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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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150 years strong at Rochester Fire Brigade

Rochester Fire Brigade marked their sesquicentennial of service over the weekend with a torchlight procession, followed by a community barbecue and fireworks to conclude the evening.

28 May 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers People

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Fire restrictions to end in areas of state's north-west

The Fire Danger Period (FDP) restrictions will lift at 1am on Monday 7 April for some municipalities in fire districts 18 and 20.

27 Mar 2025 Community Safety Operational Information

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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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Echuca teen steps up to the frontline in NSW

When 16-year-old CFA member Sophie Amos set out for the NSW State Firefighting Championships in Wagga Wagga late last year, she never imagined she’d return home to Echuca with real-life firefigh ...

10 Jan 2025 People Youth and Juniors

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Rochester Emergency Services Hub finds home base

Rochester Fire Brigade and Victoria State Emergency Service (VICSES) Rochester Unit volunteers got a first glimpse of their new co-located site this week, with the land search excitingly coming to an ...

18 Dec 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers Operational Information Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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CFA members participate in toy run

Residents of Campaspe Shire suffered devastating floods in 2022 and 2023. The Red Knights Chapter 14, a motorcycle club for fire service volunteers, wanted to support the affected Rochester community.

16 Dec 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers

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Successful planned burn at Lockington

On Saturday 8 November, CFA members from Lockington, Pine Grove, Kotta and Bamawm Extension carried out a planned burn in the Lockington Bush Reserve, situated directly north of the Lockington townshi ...

13 Dec 2024 Community Safety Planning and Research

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Total Fire Ban for Mallee and Wimmera

A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for the Mallee and Wimmera tomorrow, Saturday 23 November 2024.

22 Nov 2024 Environment Community Safety Health and Safety

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Echuca fireys win NSW State Championships

Echuca Fire Brigade claimed a historic win at the recent NSW State Championships in Wagga Wagga, becoming the first-ever Victorian brigade to win the prestigious Alfred Webb Cup.

19 Nov 2024 Honours and Awards People Training and Recruitment

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Stanhope Fire Brigade presentation and awards night

Stanhope Fire Brigade recognised more than 500 years of combined service at their recent awards and presentation night.

9 Nov 2024 Honours and Awards

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Fire restrictions announced in the northwest and west

The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will begin at 01.00am on Monday, November 4, for the following municipalities in CFA’s Northwest and West regions: 

25 Oct 2024 Community Safety Health and Safety Operational Information

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Inglewood celebrates momentous 160th anniversary

Inglewood Fire Brigade marked a significant milestone over the weekend, celebrating its 160th anniversary with a special dinner to honour its long-serving members.

16 Oct 2024 Honours and Awards 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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Local north west firefighters awarded National Emergency Medals

140 local volunteer firefighters and CFA staff members have been honoured with National Emergency Medals for their efforts in the 2019-2020 Australian bushfire crisis.

24 Sep 2024 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers Incidents - Bushfire

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Honour for FEM stalwart

Echuca member Ron Hooper AFSM has received a Certificate of Appreciation for his role in founding the Fire Equipment Maintenance (FEM) Advisory Committee.

19 Sep 2024 Honours and Awards Community Safety

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New recruitment photos available now

More than 150 new images of volunteers in different locations and engaged in various activities have been added to the CFA Digital Library for use in volunteer recruitment campaigns.

9 Aug 2024 Training and Recruitment

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Goulburn-Murray Water volunteers bolster Boort Fire Brigade

A trio of Boort locals are continuing a tradition of Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) employees volunteering at the local fire brigade.

7 Aug 2024 Partnerships People Training and Recruitment

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Wyuna fire brigade welcomes new Filipino members

Wyuna brigade, in the Goulburn Valley has recently welcomed more diversity into its ranks with four volunteers recently joining the brigade from the Philippines.

26 Jul 2024 Inclusion and Fairness People Training and Recruitment

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Community Captain commended for his leadership

Highly respected community member and Kerang Fire Brigade Captain Ramon Steel has officially been commended for his leadership throughout various flood events.

16 Jul 2024 Honours and Awards Incidents - Others Others People

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CFA stalwart celebrates centenary milestone

To reach 100-years-old is an impressive feat, but for Loddon Vale Fire Brigade stalwart Jack Harrison it is his 82 years of service to CFA that speaks volumes to the community.

17 Jun 2024 Honours and Awards Operational Information People

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Awarded after serving CFA for over 35 years

Deputy Chief Officer (DCO) Gavin Thompson’s more than 35 years of service to CFA exemplify his exceptional leadership, innovation, operational skills and commitment to community safety.

10 Jun 2024 Honours and Awards People

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