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Header fire a good reminder

CFA is urging farmers to be fire safe when using machinery following a paddock fire this week which burnt around 40 hectares.

11 Dec 2025 Community Safety

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Resilience after a life-changing accident

Maddison Colville, 19, was seven days into her apprenticeship as a CFA District Mechanical Officer in Corio when tragedy struck.

27 Nov 2025 Honours and Awards People Youth and Juniors

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Emergency Services Foundation's Diversity and Inclusion Awards

Nominations are open for the Emergency Services Foundation's Diversity and Inclusion Awards.

24 Nov 2025 Honours and Awards

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Fire Danger Period begins in parts of the south-west

The Fire Danger Period will commence at 1am Monday 24 November 2025 for the following municipalities in the state’s south-west.

7 Nov 2025 Environment Community Safety Health and Safety

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Building fire safety confidence

CFA’s Industry Fire Prevention team recently delivered Workplace Emergency Management and First Attack Fire Training for disability service provider Leisure Networks in Geelong.

29 Oct 2025 Community Safety Health and Safety

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'Ruff' rescue for Fünf in Airleys Inlet

A Sunday morning walk turned dramatic for a small dog named Fünf after she fell down a cliff in Aireys Inlet on Sunday 26 October.

27 Oct 2025 Incidents - Others Others People

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Faces of CFA – Kaylene Stocks

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.

27 Oct 2025 People

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Presenting Fire Wise Kids now live on the Learning Hub

The Community Engagement team is pleased to announce the release of Presenting Fire Wise Kids on the Learning Hub.

22 Oct 2025 Community Safety Training and Recruitment

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Fast hose swap solution a hit in District 7

A trial of a new Hose Swap and Go System in District 7 is proving a great success - reducing downtime, boosting operational readiness and simplifying the hose maintenance process for local brigades.

21 Oct 2025 Operational Information Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Seasonal firefighters strengthen CFA

An initiative driven by brigades is boosting the firefighter ranks in an innovative way.

20 Oct 2025 Training and Recruitment

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District 7 women leading the way

Kicking off first thing on Saturday morning, District 7 women came together at VEMTC Central Highlands for a skills day, setting out in four groups to take part ...

20 Oct 2025 Inclusion and Fairness People Training and Recruitment

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Joint agency exercise strengthens readiness in Dandenongs

More than 130 firefighters and 35 vehicles from CFA and Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) took part in a large-scale exercise through the Dandenong Ranges on Sunday (12 October).

14 Oct 2025 Community Safety Training and Recruitment Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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South west brigades open doors to prepare for fire risk

Amid drought conditions, nearly 150 fire brigades in Victoria’s southwest will open their doors to community members throughout October, helping to prepare them for fire season.

9 Oct 2025 Community Safety Health and Safety Incidents - Bushfire

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Montrose fire a wake up call

Having lived in and around Montrose for most of her life, Bree Kuffer is no stranger to preparing for fire season.

7 Oct 2025 Community Safety Health and Safety Incidents - Bushfire

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Geelong West brigade partners with a special developmental school

Geelong West Fire Brigade recently partnered with Hamlyn Views School, welcoming senior students Brandon and Joshua for a unique, hands-on introduction to community service and firefighting.

6 Oct 2025 Community Safety Inclusion and Fairness Youth and Juniors

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Volunteer Forum gets fire ready

A live burnover drill highlighted one of the ways our members get fire ready at the latest monthly Volunteer Forum hosted by Montrose CFA.

2 Oct 2025 Community Safety People Training and Recruitment

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The two of us

In our 'Two of us' series we ask two people who know each other well to share insights about each other.

23 Sep 2025 People

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Planned Burn Taskforce women’s workshop

Over two days, 16 women from CFA’s Planned Burn Taskforce (PBTF) came together to identify options to increase participation and ensure CFA’s planned burning deployments continue to provid ...

28 Aug 2025 Inclusion and Fairness Planning and Research

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South West women jump in the driver's seat

More than 30 women in CFA recently added trailer reversing and truck driving to their skill set, having taken part in a dedicated Women’s Driving Skills Day in the state's south-west.

11 Aug 2025 People Training and Recruitment Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Smoke alarm saves Curlewis man after fire pit sparks blaze

A working smoke alarm has been credited with saving the life of a Curlewis man after fire destroyed his two-storey home.

7 Aug 2025 Community Safety Incidents - Structure

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Medal haul for volunteer firefighter at international games

CFA member John Mangrum has represented Australia and brought home a haul of medals from the World Police and Fire Games (WPFG) in Alabama, US.

6 Aug 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers People

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Forum is sorted, packed and delivered

Viewers of the July Volunteer Forum were provided with a behind the scenes look through the resources jam-packed into CFA’s State Logistics Centre (SLC).

31 Jul 2025 Operational Information Training and Recruitment Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Hose swap and go: A game-changer for District 7 brigades

District 7’s Hose Swap and Go program is proving to be a resounding success - delivering faster hose replacement, boosting brigade readiness and reducing downtime.

14 Jul 2025 Operational Information Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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