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West Gippsland fire preparation in full force

The small town of Noojee recently became the centre of a multi-agency training exercise, gathering 70 local personnel to prepare for the upcoming high risk fire season in West Gippsland.

25 Sep 2025 Community Safety Operational Information Training and Recruitment

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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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New Heavy Tanker boost for Avoca

Avoca Fire Brigade has received a new heavy tanker as part of a state-wide rollout designed to enhance CFA’s firefighting capability.

19 May 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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New tanker “perfect” for needs of Raglan Brigade

Raglan Fire Brigade has welcomed a new tanker to their engine bay and celebrated the official handover with an event on Sunday.

19 May 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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CFA celebrates 80 years at new Beaufort Fire Station

Beaufort Fire Brigade was officially handed the keys to their new station and heavy tanker today in an event that celebrated the past and present.

28 Mar 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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The power of planned burns in the state's west

When we think about fighting a fire, images of firefighters spraying water on flames or helicopters dropping buckets of flame retardant often are the first to jump into our minds. But there is a vital ...

18 Feb 2025 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire Operational Information

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Cousins reunite in Grampians fire fight

It was a bittersweet reunion for two firefighter cousins who crossed paths while battling the Western Victoria fires, with one lending a hand from ACT and the other a local to the region.

13 Feb 2025 Incidents - Bushfire Operational Information People

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Fire restrictions announced for southeast Victoria 

The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will begin at 1:00am on Monday, December 9, for the following municipalities in CFA’s southeast region:

26 Nov 2024 Community Safety Health and Safety Operational Information

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Fire restrictions announced in the northwest and west

The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will begin at 01.00am on Monday, November 4, for the following municipalities in CFA’s Northwest and West regions: 

25 Oct 2024 Community Safety Health and Safety Operational Information

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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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Bangholme FOV/MCV Convention success

More than 50 members from across the state attended District 9’s Field Operations Vehicle (FOV) and Mobile Command Vehicle (MCV) Convention at VEMTC Bangholme on Sunday 6 October.

21 Oct 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers Operational Information Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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September Forum follows Pomonal recovery path

As CFA prepares for the upcoming summer, the September Volunteer Forum was broadcast from Pomonal where locals are still recovering from the February fires this year.

25 Sep 2024 Community Safety Health and Safety Operational Information

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CFA FOV/MCV Convention

District 9 is hosting the 2024 Field Operations Vehicle (FOV) and Mobile Command Vehicle (MCV) Convention at VEMTC Bangholme on Sunday 6 October.

23 Aug 2024 Operational Information Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Construction begins on Beaufort Fire Station

Construction has begun on the new Beaufort Fire Brigade Station and today CFA members, with local MP Martha Haylett, visited the site to get a sneak peek.

6 Aug 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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New District 9 Headquarters a welcomed support

CFA’s new home base for the Baw Baw and South Gippsland region has officially been opened, with the revamped District 9 Headquarters now a major regional support hub.

30 Jul 2024 Community Safety Operational Information Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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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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Moment of peace captured near the Beaufort fireground

In a rare moment of peace District Mechanical Officer Garry Drabsch was snapped between jobs as the haze from the Beaufort fire loomed nearby.

1 Mar 2024 Incidents - Bushfire People Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Catastrophic Fire Danger for Wimmera - UPDATED

CFA is urging community members in the west of the state to be on high alert tomorrow (13 February) due to a Catastrophic Fire Danger Rating in the Wimmera Region.

12 Feb 2024 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire Operational Information

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Fire restrictions announced for Northern Grampians

The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will begin at 1.00am on Monday, 6 November for the Northern Grampians Shire.

20 Oct 2023 Community Safety Operational Information

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Fire restrictions to end for Ballarat, Ararat and surrounds

The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will finish at 1.00am on Monday, 17 April in the following municipalities in CFA’s West Region:

11 Apr 2023 Operational Information

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January 2023 Volunteer Forum

The recording of last night's Volunteer Forum is now available on Members Online and YouTube.

1 Feb 2023 Events / Fundraising / Offers Operational Information Training and Recruitment

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Fire restrictions announced for areas in South East

The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will begin at 01.00am on Monday, 16 January 2023 for the following municipalities in CFA’s South East Region:

6 Jan 2023 Community Safety Operational Information

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Fire restrictions announced for CFA’s District 16

CFA has declared the Fire Danger Period for Northern Grampians, Ararat Rural City Council and Pyrenees Shire Council.

29 Nov 2022 Community Safety Operational Information

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Emergency services prepare for high-risk season in Gippsland

Emergency services personnel are coming together over the next four weeks to prepare for this year’s upcoming high-risk season through multi-agency briefings in several locations across Gippslan ...

5 Oct 2022 Operational Information Planning and Research

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West Gippsland fire preparation in full force

Multi-agency effort rescues woman buried in silage

New Heavy Tanker boost for Avoca

New tanker “perfect” for needs of Raglan Brigade

CFA celebrates 80 years at new Beaufort Fire Station

The power of planned burns in the state's west

Cousins reunite in Grampians fire fight

Fire restrictions announced for southeast Victoria

Fire restrictions announced in the northwest and west

VESEP grants announced for CFA projects

Bangholme FOV/MCV Convention success

September Forum follows Pomonal recovery path

CFA FOV/MCV Convention

Construction begins on Beaufort Fire Station

New District 9 Headquarters a welcomed support

New inclusive facilities completed at Fish Creek Fire Station

Moment of peace captured near the Beaufort fireground

Catastrophic Fire Danger for Wimmera - UPDATED

Fire restrictions announced for Northern Grampians

Fire restrictions to end for Ballarat, Ararat and surrounds

January 2023 Volunteer Forum

Fire restrictions announced for areas in South East

Fire restrictions announced for CFA’s District 16

Emergency services prepare for high-risk season in Gippsland

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