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100% of Morwell members have a WWCC

CFA has introduced the new Working with Children Clearance policy, which requires CFA employees and volunteers in roles with higher levels of leadership or community interface and/or access to childre ...

9 Sep 2025 Others 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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Brigade receives new tanker after theft and fire

Traralgon South Fire Brigade officially received a brand-new ultralight tanker on Saturday after their slip-on vehicle was stolen and destroyed by fire last year.  

28 Jun 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat

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830 years of service awards presented

Glengarry Fire Brigade recently awarded 830 years of service to CFA and the community at their recent presentation dinner.

8 Apr 2025 Honours and Awards

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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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Morwell brigade members welcome new heavy tanker to their fleet

Morwell Fire Brigade has officially welcomed the arrival of its new heavy tanker through the station doors, which is set to boost firefighting capabilities to serve the local community.

28 Mar 2025 People Training and Recruitment Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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CFA members receive Australian Fire Service Medals

Six highly regarded CFA members have been named as this year’s Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM) recipients, in recognition of their outstanding service to CFA and their communities.

26 Jan 2025 Honours and Awards Incidents - Bushfire People

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Dedicated volunteer and esteemed trainer recognised for service

CFA Firefighter Diana Billingsley (Di) was recognised in today’s Australia Day Honours, receiving an Australian Fire Service Medal, for her 24 years of dedicated service to CFA and her community ...

26 Jan 2025 Honours and Awards

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Morwell's Junior program stalwart honoured

Much loved Morwell Fire Brigade member Jackie Dalrymple has been formally recognised at a special event for her extensive efforts in developing and nurturing the town’s local juniors.

11 Dec 2024 Honours and Awards People Youth and Juniors

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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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Works underway at Newborough Fire Station

Construction has begun on Newborough Fire Brigade’s new home, with members gathering today to mark the official turning of the sod at the new fire station site.

15 Nov 2024 Community Safety Events / Fundraising / Offers Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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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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Family Fun Days at Morwell Fire Brigade

In the September school holidays, Morwell Fire Brigade ran two Family Fun Days for members of their community to come down and have some fun at the station.

30 Oct 2024 Community Safety Events / Fundraising / Offers People

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Photo day to acknowledge our volunteers

This year District 27 honoured its members with a photo day that gave them the opportunity to book a professional photo session, either individually or as a group. This was to recognise the work they ...

29 Oct 2024 Honours and Awards People Training and Recruitment

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Hyland Group of brigades prepares for summer

Hyland Group of brigades in Gippsland ran its annual pre-summer training exercise on 13 October.

14 Oct 2024 Training and Recruitment

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Over 100 new images added to CFA's Digital Library

A large selection of new images of volunteers in various roles, wearing various uniforms and turnout gear have been uploaded to the Digital Library.

6 Sep 2024 Others People

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Traralgon South brigade vehicle stolen and destroyed

CFA members are disappointed by the theft of one of its vehicles overnight which was destroyed by fire.

31 Jul 2024 Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat 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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Drone pilot takes off

A trial of Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS), or drones as they are commonly known, will examine how CFA's emergency response capabilities can be enhanced.

3 Jul 2024 Operational Information Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings

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Expanding brigade Tyers shares how to give it a crack

The growing team from Tyers shared how community engagement and social media posts played a key part in recruiting new members and raising awareness within the community.

25 Jun 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers

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Traralgon fireys role up their sleeves for a good cause

Six Traralgon Fire Brigade members have teamed up to help save lives by taking part in the 2024 Emergency Services Blood Drive.

20 Jun 2024 People

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Senior Citizen of the Year for Morwell brigade members

To acknowledge their outstanding commitment and dedication, two remarkable volunteers from Morwell Fire Brigade have been awarded the prestigious Senior Citizen of the Year title in consecutive years ...

14 May 2024 Honours and Awards

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South East women emerge as leaders at camp

The sixth annual South East Region Women’s Challenge Camp recently saw over 40 women head to Trafalgar East to test their limits and enhance their leadership and skills development.

26 Apr 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers Inclusion and Fairness People

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Fire restrictions to end across the state

The Fire Danger Period (FDP) for the state will officially finish at 1.00am on Wednesday, 1 May for the final municipalities in CFA’s District 8, 9, and 27:

24 Apr 2024 Environment Community Safety Health and Safety

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100% of Morwell members have a WWCC

Hazelwood North Primary leads the way in fire education pilot

Brigade receives new tanker after theft and fire

830 years of service awards presented

Fire restrictions to end in parts of the South East

Morwell brigade members welcome new heavy tanker to their fleet

CFA members receive Australian Fire Service Medals

Dedicated volunteer and esteemed trainer recognised for service

Morwell's Junior program stalwart honoured

Fire restrictions announced for southeast Victoria

Works underway at Newborough Fire Station

New brigade focused on community safety

Family Fun Days at Morwell Fire Brigade

Photo day to acknowledge our volunteers

Hyland Group of brigades prepares for summer

Over 100 new images added to CFA's Digital Library

Traralgon South brigade vehicle stolen and destroyed

The Importance of witness statements

Drone pilot takes off

Expanding brigade Tyers shares how to give it a crack

Traralgon fireys role up their sleeves for a good cause

Senior Citizen of the Year for Morwell brigade members

South East women emerge as leaders at camp

Fire restrictions to end across the state

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Fire restrictions announced for southeast Victoria 