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Golden Square officially opens doors on new station

Members of the Golden Square Fire Brigade have gathered to celebrate the much-anticipated official opening of their new fire station, alongside highly appreciative community members.

13 Oct 2025 Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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First weekend of Get Fire Ready

More than two hundred CFA brigades hosted community-focused fire-readiness events over the weekend 4-5 October as the Get Fire Ready initiative officially kicked off.

6 Oct 2025 Community Safety Events / Fundraising / Offers Health and Safety

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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 Goldfields get prepared

Recently a group of brigades in the state’s north-west gathered and brushed up their skills and knowledge ahead of the summer season.

25 Sep 2025 Community Safety Training and Recruitment

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A brigade's heart-warming gesture

While there might not be an obvious link between a CFA brigade getting two new firefighting vehicles and an animal support centre getting some warm bedding for its four-pawed mates, in this case there ...

19 Sep 2025 Others

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Langley-Barfold celebrates a century of service

From the early days of knapsacks, beaters and buckets to fight fires, Langley-Barfold Fire Brigade has proudly celebrated 100 years of serving and protecting their community.

21 Aug 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers People

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New book about Langley Barfold Fire Brigade

A new book chronicling 100 years of the Langley Barfold Fire Brigade captures the ways in which a local rural fire brigade has been protecting its community from the dangers of fire while adapting to ...

4 Aug 2025 Others

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How Daniel developed a life-saving habit

For Golden Square 1st Lieutenant Daniel Nancarrow, community service doesn’t stop at the fireground, it flows through to the blood bank.

29 Jul 2025 Health and Safety People

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Succession Planning Framework in action

The importance of succession planning was discussed at the recent volunteer forum with the captains of Eaglehawk and Mosquito Creek telling their experiences at two very different brigades.

1 Jul 2025 Inclusion and Fairness Planning and Research Training and Recruitment

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Forum takes flight at Eaglehawk

In the midst of winter, members of Eaglehawk brigade kept the atmosphere warm during the broadcast of the June Volunteer Forum.

26 Jun 2025 Inclusion and Fairness Operational Information People

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Works officially underway on new Serpentine Fire Station

Construction has officially commenced on a new fire station for Serpentine Fire Brigade, marked by a ceremonial sod turn today (Friday, 20 June).

20 Jun 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Maldon shed fire triggers lithium-ion battery warning

A fire that destroyed a shed in Maldon has prompted fresh warnings about the risks posed by lithium-ion battery devices.

19 Jun 2025 Community Safety Incidents - Structure Operational Information

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Newstead Brigade Annual Awards night

On 24 May 2025 Newstead Fire Brigade held its Annual Awards night.

11 Jun 2025 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers People

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Construction begins on new Metcalfe Fire Station

Construction is officially underway on a new fire station for Metcalfe Fire Brigade, marking a major milestone for the local community.

3 Jun 2025 Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Bullengarook brigade increases the resilience of its community

Last Saturday (3 May) Bullengarook Fire Brigade in partnership with Macedon Ranges Shire Council and local community groups hosted a 'Community Resilience' day.

9 May 2025 Community Safety Events / Fundraising / Offers

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Leading the way for women's comfort and hygiene

CFA is leading the way in providing comfort for volunteers who are women, actively engaging with them to address their needs on and off the truck.

9 May 2025 Health and Safety People Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Woodend welcomes new medium tanker and rehab unit

Woodend Fire Brigade has welcomed a new medium tanker and rehab unit vehicle to their engine bay, celebrating the official handover with brigade members and local dignitaries.

9 May 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers People Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Fire restrictions to end in Bendigo and surrounds

The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will officially end at 1.00 am on Tuesday, 22nd April 2025 in the following municipalities within CFA’s District 02:

11 Apr 2025 Environment Community Safety

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Developing inclusivity

In a significant step towards fostering a more inclusive and diverse environment, Marong Fire Brigade has introduced an Inclusive Meeting Statement that is read at the beginning of the brigade’s ...

9 Apr 2025 Inclusion and Fairness

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Kyneton brigade saves the day for bird in a tangle

On Wednesday 26 March, Kyneton Fire Brigade was called to assist Wildlife Victoria with a bird rescue.

27 Mar 2025 Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat

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Gisborne juniors making tracks at State Championships

More than 900 firefighters are ready and raring to compete in the 2025 CFA/VFBV State Firefighter Championships over the next two weekends.

19 Mar 2025 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers People

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Solar farm in Raywood incident

CFA responded to a fire on a solar farm in Raywood, outside Bendigo at about 5.50pm on Thursday 20 February.

20 Feb 2025 Community Safety Incidents - Others Incidents - Structure Others

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Sebastian strategic planned burn

On Sunday 19 January, brigades from District 2 and 14 joined forces to deliver a strategic controlled burn in the Sebastian area north-west of Bendigo.

17 Feb 2025 Community Safety Training and Recruitment

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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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