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  • FRV Deputy Michelle Cowling recognised in IPAA Victoria Top 50 Women Awards

    Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) congratulates Deputy Commissioner Michelle Cowling AFSM on her recognition in the Institute of Public Administration Australia (IPAA) Victoria Top 50 Women Awards, announced today.

    Updated: 1 June 2026

  • Fatal house fire in Werribee

    A child has died following a house fire in Werribee overnight. Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV), supported by our CFA colleagues, were called to the address at Newbury Street just after midnight, following multiple calls to Triple Zero (000).

    Updated: 1 June 2026

  • Firefighters contain Hillside garage fire

    At 2.24pm, Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) responded to an incident on Rupicola Court, Hillside, after callers to Triple Zero (000) reported a house fire.

    Updated: 30 May 2026

  • Firefighters battle Brunswick shop fire

    At 9.43pm, Fire Recue Victoria (FRV) responded to an incident on Prentice street, Brunswick after a caller to Triple Zero (000) reported a building fire.

    Updated: 28 May 2026

  • Fire crews tackle Spotswood factory fire

    At 2.29am, Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) was called to an incident on Hudsons Road, Spotswood after multiple callers to Triple Zero (000) reported a factory fire.

    Updated: 26 May 2026

  • FRV crews battle Essendon blaze

    At 2.42am, Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) responded to Fitzgerald Road, Essendon, after callers to Triple Zero (000) reported a house fire.

    Updated: 25 May 2026

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