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Training exercise prepares the south west

More than 80 personnel from CFA and other emergency services gathered at the Colac Incident Control Centre to simulate an emergency scenario to sharpen skills and train some fresh faces last week.

23 Dec 2025 Training and Recruitment

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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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Bulart brigade celebrates dedicated service

At their recent annual celebration, Bulart Fire Brigade recently took the opportunity to recognise the extended service of three of their members who have contributed a combined service total of 190 y ...

16 Dec 2025 Honours and Awards Operational Information People

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Crib Point hosts exercise for third year running

For the third year running, Crib Point played host to a major joint training exercise, bringing together brigades from across the Westernport, Peninsula and South East Groups.

7 Nov 2025 Operational Information Training and Recruitment

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Ron Hewlitt celebrates 80 years with CFA

CFA recently celebrated one of its members reaching an impressive 80 years of service.

14 Aug 2025 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers People

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Team trains for urban response

As the recent autumn morphed into winter, eight CFA firefighters committed to the challenging task of upskilling in District 10’s autumn PUAFIR203 Respond to Urban Fire intensive.

5 Aug 2025 People Training and Recruitment

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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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Hamilton Airbase firefighters awarded National Emergency Medals

A group of local volunteer firefighters have been honoured with National Emergency Medals for their efforts at the Hamilton Airbase during the 2019-2020 Australian bushfire crisis.

22 May 2025 Honours and Awards Incidents - Bushfire People

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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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January Volunteer Forum driving change in training

With the Chief committed in the State Control Centre to manage the current fire activities, DCO Operational Doctrine and Training Rohan Luke hosted the January Volunteer Forum from West Sale VEMTC.

29 Jan 2025 People Training and Recruitment

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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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Mark King honoured with Australian Fire Service Medal

For over 30 years, Mark King has exemplified the spirit of volunteer firefighting in Victoria.

26 Jan 2025 Honours and Awards

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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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Crew Leadership course in District 10

Monday night and the District 10 crew leadership course has begun. Six CFA firefighters head into the West Sale classroom. After brief introductions, it was clear the motivation to lead was strong.

9 Dec 2024 Training and Recruitment

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RUF Stuff

It's 9am and the Respond to Urban Fire course has begun and we are somewhere in the pyrolysis demonstration, on the edge of ignition, when the caffeine begins to take hold.

12 Nov 2024 Training and Recruitment

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Stawell Aerodrome hosts training exercise

On Wednesday 23 October, brigade members from Stawell, Halls Gap, Dadswells Bridge and Pomonal responded with Victoria Police, VICSES and Ambulance Victoria to a report of an aircraft collision at Sta ...

28 Oct 2024 Training and Recruitment

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Two Life Members in one

Russell Mills, who was a member of Woodside Fire Brigade for more than 36 years, recently received two awards.

12 Sep 2024 Honours and Awards

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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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Junior Leader Forum 2024

Calling all Junior leaders. This is a rare regional opportunity for Junior leaders to come together in person to develop skills and ensure they are up to date with new developments in the youth space.

20 Aug 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers Training and Recruitment Youth and Juniors

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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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Fresh faces the new generation of leaders in Stratford

You can’t be what you can’t see, and Stratford Fire Brigade’s new leadership team are hoping to inspire others to join CFA. 

21 May 2024 People Training and Recruitment

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Burnbank Brigade Celebrates 80 Years

Burnbank Fire Brigade has marked its 80 year anniversary with an event to celebrate its history and contribution to the local community.

12 Feb 2024 Honours and Awards 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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