Many of the locals came to Wye River fire brigade - by foot, vehicle and air - as a native King Parrot inspected the broadcast gear before we went live tonight for the October Volunteer Forum.

30 Oct 2025 Community Safety People Training and Recruitment

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Doors open at new Pyalong Fire Station

Members of Pyalong Fire Brigade have celebrated the official opening of their new, state-of-the-art, modern fire station with friends and family.

22 Oct 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers People Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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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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New Group Management Team Development Program

In a landmark initiative aimed at strengthening fire preparedness and intergroup collaboration, members of District 11’s Group Management Teams gathered last weekend for the inaugural Group Mana ...

11 Aug 2025 Honours and Awards People Training and Recruitment

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South East women stepping up

Trailblazing women across the south east region are stepping up into roles which have only ever been held by men.

31 Jul 2025 Inclusion and Fairness People

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Kilmore mum urges parents to check where devices are charging

A Kilmore family is urging Victorians to install smoke alarms in their bedrooms and to not charge their devices on bedding after their house was recently damaged by a fire in the early hours.

4 Jul 2025 Community Safety Health and Safety Incidents - Structure

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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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CFA members honoured with Australian Fire Service Medal

This King's Birthday four highly regarded CFA members have been awarded an Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM), in recognition of their outstanding service to CFA and their communities.

9 Jun 2025 Honours and Awards Operational Information People

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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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Challenge Camp inspires strength, confidence, and connection among CFA women

Recently women of CFA from all over the state gathered at their respective regional Women’s Challenge Camps to break down barriers and push themselves out of their comfort zones.

12 May 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers Inclusion and Fairness People

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The triangle of success

On the south-eastern edge of District 12 lie the brigades of Buxton, Marysville and Narbethong. Known as the ‘Triangle Brigades’, over the last 12 months they have forged ahead with a new ...

8 May 2025 Community Safety People Training and Recruitment

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Busy day at Broadford

An afternoon call-out for Broadford FB as the Volunteer Forum crew arrived launched the April Volunteer Forum into action.

30 Apr 2025 Operational Information People Training and Recruitment

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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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Wairewa firefighters awarded National Emergency Medals

A further 14 volunteer firefighters from Wairewa have been honoured with National Emergency Medals for their efforts in the 2019-20 Australian bushfire crisis.

3 Apr 2025 Honours and Awards Operational Information People

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First fire restrictions to end in East Gippsland

The first Fire Danger Period (FDP) restrictions to end in Victoria this fire season will lift at 1.00 am on Monday 17 March for the East Gippsland Shire in CFA’s District 11.

12 Mar 2025 Community Safety Health and Safety

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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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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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