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Simtable demonstrations captivate Lindenow and Mt Taylor communities

East Gippsland residents have embraced cutting-edge technology designed to strengthen disaster preparedness, with two simtable demonstrations held in Lindenow and Mt Taylor that drew strong crowds and ...

23 Dec 2025 Community Safety

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Community engaged bushfire research sparks action across Mount Alexander

A recent bushfire resilience study in Mount Alexander Shire found that local households are taking significant steps to reduce their fire risk.

18 Dec 2025 Community Safety People Planning and Research

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Honouring the Life and Legacy of Roger Walker AFSM

The CFA community is mourning the loss of a dedicated and influential member, Roger Walker AFSM, a man whose name is embedded in both the history of Kyneton Fire Brigade and the wider Coliban Group.

18 Dec 2025 Honours and Awards

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North West Region unites for 16 Days of Activism

Staff from District 2 and North West Region came together earlier this week to acknowledge the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign, which runs annually from 25 November to 10 De ...

28 Nov 2025 Inclusion and Fairness People

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Brigade receives medium tanker and honours former captain

Maldon Fire Brigade has welcomed a new medium tanker to their engine bay, celebrating the official handover with brigade members and local dignitaries.

18 Nov 2025 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers 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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Mia Mia Fire Brigade service awards total 610 years

Mia Mia Fire Brigade members were awarded service medals at a well attended presentation evening.

5 Nov 2025 Honours and Awards

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Fire restrictions announced for the north-west

The Fire Danger period will commence at 1am on Monday, 17 November 2025 for the following municipalities in CFA’s North West region.

31 Oct 2025 Community Safety

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Lockwood brigade takes over town to celebrate 75 years

Torrential rain and severe winds were not enough to dampen Lockwood Fire Brigade’s 75-year anniversary festivities on 26 October, as eager members celebrated alongside their community.

30 Oct 2025 Honours and Awards Community Safety Events / Fundraising / Offers

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Romsey and Lancefield brigades celebrate members

Exemplary volunteer service was on the menu on 10 October, when Romsey and Lancefield fire brigades gathered at Mount Monument Winery for their annual dinner.

24 Oct 2025 Honours and Awards People

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Heathcote receives new ultralight vehicle and celebrates site for emergency services hub

Heathcote Fire Brigade has officially received the keys to its new Ultralight vehicle which was celebrated at the site where the new emergency services hub will be located.

22 Oct 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers People Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Woodvale officially handed keys to new ultralight tanker

Woodvale Fire Brigade has officially received the keys to its new Ultralight Tanker, celebrating the modernised addition to the engine bay alongside members of their community.

20 Oct 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers People Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Doors officially open at new Natte Yallock Fire Station

Natte Yallock Fire Brigade has celebrated the official opening of their new fire station and handed over their new ultra heavy tanker with brigade members and local dignitaries.

20 Oct 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers People Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Awards night at Dunolly

Dunolly Fire Brigade held its annual CFA awards night at Dunolly Bowling Club last month.

17 Oct 2025 Honours and Awards

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Brigades sharpen their readiness for fire season

Firefighters across the Macedon Ranges have come together for the Coliban Group of fire brigades’ annual Preseason Group Exercise designed to strengthen operational readiness ahead of what is ex ...

17 Oct 2025 Partnerships Training and Recruitment

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Victoria’s fire season officially begins

This year’s Victorian fire season is set to officially begin with fire restrictions commencing in parts of the state this month.

17 Oct 2025 Community Safety

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Golden Square officially opens doors on new station

Members of the Golden Square Fire Brigade have gathered to celebrate the much-anticipated official opening of their new fire station, alongside highly appreciative community members.

13 Oct 2025 Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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First weekend of Get Fire Ready

More than two hundred CFA brigades hosted community-focused fire-readiness events over the weekend 4-5 October as the Get Fire Ready initiative officially kicked off.

6 Oct 2025 Community Safety Events / Fundraising / Offers Health and Safety

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Start of hay season prompts safety warning

With hay season beginning in the west and north west parts of the state, farmers are being urged to take extra care in preventing haystack fires.

29 Sep 2025 Community Safety

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The Goldfields get prepared

Recently a group of brigades in the state’s north-west gathered and brushed up their skills and knowledge ahead of the summer season.

25 Sep 2025 Community Safety Training and Recruitment

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A brigade's heart-warming gesture

While there might not be an obvious link between a CFA brigade getting two new firefighting vehicles and an animal support centre getting some warm bedding for its four-pawed mates, in this case there ...

19 Sep 2025 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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