Digital radio channels – use to be expanded
District 4 currently makes use of only one of the digital channels available in the new Tait radios (including vehicle, portable and bag style units). That is channel 504 which is used in district-wide...
View ArticleEarly start predicted for 2015-2016 fire season
Victoria is heading towards an early start to the fire season with an above normal fire risk predicted, according to the Southern Australia Seasonal Outlook.
View ArticleEmergency Management Commissioner joins CFA Q&A
Members will have their chance to quiz Emergency Management Commissioner Craig Lapsley, when he takes part in a Q&A session at CFA Headquarters.
View ArticleTraining in marine vessel fire investigation
The latest professional development opportunity for CFA Fire Investigators was conducted as part of the Victorian Association of Fire Investigators (VAFI) training day on Thursday 10 September in Echuca.
View ArticleDistrict 2 Update - September 2015
This month's update includes information about some key activity taking part during pre-season as well as other important movements across the district.
View ArticleD17 presentation to the Chief
Last night (23 September) District 17 made a presentation to Chief Officer Euan Ferguson to thank him for his friendship with the district and wish him farewell. The attached photo shows Operations...
View ArticleForestry industry prepares for summer
Bushfires can have a detrimental effect on the timber industry and the community as a whole. Forestry industry brigades play an important role when it comes to fire prevention and suppression.
View ArticleSES Floods Into Kyneton CFA
On 19 October 2015 Kyneton Group held a flood and swift water rescue workshop under the guidance of SES Operations Manager Mark Cattell.
View ArticleGreendale conquers Fiskville Cup
The Ballan Group of Fire Brigade’s annual preparedness event – the Fiskville Cup - was held last Sunday under perfect weather conditions. This set the scene for a great day of skill revision, teamwork,...
View ArticleThe Art of Roadside Burning
Hot off the press is a book on controlled roadside burning by Michael Rowe. Michael is the Captain of the Cape Clear Fire Brigade. The Cape Clear Brigade has maintained a decades long tradition of...
View ArticleEmergency Medical Response at South Morang
South Morang residents will benefit from the roll out of Emergency Medical Response (EMR) to career firefighters at the local CFA.
View ArticleVicEmergency website updated for summer
The VicEmergency website at emergency.vic.gov.au has been updated for summer to provide the Victorian community with one, centralised location for emergency warnings and information.
View ArticleHybrid big fill-light tanker for Narre Warren East
Narre Warren East Fire Brigade has commissioned a brand new big fill/light tanker hybrid appliance, the first of its type in the CFA fleet.
View ArticleReport into planned burning
This morning the Victorian Government released two reports which will be of interest to our people.
View ArticleTotal Fire Bans in eight of nine districts
CFA has declared Total Fire Bans across all districts except East Gippsland for Wednesday, 25 November.
View ArticleFree trauma app to assist burns assessment
A new app developed by the NSW Institute of Trauma and Injury Management (ITIM) in collaboration with leading Australian burns specialists could prove a useful tool for emergency service personnel and...
View ArticleMy first few weeks
One of my highlights during my first few weeks has been my visits to local brigades, where I have had the pleasure of meeting many of our front line men and women.
View ArticleFire Investigation presentations to VicPol BAELOs
During the months of November and December 2015, a series of training sessions were delivered to Victoria Police members who undertake the role of Bushfire Arson Explosives Liaison Officers (BAELO)...
View ArticleEmergency service map books
Local CFA members are playing an important role in ensuring the accuracy of Victoria's official emergency services map books.
View ArticleHot weekend weather put Victorians to the test
The state experienced an extended period of extreme heat and fire danger over the weekend, with fire services responding to more than 600 incidents.
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