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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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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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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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Location markers improve emergency response in Wellington Shire

Residents and visitors to Wellington Shire will now have access to 16 emergency markers in public areas to help identify their location to responders more readily when under duress.

2 Jul 2025 Community Safety Health and Safety Operational Information

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CFA members honoured with Australian Fire Service Medal

This King's Birthday four highly regarded CFA members have been awarded an Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM), in recognition of their outstanding service to CFA and their communities.

9 Jun 2025 Honours and Awards Operational Information People

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AFSM honour for fire services impact

Colin Brown AFSM is a dedicated and highly experienced firefighter and emergency services leader with more than 40 years of service to CFA and Fire Rescue Victoria.

9 Jun 2025 Honours and Awards Operational Information People

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Prestigious award for experienced brigade captain

Sharon Merritt AFSM has received the prestigious Australian Fire Service Medal in this year’s King’s Birthday Honours for her outstanding service to CFA and the community.

9 Jun 2025 Honours and Awards Operational Information People

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Legacy of dedication and innovation

Peter Langridge’s legacy is one of dedication, innovation and an unwavering commitment to protecting those who serve on the frontline.

9 Jun 2025 Honours and Awards Operational Information People

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Chief and CEO join the crew from Boronia

On our first visit to a co-located station, the February Volunteer Forum highlighted plenty of activity and initiatives coming out of Boronia brigade.

25 Feb 2025 Operational Information People Youth and Juniors

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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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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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CFA crews save local Yarram sawmill

Eight CFA crews were called to a fire at a local Yarram sawmill on Yarram-Morwell Road at around 6.30pm on Monday 14 October.

18 Oct 2024 Community Safety Incidents - Structure 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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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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Trusted mentor recognised with highest honour

Brigade captain Paula Grosveld has been recognised in today’s Australia Day Honours, receiving an Australian Fire Service Medal for her 36 years of dedicated service to CFA and her community.

26 Jan 2024 Honours and Awards Operational Information People

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Banksia Group preps for fire season

The Banksia Group were ahead of the game when they recently gathered for their group training exercise to hone their skills in preparation for the now-kindled fire season.

9 Oct 2023 Community Safety Operational Information Training and Recruitment

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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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Eastern firefighters awarded National Emergency Medal

More than one hundred Dandenong and Knox volunteer firefighters and CFA staff members have been honoured with National Emergency Medals for their efforts in the 2019-2020 Australian bushfire crisis.

18 Jul 2023 Honours and Awards Operational Information People

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More than just a training day for the women of Wellington

Praised by participants as a training day to remember, the Women of Wellington Practical Development Day saw 17 women from CFA’s South East gather to hone their operational skills.

6 Jul 2023 Operational Information People Training and Recruitment

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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.

3 Apr 2023 Incidents - Others Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat Operational Information Others

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Fire restrictions to end across all North East Victoria

Fire restrictions are ending across all of North East Victoria in the coming fortnight.

30 Mar 2023 Operational Information

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Autumn planned burns to commence in North East

Country Fire Authority (CFA) will take advantage of favourable weather and forest conditions to undertake planned burns across northeast Victoria in the coming weeks to reduce the threat of bushfires ...

16 Mar 2023 Environment Community Safety Operational Information

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