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Joint agency exercise strengthens readiness in Dandenongs

More than 130 firefighters and 35 vehicles from CFA and Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) took part in a large-scale exercise through the Dandenong Ranges on Sunday (12 October).

14 Oct 2025 Community Safety Training and Recruitment Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Montrose fire a wake up call

Having lived in and around Montrose for most of her life, Bree Kuffer is no stranger to preparing for fire season.

7 Oct 2025 Community Safety Health and Safety Incidents - Bushfire

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Volunteer Forum gets fire ready

A live burnover drill highlighted one of the ways our members get fire ready at the latest monthly Volunteer Forum hosted by Montrose CFA.

2 Oct 2025 Community Safety People Training and Recruitment

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Start of hay season prompts safety warning

With hay season beginning in the west and north west parts of the state, farmers are being urged to take extra care in preventing haystack fires.

29 Sep 2025 Community Safety

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The two of us

In our 'Two of us' series we ask two people who know each other well to share insights about each other.

23 Sep 2025 People

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Planned Burn Taskforce women’s workshop

Over two days, 16 women from CFA’s Planned Burn Taskforce (PBTF) came together to identify options to increase participation and ensure CFA’s planned burning deployments continue to provid ...

28 Aug 2025 Inclusion and Fairness Planning and Research

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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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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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Northeast brigades celebrate four new tankers and improved fire station

A group of brigades in the outer suburbs of Melbourne are ready for the fire season ahead with four new tankers and a newly renovated station at Chirnside Park.

16 Jun 2025 People Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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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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150 years strong at Rochester Fire Brigade

Rochester Fire Brigade marked their sesquicentennial of service over the weekend with a torchlight procession, followed by a community barbecue and fireworks to conclude the evening.

28 May 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers People

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Two homes lost in Badger Creek

Badger Creek Fire Brigade responded to a structure fire at about 11.30pm on Flora Avenue on 25 May after multiple triple zero calls.

27 May 2025 Incidents - Structure

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CFA recognised by Toastmasters International

CFA has received a corporate recognition award from Toastmasters International, which is a US-headquartered non-profit educational organisation.

26 May 2025 Honours and Awards Partnerships

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Joint training on Mt Dandenong

Recently, Kalorama-Mt Dandenong Fire Brigade invited neighbouring brigades of Sassafras-Ferny Creek, Olinda and Montrose to join them on a combined training session at Skyhigh, Mt Dandenong.

16 May 2025 Training and Recruitment

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Challenge Camp inspires strength, confidence, and connection among CFA women

Recently women of CFA from all over the state gathered at their respective regional Women’s Challenge Camps to break down barriers and push themselves out of their comfort zones.

12 May 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers Inclusion and Fairness People

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D13 Headquarters Brigade Honours 60 years of service

On April 16th District 13 HQ Brigade honoured their members, most notably Bill McIntosh who received his 60 Year service award and CFA Life Membership.

1 May 2025 Honours and Awards

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Blue pants mark an era of inclusion for Werribee women runners

Werribee Fire Brigade has made a small but significant change to their championships running uniforms, moving away from the traditional white running pants to a matching blue pant.

10 Apr 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers People Youth and Juniors

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