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April Volunteer Forum recognises 80 years of CFA

CFA recognised its 80th Anniversary as an organisation at the April Volunteer Forum.

1 Apr 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers Operational Information Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Private burn-off permits issued for farmers

CFA is preparing to issue a small number of Schedule 13 private burn-off permits to farmers around Ballarat, Geelong, Melton and surrounds to help with broadacre farming practices.

13 Mar 2025 Environment Community Safety Health and Safety

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The power of planned burns in the state's west

When we think about fighting a fire, images of firefighters spraying water on flames or helicopters dropping buckets of flame retardant often are the first to jump into our minds. But there is a vital ...

18 Feb 2025 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire Operational Information

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Collaboration the key to fuel reduction efforts at Cornish Hill

Midway through last year, the CFA West Region Community Safety Team was approached by the Friends of Cornish Hill in Daylesford, to look at the growth of gorse and other woody weeds in the reserve.

7 Feb 2025 Environment Community Safety Partnerships

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Respected leader honoured with AFSM

Mark Gunning’s more than four decades of service to CFA, Fire Rescue Victoria and the broader fire and emergency services is testament to his commitment to the protection and wellbeing of all Vi ...

26 Jan 2025 Honours and Awards

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Faces of CFA - Cameron Sibeijn

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.

7 Jan 2025 People

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Firefighters battle bushfire at Creswick

CFA firefighters continue to support Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) crews at a bushfire in Creswick in the state’s west.

18 Dec 2024 Incidents - Bushfire

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First responders honoured one year on from Daylesford tragedy

First responders to the devastating Daylesford crash have been honoured one year after the horrific accident that claimed five lives.

26 Nov 2024 Honours and Awards

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Brigade honours 30 years of communications support

Judy, like many women of her time, has made a significant contribution to her brigade and operations by supporting her husband, neighbours, friends and relatives as they protected lives and property i ...

22 Nov 2024 Honours and Awards

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Total Fire Ban for Wimmera

A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for the Wimmera tomorrow, Sunday 17 November, 2024 after significant fires kicked off today in the west of the state.

16 Nov 2024 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire

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CFA announces fire restrictions for west and northwest Victoria

The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will begin at 01.00am on Monday, 25 November, for the following municipalities in CFA's west and northwest regions:

14 Nov 2024 Community Safety People

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Trentham brigade welcomes Melbourne Cup trophy

Trentham Fire Brigade had a day to remember yesterday when the iconic Melbourne Cup trophy, along with the world’s top-ranked female jockey, Jamie Kah, paid a special visit to the local fire sta ...

17 Oct 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers People

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Hay season comes early in the west amid heightened fire risk

With hay season arriving early in western Victoria and parts of the state facing an increased fire risk this spring, CFA is urging farmers to take extra care to prevent haystack fires.

11 Oct 2024 Community Safety Incidents - Others Others People

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District 15 holds Specialised Unit Showcase Day

CFA’s District 15 (D15) recently held a successful showcase of its resources and capabilities at the Victorian Emergency Management Training Centre (VEMTC) in Ballan on Friday 13 September.

23 Sep 2024 People Training and Recruitment Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Multiagency plane crash exercise staged at Bacchus Marsh

CFA participated in a major multiagency training exercise over the weekend, tasking crews to respond to a simulated aircraft crash and grassfire at the Bacchus Marsh aerodrome.

26 Aug 2024 Community Safety Health and Safety Training and Recruitment

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Multiagency chemical hazard training exercise in Trentham

CFA led a major multiagency training exercise in Trentham over the weekend, tasking emergency services crews with containing a hazardous material spill in a busy workplace.

12 Aug 2024 Health and Safety People Training and Recruitment

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New instructor helmets roll out

Volunteer instructors in District 15 are among the first to receive their new distinct blue instructor helmet.

16 Jul 2024 Training and Recruitment

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Smythesdale welcome upgraded command vehicle

A new vehicle will light up the town of Smythesdale this week and further aid the tight-knit community, as the local brigade has welcomed an upgraded addition to their fleet.

1 Jul 2024 Community Safety Events / Fundraising / Offers Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Bacchus Marsh receives new BA Support vehicle

Bacchus Marsh Fire Brigade has officially been handed the keys to a new breathing apparatus (BA) support vehicle.

28 Jun 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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CFA fleet boosted with 25 new pumpers

Twenty-five new pumpers will be added to CFA’s fleet which help brigades better protect and serve their communities.

6 Jun 2024 Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Teens hone skills at CFA Cadet Camp

Teenagers from across the state honed their firefighting skills during the recent CFA Cadet Camp.

5 Jun 2024 Training and Recruitment Youth and Juniors

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Fire restrictions to end in remaining parts of state's West

The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will finish at 1.00am on Monday, 22 April in the following municipalities in CFA’s District 15:

17 Apr 2024 Environment Community Safety Health and Safety

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Vital planned burn undertaken in the West

Six CFA brigades from the west of the state have undertaken a vital planned burn around the townships of Cape Clear, Rokewood Junction and Mannibadar. 

15 Apr 2024 Others

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CFA youth contributing to the future direction of the Good Friday Appeal

In 2023, the Good Friday Appeal (GFA) took a significant step by establishing a youth council to actively participate in the planning process and to better engage with young individuals, shaping the f ...

27 Mar 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers Youth and Juniors

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