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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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Fire agencies join forces to reunite baby tawny frogmouth with its family

A baby tawny frogmouth has been safely reunited with its family thanks to the teamwork of CFA volunteers, Fire Rescue Victoria firefighters and Zoos Victoria.

16 Oct 2025 Environment Community Safety Incidents - Others Others

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Volunteers drive the formation of new Apostles Group

A new CFA group has been officially launched in District 6 – the Apostles Group.

29 Sep 2025 Others

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A Cat-astrophe avoided in Kalkallo

CFA firefighters rescued an adventurous cat playing between a fence and a garage, until it got trapped in the narrow gap.

25 Jun 2025 Incidents - Others Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat Others

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Boonea Yallock cultural immersion tour

The weather was finally a truly autumnal day. Crisp and cool, dew on the ground and on the leaves, clear skies, with the sun gently warming our backs.

5 Jun 2025 Environment Others People

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Specialist CFA unit rescues horse from pit

On Monday 10 March CFA responded to calls for a rescue about 3.13am on Chipperfield Drive in Moolap.

13 Mar 2025 Incidents - Others Others

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CFA volunteers go ‘beyond’ this new years  

CFA crews worked at the Beyond the Valley Music Festival to keep festivalgoers safe while they celebrated the new year.

3 Jan 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers Others

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Joint FRV and CFA training strengthens wildfire response

On Thursday 19 December, firefighters from Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) and CFA Hoppers Crossing Fire Brigade came together at Derrimut Fire Station for a combined drill to enhance operational effective ...

20 Dec 2024 Others Partnerships Training and Recruitment

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Celebrating success: 2024 Captain Peer Mentor Program in District 6

The 2024 Captain Peer Mentor Program (CPMP) in District 6 has once again proven to be an invaluable initiative, fostering leadership development, networking and personal growth among its participants.

12 Dec 2024 Honours and Awards Others People

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South West Region - DCO's 2024 update

DCO South West Region Adrian Gutsche provides an update on the accomplishments and achievements from the past year.

10 Dec 2024 Operational Information Others People

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September Board Meeting held at Lorne

The September Board meeting was held in Lorne and included a tour of the Lavers Hill community fire refuge at Otway Fire Station led by their Captain Alex Parry.

15 Oct 2024 Others

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Torquay multi-agency high angle rescue performs golden retrieval

Torquay and Bellbrae CFA units joined forces with their counterparts on Tuesday afternoon in a multi-agency high angle dog rescue atop the cliff face of Bells Beach.

4 Apr 2024 Community Safety Incidents - Others Others People

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Board pays respects at Linton ahead of anniversary

The CFA Board held their November meeting at the Linton Fire Station.

1 Dec 2023 Incidents - Bushfire Others

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Fire restrictions announced for the South West

The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will begin at 01.00am on Monday, November 20 for CFA’s South West region, including the following municipalities in District’s 4, 5, 6 and 7.

10 Nov 2023 Others

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Have no fear, CFA is here

CFA captains Andrew Collins and Michael Licciardo went above and beyond their duties this week when they lent a hand to not only the Queensland fireys but also a member of the public in need.

3 Nov 2023 Community Safety Incidents - Others Others People

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One-week-old foal rescued and reunited with its mum

CFA crews rescued a foal that had become stuck in a hole on the weekend.

17 Oct 2023 Others

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CFA crews rescue an unlikely patient

The grass is not always greener on the other side of the fence as one cheeky Galah found out.

28 Jul 2023 Incidents - Others Others

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Multi-agency rescues for weekend wanderers

It was another weekend of multi-agency rescues across the state, as CFA crews teamed up with SES, FRV, Victoria Police and Ambulance Victoria to save a cow, rescue a bush walker and bring two missing ...

17 Apr 2023 Incidents - Others Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat Others

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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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Planned burn lessons for new volunteer

A volunteer who recently joined CFA has boosted his knowledge and fireground experience by taking part in a planned burn.

24 Jan 2023 Others People Training and Recruitment

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Grassfire in Mickleham

Firefighters and waterbombing aircraft have been battling a grassfire in Mickleham this afternoon (21 December).

21 Dec 2022 Incidents - Others Operational Information Others

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Brigades of CFA: Doreen

CFA's Doreen Fire Brigade has built a strong connection with its local community by leading the way in social media, capturing nearly 10,000 followers.

27 Oct 2022 Others

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