CFA
Chemical leak in Murray Street
Emergency crews have responded to a chemical leak on Colac’s Murray Street near the Connor Street Bulla site.
New trucks for district brigades
Cobden and Winchelsea CFA brigades will receive new replacement heavy tankers later this year.
Recruiting boosts CFA brigade
Colac Fire Brigade recorded an average year in 2022 and a quiet festive period, but members are bracing for a busy fire season in coming months.
Extra firefighters protect Lorne community
About 30 extra volunteer firefighters have been serving at Lorne for the summer, ensuring crew are on standby at all times of the peak period.
Fire risks rising as district grasslands dry out
Colac and district firefighters have had a relatively quiet start to the fire season, but have attended small grass and scrub fires in recent days.
Grass fire spreads from burn
Fire crews and supporting aircraft have responded to a grass fire near Camperdown.
Protecting animals from fires
Larpent dairy farmer Mark Billing knows the importance of keeping his livestock well protected for high-risk fire days.
Colac brigade makes a splash with open day
Colac residents have enjoyed exciting displays of firefighting talent at Colac Fire Brigade’s open day.