Nine CFA brigades are trained and ready to respond to select medical Triple Zero calls as part of a new program that will officially commence on 27 November.

13 Nov 2024 Community Safety Incidents - Others Others

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Multiple CFA crews unite to combat major house fire in Selby

CFA crews from 10 brigades joined forces last week to battle a significant house fire in Selby.

2 Oct 2024 Community Safety Incidents - Structure People

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Volunteers receive peer support training

The latest cohort of peer support members underwent training to offer mental health and wellbeing support to fellow CFA members.

13 Jun 2024 Incidents - Others Others People

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Firefighters battle reptile factory fire in Kilsyth South

CFA firefighters battled a large factory fire filled with reptiles in Kilsyth South last night (3 June).

4 Jun 2024 Incidents - Structure

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Four house fires in four weeks prompts warning

Warrandyte CFA is highlighting the importance of having a working smoke alarm after attending four separate house fires in just four weeks.

12 Apr 2024 Community Safety Incidents - Structure

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House destroyed in Tecoma

A house was destroyed by fire in Tecoma this morning (19 March) in the Dandenong Ranges.

19 Mar 2024 Incidents - Structure

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Death of a member: Garry Mallen, Portland brigade

Today, we mourn the loss of one of our own, Portland Brigade member and former Captain Garry Mallen who passed away this morning while attending a shed fire incident in Portland.

30 Jan 2024 Incidents - Others Others People

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CFA crews respond to Lilydale Masonic Centre fire

The Lilydale Masonic Centre was destroyed on Saturday 16 December after a fire tore through the building.

18 Dec 2023 Incidents - Structure

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Lucky escape for Benalla residents

Two Benalla residents had a lucky escape after a mobility scooter caught fire yesterday.

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Firefighters battle Yering structure fire blaze

20 CFA units alongside FRV responded to a structure fire on Victoria Road in Yering at around 1:43pm.

16 Oct 2023 Community Safety Incidents - Structure Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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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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Masterclass in driving awareness

One hundred brigade drivers from Maroondah Group and Knox Group gathered together for an enlightening presentation.

12 Sep 2023 Incidents - Others Operational Information Others Training and Recruitment

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Hiker rescued in Cathedral Ranges

Great teamwork between members from multiple agencies lead to the rescue of a hiker trapped in harsh conditions.

22 Jun 2023 Incidents - Others Others

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CFA crews respond to a house fire in Mooroolbark

Firefighters were called to a garage fire that caused a looming dark cloud of smoke over the property

20 Jun 2023 Incidents - Structure

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Inter-agency cooperation leads the way in high-angle rescue

Multiple agencies were involved in the rescue of a man who had fallen in Gembrook.

8 Jun 2023 Incidents - Others Others Partnerships

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Family's house fire escape highlights power of smoke alarms

A quick-thinking Belgrave Heights father has his working smoke alarms and intuition to thank for helping his family to escape from their burning home last month.

8 May 2023 Community Safety Health and Safety Incidents - Structure

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Wild weekend of multi-agency rescues

The first weekend of April saw a hive of activity for our CFA members as they attended several multi-agency rescue efforts across the State.

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Getaway blaze prompts burn-off warning

Just before 6pm on Saturday afternoon, 21 January, CFA was called to reports of a fire on Edinburgh Road, Montrose.

23 Jan 2023 Incidents - Others Others

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Shed destroyed in Launching Place

Just after 3:00AM on Wednesday 14 December, CFA crews were called to reports of a fire in Launching Place.

20 Dec 2022 Incidents - Structure

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Special reunion for brave Elliot and his firefighter rescuers

A reunion for three-year old Elliot and firefighters from Upwey Fire Brigade has been deemed a great success, after Elliot needed to be rescued from a precarious situation earlier in the week.

27 May 2022 Incidents - Others Others

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Self-combusting hay bales prompt fire warning

Victorian farmers have enjoyed strong seasonal growth of pastures and crops, but CFA has warned them to exercise caution when cutting, baling and storing hay.

17 Jan 2022 Community Safety Incidents - Others Others

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