CFA

  • Be aware of autumn fire risk

    A late start to summer season means Colac district’s fire risk will continue into autumn, and residents shouldn’t be complacent in the cooler weather.

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  • Chief says firefighting has evolved since 1983

    CFA members and their families have remembered and honoured the 47 Victorians who died in the Ash Wednesday bushfires, including 14 CFA volunteers.

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  • Vehicles cause spate of fires in region

    Fire authorities are warning south-west Victorians to avoid driving vehicles, farm machinery, mowers and motorbikes through dry grass in coming weeks as the weather continues to heat up and vegetation dries out. 

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  • Chemical leak in Murray Street

    Emergency crews have responded to a chemical leak on Colac’s Murray Street near the Connor Street Bulla site.

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  • New trucks for district brigades

    Cobden and Winchelsea CFA brigades will receive new replacement heavy tankers later this year.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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