Articles tagged: CFA
Crews review coast response
South-west coastal emergency service crews and authorities have joined forces in a plan to be best prepared for future marine and coastal incidents.
Clean chimneys and avoid fires: captain
An escaped chimney fire has caused serious damage to a Cressy home.
CFA warning ahead of fire period
Winchelsea and district residents have this week to prepare before fire season restrictions kick off across the region.
Prep for CFA air response
Ten brigades in Beeac’s CFA group have tackled all things aircraft during a training session this week.
Reminder to lodge burn-off with CFA
Firefighters have issued a renewed warning following recurring incidents of unregistered burn-offs across the district.
Chopper called to the rescue
A woman has been winched to safety in the second beach rescue off the Otways coast in a matter of weeks.
Crews clear gas splash
Colac district CFA crews have sprung into action and stopped a highly toxic gas from continuing to seep out of a silage pit at Pirron Yallock.
Local crews are ready to talk
Almost 150 fire brigades in south-west Victoria are set to open their doors to community members this month to prepare for the fire season.
Follow fire rules for safer long weekend
Officials have warned the Colac and district community about fire safety this long weekend, including knowing the rules around campfires.
New Apostles group to benefit CFA brigades
Members of CFA District Six’s newly formed Apostles group are continuing their pre-summer training, with their first exercise set for next month.
Register burn-offs online
With landowners preparing their properties for the fire season, CFA officials have urged the Colac and district community to register their burn-offs online.
Burn-off ember causes blaze
Dry and windy conditions have caused an escaped burn-off to engulf an unoccupied structure at Barwon Downs.
Dangers of doing nothing
Colac’s fire chief has urged the community to take fire preparation seriously, after a recent CFA survey revealed a dangerous trend.
Burns manage fuel loads
Planned burns are continuing to take place across the Colac Otway region as part of a fuel management program.
CFA acknowledges decades of service
Colac’s firefighters have celebrated a year of dedicated service to the community, with one brigade member receiving a 70-year service medal.
Officers investigating car blaze
Police are investigating a Yeodene car fire that engulfed the vehicle on the weekend.
Headquarters brigade support staff needed
CFA’s Colac-based District Six Headquarters Brigade is calling on volunteers to fill a range of critical support roles to assist operational firefighters.
Stonyford Fire Brigade calls out for members
Stonyford CFA has urgently called out for more members so it can keep serving the community.
Sixteen years of Siren Sunday
Every Sunday morning the Gellibrand River Store fills with laughter, conversation and friendship.
Truck supports Otway terrain
Otways emergency service crews will be among the first to receive new vehicles under a statewide rolling fleet replacement.
Captain credits staff for stopping fire
The quick thinking of staff has helped to stop the spread of a fire at a popular Colac café.
New fire chief is ready to lead
New acting District Six assistant chief fire officer Peter Lockwood is settling into his role and is preparing to lead the region through drought and a potential early fire season.
More grant chances
A grant scheme that helped Forrest’s fire crew secure a new vehicle has reopened, with Colac and district emergency services encouraged to apply.
Colac fire boss finishes
After more than three decades of service to the CFA and almost five years as District Six assistant chief fire officer, Craig Brittain will leave behind a legacy of community service and resilience.
