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Gondola mock evacuation a success in Arthurs Seat

A CFA led exercise saw over 150 emergency services personnel join forces at a simulated rescue at Arthurs Seat Eagle (ASE) to ensure they are equipped should the situation arise.

19 Sep 2025 Community Safety Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat Training and Recruitment

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Four south-east brigades join lifesaving program

Four brigades in Victoria’s south-east are part of 26 CFA brigades now trained and ready to respond to select medical Triple Zero (000) calls as part of a new program that officially commenced i ...

22 Aug 2025 Community Safety Health and Safety Training and Recruitment

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Busy month for Tyabb reminds all to stay vigilant

Last month Tyabb Fire Brigade saw their busiest July in the history of the brigade, beating last year's July by one call out.

15 Aug 2025 Community Safety Incidents - Others Others

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South West women jump in the driver's seat

More than 30 women in CFA recently added trailer reversing and truck driving to their skill set, having taken part in a dedicated Women’s Driving Skills Day in the state's south-west.

11 Aug 2025 People Training and Recruitment Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Sorrento Fire Brigade boosts emergency medical response

Sorrento Fire Brigade is today among 22 CFA brigades trained and ready to respond to select medical Triple Zero calls, as part of a new initiative between CFA and Ambulance Victoria.

30 Jul 2025 Health and Safety Operational Information Training and Recruitment

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Girls on Fire program sparks interest in emergency services

Around 50 young women from across the state recently took part in the ‘Girls on Fire’ program at CFA’s training ground at Bangholme, aimed at engaging more women in the emergency ser ...

23 Jul 2025 Incidents - Others Others Training and Recruitment Youth and Juniors

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Edithvale brigade reaches a century of service

Edithvale Fire Brigade recently commemorated a century of service, celebrating the historic milestone with a Centenary Ball.

9 Jul 2025 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers People

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Moo-ving rescue of Bayles cow stuck in mud

CFA firefighters rescued a curious cow after she wandered out of her paddock into a nearby dry dam, where she became stuck in the mud.

17 Jun 2025 Incidents - Others Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat Others

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80 years strong in Toomuc

Toomuc Fire Brigade recently gathered to celebrate their 80 years of service to the community and acknowledge the dedication of some of their long serving members.

17 Jun 2025 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers People

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Ex-captain receives CFA's highest honour

Edithvale Fire Brigade member and Ex-Captain Graham Fountain received the CFA Outstanding Service Medal at the brigade’s recent awards night.

27 May 2025 Honours and Awards People

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Readiness strengthened through Wallington multiagency exercise

Volunteers from across the Bellarine Peninsula and surrounding areas successfully came together over the weekend on Sunday 18 May, to participate in a large-scale multiagency operation - Exercise Mabo ...

19 May 2025 Community Safety Partnerships Training and Recruitment

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Little River welcome new Ultralight Tanker

Little River Fire Brigade has officially received the keys to their new Ultralight Tanker, celebrating the modernised addition to the engine bay alongside fellow members and family.

5 Apr 2025 Honours and Awards People Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Mannerim father and daughter duo dominate championships

A father daughter duo from Mannerim Fire Brigade are a force to be reckoned with in this year’s State Championships.

20 Mar 2025 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers People

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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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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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Can you give Corio Fire Brigade a hand?

Joining Corio Fire Brigade doesn’t mean needing to jump on the back of a fire truck, and right now the team is looking for a secretary and treasurer to join their ranks. Could you fill that role ...

9 Jan 2025 People Training and Recruitment

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CFA volunteer: 58 years of serving the community

More than half a century of volunteering with the CFA was almost a rite of passage for Tooradin CFA member Garry Luxford whose family history is steeped in serving the local community.

20 Dec 2024 Honours and Awards People

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E-bike garage fire a Christmas safety reminder

Victorian fire agencies are urging residents to be aware of the risks associated with lithium-ion battery products this festive season following a lithium-ion battery explosion on an e-bike.

5 Dec 2024 Community Safety Incidents - Others Incidents - Structure Others

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School’s in for members at Lorne

As schoolies enjoy a break in the town, CFA broadcast the Volunteer Forum from Lorne Fire Brigade.

28 Nov 2024 Inclusion and Fairness People Training and Recruitment

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Teesdale Fire Brigade celebrates 75 years

Teesdale Fire Brigade members and the local community have celebrated their 75-year milestone with displays and activities throughout the day for all ages to enjoy.

1 Nov 2024 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers People

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South-east fireys prepare for summer

CFA firefighters have honed their skills ahead of summer, with more than 220 members taking part in a grassfire simulation exercise in Crib Point last weekend (26-27 October). 

29 Oct 2024 People Training and Recruitment

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October Volunteer Forum from Bannockburn

Bannockburn hosted the October Volunteer Forum, with special guest Board Chair Jo Plummer on hand to update on the future of CFA.

29 Oct 2024 Operational Information People Training and Recruitment

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World-first fire aviation simulator launched

CFA has created a world-first mixed reality fire aviation simulator which will improve the training and skills of hundreds of the state’s eyes in the sky.

9 Oct 2024 Partnerships Training and Recruitment Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Youth inspiring at Beaconsfield Upper

Where others may look to their parents for inspiration, Beaconsfield Upper father-son pair Axel and Steve Martin are bucking the trend, with father Steve following in his son’s footsteps .

26 Sep 2024 People Training and Recruitment Youth and Juniors

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