CFA
Award recognises leadership
A Cobden firefighter has received state recognition for his leadership and sense of community during the St Patrick’s Day fires.
Firefighters honoured
Colac and district CFA brigades have cleaned up at a state awards ceremony, with firefighters from Port Campbell and Cobden among the list of recipients.
Captain faces up to challenge
A Port Campbell volunteer has celebrated her first National Volunteer Week as a CFA captain.
Final touches on upgrade
Upgrades to expand and improve facilities are near completion at Colac Fire Brigade’s headquarters.
Fire continues to smoulder after seven days
A fire continues to smoulder at Tandarook west of Colac, a week after it started from lightning.
Blaze is difficult to reach
Firefighters have battled for the past two days to contain a slow-moving grass fire in inaccessible country west of Colac.
FIRE SCOURGE: Fireworks spark blaze during a busy weekend
Illegal fireworks have sparked a grass and shrub fire that threatened a popular campsite, as a series of blazes kept Colac district firefighters busy over the new year period.
Fire risks rising in hot weather
A Colac fire authority says people should “remain alert, be vigilant and do the right thing” during the hot and dry weather starting tomorrow.