Colac brigade makes a splash with open day

ON TARGET: Junior firefighters displayed their skills aiming the hoses at toy firetrucks at Colac Fire Brigade’s open day. Pictured from left are Isabella Moon, Evelyn Dow-Rowan, Tessa Tucker-Schwan, Sylvester Colville and Ayla Saunders.

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by David McKenzie November 18, 2022

Colac residents have enjoyed exciting displays of firefighting talent at Colac Fire Brigade’s open day.

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