Articles tagged: CFA
Reminder for fire protection
Fire services across the state are warning of the fire risk of everyday household products after a recent significant incident in north-east Melbourne saw a family lose their home in a fire linked to a lithium-ion battery charger.
Offal incident costs transport company
A Moonee Ponds transport company has received a $4070 fine from EPA Victoria for a spill of blood and animal residue on the Princes Highway near Camperdown earlier this year. The incident took place at Gnotuk on February 21 when the truck was travelling to a composting facility in Camperdown after being collected from a […]
Budget issued, MP watching
Polwarth MP Richard Riordan says he will be “closely watching” to ensure a State Government promise to a local CFA brigade becomes reality.
Heavy tanker assists region
Winchelsea Fire Brigade says its newest heavy tanker proved essential across what was a busy fire season.
Funding boost for Barongarook
Barongarook Fire Brigade is set to have a brand-new station that could also act as a community hub for district residents.
Season over but risk remains
CFA District Six officials have urged the community to remain vigilant against fire risks, despite the Fire Danger Period ending this week.
Fireys applaud flight followers for season
CFA has recognised a team of five flight followers who supported aircrew across areas of western Victoria, including the Otways, over the summer fire season.
Flue season: CFA gives winter smoke warning
Local CFA brigades are reminding homeowners to check and clean their chimneys ahead of winter after a house at Alvie filled with smoke due to an unmaintained wood heater.
Supporting district during trying times
Colac district firefighters have had a busy fire season, responding around the clock to jobs both near and far from home.
Strength of teams amid emergencies
Colac district firefighters have had a busy fire season, responding around the clock to jobs both near and far from home.
Developing lifelong skills from junior to the frontline
Colac district firefighters have had a busy fire season, responding around the clock to jobs both near and far from home. Colac Herald journalist Hannah Toohey is continuing to get in touch with members from brigades across the region to hear about their journey with the CFA.
‘Bizzare’ callout for district crews at Larpent home
A seemingly innocent household object has been identified as the cause of a house fire at Larpent this week.
CFA member airlifted following planned burn
A CFA member is recovering in hospital after they were injured during a south-west planned burn.
Crews respond to fire near highway
Emergency service crews have responded to a potentially suspicious fire bordering the Princes Highway, east of Colac.
Show organisers thank community
The 2026 Land Transport Colac Truck and Ute Show has raised important funds for local CFA and SES crews after an incredibly eventful fire season.
Chance to support volunteers
This weekend’s Land Transport Colac Truck and Ute Show will give the community an opportunity to give back to local emergency service crews working hard to protect life and property.
Brigade’s spirit amid relentless effort
Colac district firefighters have had a busy fire season, responding around the clock to jobs near and far from home.
Fire engulfs abattoir
About 20 firefighting units have worked across multiple hours to contain a fire at an abattoir west of Colac.
Decades of service on the frontlines of fire
Colac district firefighters have had a busy fire season, responding around the clock to jobs near and far from home. Colac Herald journalist Hannah Toohey is continuing to get in touch with members from brigades across the region to hear about their journey with the CFA.
Reflection on fire season’s ‘wake-up call’
Colac district firefighters have had a busy fire season, responding around the clock to jobs near and far from home. Colac Herald journalist Hannah Toohey is continuing to get in touch with members from brigades across the region to hear about their journey with the CFA.
District callouts for grass blazes
High risk conditions remain in the region despite the summer season now over, with Colac district firefighters responding to multiple incidents in recent days.
New face among firefighting crews
Colac district firefighters have had a busy fire season, responding around the clock to jobs both near and far from home. Colac Herald journalist Hannah Toohey is speaking with members from brigades across the region to hear about their journey with the CFA.
Carrying family tradition of brigade service
Colac district firefighters have had a busy fire season, responding around the clock to jobs both near and far from home. Colac Herald journalist Hannah Toohey is speaking with members from brigades across the region to hear about their journey with the CFA.
Base camp departs after fire response
Colac’s base camp has now been packed up after about four weeks of hosting hundreds of firefighters responding to the Otways bushfires.
