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CFAs make last fundraising push before the 2025 Melbourne Firefighter’s Stair Climb

Members of CFAs across the Yarra Ranges are working hard to hit their donation and fitness targets in the lead up to the annual Melbourne Firefighter’s Stair Climb (MFSC). On 6 September, firefighters from all over the state will gather at the Crown Metropol in…

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