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Fire agencies join forces to reunite baby tawny frogmouth with its family

A baby tawny frogmouth has been safely reunited with its family thanks to the teamwork of CFA volunteers, Fire Rescue Victoria firefighters and Zoos Victoria.

16 Oct 2025 Environment Community Safety Incidents - Others Others

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Vols on Hols returns: Turnout while you’re kicking back in Gippsland

CFA’s beloved Vols on Hols program is back for another season bringing together the best of summer relaxation and community service.

10 Sep 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers Others Partnerships

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100% of Morwell members have a WWCC

CFA has introduced the new Working with Children Clearance policy, which requires CFA employees and volunteers in roles with higher levels of leadership or community interface and/or access to childre ...

9 Sep 2025 Others People

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A Cat-astrophe avoided in Kalkallo

CFA firefighters rescued an adventurous cat playing between a fence and a garage, until it got trapped in the narrow gap.

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

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Specialist CFA unit rescues horse from pit

On Monday 10 March CFA responded to calls for a rescue about 3.13am on Chipperfield Drive in Moolap.

13 Mar 2025 Incidents - Others Others

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Joint FRV and CFA training strengthens wildfire response

On Thursday 19 December, firefighters from Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) and CFA Hoppers Crossing Fire Brigade came together at Derrimut Fire Station for a combined drill to enhance operational effective ...

20 Dec 2024 Others Partnerships Training and Recruitment

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Over 100 new images added to CFA's Digital Library

A large selection of new images of volunteers in various roles, wearing various uniforms and turnout gear have been uploaded to the Digital Library.

6 Sep 2024 Others People

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Fire restrictions announced for remainder of South East

The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will begin at 01.00am on Monday, December 18 for the remainder of CFA’s South East Region, including the following municipalities in District’s 8, 9 and 27.

4 Dec 2023 Others

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One-week-old foal rescued and reunited with its mum

CFA crews rescued a foal that had become stuck in a hole on the weekend.

17 Oct 2023 Others

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Multi-agency rescues for weekend wanderers

It was another weekend of multi-agency rescues across the state, as CFA crews teamed up with SES, FRV, Victoria Police and Ambulance Victoria to save a cow, rescue a bush walker and bring two missing ...

17 Apr 2023 Incidents - Others Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat Others

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Planned burn lessons for new volunteer

A volunteer who recently joined CFA has boosted his knowledge and fireground experience by taking part in a planned burn.

24 Jan 2023 Others People Training and Recruitment

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Grassfire in Mickleham

Firefighters and waterbombing aircraft have been battling a grassfire in Mickleham this afternoon (21 December).

21 Dec 2022 Incidents - Others Operational Information Others

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Brigades of CFA: Doreen

CFA's Doreen Fire Brigade has built a strong connection with its local community by leading the way in social media, capturing nearly 10,000 followers.

27 Oct 2022 Others

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Car crashes into house in Thornhill Park

On Sunday 23 October, Rockbank Fire Brigade was called to a car which had impacted the side of a house in Thornhill Park.

27 Oct 2022 Incidents - Others Others Partnerships

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CFA remembers fallen members at state memorial event

CFA members have come together with the families of fallen firefighters to remember those who have been lost while protecting their communities.

1 May 2022 Others People

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Fallen firefighters honoured in annual memorial this Sunday

CFA will honour fallen firefighters at its annual memorial service this Sunday.

29 Apr 2022 Events / Fundraising / Offers Others People

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Memorial service to pay tribute to fallen firefighters

The Annual Firefighter Memorial Service will be held on Sunday 1 May in Churchill to honour the 80 firefighters who have lost their lives in the line of duty.

13 Apr 2022 Events / Fundraising / Offers Others People

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