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Falls Creek emergency services join forces for alpine training

In a powerful display of teamwork and preparedness, CFA Falls Creek Fire Brigade recently joined forces with CFA Mt Beauty Fire & Rescue Brigade, Ambulance Victoria, and 4Site (Falls Creek’s vil ...

17 Sep 2025 Operational Information

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Deepest sympathies to our colleagues at Victoria Police

On behalf of the CFA Board, CEO and Chief Officer and all members of the CFA, we express our deepest sympathies to our colleagues at Victoria Police on the loss of two officers in the line of duty.&nb ...

26 Aug 2025 Community Safety Incidents - Others Others

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New volunteer shares Mt Hotham-Dinner Plain experience

Garrick Atkin finished his General Firefighter training a little over four months ago and is a member with Mt. Hotham-Dinner Plain Fire brigade.

13 Aug 2025 People Training and Recruitment

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Traditional Owner led burn at Ryans Lagoon

In June, a Traditional Owner cultural burn took place at Ryans Lagoon, 20 minutes outside of Wodonga on Duduroa Country.

9 Jul 2025 Partnerships

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Panther on the ski slopes

CFA District Mechanical Officer (DMO) Steve O'Shea was enjoying the sun at Mt Hotham recently and took the chance to record a walk around of the local brigade's tracked pumper.

1 Jul 2025 Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Victoria's fire season officially ends with final restrictions lifted

Following welcomed rainfall that saw up to 70mm reach parts of northeast Victoria over the last five days, fire restrictions will now ease for Towong Shire Council on Friday 30 May at 1.00am.

28 May 2025 Environment Community Safety Health and Safety

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Fire restrictions extended into winter

CFA has further extended the Fire Danger Period (FDP) in parts of northeast Victoria as underlying dryness continues to elevate fire risk.

21 May 2025 Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire People

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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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Bright mother opens the doors of opportunity to next generation

Bright mother, Leah Chalwell, has a passion for inspiring the next generation of women firefighters and is encouraging other mums to join CFA.

7 May 2025 People Training and Recruitment Youth and Juniors

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Community safety in the alps

The 2019-20 fires were the catalyst for Steve Belli’s interest in community resilience and recovery.

29 Apr 2025 Community Safety

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Small towns, big spirit at CFA Torchlight Procession

Mooroopna’s main street lit up on Saturday night as more than 40 CFA brigades from across Victoria, and two from Western Australia, took part in the annual CFA/VFBV State Firefighter Championshi ...

30 Mar 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers People

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Fire restrictions announced in parts of the northeast

The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will begin at 01.00am on Monday, November 18, for the following municipalities in CFA’s North East region:

7 Nov 2024 Community Safety People

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Wodonga West hosts Fijian locals

Last Thursday night, 19 September, Wodonga West Fire Brigade members and members from other brigades in the Wodonga Group hosted a community engagement event for the local Fijian community.

26 Sep 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers

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Brigades of CFA: Mt Hotham - Dinner Plain

In the heart of Victoria’s Alpine National Park lies the Mt Hotham – Dinner Plain Fire Brigade, one of CFA’s three alpine brigades.

27 Aug 2024 People

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75 years of service to CFA honoured

A 90-year-old CFA veteran who recently received his 75 year service award, joined CFA at the young age of 15.

22 Aug 2024 Honours and Awards

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Traditional Owner-led burn promotes restoration

A cultural burn in the north-east of the state has seen significant positive impacts for the area.

16 Aug 2024 Environment Others People

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Alpine community engagement

Engaging with the community is a key strategy CFA uses to reduce fire risk and increase community preparedness. This becomes especially important when you consider the high number of visitors during a ...

14 Aug 2024 Community Safety

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Unique alpine vehicles for tough terrain

Life at the top of the mountain presents challenging conditions for the Mt Hotham – Dinner Plain Fire Brigade.

9 Aug 2024 Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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CFA's Bright future highlighted in July Volunteer Forum

Let it snow; let it snow; we’ve got Alpine footage to show.

31 Jul 2024 Operational Information People

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The Importance of witness statements

Witness statements play a crucial role in understanding a range of matters, investigations and also in legal proceedings.

23 Jul 2024 Operational Information

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Shelley Burn Camp a great success

The Shelley Burn Camp in north-east Victoria is unique because it occurs in one of the highest locations in the state, and because it’s a collaborative training exercise between CFA and Hancock ...

21 May 2024 Community Safety Training and Recruitment

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