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Firefighter safety enhanced while working at heights

CFA is further enhancing the safety of its firefighters while working at heights with five new props recently added to its training centres across the state.

4 Sep 2025 Community Safety Operational Information Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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A slice of history at Buninyong

If a picture paints a thousand words, Buninyong - Mount Helen Fire Brigade’s new mural paints the whole story.

6 May 2025 Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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April Volunteer Forum recognises 80 years of CFA

CFA recognised its 80th Anniversary as an organisation at the April Volunteer Forum.

1 Apr 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers Operational Information Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Rochester Emergency Services Hub finds home base

Rochester Fire Brigade and Victoria State Emergency Service (VICSES) Rochester Unit volunteers got a first glimpse of their new co-located site this week, with the land search excitingly coming to an ...

18 Dec 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers Operational Information Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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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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District 15 holds Specialised Unit Showcase Day

CFA’s District 15 (D15) recently held a successful showcase of its resources and capabilities at the Victorian Emergency Management Training Centre (VEMTC) in Ballan on Friday 13 September.

23 Sep 2024 People Training and Recruitment Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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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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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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Smythesdale welcome upgraded command vehicle

A new vehicle will light up the town of Smythesdale this week and further aid the tight-knit community, as the local brigade has welcomed an upgraded addition to their fleet.

1 Jul 2024 Community Safety Events / Fundraising / Offers Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Bacchus Marsh receives new BA Support vehicle

Bacchus Marsh Fire Brigade has officially been handed the keys to a new breathing apparatus (BA) support vehicle.

28 Jun 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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CFA fleet boosted with 25 new pumpers

Twenty-five new pumpers will be added to CFA’s fleet which help brigades better protect and serve their communities.

6 Jun 2024 Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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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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Water bombing aircraft put to the test

Victoria’s water bombing aircraft have been put to the test to help determine the best aircraft tank to use in the future.

14 Mar 2024 Operational Information Planning and Research Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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New heavy tanker officially handed over to Inglewood volunteers

Inglewood Fire Brigade has welcomed the arrival of a new fire truck that will boost the brigade’s ability to serve their community.

6 Nov 2023 Events / Fundraising / Offers Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Multiple new tankers delivered to the west ahead of fire season

The broader Ballarat area has received seven new heavy tankers as part of the rollout of 50 new tankers across the state.

23 Aug 2023 Events / Fundraising / Offers Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Virtual Walkthrough - Warragul Hazmat POD

In recent months Warragul Fire Brigade has been busy creating a visual walkthrough to demonstrate the capability of the brigade's hazardous materials response module.

29 Aug 2022 Operational Information Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Smythesdale brigade officially receives new rehabilitation vehicle

A new rehabilitation vehicle has officially been handed to Smythesdale Fire Brigade at an event on the weekend. The brigade was delighted to have the truck officially handed over by Michaela Settle MP ...

6 Jun 2022 Events / Fundraising / Offers Operational Information Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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New Buninyong Fire Station officially opens

Buninyong-Mount Helen Fire Brigade’s new multi-million dollar station was officially opened today. Brigade members and dignitaries gathered to celebrate the special occasion.

26 Apr 2022 Events / Fundraising / Offers Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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New District Headquarters for Warragul

CFA’s team at District 9 are excited to be the beneficiaries of a new District Headquarters by the end of this year.

27 Jan 2022 Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Ballarat’s road crash rescue capability strengthened

Ballarat Fire Brigade is one of ten CFA brigades to receive a new set of battery-operated road crash rescue tools to bolster the existing capabilities of the specialist CFA brigades.

22 Dec 2021 Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Distinguished service recognised at new training centre

A distinguished 58-year service to the CFA has seen one of our highly respected members honoured with a street named after him at the new VEMTC training facility in Ballan.

23 Nov 2021 Honours and Awards Planning and Research Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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