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Colac HQ seeks support volunteers

CFA’s District 6 Headquarters Brigade is calling for new volunteers to help with support roles in the area.

26 Jun 2025 Incidents - Bushfire People Training and Recruitment

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Check your chimneys this winter

On Saturday 14 June CFA responded to a wood heater fire on the Terang - Mortlake Road in Noorat about 1.10pm.

16 Jun 2025 Community Safety Health and Safety Incidents - Structure

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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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Bostocks Creek completes station upgrades

Bostocks Creek Fire Brigade in District 6 recently held a station opening following several renovations.

16 May 2025 Honours and Awards Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Small change, big impact for Camperdown's safety

A further 48 Camperdown residents have had their homes further safeguarded from fire as we head toward winter, thanks to the collaborative efforts of community volunteers.

17 Apr 2025 Community Safety Health and Safety People

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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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Celebrating success: 2024 Captain Peer Mentor Program in District 6

The 2024 Captain Peer Mentor Program (CPMP) in District 6 has once again proven to be an invaluable initiative, fostering leadership development, networking and personal growth among its participants.

12 Dec 2024 Honours and Awards Others 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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Barongarook West celebrate 80 years in CFA

Barongarook West Fire Brigade gathered to celebrate their 80th year in CFA’s history books this month, paying tribute to the significant contributions their members have made over that time.

16 Sep 2024 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers 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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Faces of CFA - Sanjan Dawson

What binds CFA members is the common goal to protect lives and property. But they are a diverse bunch – every member has a story and Faces of CFA introduces you to just some of those stories.

22 Jul 2024 People

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Opportunity to join Peer Support Program

Expressions of interest are open for volunteers to join the more than 170 dedicated volunteers across the state who are part of CFA’s Peer Support Program.

30 Nov 2023 Health and Safety People

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Wye River brigade’s water tank initiative

Going back almost 20 years, Wye River Fire Brigade identified that many of the new houses being built had CFA-dedicated water tanks that were unusable.

27 Sep 2023 Community Safety People

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Camperdown brigade is a second family for young working locals

A paramedic, a mum and a CFA volunteer – it’s safe to say that Georgie Gretton is a hero in many eyes, in more ways than one.

16 May 2023 Operational Information People Training and Recruitment

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Multi-agency rescues for weekend wanderers

It was another weekend of multi-agency rescues across the state, as CFA crews teamed up with SES, FRV, Victoria Police and Ambulance Victoria to save a cow, rescue a bush walker and bring two missing ...

17 Apr 2023 Incidents - Others Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat Others

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New wheels arrive at Bookaar Fire Brigade

Bookaar Fire Brigade was thrilled to add a new big fill trailer to its fleet on Sunday, 19 March.

21 Mar 2023 Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Upgraded rescue truck for Apollo Bay

Apollo Bay Fire Brigade received a new, upgraded rescue vehicle to support its members’ response to road accidents.

24 Oct 2022 Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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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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Barongarook West wheels out new tanker after crash

Barongarook West Fire Brigade acquired its long-awaited replacement tanker a year on from a frightening truck rollover involving the brigade’s main firefighting appliance.

19 Oct 2022 Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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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 Mark Roberts of Cobden Fire Brigade

On St Patrick’s Day 2018, Spirit of CFA 2020 category winner Mark Roberts and his CFA brigade at Cobden in the state’s south-west were on high alert.

28 Jul 2022 Honours and Awards People

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Excellence in Capability Planning – 2022 Team Award

Succession planning is vital to ensure the ongoing capability of CFA brigades and groups, allowing for the development of members in line with future role demand.

26 Jul 2022 Honours and Awards People

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Port Campbell Captain Katy Millard awarded Spirit of CFA Award

Port Campbell Fire Brigade’s Katy Millard is a joint winner of the Chief Officer Emerging Leader Award with Eaglehawk Captain Kylie Davis, presented during this year’s 2022 Spirit of CFA A ...

19 Jul 2022 Honours and Awards People

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