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South west brigades open doors to prepare for fire risk

Amid drought conditions, nearly 150 fire brigades in Victoria’s southwest will open their doors to community members throughout October, helping to prepare them for fire season.

9 Oct 2025 Community Safety Health and Safety Incidents - Bushfire

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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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“Grateful beyond words” – Captain’s praise after tough fire season

After a long and challenging fire season in the Grampians region, Mirranatwa Fire Brigade Captain Jarrod Dark has praised firefighters and the community for their unwavering support.

21 Mar 2025 Incidents - Bushfire People

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CFA highlights risk after machinery sparks Glenrowan fire

CFA is reminding landowners, farmers, and machinery operators to remain alert to the fire risk this autumn after a large bushfire near Glenrowan earlier this week.

7 Mar 2025 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire

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Total Fire Ban for North Central, South West and Central regions

A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for the North Central, South West and Central regions tomorrow, Thursday 13 February 2025.

12 Feb 2025 Community Safety Health and Safety Incidents - Bushfire

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CFA mechanics awarded National Emergency Medals

Ten CFA District Mechanical Officers (DMOs) from the North East region have been honoured with National Emergency Medals for their efforts in the 2019-2020 Australian bushfire crisis.

13 Dec 2024 Honours and Awards Incidents - Bushfire Operational Information

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Wangaratta North receives new ultra heavy tanker

Wangaratta North fire brigade is prepared for the upcoming fire season after receiving the keys for their new ultra-heavy tanker.

18 Sep 2024 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Family reunion on the Pomonal fireground

As fires moved through the Grampians earlier this month, crews were called from across Victoria to assist communities and defend property in the line of fire.

28 Feb 2024 Incidents - Bushfire People

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Tarrawingee memorial service to mark tragedy 80 years ago

This year marks the 80th anniversary of the Tarrawingee fire tragedy, with a special memorial service held on Friday 22 December at the Tarrawingee Memorial Stone.

20 Dec 2023 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers Incidents - Bushfire

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Lucky escape for Benalla residents

Two Benalla residents had a lucky escape after a mobility scooter caught fire yesterday.

20 Oct 2023 Community Safety Incidents - Others Incidents - Structure Others

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Smoke alarm saves Benalla residents

A working smoke alarm helped save the lives of two Benalla residents after a house fire last night.

16 Oct 2023 Incidents - Structure

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St Patrick’s Day fires five years on

On St Patrick’s Day 2018 CFA brigades in the state’s south west were on high alert.

17 Mar 2023 Incidents - Bushfire

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Hamilton shed fire caused by grinder

CFA responded to reports of a shed fire on Leura Lane in Hamilton at around 3.55pm on 13 December.

14 Dec 2022 Incidents - Structure

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CFA douse house fire in Knebsworth

CFA firefighters responded to reports of a house fire on Myamyn-Macarthur Road in Knebsworth at around 7.35am on 5 September.

5 Sep 2022 Incidents - Structure

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Rescue at Mount Stapylton

On 28 April CFA crews worked with FRV, Victoria Police, Ambulance Victoria and VICSES to rescue a person who fell 2.5 metres at Mount Stapylton in Victoria's south west.

3 May 2022 Incidents - Others Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat Others

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