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West Gippsland fire preparation in full force

The small town of Noojee recently became the centre of a multi-agency training exercise, gathering 70 local personnel to prepare for the upcoming high risk fire season in West Gippsland.

25 Sep 2025 Community Safety Operational Information Training and Recruitment

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Major exercise at Barry Beach

Brigades from across South Gippsland have participated in a range of training scenarios at Barry Beach Marine Terminal - the main supply depot for Esso Australia's Bass Strait oil and gas operations. ...

1 Jul 2025 Partnerships People Training and Recruitment

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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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Quick action and a defibrillator save a firefighter

A CFA volunteer has had the opportunity to say thank you to fellow volunteers and paramedics who helped save his life.

4 Jun 2025 Community Safety Health and Safety Training and Recruitment

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Six commended for their critical response

Three CFA members and three citizens have been commended for their composed and specialised response throughout a highly critical health incident involving a fellow member.

27 Nov 2024 Honours and Awards Incidents - Others Others People

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Family first at Mirboo North Fire Brigade

Quality time together is just one of the benefits that Charlotte and Daniel Pors have experienced since joining Mirboo North Fire Brigade a year ago. 

30 Aug 2024 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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Sweet incentive for Noojee recruits

Noojee volunteers were successful in thinking outside the box with a sweet incentive to find new members.

14 Aug 2024 People Training and Recruitment

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'Ruff' rescue for Molly the dog

When the Erica & District Fire Brigade's pager buzzed on Wednesday night, they had no idea they were about to embark on a paws-itively unexpected rescue.

8 Aug 2024 Incidents - Others Others People

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Brigade administrators learn key skills

District 9 brigades are halfway through a series of workshops targeted at brigade administrators – captains, secretaries, treasurers, lieutenants and volunteers interested in taking on the role ...

22 Jul 2024 Training and Recruitment

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Milford Fire Brigade doubles in size

There is movement at the Milford Fire Station after six new people joined up to the local brigade in the past 12 months.

18 Jun 2024 People Training and Recruitment

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Erica and District bring strength to structural fires

The township of Erica and its surrounds will now be further safeguarded with a crew of five qualified firefighters equipped to respond to structural fires for the first time together.

11 Jun 2024 Incidents - Structure People Training and Recruitment

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Finding purpose through CFA

Five years after joining CFA in search of purpose following two family tragedies, Kelly Liddell has become lieutenant at Foster Fire Brigade.

23 May 2024 People Training and Recruitment

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New women's team to compete in State Firefighter Championships

The competition for the upcoming State Firefighter Championships is heating up, with members from District 9 and 27’s Women’s Networking Group’s joining forces to hit the running tra ...

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

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Vols on Hols program off to a strong start

Participation in the inaugural Vols on Hols program is off to a flying start with 20 visiting CFA members registering and participating in the program to date.

31 Jan 2024 People Training and Recruitment

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Baw Baw Group of brigades learn about electric vehicle risks

Around 70 members from the Baw Baw Group of fire brigades have added electric vehicle (EV) fire safety to their training portfolio following their recent group exercise at Nilma North Primary School.

8 Jun 2023 Training and Recruitment

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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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VEMTC Penshurst is an emergency services hub

VEMTC Penshurst training facility was very busy during April with industry from Ballarat completing four days of extensive hot fire training. Emergency response teams were put to the test by the indus ...

5 May 2023 Training and Recruitment

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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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CFA women volunteers reach new heights at networking camp

Mud, rain, fearsome heights, and physical and mental tests were just some of the challenges a group of CFA women volunteers faced in the South East Region Women’s Network Challenge Camp.

11 Apr 2023 Events / Fundraising / Offers People Training and Recruitment

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VEMTC Penshurst a hive of activity throughout March

Penshurst training facility recently hosted a range of activities and attendees.

30 Mar 2023 Events / Fundraising / Offers People Training and Recruitment

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January 2023 Volunteer Forum

The recording of last night's Volunteer Forum is now available on Members Online and YouTube.

1 Feb 2023 Events / Fundraising / Offers Operational Information Training and Recruitment

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Women's training session boosts skills

A training evening at VEMTC Penshurst gave six women from Gazette Fire Brigade the opportunity to practise their firefighting skills.

8 Jun 2022 People Training and Recruitment

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Brigades gain more than 100 new drivers

CFA will have more than 100 new licensed fire truck drivers throughout District 9 following the completion of training through the Enhancing Volunteerism Grant Program (EVGP).

24 May 2022 People Training and Recruitment

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