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South west brigades open doors to prepare for fire risk

Amid drought conditions, nearly 150 fire brigades in Victoria’s southwest will open their doors to community members throughout October, helping to prepare them for fire season.

9 Oct 2025 Community Safety Health and Safety Incidents - Bushfire

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Volunteers drive the formation of new Apostles Group

A new CFA group has been officially launched in District 6 – the Apostles Group.

29 Sep 2025 Others

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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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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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Colac HQ seeks support volunteers

CFA’s District 6 Headquarters Brigade is calling for new volunteers to help with support roles in the area.

26 Jun 2025 Incidents - Bushfire People Training and Recruitment

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Check your chimneys this winter

On Saturday 14 June CFA responded to a wood heater fire on the Terang - Mortlake Road in Noorat about 1.10pm.

16 Jun 2025 Community Safety Health and Safety Incidents - Structure

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Boonea Yallock cultural immersion tour

The weather was finally a truly autumnal day. Crisp and cool, dew on the ground and on the leaves, clear skies, with the sun gently warming our backs.

5 Jun 2025 Environment Others People

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Bostocks Creek completes station upgrades

Bostocks Creek Fire Brigade in District 6 recently held a station opening following several renovations.

16 May 2025 Honours and Awards Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Small change, big impact for Camperdown's safety

A further 48 Camperdown residents have had their homes further safeguarded from fire as we head toward winter, thanks to the collaborative efforts of community volunteers.

17 Apr 2025 Community Safety Health and Safety 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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Celebrating success: 2024 Captain Peer Mentor Program in District 6

The 2024 Captain Peer Mentor Program (CPMP) in District 6 has once again proven to be an invaluable initiative, fostering leadership development, networking and personal growth among its participants.

12 Dec 2024 Honours and Awards Others People

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South West Region - DCO's 2024 update

DCO South West Region Adrian Gutsche provides an update on the accomplishments and achievements from the past year.

10 Dec 2024 Operational Information Others People

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Fire restrictions announced in the southwest

The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will begin at 01.00am on Monday, 25 November, for the following municipalities in CFA’s South West region:

13 Nov 2024 Environment Community Safety Health and Safety

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Recycling truck fire in Colac prompts warning

CFA firefighters battled a recycling truck fire this morning at Colac which prompted a warning to the community to stay indoors.

31 Oct 2024 Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat

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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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Walks and talks on country

The past few months have been an enriching experience for CFA members learning more about the Aboriginal history, present and future on the land we live, work, play and respond to incidents within.

31 Jul 2024 Environment Inclusion and Fairness People

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Faces of CFA - Sanjan Dawson

What binds CFA members is the common goal to protect lives and property. But they are a diverse bunch – every member has a story and Faces of CFA introduces you to just some of those stories.

22 Jul 2024 People

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Chocolyn community learns life-saving skills

Chocolyn Fire Brigade held a CPR and defibrillator training evening in collaboration with Ambulance Victoria on 10 May.

21 May 2024 Community Safety Partnerships

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Fuel management initiative is kicking goals in the south west

“The establishment of the Vegetation Management Advisory Group (VMAG) five years ago has proven to be critical to the success of District 5’s fuel management program, and strengthened our ...

3 May 2024 Community Safety

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Fire restrictions to end in the state's South-West

The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will finish at 1.00am on Monday, 22 April in the following municipalities in CFA’s Districts 4,5, 6 and 7:

15 Apr 2024 Environment Community Safety

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Chocolyn brigade buys a debrillator for the station

Ambulance Victoria’s ‘Call, Push, Shock’ campaign is being proudly supported by the volunteers of Chocolyn Fire Brigade.

27 Mar 2024 Health and Safety

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Total Fire Ban declared for South West region

A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for the South West region tomorrow, Monday 11 March.

10 Mar 2024 Community Safety Operational Information

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January Volunteer Forum from Apollo Bay covers many angles

Tune into the January Volunteer Forum when CFA goes by the sea at Apollo Bay to learn more about high-angle rescue, with a tour of the Apollo Bay rescue vehicle and background on challenging incidents ...

31 Jan 2024 Environment Operational Information

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Opportunity to join Peer Support Program

Expressions of interest are open for volunteers to join the more than 170 dedicated volunteers across the state who are part of CFA’s Peer Support Program.

30 Nov 2023 Health and Safety People

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