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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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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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Moo-ving rescue of Bayles cow stuck in mud

CFA firefighters rescued a curious cow after she wandered out of her paddock into a nearby dry dam, where she became stuck in the mud.

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

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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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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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CFA crews battle more than 130 fires

It was a busy weekend for CFA crews, who responded to more than 130 fires across the state.

18 Nov 2024 Community Safety Incidents - Others Others

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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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Brigades of CFA: Warracknabeal

Warracknabeal Fire Brigade may be one of Victoria’s oldest fire brigades – but its members have always had a focus on innovation and progression.

23 Sep 2024 Others People

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Total Fire Ban for Mallee, Wimmera and Northern Country

A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for the Wimmera, Mallee and Northern Country regions tomorrow, Wednesday, 13 December 2023.

12 Dec 2023 Others

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Fire restrictions announced for District 13

The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will begin at 01.00am on Monday, 18 December for the following municipalities in CFA’s District 13:

1 Dec 2023 Others

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CFA reminds farmers of harvester safety precautions

Following the warmer, drier conditions experienced in spring, CFA is warning farmers to take care with their upcoming harvesting activities.

16 Nov 2023 Community Safety Health and Safety Incidents - Others Others

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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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Hay season to start early in state's west and central districts

An earlier hay season has Victorian farmers and CFA talking about the dangers of high moisture content in hay as they begin cutting, baling and storing it in warmer conditions.

26 Sep 2023 Community Safety Incidents - Others Others Planning and Research

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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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Hiker rescued in Cathedral Ranges

Great teamwork between members from multiple agencies lead to the rescue of a hiker trapped in harsh conditions.

22 Jun 2023 Incidents - Others Others

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Inter-agency cooperation leads the way in high-angle rescue

Multiple agencies were involved in the rescue of a man who had fallen in Gembrook.

8 Jun 2023 Incidents - Others Others Partnerships

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Gruyere couple strike the right balance with work and daytime responding

Married couple Jen and Ray moved to Gruyere in the Yarra Valley eight years ago and originally thought they had no spare time to join CFA.

18 May 2023 Others People

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CFA family of volunteers celebrate Mother’s Day

CFA is celebrating all its incredible mums on Mother’s Day today and Horsham Fire Brigade member Kate Ryan-Wills knows all too well how to juggle mum life, work life and volunteering with CFA.

14 May 2023 Others People

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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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Getaway blaze prompts burn-off warning

Just before 6pm on Saturday afternoon, 21 January, CFA was called to reports of a fire on Edinburgh Road, Montrose.

23 Jan 2023 Incidents - Others Others

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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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