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New Commander in District 11

Tony Ford has officially transferred from District 8 to take on the role of Commander Reliever in District 11.

18 Nov 2025 People

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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New Group Management Team Development Program

In a landmark initiative aimed at strengthening fire preparedness and intergroup collaboration, members of District 11’s Group Management Teams gathered last weekend for the inaugural Group Mana ...

11 Aug 2025 Honours and Awards People Training and Recruitment

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South East women stepping up

Trailblazing women across the south east region are stepping up into roles which have only ever been held by men.

31 Jul 2025 Inclusion and Fairness People

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Wairewa firefighters awarded National Emergency Medals

A further 14 volunteer firefighters from Wairewa have been honoured with National Emergency Medals for their efforts in the 2019-20 Australian bushfire crisis.

3 Apr 2025 Honours and Awards Operational Information People

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Firefighter Games a highlight in Swan Reach

More than 70 brigade members recently gathered in Swan Reach to compete in CFA’s District 11 Firefighter Games.

4 Oct 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers People Training and Recruitment

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District 11 Firefighter Games 2024

The sun shone brightly on another District 11 Firefighter Games last weekend, though members travelling from Mallacoota, Cann River and Omeo drove through snow to participate at the event, held at Swa ...

15 Sep 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers People Youth and Juniors

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South-east brigades rewarded for Black Summer service

Four south-east CFA brigades have been rewarded for their service in the Black Summer fires, following a generous donation from the Essendon and District Football League (EDFL).

23 Jul 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers Incidents - Bushfire People

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New volunteers love life at Lindenow

Two recent recruits both joined Lindenow Fire Brigade in the last year and have loved the opportunity CFA has provided them to give back to their communities.

30 May 2024 People Training and Recruitment

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South East women emerge as leaders at camp

The sixth annual South East Region Women’s Challenge Camp recently saw over 40 women head to Trafalgar East to test their limits and enhance their leadership and skills development.

26 Apr 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers Inclusion and Fairness People

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Cann Valley Fire Brigade turns 75

While Cann Valley Fire Brigade has been going strong for 77 years, it was not until earlier this month (7 February) that brigade members got the opportunity to gather and celebrate their 75-year miles ...

20 Feb 2024 Honours and Awards Operational Information People

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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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Celebrating CFA’s rural women

International Day of Rural Women, observed on 15 October each year, is a global reminder to recognise and celebrate the strength, resilience, and achievements of women in rural areas.

13 Oct 2023 Inclusion and Fairness 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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New lead role for peer

Member Donna Lawless is stepping into a new lead role at CFA having recently been elected as the Peer Coordinator for Districts 10 and 27.

14 Jul 2023 Health and Safety People

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Tamboon Six and a little tanker save a settlement

The small township of Newmerella, 5 kilometres from Orbost, escaped the East Gippsland fires in 2019 because of good preparation, the vigilance of its brigade, and a lucky wind change.

13 Jul 2023 Incidents - Bushfire People

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Stalwart member’s unique role in supporting CFA families

Lakes Entrance Fire Brigade is a multiskilled urban brigade that responds to a vast range of incidents, from high-angle rescue with VICSES and marine response with Coast Guard, to road crash rescue an ...

7 Jul 2023 Incidents - Bushfire People

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All-indigenous crew officially becomes a CFA brigade

The Lake Tyers Aboriginal Trust (LTAT) station will officially become a CFA brigade in its own right following representation from the dedicated community members who’ve protected their land for ...

3 Jul 2023 People

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Change for the better at Lakes Entrance brigade

Lakes Entrance Fire Brigade has recently seen significant growth and much needed change, and Captain Phil Loukes has been the driving force behind the transformation.

8 Jun 2023 People Training and Recruitment

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Forum held in South East Region

South East Region (Southern Metro EM Region) has hosted a CFA ACFO-RC and ROC Field Forum at CFA's Dandenong South Headquarters.

5 Jun 2023 Events / Fundraising / Offers People

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Trio of youths leading by example at Mount Taylor

Three Mount Taylor locals are paving the way for a new generation of volunteers at their local CFA brigade.

15 May 2023 People Training and Recruitment Youth and Juniors

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Planned burn shows staff new skills

A group of CFA staff members from the south-east have deepened their knowledge of fire behaviour by taking part in a planned burn last week.

4 May 2023 People Training and Recruitment

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Newest Mallacoota Captain aims to inspire others

Tracey Johnston never imagined that crawling through dark tunnels and dropping from dizzying heights would lead her to becoming Mallacoota Fire Brigade’s first woman captain.

20 Apr 2023 People

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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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