At 8.55am on Friday 3 January, Ferntree Gully Fire Brigade was paged for a rescue of a dog that had fallen off the cliff at Quarry Reserve, Ferntree Gully.

6 Jan 2025 Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat

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Multiple CFA crews unite to combat major house fire in Selby

CFA crews from 10 brigades joined forces last week to battle a significant house fire in Selby.

2 Oct 2024 Community Safety Incidents - Structure People

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Multi-agency training boosts High Angle Rescue response

Twelve emergency service volunteers from across Victoria gained valuable experience simulating High Angle Rescue scenarios in picturesque Marysville this weekend.

1 Jul 2024 Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat Partnerships Training and Recruitment

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Firefighters battle reptile factory fire in Kilsyth South

CFA firefighters battled a large factory fire filled with reptiles in Kilsyth South last night (3 June).

4 Jun 2024 Incidents - Structure

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Four house fires in four weeks prompts warning

Warrandyte CFA is highlighting the importance of having a working smoke alarm after attending four separate house fires in just four weeks.

12 Apr 2024 Community Safety Incidents - Structure

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House destroyed in Tecoma

A house was destroyed by fire in Tecoma this morning (19 March) in the Dandenong Ranges.

19 Mar 2024 Incidents - Structure

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Spotlight on a specialist rope rescue team

Every callout is different for Monbulk Fire Brigade’s steep angle rope team.

29 Jan 2024 Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat People

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CFA crews respond to Lilydale Masonic Centre fire

The Lilydale Masonic Centre was destroyed on Saturday 16 December after a fire tore through the building.

18 Dec 2023 Incidents - Structure

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Fire restrictions announced for District 13

The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will begin at 01.00am on Monday, 18 December for the following municipalities in CFA’s District 13:

1 Dec 2023 Others

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Firefighters battle Yering structure fire blaze

20 CFA units alongside FRV responded to a structure fire on Victoria Road in Yering at around 1:43pm.

16 Oct 2023 Community Safety Incidents - Structure Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Masterclass in driving awareness

One hundred brigade drivers from Maroondah Group and Knox Group gathered together for an enlightening presentation.

12 Sep 2023 Incidents - Others Operational Information Others Training and Recruitment

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A cardiac arrest survivor’s tearful reunion

A father who suffered a cardiac arrest while driving home from work a few months ago has reunited with the emergency services responders who saved his life.

4 Sep 2023 Events / Fundraising / Offers Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat People

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Hiker rescued in Cathedral Ranges

Great teamwork between members from multiple agencies lead to the rescue of a hiker trapped in harsh conditions.

22 Jun 2023 Incidents - Others Others

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CFA crews respond to a house fire in Mooroolbark

Firefighters were called to a garage fire that caused a looming dark cloud of smoke over the property

20 Jun 2023 Incidents - Structure

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Inter-agency cooperation leads the way in high-angle rescue

Multiple agencies were involved in the rescue of a man who had fallen in Gembrook.

8 Jun 2023 Incidents - Others Others Partnerships

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Gruyere couple strike the right balance with work and daytime responding

Married couple Jen and Ray moved to Gruyere in the Yarra Valley eight years ago and originally thought they had no spare time to join CFA.

18 May 2023 Others People

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Family's house fire escape highlights power of smoke alarms

A quick-thinking Belgrave Heights father has his working smoke alarms and intuition to thank for helping his family to escape from their burning home last month.

8 May 2023 Community Safety Health and Safety Incidents - Structure

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Wild weekend of multi-agency rescues

The first weekend of April saw a hive of activity for our CFA members as they attended several multi-agency rescue efforts across the State.

3 Apr 2023 Incidents - Others Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat Operational Information Others

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Getaway blaze prompts burn-off warning

Just before 6pm on Saturday afternoon, 21 January, CFA was called to reports of a fire on Edinburgh Road, Montrose.

23 Jan 2023 Incidents - Others Others

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Stranded tourists rescued by CFA and SES crews

A group of tourists that found themselves stuck on the wrong side of a deconstructed bridge in East Warburton were helped to safety by CFA and SES crews on Thursday 29 December.

30 Dec 2022 Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat

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