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New recruits boost Halls Gap one year on from fires

One year on from the devastating Grampians bushfire, Halls Gap is riding a wave of community resilience, spurred on by a rise in new recruits.

17 Dec 2025 Incidents - Bushfire People Training and Recruitment

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‘Scarred’ book brings Bayindeen fire stories to life

When the Bayindeen-Rocky Road fires tore through the Mount Cole region in February 2024, they left more than a blackened landscape, they left a tapestry of unique stories in need of being told.

25 Aug 2025 Incidents - Bushfire Incidents - Others Others People

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Grampians fire demonstrates power of shared responsibility

Ahead of the 2025-26 fire season, CFA is highlighting the exemplary co-ordinated community response shown in the west of the state last fire season.

8 Aug 2025 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire Partnerships

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Ignite & Unite Program wraps up with Pomonal celebration

The Ignite & Unite Leadership Development Program has concluded with a celebratory event in Pomonal.

25 Jun 2025 Others Training and Recruitment

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Wind turbine fire kept crews busy overnight

CFA crews were kept busy last night (28 May) with a wind turbine fire at a wind farm in Great Western.

29 May 2025 Community Safety Health and Safety Incidents - Others Others

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Horsham, Stawell and Ararat cardiac arrest response goes live

Horsham, Stawell and Ararat are today among 20 CFA brigades trained and ready to respond to select medical Triple Zero calls, as part of a new initiative between CFA and Ambulance Victoria.

29 May 2025 Community Safety Health and Safety Partnerships

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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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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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Pomonal Fire Brigade recognised for brave efforts

Pomonal Fire Brigade was today recognised for the firefighting efforts of members during the recent Grampians fires and those last February.

27 Jan 2025 Honours and Awards Incidents - Bushfire

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Respected leader honoured with AFSM

Mark Gunning’s more than four decades of service to CFA, Fire Rescue Victoria and the broader fire and emergency services is testament to his commitment to the protection and wellbeing of all Vi ...

26 Jan 2025 Honours and Awards

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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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Fire restrictions announced in the west

Please see the attached media release regarding the start of the Fire Danger Period (FDP) at 1.00am on Monday, 18 November for the following municipalities in CFA’s West region:

7 Nov 2024 Community Safety People

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Hay season comes early in the west amid heightened fire risk

With hay season arriving early in western Victoria and parts of the state facing an increased fire risk this spring, CFA is urging farmers to take extra care to prevent haystack fires.

11 Oct 2024 Community Safety Incidents - Others Others People

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Pomonal volunteers reflect on the devastating February fires

Pomonal volunteers have reflected on the devastating bushfires that destroyed 45 homes in their small rural community in February this year.

3 Sep 2024 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire People

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Strength in numbers for Raglan

Six months on from the devastating Bayindeen fires, Raglan Fire Brigade is riding a wave of community resilience, reflected by a surge in volunteer applicants.

22 Aug 2024 Community Safety People Training and Recruitment

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Parallel meetings 150 years apart in St Arnaud

St. Arnaud Fire Brigade members paid fitting homage to their predecessors on Monday 29 July, when they met at the Royal Hotel - exactly the same date and location as the brigade's inaugural meet ...

30 Jul 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers People

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New members welcome in Halls Gap

Halls Gap Fire Brigade is seeking new members and the rewarding role could be yours.

3 Jul 2024 Community Safety People Training and Recruitment

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Firefighting brothers Mark and Ashley Turnham lead the way

Brothers Ashley and Mark Turnham are based at two different brigades, but have one thing in common – they both bring extensive knowledge and dedication to CFA.

25 Jun 2024 People

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CFA officially opens new Dundonnell Fire Station

CFA officially opened the new Dundonnell Fire Station today giving the community access to the modern and fit-for-purpose facility.

31 May 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers People

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Mothers leading the next generation of CFA volunteers

CFA is celebrating its incredible mums this Mother’s Day and Michelle Turnham said her kids inspired her to become a CFA volunteer. 

12 May 2024 Inclusion and Fairness People

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Burn-off permits issued for farmers

CFA is preparing to issue a small number of Schedule 13 planned burn permits to farmers around Ballarat, Ararat and surrounds to help with farming practices in broadacre farming.

14 Mar 2024 Others

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Moment of peace captured near the Beaufort fireground

In a rare moment of peace District Mechanical Officer Garry Drabsch was snapped between jobs as the haze from the Beaufort fire loomed nearby.

1 Mar 2024 Incidents - Bushfire People Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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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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Pomonal fire incident

CFA can confirm that five members sustained minor injuries after their vehicle was involved in a burnover while on the fireground at Pomonal near the Grampians National Park this afternoon.

13 Feb 2024 Incidents - Bushfire People

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