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80 years of dedication for Erica and District

Erica and District Fire Brigade proudly gathered over the weekend (Sunday 12 April) to celebrate 80 years of service to their local community.

13 Apr 2026 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers People

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CFA members receive Australian Fire Service Medals

This Australia Day, five highly regarded CFA members were awarded the prestigious Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM), in recognition of their outstanding service to CFA and their communities.

26 Jan 2026 Honours and Awards Operational Information People

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South Gippsland members and families thanked for selfless service

More than 1,000 years of service was acknowledged on Saturday 2 August at the South Gippsland Group Dinner and Awards night.

8 Aug 2025 Honours and Awards People

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Multi-agency effort rescues woman buried in silage

A woman who became trapped under a large volume of silage was successfully rescued following a multi-agency operation at a property in Darnum on Sunday, 13 July.

18 Jul 2025 Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat Operational Information People

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Major exercise at Barry Beach

Brigades from across South Gippsland have participated in a range of training scenarios at Barry Beach Marine Terminal - the main supply depot for Esso Australia's Bass Strait oil and gas operations. ...

1 Jul 2025 Partnerships People Training and Recruitment

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Tanjil Fire Brigade celebrates half a century

Tanjil Fire Brigade has proudly served its community for half a century and came together recently to celebrate.

12 Feb 2025 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers People

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Mynard family celebrates 636 years of service

With over 636 years of loyalty to the fire service, Trafalgar locals know that when you hear the Mynard name around town that you are in safe hands.

3 Dec 2024 Honours and Awards People

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Six commended for their critical response

Three CFA members and three citizens have been commended for their composed and specialised response throughout a highly critical health incident involving a fellow member.

27 Nov 2024 Honours and Awards Incidents - Others Others People

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VESEP grants announced for CFA projects

CFA brigades and groups will share in almost $11.2 million funding to purchase new equipment to help protect their communities.

24 Oct 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers People Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Loch Fire Brigade the link to their local community

If you live in a rural Victorian town, you undoubtably know your local CFA. Loch Fire Brigade rolled up their doors to show others what giving time to your local fire brigade looks like and h ...

22 Oct 2024 People

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Family first at Mirboo North Fire Brigade

Quality time together is just one of the benefits that Charlotte and Daniel Pors have experienced since joining Mirboo North Fire Brigade a year ago. 

30 Aug 2024 People Training and Recruitment

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Board meets in District 9

The July Board meeting was held in Warragul following a tour and the official opening of the new District 9 headquarters by Deputy Board Chair Tony Peake OAM.

16 Aug 2024 Health and Safety Others People

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Sweet incentive for Noojee recruits

Noojee volunteers were successful in thinking outside the box with a sweet incentive to find new members.

14 Aug 2024 People Training and Recruitment

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'Ruff' rescue for Molly the dog

When the Erica & District Fire Brigade's pager buzzed on Wednesday night, they had no idea they were about to embark on a paws-itively unexpected rescue.

8 Aug 2024 Incidents - Others Others People

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New inclusive facilities completed at Fish Creek Fire Station

Members of Fish Creek Fire Brigade recently celebrated the completion of upgrades to their bathroom and turnout facilities.

26 Jul 2024 Inclusion and Fairness People Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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South-east brigades rewarded for Black Summer service

Four south-east CFA brigades have been rewarded for their service in the Black Summer fires, following a generous donation from the Essendon and District Football League (EDFL).

23 Jul 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers Incidents - Bushfire People

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CFA Life Membership for valued peer

Dumbalk Fire Brigade’s Rob Auchterlonie was awarded a CFA Life Membership at the recent South Gippsland Group of brigades’ annual dinner in Meeniyan on Saturday 20 July.

20 Jul 2024 Honours and Awards People

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Brigades choose new leader in Gippsland

The South Gippsland Group of fire brigades has elected a new team to lead group for the next two years.

28 Jun 2024 People

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Milford Fire Brigade doubles in size

There is movement at the Milford Fire Station after six new people joined up to the local brigade in the past 12 months.

18 Jun 2024 People Training and Recruitment

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Erica and District bring strength to structural fires

The township of Erica and its surrounds will now be further safeguarded with a crew of five qualified firefighters equipped to respond to structural fires for the first time together.

11 Jun 2024 Incidents - Structure People Training and Recruitment

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Finding purpose through CFA

Five years after joining CFA in search of purpose following two family tragedies, Kelly Liddell has become lieutenant at Foster Fire Brigade.

23 May 2024 People Training and Recruitment

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South East women emerge as leaders at camp

The sixth annual South East Region Women’s Challenge Camp recently saw over 40 women head to Trafalgar East to test their limits and enhance their leadership and skills development.

26 Apr 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers Inclusion and Fairness People

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Korumburra celebrates 125 years

The Korumburra Fire Brigade celebrated 125 years of service alongside members, leaders and the local community.

24 Apr 2024 Honours and Awards People

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New women's team to compete in State Firefighter Championships

The competition for the upcoming State Firefighter Championships is heating up, with members from District 9 and 27’s Women’s Networking Group’s joining forces to hit the running tra ...

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

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