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New recruits bolster January response in Molesworth

New recruits in Molesworth Fire Brigade have already put their training to use, jumping on trucks to assist with the January fires just months after their training was finalised.

1 Apr 2026 People Training and Recruitment

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Fire restrictions to end in parts of North East and West regions

The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will officially end at 1.00 am on Monday, 30 March 2026 in the following municipalities within CFA District’s 12, 13, 22 and 17.

25 Mar 2026 Community Safety People

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Total Fire Ban for North East

A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for the North East region tomorrow, Saturday, 7 February 2026.

6 Feb 2026 Environment Community Safety Health and Safety

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Total Fire ban for North East

A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for the North East district tomorrow, Thursday 5 February 2026.

4 Feb 2026 Community Safety People

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Total Fire Ban for North Central, Central and Wimmera districts

A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for the North Central, Central and Wimmera districts tomorrow, Wednesday, 4 February 2026.

3 Feb 2026 Environment Community Safety Health and Safety

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Faces of CFA - Kay Granter

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.

30 Jan 2026 People

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CFA's arduous firefighters aid bushfire response

CFA’s newly formed Remote Arduous Firefighting (RAFF) unit is officially in action.

28 Jan 2026 Incidents - Bushfire People

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Header fire a good reminder

CFA is urging farmers to be fire safe when using machinery following a paddock fire this week which burnt around 40 hectares.

11 Dec 2025 Community Safety

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November Volunteer Forum gets a hoist

At Seymour DMO facility the November Volunteer Forum reached new heights to get a good look underneath at the latest happenings in CFA.

25 Nov 2025 People Training and Recruitment Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Fire restrictions for parts of the north-east

The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will commence at 1am on Monday 17 November 2025 for the following municipalities in CFA’s north-east region:

11 Nov 2025 Community Safety

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Doors open at new Pyalong Fire Station

Members of Pyalong Fire Brigade have celebrated the official opening of their new, state-of-the-art, modern fire station with friends and family.

22 Oct 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers People Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Alexandra Group training exercise builds skills and connections

On Sunday 12 October, brigades from across the Alexandra Group came together at Eildon Fire Station for a comprehensive training exercise designed to strengthen operational skills and teamwork ahead o ...

13 Oct 2025 Training and Recruitment

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Triangle of success

After the 2009 fires, the community surrounding Marysville significantly changed and brigade membership at Marysville, Narbethong and Buxton dropped.

7 Oct 2025 Training and Recruitment

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Honouring 57 consecutive years on a brigade management team

Having served 57 consecutive years as an elected office bearer on the management team at Tallarook Fire Brigade, John 'Jack' Hedley was honoured with the presentation of a plaque, at the brigade&rsquo ...

8 Sep 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers

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Kilmore mum urges parents to check where devices are charging

A Kilmore family is urging Victorians to install smoke alarms in their bedrooms and to not charge their devices on bedding after their house was recently damaged by a fire in the early hours.

4 Jul 2025 Community Safety Health and Safety Incidents - Structure

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Train versus truck exercise a multi-agency success

Trawool Fire Brigade and Seymour VICSES hosted a large-scale multi-agency training exercise last month in collaboration with Victoria Police, St John Ambulance Victoria, Ambulance Victoria, V/Line and ...

11 Jun 2025 Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat Operational Information Training and Recruitment

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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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CFA stalwart honoured for decades of bushfire safety leadership

CFA Wildfire Instructor and operational firefighter Anthony (Tony) Scicluna has been awarded the Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM) in this year’s King’s Birthday honours for his outstan ...

9 Jun 2025 Honours and Awards Operational Information 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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The triangle of success

On the south-eastern edge of District 12 lie the brigades of Buxton, Marysville and Narbethong. Known as the ‘Triangle Brigades’, over the last 12 months they have forged ahead with a new ...

8 May 2025 Community Safety People Training and Recruitment

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Busy day at Broadford

An afternoon call-out for Broadford FB as the Volunteer Forum crew arrived launched the April Volunteer Forum into action.

30 Apr 2025 Operational Information People Training and Recruitment

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Fire restrictions to end in parts of north east 

The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will officially end at 1.00 am on Monday, 14 April 2025 in the following municipalities within CFA Districts 12 and 22. 

8 Apr 2025 Community Safety

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Wandong brigade visits Pretty Sally fire tower

On training night, Wandong Fire Brigade members visited the Pretty Sally fire tower to learn about the role of the fire tower and fire tower operators.

17 Mar 2025 Training and Recruitment

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