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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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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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Simulated plane crash puts joint response efforts to the test

CFA participated in a major multi-agency training exercise on Tuesday, which tasked crews to respond to a simulated aircraft crash at the Ballarat Aerodrome.

6 Jun 2025 Community Safety Training and Recruitment

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Readiness strengthened through Wallington multiagency exercise

Volunteers from across the Bellarine Peninsula and surrounding areas successfully came together over the weekend on Sunday 18 May, to participate in a large-scale multiagency operation - Exercise Mabo ...

19 May 2025 Community Safety Partnerships Training and Recruitment

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Can you give Corio Fire Brigade a hand?

Joining Corio Fire Brigade doesn’t mean needing to jump on the back of a fire truck, and right now the team is looking for a secretary and treasurer to join their ranks. Could you fill that role ...

9 Jan 2025 People Training and Recruitment

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School’s in for members at Lorne

As schoolies enjoy a break in the town, CFA broadcast the Volunteer Forum from Lorne Fire Brigade.

28 Nov 2024 Inclusion and Fairness People Training and Recruitment

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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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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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Multiagency plane crash exercise staged at Bacchus Marsh

CFA participated in a major multiagency training exercise over the weekend, tasking crews to respond to a simulated aircraft crash and grassfire at the Bacchus Marsh aerodrome.

26 Aug 2024 Community Safety Health and Safety Training and Recruitment

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Multiagency chemical hazard training exercise in Trentham

CFA led a major multiagency training exercise in Trentham over the weekend, tasking emergency services crews with containing a hazardous material spill in a busy workplace.

12 Aug 2024 Health and Safety People Training and Recruitment

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Future of Aireys Inlet riding a wave of inspiration

Growing up along the coast of Aireys Inlet has its perks, and two young working professionals are hoping their friends follow in their footsteps in joining CFA to give back to their community.

5 Aug 2024 People Training and Recruitment Youth and Juniors

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New instructor helmets roll out

Volunteer instructors in District 15 are among the first to receive their new distinct blue instructor helmet.

16 Jul 2024 Training and Recruitment

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Teens hone skills at CFA Cadet Camp

Teenagers from across the state honed their firefighting skills during the recent CFA Cadet Camp.

5 Jun 2024 Training and Recruitment Youth and Juniors

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Young trio paving the way for volunteerism in Lorne

Three young Lorne emergency services workers have been the catalyst for injecting youth into the local fire brigade over the past year, as five new recruits have followed in their footsteps.

20 May 2024 Community Safety People Training and Recruitment

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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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Creswick senior running team training with intent

Creswick Fire Brigade’s senior running team may lack in numbers, but their dedication and positivity in the lead-up to the State Firefighter Championships certainly makes up for it.

7 Mar 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers People Training and Recruitment

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Daylesford and Hepburn volunteers praised for their rescue efforts

Daylesford and Hepburn brigade members met with CFA Chief Officer Jason Heffernan to highlight the importance of road crash rescue brigades and the vital work they do in the community.

19 Feb 2024 Community Safety Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat Training and Recruitment

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Firefighters saved by training during burnover

Firefighters of the Eureka Group Strike Team have told how CFA training helped save their lives during a burnover on the fireground in Pomonal yesterday.

14 Feb 2024 Incidents - Bushfire Training and Recruitment

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CFA win awards at mine rescue competition

CFA’s Oscar 1 took out the Overall Safety and Fire Exercise awards at the 30th Victorian Mine Rescue Competition (VMRC) in Stawell at the weekend. 

25 Oct 2023 Community Safety Training and Recruitment

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Fiskville Cup celebrate 50 years

The Fiskville Cup, a friendly round robin competition, is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.

16 Oct 2023 Events / Fundraising / Offers People Training and Recruitment

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Scouts get a sneak peek behind the scenes

Scouts from the Ballarat area recently toured one of CFA’s state-of-the-art training centres, while getting a firsthand look behind the scenes of what it takes to be a volunteer firefighter.

13 Jun 2023 Community Safety People Training and Recruitment

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Driving in all conditions

It’s not often you hear the sound of joyous laughter and chatter coupled with the piercing sound and visuals of pumpers and tankers travelling past with 'lights and sirens'.

24 May 2023 People Training and Recruitment Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Camperdown brigade is a second family for young working locals

A paramedic, a mum and a CFA volunteer – it’s safe to say that Georgie Gretton is a hero in many eyes, in more ways than one.

16 May 2023 Operational Information People Training and Recruitment

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Give Us a Hand

This National Volunteer Week, CFA is asking regional Victorians to ‘Give Us a Hand’ as part of a recruitment campaign to encourage people to join our highly skilled and professional member ...

15 May 2023 Operational Information People Training and Recruitment

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