At 8.55am on Friday 3 January, Ferntree Gully Fire Brigade was paged for a rescue of a dog that had fallen off the cliff at Quarry Reserve, Ferntree Gully.

6 Jan 2025 Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat

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Far East Gippsland rural house numbering initiative

W Tree is a small town in Victoria on the Gelantipy Road, in the Shire of East Gippsland near the Snowy River.

10 Jul 2024 Community Safety Partnerships

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Multi-agency training boosts High Angle Rescue response

Twelve emergency service volunteers from across Victoria gained valuable experience simulating High Angle Rescue scenarios in picturesque Marysville this weekend.

1 Jul 2024 Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat Partnerships Training and Recruitment

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CFA assists in Lake Gorrie planned burn

On Sunday 13 May, CFA along with Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMV) and the Gunditj Mirring Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation, carried out a controlled burn at Lake Gorrie.

13 May 2024 Environment Community Safety Partnerships

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Spotlight on a specialist rope rescue team

Every callout is different for Monbulk Fire Brigade’s steep angle rope team.

29 Jan 2024 Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat People

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Planned burn success on Mount Van Dyke

Prescribed burning plays a major role in vegetation regeneration, and in conjunction with partner agencies, Lyons Fire Brigade achieved a great outcome on Mount Van Dyke.

25 Jan 2024 Environment Partnerships

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The ripple effect of homemade scones and fire safety

It sounds like a pretty simple idea: have an afternoon tea at Seville Community House with the community in early November.

23 Nov 2023 Community Safety Partnerships People

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A cardiac arrest survivor’s tearful reunion

A father who suffered a cardiac arrest while driving home from work a few months ago has reunited with the emergency services responders who saved his life.

4 Sep 2023 Events / Fundraising / Offers Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat People

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CFA and SES join forces with rescues across Gippsland

CFA and SES crews in East Gippsland work as one on multiple types of rescues to help save lives.

31 Aug 2023 Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat Partnerships People

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Knox Group brigades' successful training day

On Sunday 30 July there was a successful training day organised by Bayswater Fire Brigade, where several CFA and FRV brigades joined forces to showcase the power of teamwork.

31 Jul 2023 Partnerships Training and Recruitment

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ICT business analysts visit Bayswater Fire Brigade

ICT's business analysts recently visited Bayswater Fire Brigade.

14 Jul 2023 Partnerships People

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Inter-agency cooperation leads the way in high-angle rescue

Multiple agencies were involved in the rescue of a man who had fallen in Gembrook.

8 Jun 2023 Incidents - Others Others Partnerships

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Smoke Alarm installation program heads to the hills

From Buchan to Butchers Ridge, W-tree, Gelantipy and beyond, CFA members headed to Buchan and surrounds with the

1 Jun 2023 Community Safety Partnerships

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Wild weekend of multi-agency rescues

The first weekend of April saw a hive of activity for our CFA members as they attended several multi-agency rescue efforts across the State.

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Stranded tourists rescued by CFA and SES crews

A group of tourists that found themselves stuck on the wrong side of a deconstructed bridge in East Warburton were helped to safety by CFA and SES crews on Thursday 29 December.

30 Dec 2022 Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat

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Hiding cows mooved on by CFA crews

CFA crews have helped track down several cows that hoofed it in the middle of the night.

25 Nov 2021 Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat

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Wandin Fire Brigade reminds drivers to take care this summer.

It was an exceptionally busy Melbourne Cup long weekend for Wandin Fire Brigade, whose members were called to eight incidents from Friday October 29 to Tuesday November 2.

4 Nov 2021 Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat

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Building connections is the key to a wellbeing check

Two decades as a peer support person has taught CFA District 5 Headquarters Brigade volunteer and Commander David Ferguson that forming a connection is key to getting to the bottom of whether someone ...

9 Sep 2021 Health and Safety Partnerships People

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Building cultural awareness at Budj Bim

The first of two cultural immersion sessions held in historically significant areas in South West Region have helped CFA members better connect to the country they live and work in and fight fire on.

8 Jul 2021 Events / Fundraising / Offers Inclusion and Fairness Partnerships

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Ambulance to be stationed at Hillcrest Fire Brigade

Ambulance Victoria has started a six-month trial that will see an ambulance and two paramedics located at the fire station to boost response times in the area.

5 May 2021 Community Safety Partnerships

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