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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Arcadia Fire Brigade celebrates 90 years of service

Arcadia Fire Brigade recently celebrated its 90th year of service to the community at the community centre/fire station complex in Arcadia.

9 May 2025 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers

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Little River welcome new Ultralight Tanker

Little River Fire Brigade has officially received the keys to their new Ultralight Tanker, celebrating the modernised addition to the engine bay alongside fellow members and family.

5 Apr 2025 Honours and Awards People Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Mannerim father and daughter duo dominate championships

A father daughter duo from Mannerim Fire Brigade are a force to be reckoned with in this year’s State Championships.

20 Mar 2025 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers People

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From the murky depths to award night success

Wirrate Fire Brigade members have come together to celebrate 505 years of combined service.

19 Mar 2025 Honours and Awards Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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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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Echuca fireys win NSW State Championships

Echuca Fire Brigade claimed a historic win at the recent NSW State Championships in Wagga Wagga, becoming the first-ever Victorian brigade to win the prestigious Alfred Webb Cup.

19 Nov 2024 Honours and Awards People Training and Recruitment

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Stanhope Fire Brigade presentation and awards night

Stanhope Fire Brigade recognised more than 500 years of combined service at their recent awards and presentation night.

9 Nov 2024 Honours and Awards

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Teesdale Fire Brigade celebrates 75 years

Teesdale Fire Brigade members and the local community have celebrated their 75-year milestone with displays and activities throughout the day for all ages to enjoy.

1 Nov 2024 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers People

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Inglewood celebrates momentous 160th anniversary

Inglewood Fire Brigade marked a significant milestone over the weekend, celebrating its 160th anniversary with a special dinner to honour its long-serving members.

16 Oct 2024 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers People

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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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Local north west firefighters awarded National Emergency Medals

140 local volunteer firefighters and CFA staff members have been honoured with National Emergency Medals for their efforts in the 2019-2020 Australian bushfire crisis.

24 Sep 2024 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers Incidents - Bushfire

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Honour for FEM stalwart

Echuca member Ron Hooper AFSM has received a Certificate of Appreciation for his role in founding the Fire Equipment Maintenance (FEM) Advisory Committee.

19 Sep 2024 Honours and Awards Community Safety

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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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Invaluable work honoured

CFA volunteer Dr James Mullins invaluable services to community and emergency organisations have been recognised in the King’s Birthday honours.

19 Jun 2024 Honours and Awards People

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CFA stalwart celebrates centenary milestone

To reach 100-years-old is an impressive feat, but for Loddon Vale Fire Brigade stalwart Jack Harrison it is his 82 years of service to CFA that speaks volumes to the community.

17 Jun 2024 Honours and Awards Operational Information People

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Longest serving volunteer brigade celebrates 170 years

‘Ready and Willing’ was Geelong City’s moto when first established 170 years ago, an ethos they have retained to this day.

17 Jun 2024 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers People

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Awarded after serving CFA for over 35 years

Deputy Chief Officer (DCO) Gavin Thompson’s more than 35 years of service to CFA exemplify his exceptional leadership, innovation, operational skills and commitment to community safety.

10 Jun 2024 Honours and Awards People

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