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Tag Archives: CFA
Continuous fire protection by Ferntree Gully CFA 1942 – 2022
Today in 2022, Ferntree Gully Fire Brigade is a strong and very well equipped 100% volunteer organisation, serving our community. Continue reading
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Tagged CFA, fire safety, volunteers
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Remembering Terry Potter
Terry served over 50 years to the CFA, first joining the Upper Ferntree Gully Fire Brigade in 1960 as a firefighter. Continue reading
Ferntree Gully Substation upgraded for bushfire protection
Over recent months, Ferntree Gully Substation has been upgraded to house new equipment to support bushfire protection technology. Continue reading
CFA Bushfire Planning Workshop – Online
Ferntree Gully CFA are holding an Online Bushfire Planning Workshop on Zoom. This is especially essential for residents living near Koolunga Reserve. A well thought-out plan can save your life. Use the QR code in the image to register to … Continue reading
Night of destruction on the mountain that will never be forgotten
During the night of 9 June, the strongest winds in the last 50 plus years came from the South East and caused an enormous amount of destruction and heartache on our beloved mountain range. Continue reading
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Tagged CFA, Dandenongs, SES, storm damage
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Storm Damage Support Resources
Ferntree Gully News is saddened to witness the devastation caused to the Dandenongs and surrounds by the recent storms in June 2021. Continue reading
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Tagged CFA, Foothills Community Care, SES, storm damage
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Notice – CFA Bushfire Information session
Due to the cooler and damper conditions currently being experienced, Ferntree Gully CFA is cancelling our bushfire information meetings at Phillipa St and Hatherleigh Grove on Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th Feb. The meeting scheduled for Quarry Reserve Sunday 21st … Continue reading
CFA’s Bushfire Community Survey
The latest seasonal outlook predicts a lower risk of long-running bushfires than last year, when 1.5 million hectares of Victoria burned, but grassfires remain a high risk across the state. More than 600 people in some of Victoria’s highest risk … Continue reading
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Tagged bushfires, CFA, fire safety
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Fire Action Week 2020
Message from Harriet Shing MP Victorians are being urged to prepare for the upcoming summer fire season with Fire Action Week. Fire and rescue agencies have started their preparations under a COVIDSafe plan this year to ensure burns and fuel … Continue reading
Knox Community responds generously to bushfire tragedy
The bushfire crisis across Victoria and around the country has dominated headlines this summer. In this time of great tragedy, we have seen the very best of the Knox community. Knox Council has been inundated with messages from residents looking … Continue reading
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Tagged bushfires, CFA, fire safety, Nicole Seymour
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