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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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Blown away by the Champs

It was a dark and stormy night… but the March Volunteer Forum charged ahead at North Park Reserve in Stawell, the latest venue for the CFA State Championships.

26 Mar 2026 Events / Fundraising / Offers Operational Information Youth and Juniors

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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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Future firefighters deliver care packages to Otway locals

The children of the Carlisle River Fire Brigade Captain have left their mark on the local community this fire season, putting together care packages for those who needed it most.

3 Mar 2026 Events / Fundraising / Offers Incidents - Bushfire People

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The Appeal an annual weekend to remember in Warracknabeal

For over 60 years, Warracknabeal Fire Brigade has been supporting the Good Friday Appeal with the help of their dedicated community, and their generosity stems much broader than a door knock.

27 Feb 2026 Events / Fundraising / Offers Partnerships People

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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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75 years of CFA support for the Good Friday Appeal

CFA’s long and proud history of involvement with the Good Friday Appeal will reach a remarkable 75 years this year, while the Appeal will mark an impressive 95 years of fundraising.

20 Feb 2026 Events / Fundraising / Offers Partnerships Youth and Juniors

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Stawell ready to showcase the Champs

The CFA/VFBV State Firefighter Championships are returning to Stawell in March 2026, bringing CFA’s biggest annual event back to the Northern Grampians for the first time in two decades.

3 Feb 2026 Events / Fundraising / Offers

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Horsham lights up for 150th

Horsham’s CBD lit up on Saturday night (29 November) as CFA members from across western Victoria marched in a special torchlight procession marking the brigade’s 150th anniversary.

1 Dec 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers People

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CFA celebrates Youth Fest

September not only marks the start of spring, it also marks Youth Fest, an annual celebration that champions young people and amplifies their voices.

4 Sep 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers Inclusion and Fairness Youth and Juniors

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Avoca Fire Brigade celebrates members' service

Avoca Fire Brigade recently held a special night for its volunteers to recognise and thank them for their unwavering service.

30 Jul 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers

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Budj Bim Cultural Immersion Tour

On Saturday 28 June, CFA members visited Budj Bim Cultural Landscape as part of the South West Region Cultural Immersion Tours.

30 Jun 2025 Environment Events / Fundraising / Offers Inclusion and Fairness

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Nhill welcomes new light tanker and field command vehicle

Nhill Fire Brigade has officially received the keys to their new light tanker and field command vehicle, celebrating the additions to the engine bay alongside fellow members.

21 May 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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New Heavy Tanker boost for Avoca

Avoca Fire Brigade has received a new heavy tanker as part of a state-wide rollout designed to enhance CFA’s firefighting capability.

19 May 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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New tanker “perfect” for needs of Raglan Brigade

Raglan Fire Brigade has welcomed a new tanker to their engine bay and celebrated the official handover with an event on Sunday.

19 May 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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CFA celebrates 80 years at new Beaufort Fire Station

Beaufort Fire Brigade was officially handed the keys to their new station and heavy tanker today in an event that celebrated the past and present.

28 Mar 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Wimmera pair join forces to take on state’s best

Two young women from the Wimmera are teaming up to make their mark at this year’s CFA/VFBV Firefighting State Championships that take place during the last two weekends in March at Mooroopna.

28 Feb 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers Training and Recruitment Youth and Juniors

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Kaniva celebrates 100 years of community service and resilience

Kaniva Fire Brigade proudly marked a century of service to the local community with a historic dinner and award ceremony, last Friday night.

18 Sep 2024 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers People

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Barongarook West celebrate 80 years in CFA

Barongarook West Fire Brigade gathered to celebrate their 80th year in CFA’s history books this month, paying tribute to the significant contributions their members have made over that time.

16 Sep 2024 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers People

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Junior Leader Forum 2024

Calling all Junior leaders. This is a rare regional opportunity for Junior leaders to come together in person to develop skills and ensure they are up to date with new developments in the youth space.

20 Aug 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers Training and Recruitment Youth and Juniors

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Construction begins on Beaufort Fire Station

Construction has begun on the new Beaufort Fire Brigade Station and today CFA members, with local MP Martha Haylett, visited the site to get a sneak peek.

6 Aug 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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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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