With hay season arriving early in western Victoria and parts of the state facing an increased fire risk this spring, CFA is urging farmers to take extra care to prevent haystack fires.

11 Oct 2024 Community Safety Incidents - Others Others People

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Goulburn-Murray Water volunteers bolster Boort Fire Brigade

A trio of Boort locals are continuing a tradition of Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) employees volunteering at the local fire brigade.

7 Aug 2024 Partnerships People Training and Recruitment

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Community Captain commended for his leadership

Highly respected community member and Kerang Fire Brigade Captain Ramon Steel has officially been commended for his leadership throughout various flood events.

16 Jul 2024 Honours and Awards Incidents - Others Others People

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A friendship forged in floods

On Sunday 3 March the refurbished Doreen Fire Station was officially opened. However, other significant events took place on that day. This is just one of them.

6 Mar 2024 Honours and Awards Partnerships People

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Total Fire Ban for Mallee, Wimmera and Northern Country

A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for the Wimmera, Mallee and Northern Country regions tomorrow, Wednesday, 13 December 2023.

12 Dec 2023 Others

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Opportunity to join Peer Support Program

Expressions of interest are open for volunteers to join the more than 170 dedicated volunteers across the state who are part of CFA’s Peer Support Program.

30 Nov 2023 Health and Safety People

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CFA reminds farmers of harvester safety precautions

Following the warmer, drier conditions experienced in spring, CFA is warning farmers to take care with their upcoming harvesting activities.

16 Nov 2023 Community Safety Health and Safety Incidents - Others Others

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An early start to hay season prompts caution

An earlier hay season has Victorian farmers and CFA talking about the dangers of high moisture content in hay as they begin cutting, baling and storing it in warmer conditions.

8 Nov 2023 Community Safety Incidents - Others Operational Information Others

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Hay season to start early in state's west and central districts

An earlier hay season has Victorian farmers and CFA talking about the dangers of high moisture content in hay as they begin cutting, baling and storing it in warmer conditions.

26 Sep 2023 Community Safety Incidents - Others Others Planning and Research

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AFL legend speaks at flood recovery events

Former AFL star Tom Boyd has shared his journey with mental health and resilience at a series of events to acknowledge the efforts of volunteers during Victoria’s 2022-23 flood emergency.

19 Apr 2023 Events / Fundraising / Offers Health and Safety Incidents - Others Others

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Return to Rochester

Recently Doreen Fire Brigade Captain Robert Bury was invited to attended Rochester Fire Brigade's Christmas party.

18 Dec 2022 Partnerships People

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CFA warns farmers to protect crops from fire

CFA is warning farmers to take care with their upcoming harvesting, especially after the significant rain this year.

23 Nov 2022 Community Safety Health and Safety People

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CFA fireys' A+ school run service through floodwater

CFA firefighters have stepped into the novel role of transporting kids isolated by floodwater in Echuca to school.

8 Nov 2022 Community Safety Incidents - Others Others Youth and Juniors

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Silo art pays homage to CFA's history

CFA has been honoured with a feature on a new silo artwork in Colbinabbin.

8 Feb 2022 Events / Fundraising / Offers Others

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Message from DCO North West Region, Gavin Thompson

Last week I was speaking with some of our emergency service partners about the coming fire season, and the consensus of the group was that it was still some time off. Yesterday we had our first total ...

19 Nov 2021 Community Safety Health and Safety Operational Information

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