The weather was finally a truly autumnal day. Crisp and cool, dew on the ground and on the leaves, clear skies, with the sun gently warming our backs.

5 Jun 2025 Environment Others People

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CFA volunteers go ‘beyond’ this new years  

CFA crews worked at the Beyond the Valley Music Festival to keep festivalgoers safe while they celebrated the new year.

3 Jan 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers Others

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South West Region - DCO's 2024 update

DCO South West Region Adrian Gutsche provides an update on the accomplishments and achievements from the past year.

10 Dec 2024 Operational Information Others People

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Navigating the Pines

On Sunday 24 November 24, CFA members gathered for a group training exercise hosted by the Moyhu Group and Hancock Victorian Plantations (HVP.)

5 Dec 2024 Others Training and Recruitment

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Church fire at St Leonards

Firefighters have battled a Church fire in St Leonards which has been declared suspicious.

28 Nov 2024 Incidents - Structure

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September Board Meeting held at Lorne

The September Board meeting was held in Lorne and included a tour of the Lavers Hill community fire refuge at Otway Fire Station led by their Captain Alex Parry.

15 Oct 2024 Others

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Hay season comes early in the west amid heightened fire risk

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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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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Smoke alarm saves residents in Curlewis house fire

Smoke alarms have saved the lives of residents in a house fire at Curlewis this morning, near Geelong.

2 Jul 2024 Community Safety Incidents - Structure People

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Six shops destroyed in Torquay fire

Firefighters battled a restaurant fire overnight which spread to five other businesses in the shopping strip.

15 Apr 2024 Incidents - Structure

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Torquay multi-agency high angle rescue performs golden retrieval

Torquay and Bellbrae CFA units joined forces with their counterparts on Tuesday afternoon in a multi-agency high angle dog rescue atop the cliff face of Bells Beach.

4 Apr 2024 Community Safety Incidents - Others Others 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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Board pays respects at Linton ahead of anniversary

The CFA Board held their November meeting at the Linton Fire Station.

1 Dec 2023 Incidents - Bushfire Others

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Historic Charlton Post Office destroyed

The historic Charlton Post Office was destroyed on Sunday after a fire tore through the building forcing the roof to collapse.

21 Nov 2023 Incidents - Structure

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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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Fire restrictions announced for the South West

The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will begin at 01.00am on Monday, November 20 for CFA’s South West region, including the following municipalities in District’s 4, 5, 6 and 7.

10 Nov 2023 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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Have no fear, CFA is here

CFA captains Andrew Collins and Michael Licciardo went above and beyond their duties this week when they lent a hand to not only the Queensland fireys but also a member of the public in need.

3 Nov 2023 Community Safety Incidents - Others Others People

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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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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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