Articles tagged: CFA
Crews praised for fire response
Interstate crews who assisted on the ground and behind the scenes during the Otways bushfires are returning home, with members from near and far working to keep communities safe.
Brigade needs new equipment
Carlisle River Fire Brigade has called for community support in raising money for a new firefighting vehicle, following the Otways bushfires.
Limited asset loss, bushland blaze burning
Officials say no homes have been lost in Otways fires, although machinery has been destroyed and boundaries burnt away.
Call for vigilance amid fire threat
Colac and district fire officials are asking people to be on high alert as the region faces another Total Fire Ban today.
Services on alert after declaration
Colac and district residents are set to swelter through 40 degree weather today, with the CFA declaring the first Total Fire Ban Day for the district for summer.
Agencies prepare to respond
Emergency response agencies have joined forces at a Colac meeting to refresh their skills on how to best respond to out-of-control bushfires.
Investigations into mulch fire
Emergency service crews are investigating a mulch fire that occurred at Colac East in the early hours of yesterday morning.
Heat and windy conditions reignite months-old burn
Firefighters have responded to a reignited burn-off, stopping the fire before it spread further into grass.
Emergency services grants give vital assistance
Twelve Colac and district volunteer and emergency services groups will receive a share of more than $1.4 million in State Government funds, with Colac SES and Lorne CFA the biggest winners.
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.
