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A new era begins for Pyalong CFA
Construction for Pyalong Fire Brigade’s new fire station is well underway, with the first sod already turned and a concrete pour soon to follow.Situated...
Red skies across the region
Eerie red skies lit up the Wandong and surrounding townships last Thursday night, due to a privately planned burn-off at a blue gum plantation...
World-first ambos unveiled
Locals looking to hit the slopes this ski season can rest assured that no matter what happens, Ambulance Victoria has their back, with the...
Protecting those who protect us
Every single CFA ultra-light tanker will soon be upgraded or replaced, with the commencement of the CFA’s new retrofit program.Announced earlier this month, the...
Emergency services swing in to help girl stuck in playground equipment
More than 20 emergency service personnel swung by a playground in Seymour earlier this month to cut a young girl free from equipment after...
Emergency services receive interfaith blessing ahead of bushfire season
Fire and emergency service personnel from across the City of Whittlesea received prayers and blessings from the faith community on Saturday as part of...
Spotlight on bushfire preparedness in Whittlesea
By Jordyn GrubisicFederal Minister for Emergency Management Murray Watt visited Whittlesea on Thursday to announce $38 million for bushfire preparedness in Victoria.Mr Watt was...
Walk for mental health visits Mitchell Shire
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Emergency Services Foundation chair Tony Pearce last week passed through Mitchell Shire in the closing stages of Tony’s Trek, a 1500-kilometre charity walk across...
Tony’s Trek to support emergency service workers’ mental health
By Max DaviesA WALK across more than 1500 kilometres of Victoria has been underway for the past month to support the mental health of...
Demonstrating community skills at Kilmore SES
By Pam KiriakidisCommunity and emergency service leaders from across Mitchell Shire bonded at a road crash rescue demonstration that took place at Victoria State...