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Firefighter safety enhanced while working at heights

CFA is further enhancing the safety of its firefighters while working at heights with five new props recently added to its training centres across the state.

4 Sep 2025 Community Safety Operational Information Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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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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Hose swap and go: A game-changer for District 7 brigades

District 7’s Hose Swap and Go program is proving to be a resounding success - delivering faster hose replacement, boosting brigade readiness and reducing downtime.

14 Jul 2025 Operational Information Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Location markers improve emergency response in Wellington Shire

Residents and visitors to Wellington Shire will now have access to 16 emergency markers in public areas to help identify their location to responders more readily when under duress.

2 Jul 2025 Community Safety Health and Safety Operational Information

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Three new tankers boost South East region

Three brigades in the south east have welcomed brand new tankers to their fleets.

27 May 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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A slice of history at Buninyong

If a picture paints a thousand words, Buninyong - Mount Helen Fire Brigade’s new mural paints the whole story.

6 May 2025 Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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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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April Volunteer Forum recognises 80 years of CFA

CFA recognised its 80th Anniversary as an organisation at the April Volunteer Forum.

1 Apr 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers Operational Information Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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The power of planned burns in the state's west

When we think about fighting a fire, images of firefighters spraying water on flames or helicopters dropping buckets of flame retardant often are the first to jump into our minds. But there is a vital ...

18 Feb 2025 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire Operational Information

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DCO put through his paces on off-road course

The pressure was on as DCO Rohan Luke took on VEMTC West Sale's off-road course while the CFA driving instructor who first taught him when he joined CFA many years ago, watched on.

6 Feb 2025 Training and Recruitment Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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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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Fire restrictions announced for southeast Victoria 

The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will begin at 1:00am on Monday, December 9, for the following municipalities in CFA’s southeast region:

26 Nov 2024 Community Safety Health and Safety Operational Information

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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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CFA crews save local Yarram sawmill

Eight CFA crews were called to a fire at a local Yarram sawmill on Yarram-Morwell Road at around 6.30pm on Monday 14 October.

18 Oct 2024 Community Safety Incidents - Structure Operational Information

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District 15 holds Specialised Unit Showcase Day

CFA’s District 15 (D15) recently held a successful showcase of its resources and capabilities at the Victorian Emergency Management Training Centre (VEMTC) in Ballan on Friday 13 September.

23 Sep 2024 People Training and Recruitment Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Support to service hose rolls out

A video developed by Fire Equipment Maintenance (FEM) with the support of Geelong West brigade supports members to correctly mark, package and record damage to fire hoses ready for repair.

10 Sep 2024 Community Safety Operational Information Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Smythesdale welcome upgraded command vehicle

A new vehicle will light up the town of Smythesdale this week and further aid the tight-knit community, as the local brigade has welcomed an upgraded addition to their fleet.

1 Jul 2024 Community Safety Events / Fundraising / Offers Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Bacchus Marsh receives new BA Support vehicle

Bacchus Marsh Fire Brigade has officially been handed the keys to a new breathing apparatus (BA) support vehicle.

28 Jun 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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CFA fleet boosted with 25 new pumpers

Twenty-five new pumpers will be added to CFA’s fleet which help brigades better protect and serve their communities.

6 Jun 2024 Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Leopold brigade members get the keys to their new tanker

Leopold Fire Brigade has welcomed a new tanker to their engine bay and celebrated the official handover with local community members.

28 May 2024 Community Safety Operational Information Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Water bombing aircraft put to the test

Victoria’s water bombing aircraft have been put to the test to help determine the best aircraft tank to use in the future.

14 Mar 2024 Operational Information Planning and Research Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Total Fire Ban declared for South West region

A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for the South West region tomorrow, Monday 11 March.

10 Mar 2024 Community Safety Operational Information

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New recruit lends a hand in the Grampians

Just three months as a CFA volunteer and Smythesdale Fire Brigade member Lisa Thompson has already put her hand up to assist in a Grampians strike team for her first campaign fire last month.

8 Mar 2024 Incidents - Bushfire Operational Information People

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Trusted mentor recognised with highest honour

Brigade captain Paula Grosveld has been recognised in today’s Australia Day Honours, receiving an Australian Fire Service Medal for her 36 years of dedicated service to CFA and her community.

26 Jan 2024 Honours and Awards Operational Information People

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Firefighter safety enhanced while working at heights

South West women jump in the driver's seat

Hose swap and go: A game-changer for District 7 brigades

Location markers improve emergency response in Wellington Shire

Three new tankers boost South East region

A slice of history at Buninyong

Little River welcome new Ultralight Tanker

April Volunteer Forum recognises 80 years of CFA

The power of planned burns in the state's west

DCO put through his paces on off-road course

South West Region - DCO's 2024 update

Fire restrictions announced for southeast Victoria

October Volunteer Forum from Bannockburn

CFA crews save local Yarram sawmill

District 15 holds Specialised Unit Showcase Day

Support to service hose rolls out

Smythesdale welcome upgraded command vehicle

Bacchus Marsh receives new BA Support vehicle

CFA fleet boosted with 25 new pumpers

Leopold brigade members get the keys to their new tanker

Water bombing aircraft put to the test

Total Fire Ban declared for South West region

New recruit lends a hand in the Grampians

Trusted mentor recognised with highest honour

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