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Yeodene member marks first strike team deployment

When the Skipton-Streatham fire broke out on 9 January 2026, Yeodene Fire Brigade member Christine Spencer was deployed to the fireground on her very first strike team to assist.

6 May 2026 Incidents - Bushfire Others People

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New CFA podcast series

'From the frontline' is a new podcast series about the extraordinary work our members do to protect the Victorian community.

23 Apr 2026 Incidents - Bushfire People

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Carlisle River brigade member reflects on her January fire experience

The January fire season looked different for many CFA volunteers across Victoria, as they navigated responding to calls for help knowing their own families and properties were in fire impacted areas.

23 Mar 2026 Incidents - Bushfire People

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Future firefighters deliver care packages to Otway locals

The children of the Carlisle River Fire Brigade Captain have left their mark on the local community this fire season, putting together care packages for those who needed it most.

3 Mar 2026 Events / Fundraising / Offers Incidents - Bushfire People

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An open house at Gellibrand

CFA was warmly welcomed into the Gellibrand Community House Wednesday evening with many community members present to watch the February Volunteer Forum.

27 Feb 2026 Incidents - Bushfire People Training and Recruitment

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Primary students say thank you to Beeac Fire Brigade

More than 100 primary students from Colac and Beeac recently dropped into Beeac Fire Station to say thank you to local CFA volunteers for their hard work and service this fire season.

13 Feb 2026 Incidents - Bushfire People Youth and Juniors

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Crews praised for swift containment of Larralea bushfire

Firefighters have been praised for their rapid response to the Larralea bushfire, which broke out under extreme fire danger conditions during last week’s heatwave.

3 Feb 2026 Incidents - Bushfire People

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Crews battle Carlisle River Fire

Following the incredible firefighting efforts from ground and air crews in challenging conditions on Tuesday 27 January, some residents surrounding the Carlise River fire are now able to return home.

29 Jan 2026 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire

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Colac Otways communities benefit from face-to-face information sessions

Community Liaison Officers (CLOs) have been hard at work this week visiting towns surrounding firegrounds to offer up-to-date information and answer questions.

20 Jan 2026 Community Safety Health and Safety Incidents - Bushfire

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Carlisle River Fire Brigade reflects on fire response

Carlisle River Fire Brigade has commended the extraordinary efforts of firefighters and support crews following recent fires in the area, while urging the community to remain vigilant as conditions co ...

20 Jan 2026 Incidents - Bushfire Operational Information People

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Recognising the anniversary of the 2015 Wye River bushfire

Today, 19 December, marks 10 years since the devastating fires in Wye River.

19 Dec 2025 Incidents - Bushfire Others

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Ten years on from the devastating Wye River fires

It is hard to believe this December marks 10 years since the devastating bushfires which destroyed 116 houses in the coastal towns of Wye River and Separation Creek.

19 Dec 2025 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire Operational Information

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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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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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Bostocks Creek completes station upgrades

Bostocks Creek Fire Brigade in District 6 recently held a station opening following several renovations.

16 May 2025 Honours and Awards Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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South-west volunteers conduct roadside burns ahead of fire season

More than 200 CFA personnel and 40 vehicles converged in Cressy and Lismore last weekend (18-19 November) to conduct a 65km roadside planned burn to prepare for the fire season in the south-west.

24 Nov 2023 Environment Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire

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New wheels arrive at Bookaar Fire Brigade

Bookaar Fire Brigade was thrilled to add a new big fill trailer to its fleet on Sunday, 19 March.

21 Mar 2023 Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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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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Upgraded rescue truck for Apollo Bay

Apollo Bay Fire Brigade received a new, upgraded rescue vehicle to support its members’ response to road accidents.

24 Oct 2022 Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Barongarook West wheels out new tanker after crash

Barongarook West Fire Brigade acquired its long-awaited replacement tanker a year on from a frightening truck rollover involving the brigade’s main firefighting appliance.

19 Oct 2022 Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Mt Gellibrand Fire Tower gets green light

A brand-new replacement fire tower has been installed at Mount Gellibrand and is now operational in time for the start of the Fire Danger Period in the Colac Otway Shire today.

20 Dec 2021 Community Safety Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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