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150 years strong at Rochester Fire Brigade

Rochester Fire Brigade marked their sesquicentennial of service over the weekend with a torchlight procession, followed by a community barbecue and fireworks to conclude the evening.

28 May 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers People

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Grampians and Little Desert fires contained

The Grampians – Wallaby Rocks and Little Desert bushfires are now contained following nearly two weeks of incredible work by crews on the ground, in the air and in the control centres.

9 Feb 2025 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire People

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Echuca teen steps up to the frontline in NSW

When 16-year-old CFA member Sophie Amos set out for the NSW State Firefighting Championships in Wagga Wagga late last year, she never imagined she’d return home to Echuca with real-life firefigh ...

10 Jan 2025 People Youth and Juniors

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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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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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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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Goulburn-Murray Water volunteers bolster Boort Fire Brigade

A trio of Boort locals are continuing a tradition of Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) employees volunteering at the local fire brigade.

7 Aug 2024 Partnerships People Training and Recruitment

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Wyuna fire brigade welcomes new Filipino members

Wyuna brigade, in the Goulburn Valley has recently welcomed more diversity into its ranks with four volunteers recently joining the brigade from the Philippines.

26 Jul 2024 Inclusion and Fairness People Training and Recruitment

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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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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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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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Indigenous junior member leads by example

An Indigenous junior member and aspiring leader is encouraging other Indigenous people to join CFA so they can continue to help save the land.

30 May 2024 Inclusion and Fairness People Youth and Juniors

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VESEP applications are now open

Applications for the 2024-25 round of the Volunteer Emergency Services Equipment Program (VESEP) are now open.

19 Apr 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers People Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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A friendship forged in floods

On Sunday 3 March the refurbished Doreen Fire Station was officially opened. However, other significant events took place on that day. This is just one of them.

6 Mar 2024 Honours and Awards Partnerships People

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Total Fire Ban declared for Wimmera and Mallee

A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for the Wimmera and Mallee regions tomorrow, Sunday 4 February 2024.

3 Feb 2024 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire People

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Memorial Service held for dedicated volunteer firefighter

A memorial service has been held to honour the life of New South Wales Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Group Captain and former CFA firefighter Dale Bowles, who tragically died in the line of duty earlie ...

29 Dec 2023 People

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Opportunity to join Peer Support Program

Expressions of interest are open for volunteers to join the more than 170 dedicated volunteers across the state who are part of CFA’s Peer Support Program.

30 Nov 2023 Health and Safety People

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Cohuna fire brigade celebrates 100 years

Cohuna Fire Brigade’s 100th anniversary may be one year later, but the brigade is making up for that with two weekends of events to celebrate.

3 Nov 2023 Events / Fundraising / Offers People

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Fire restrictions announced for Gannawarra

The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will begin at 01.00am on Monday, 6 November for the Gannawarra Shire Council.

11 Oct 2023 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire People

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Total Fire Ban for Mallee

A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for the Mallee tomorrow, 2 October 2023. This is the first TFB declared this season.

1 Oct 2023 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire People

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Return to Rochester

Recently Doreen Fire Brigade Captain Robert Bury was invited to attended Rochester Fire Brigade's Christmas party.

18 Dec 2022 Partnerships People

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CFA warns farmers to protect crops from fire

CFA is warning farmers to take care with their upcoming harvesting, especially after the significant rain this year.

23 Nov 2022 Community Safety Health and Safety People

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Brigades of CFA: Koondrook

A small CFA brigade is working with emergency agencies from New South Wales as well as Victoria to ensure their local community is kept safe.

13 Oct 2022 People

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Echuca celebrates its sesquicentenary

Echuca Fire Brigade has used its remarkable 150th anniversary milestone to confirm the brigade is more than equipped for the future as much as it celebrated its past.

10 Oct 2022 Honours and Awards People

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