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Brett Boatman farewells CFA

After more than four decades of service to CFA, Deputy Chief Officer Brett Boatman has departed the organisation to take up the role of Deputy Emergency Management Commissioner with Emergency Manageme ...

8 Dec 2025 People

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International visitors tour VEMTC Central Highlands

CFA’s VEMTC Central Highlands training centre in Ballan recently welcomed a group from Hunan Vocational Institute of Safety Technology, a vocational college based in Changsa, China.

5 Dec 2025 Others People

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CFA welcomes millions in project grants

CFA is welcoming more than $22.6 million in grants for brigades and groups to share to purchase new equipment, helping to further protect their local communities.

26 Nov 2025 Partnerships People Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Volunteer treks 240km to support brigade

Glenlyon member Shaun Gedge has completed a remarkable journey, walking 240 kilometres around the brigade’s response area to raise funds for vital new firefighting equipment.

6 Nov 2025 Others People

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Trentham trio honoured for brave storm rescue

Three members of Trentham Fire Brigade have been recognised for their extraordinary bravery after they ventured into a severe storm to assist isolated community members in need.

7 Jul 2025 Honours and Awards People

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Paw patrol to the rescue for Peggy

A beloved dog who went missing for two days has been safely rescued after falling down an abandoned mine shaft in the Wombat State Forest in Langdons Hill.

3 Jul 2025 Incidents - Others Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat Others People

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80th anniversary meeting of CFA Board

In recognition of CFA’s 80th anniversary, the CFA Board held its April meeting at Ballarat Fire Station, the oldest continuously operating fire station in the Southern Hemisphere.

9 May 2025 Others People

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April Volunteer Forum recognises 80 years of CFA

CFA recognised its 80th Anniversary as an organisation at the April Volunteer Forum.

1 Apr 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers Operational Information Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Faces of CFA - Cameron Sibeijn

What binds CFA members is the common goal to protect lives and property. But they are a diverse bunch – every member has a story and Faces of CFA introduces you to just some of those stories.

7 Jan 2025 People

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CFA announces fire restrictions for west and northwest Victoria

The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will begin at 01.00am on Monday, 25 November, for the following municipalities in CFA's west and northwest regions:

14 Nov 2024 Community Safety People

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Trentham brigade welcomes Melbourne Cup trophy

Trentham Fire Brigade had a day to remember yesterday when the iconic Melbourne Cup trophy, along with the world’s top-ranked female jockey, Jamie Kah, paid a special visit to the local fire sta ...

17 Oct 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers People

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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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District 15 holds Specialised Unit Showcase Day

CFA’s District 15 (D15) recently held a successful showcase of its resources and capabilities at the Victorian Emergency Management Training Centre (VEMTC) in Ballan on Friday 13 September.

23 Sep 2024 People Training and Recruitment Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Multiagency chemical hazard training exercise in Trentham

CFA led a major multiagency training exercise in Trentham over the weekend, tasking emergency services crews with containing a hazardous material spill in a busy workplace.

12 Aug 2024 Health and Safety People Training and Recruitment

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Smythesdale welcome upgraded command vehicle

A new vehicle will light up the town of Smythesdale this week and further aid the tight-knit community, as the local brigade has welcomed an upgraded addition to their fleet.

1 Jul 2024 Community Safety Events / Fundraising / Offers Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Bacchus Marsh receives new BA Support vehicle

Bacchus Marsh Fire Brigade has officially been handed the keys to a new breathing apparatus (BA) support vehicle.

28 Jun 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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CFA youth contributing to the future direction of the Good Friday Appeal

In 2023, the Good Friday Appeal (GFA) took a significant step by establishing a youth council to actively participate in the planning process and to better engage with young individuals, shaping the f ...

27 Mar 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers Youth and Juniors

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Western Bulldogs thank CFA vols

CFA volunteers that fought the recent fires in the west of Victoria were given an opportunity by the Western Bulldogs Football Club to thank them for their service.

26 Mar 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers Partnerships People

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Good Friday Appeal even more special this year

After 11 years of supporting the Good Friday Appeal, this year will be even more special for Wendouree CFA firefighter Ryan Patrikeos.

21 Mar 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers Partnerships People

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New recruit lends a hand in the Grampians

Just three months as a CFA volunteer and Smythesdale Fire Brigade member Lisa Thompson has already put her hand up to assist in a Grampians strike team for her first campaign fire last month.

8 Mar 2024 Incidents - Bushfire Operational Information People

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Creswick senior running team training with intent

Creswick Fire Brigade’s senior running team may lack in numbers, but their dedication and positivity in the lead-up to the State Firefighter Championships certainly makes up for it.

7 Mar 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers People Training and Recruitment

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Family reunion on the Pomonal fireground

As fires moved through the Grampians earlier this month, crews were called from across Victoria to assist communities and defend property in the line of fire.

28 Feb 2024 Incidents - Bushfire People

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Emergency Management Commissioner visits West Region

Emergency Management Commissioner Rick Nugent toured some parts in the west of the state, stopping in at the Victorian Emergency Management Training Centre (VEMTC) Central Highlands Campus in Ballan, ...

19 Feb 2024 People

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International Women’s Day Event 2024

On Friday, 1 March the D15 Women’s Reference Group is holding a skills day to celebrate International Women’s Day.

25 Jan 2024 People

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