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West Gippsland fire preparation in full force

The small town of Noojee recently became the centre of a multi-agency training exercise, gathering 70 local personnel to prepare for the upcoming high risk fire season in West Gippsland.

25 Sep 2025 Community Safety Operational Information Training and Recruitment

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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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South Gippsland members and families thanked for selfless service

More than 1,000 years of service was acknowledged on Saturday 2 August at the South Gippsland Group Dinner and Awards night.

8 Aug 2025 Honours and Awards People

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Multi-agency effort rescues woman buried in silage

A woman who became trapped under a large volume of silage was successfully rescued following a multi-agency operation at a property in Darnum on Sunday, 13 July.

18 Jul 2025 Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat Operational Information People

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Hazelwood North Primary leads the way in fire education pilot

Hazelwood North Primary School has become the first school in District 27 to pilot the Schools in Fire Country program, an exciting new initiative aimed at helping our older students understand fire r ...

7 Jul 2025 Community Safety Health and Safety Incidents - Bushfire

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Major exercise at Barry Beach

Brigades from across South Gippsland have participated in a range of training scenarios at Barry Beach Marine Terminal - the main supply depot for Esso Australia's Bass Strait oil and gas operations. ...

1 Jul 2025 Partnerships People Training and Recruitment

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Quick action and a defibrillator save a firefighter

A CFA volunteer has had the opportunity to say thank you to fellow volunteers and paramedics who helped save his life.

4 Jun 2025 Community Safety Health and Safety Training and Recruitment

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Fire restrictions to end in parts of the South East

The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will officially end at 1am on Monday 7 April in the following municipalities within CFA’s District 9, 10 and 27:

2 Apr 2025 Community Safety Health and Safety

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Tanjil Fire Brigade celebrates half a century

Tanjil Fire Brigade has proudly served its community for half a century and came together recently to celebrate.

12 Feb 2025 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers People

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Mynard family celebrates 636 years of service

With over 636 years of loyalty to the fire service, Trafalgar locals know that when you hear the Mynard name around town that you are in safe hands.

3 Dec 2024 Honours and Awards People

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Six commended for their critical response

Three CFA members and three citizens have been commended for their composed and specialised response throughout a highly critical health incident involving a fellow member.

27 Nov 2024 Honours and Awards Incidents - Others Others People

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Fire restrictions announced for southeast Victoria 

The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will begin at 1:00am on Monday, December 9, for the following municipalities in CFA’s southeast region:

26 Nov 2024 Community Safety Health and Safety Operational Information

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New brigade focused on community safety

CFA’s South East Region recently created a Headquarters Fire Brigade with the sole purpose to deliver community safety programs and initiatives.

6 Nov 2024 Community Safety

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VESEP grants announced for CFA projects

CFA brigades and groups will share in almost $11.2 million funding to purchase new equipment to help protect their communities.

24 Oct 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers People Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Loch Fire Brigade the link to their local community

If you live in a rural Victorian town, you undoubtably know your local CFA. Loch Fire Brigade rolled up their doors to show others what giving time to your local fire brigade looks like and h ...

22 Oct 2024 People

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Bangholme FOV/MCV Convention success

More than 50 members from across the state attended District 9’s Field Operations Vehicle (FOV) and Mobile Command Vehicle (MCV) Convention at VEMTC Bangholme on Sunday 6 October.

21 Oct 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers Operational Information Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Family first at Mirboo North Fire Brigade

Quality time together is just one of the benefits that Charlotte and Daniel Pors have experienced since joining Mirboo North Fire Brigade a year ago. 

30 Aug 2024 People Training and Recruitment

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CFA FOV/MCV Convention

District 9 is hosting the 2024 Field Operations Vehicle (FOV) and Mobile Command Vehicle (MCV) Convention at VEMTC Bangholme on Sunday 6 October.

23 Aug 2024 Operational Information Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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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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Board meets in District 9

The July Board meeting was held in Warragul following a tour and the official opening of the new District 9 headquarters by Deputy Board Chair Tony Peake OAM.

16 Aug 2024 Health and Safety Others People

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Sweet incentive for Noojee recruits

Noojee volunteers were successful in thinking outside the box with a sweet incentive to find new members.

14 Aug 2024 People Training and Recruitment

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'Ruff' rescue for Molly the dog

When the Erica & District Fire Brigade's pager buzzed on Wednesday night, they had no idea they were about to embark on a paws-itively unexpected rescue.

8 Aug 2024 Incidents - Others Others People

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New District 9 Headquarters a welcomed support

CFA’s new home base for the Baw Baw and South Gippsland region has officially been opened, with the revamped District 9 Headquarters now a major regional support hub.

30 Jul 2024 Community Safety Operational Information Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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