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One million reasons to say thanks

A Stawell Fire Brigade member’s five-decade long commitment to the Good Friday Appeal has helped push his brigade past a landmark $1 million in total funds raised.

9 Apr 2026 Events / Fundraising / Offers Partnerships People

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CFA brigades converge on Stawell for State Champs

Over 100 CFA urban and rural brigades have left their mark on Stawell over two action packed weekends, at the 2026 CFA/VFBV State Firefighter Championships.

30 Mar 2026 Partnerships People

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Stawell lights up for State Champs

The town of Stawell came alive last night (Saturday 28 March) as more than 40 CFA brigades and one from Western Australia, took part in the CFA/VFBV State Firefighter Championships Torchlight Processi ...

29 Mar 2026 Honours and Awards People

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Longstanding supporters of the Good Friday Appeal

For more than 56 years, Ararat Fire Brigade has been tin rattling for the Good Friday Appeal (GFA) – a cause that first hit home when a brigade member’s child required lifesaving surgery.

25 Mar 2026 Events / Fundraising / Offers Partnerships People

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State Champs set to deliver boost for local businesses

The return of the CFA/VFBV State Firefighter Championships to Stawell is expected to deliver a spectacle on the track, but also a welcome boost to the local economy and community.

18 Mar 2026 Events / Fundraising / Offers People

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Next-generation firefighting tech on show at State Champs

Visitors to the 2026 CFA/VFBV State Championships will have the chance to experience some of the technology helping prepare CFA volunteers for real fire and rescue emergencies.

6 Mar 2026 People Training and Recruitment

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Glenlyon back on the track after more than 40 years

For the first time in more than 40 years, Glenlyon Fire Brigade will field a running team at the VFBV CFA State Firefighter Championships next month.

26 Feb 2026 Events / Fundraising / Offers People Youth and Juniors

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New recruits boost Halls Gap one year on from fires

One year on from the devastating Grampians bushfire, Halls Gap is riding a wave of community resilience, spurred on by a rise in new recruits.

17 Dec 2025 Incidents - Bushfire People Training and Recruitment

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‘Scarred’ book brings Bayindeen fire stories to life

When the Bayindeen-Rocky Road fires tore through the Mount Cole region in February 2024, they left more than a blackened landscape, they left a tapestry of unique stories in need of being told.

25 Aug 2025 Incidents - Bushfire Incidents - Others Others People

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Cousins reunite in Grampians fire fight

It was a bittersweet reunion for two firefighter cousins who crossed paths while battling the Western Victoria fires, with one lending a hand from ACT and the other a local to the region.

13 Feb 2025 Incidents - Bushfire Operational Information People

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Grampians and Little Desert fires contained

The Grampians – Wallaby Rocks and Little Desert bushfires are now contained following nearly two weeks of incredible work by crews on the ground, in the air and in the control centres.

9 Feb 2025 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire People

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Total Fire Ban for Wimmera and South West

A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for the Wimmera and South West fire weather districts on Saturday, 4 January 2025.

3 Jan 2025 Community Safety People

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Fire restrictions announced in the west

Please see the attached media release regarding the start of the Fire Danger Period (FDP) at 1.00am on Monday, 18 November for the following municipalities in CFA’s West region:

7 Nov 2024 Community Safety People

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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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Pomonal volunteers reflect on the devastating February fires

Pomonal volunteers have reflected on the devastating bushfires that destroyed 45 homes in their small rural community in February this year.

3 Sep 2024 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire People

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Strength in numbers for Raglan

Six months on from the devastating Bayindeen fires, Raglan Fire Brigade is riding a wave of community resilience, reflected by a surge in volunteer applicants.

22 Aug 2024 Community Safety People Training and Recruitment

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Parallel meetings 150 years apart in St Arnaud

St. Arnaud Fire Brigade members paid fitting homage to their predecessors on Monday 29 July, when they met at the Royal Hotel - exactly the same date and location as the brigade's inaugural meet ...

30 Jul 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers People

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New members welcome in Halls Gap

Halls Gap Fire Brigade is seeking new members and the rewarding role could be yours.

3 Jul 2024 Community Safety People Training and Recruitment

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Firefighting brothers Mark and Ashley Turnham lead the way

Brothers Ashley and Mark Turnham are based at two different brigades, but have one thing in common – they both bring extensive knowledge and dedication to CFA.

25 Jun 2024 People

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CFA officially opens new Dundonnell Fire Station

CFA officially opened the new Dundonnell Fire Station today giving the community access to the modern and fit-for-purpose facility.

31 May 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers People

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Mothers leading the next generation of CFA volunteers

CFA is celebrating its incredible mums this Mother’s Day and Michelle Turnham said her kids inspired her to become a CFA volunteer. 

12 May 2024 Inclusion and Fairness People

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Moment of peace captured near the Beaufort fireground

In a rare moment of peace District Mechanical Officer Garry Drabsch was snapped between jobs as the haze from the Beaufort fire loomed nearby.

1 Mar 2024 Incidents - Bushfire People Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Family reunion on the Pomonal fireground

As fires moved through the Grampians earlier this month, crews were called from across Victoria to assist communities and defend property in the line of fire.

28 Feb 2024 Incidents - Bushfire People

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Pomonal fire incident

CFA can confirm that five members sustained minor injuries after their vehicle was involved in a burnover while on the fireground at Pomonal near the Grampians National Park this afternoon.

13 Feb 2024 Incidents - Bushfire People

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