital role in detecting, observing and fighting fires during the bushfire season. Behind the scenes its CFA’s volunteers that stand ready at air base ...

22 Jul 2022 Honours and Awards People

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Regional visit builds understanding

A two-day visit to the south-west has given the Governance, Legal and Risk (GLR) team a better understanding of the challenges and opportunities in the region.

15 Jun 2022 People

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Women's training session boosts skills

A training evening at VEMTC Penshurst gave six women from Gazette Fire Brigade the opportunity to practise their firefighting skills.

8 Jun 2022 People Training and Recruitment

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Rescue at Mount Stapylton

On 28 April CFA crews worked with FRV, Victoria Police, Ambulance Victoria and VICSES to rescue a person who fell 2.5 metres at Mount Stapylton in Victoria's south west.

3 May 2022 Incidents - Others Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat Others

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Women's Burn Day supports skill development

A Women’s Burn and Development Day has helped a cohort of our women firefighters learn valuable skills in a safe and supportive environment.

21 Mar 2022 People Training and Recruitment

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Hamilton Fire Brigade draws on proud history for future success

While disappointing, the decision to formally cancel Hamilton Fire Brigade’s 150th anniversary celebration has not dampened the members’ pride in their historic brigade.

9 Nov 2021 Events / Fundraising / Offers People

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