Articles tagged: Colac CFA
Fireys learn key life-saving skills
Colac Fire Brigade members have teamed up with paramedics as part of new Fire Medical Response training, which will see them play a local role in saving lives.
Colac CFA supports Grampians
A quiet Christmas and New Year period locally led to Colac Fire Brigade offering a helping hand to the fire-stricken Grampians region.
Warning after recycling blaze
Emergency service crews say the cause of yesterday’s garbage truck fire in Colac is “undetermined”, reminding people to be responsible with what they put into their bins.
Tornado-type storm hits region
Local emergency service crews say the “tornado-type” storms over the past week are possibly the worst that the region has seen, with volunteers remaining on high alert today.
Emergency services praised
“They gave their all yesterday, every single one of them.” Colac SES have had their busiest day on record for this year, attending 89 jobs over 26 hours as a result of Wednesday’s storm wreaking havoc across the district.
Wild storm impacts shops, homes, more
From building damage to burning smells, Wednesday afternoon’s storm impacted Colac shops, homes and businesses.
Yard fire cause undetermined
The cause of a backyard fire at a Colac property on Wednesday afternoon remains undetermined.
Colac firefighters step up to the challenge
Two Colac firefighters are preparing to take on the challenge of climbing 28 flights of stairs carrying firefighting gear all in the name of fighting cancer, depression and suicide.
Truck and ute show raises $25K
The second annual Land Transport Colac Truck and Ute Show proved to be a roaring success for local emergency service groups, revheads and visitors alike.
Competition heats up for Colac Fire Brigade
The Colac Fire Brigade are gearing up to bring the heat at this year’s state championships at Mooroopna.
Temperatures set to soar
With temperatures set to soar across the state this Labour Day long weekend, the CFA is urging Victorians to be prepared for persistent fire risk as they embark on their travels.
Fires, heat keep crews busy
Colac district CFA crews battled two fires in two days earlier this week and were on high alert yesterday, with scorching temperatures and winds reaching more than 85 kilometres an hour.
Groups respond to review
Colac’s fire brigade would like to retain its training track on the Lake Colac foreshore and Friends of the Colac Botanic Gardens want to retain and create heritage in the iconic Colac precinct.
Honour for veteran firefighter
The Colac Fire Brigade has celebrated its 136th Anniversary as veteran firefighter Geoff Fisk notched up 50 years of service.
Brigade honours volunteers
Three Colac firefighting volunteers have earned recognition for their years of service to keep the community safe.
Inaugural show rolls into Colac
A new truck and ute show will roll into Colac’s showgrounds next weekend all in support of Colac’s emergency service volunteers.
Colac brigade makes a splash with open day
Colac residents have enjoyed exciting displays of firefighting talent at Colac Fire Brigade’s open day.
Renovated fire station opens for family day
Colac’s CFA fire station will open to the public on November 12 with fun for all ages.
Gas leak in central Colac
First responders have attended a gas leak on Colac’s main street.
Grass fire threats high
As summer approaches, Colac and district residents should take time to prepare for upcoming fire restrictions to ensure the safety of their home over the warmer months.
Grass fires a risk this summer
Colac and district residents should not “be complacent”, and should begin preparations for fire season around their homes as winter comes to an end, a CFA official says.
New threat meter
Colac and district residents can expect to see a new fire danger rating system ahead of summer.
Thousands raised for hospital
Two Colac district fundraisers have collected more than $32,000 to support sick children and their families in a record-breaking year for the Good Friday Appeal.
Fire vigilance still important
Colac and district’s fire danger period has ended, but people should remain vigilant and do burnoffs responsibly, authorities say.
